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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
OUR CASUALTIES
UNDER 100000
The Killed in Action, Died of Wounds
Disease and Missing, II Is Be
lieved Will not Exceed
That Number.

Washington, Nov. 1S.--Officials
here estimate that the total casual
ties of the American expeditionary
forces in the war viii not exceed
100000, including the men killed in
action, wounded, died of wounds, dis
ease and accidents and the missing
who never will be accounted for.
Some of those who have been missing
probably will be accounted for when
the prisoners are returned from Ger
many
1t was said today that it probably
will be several weeks before the rec
ord of casualties can be completed.
1t is regarded as almost certain that
many of the casualties in the recent
heavy fighting by the First and Sec
ond American armies have not yet
been reported Lists also must be
compiled of unreported American
casualties in British and French hos
pitfalls, especially from among the
United States forces brigaded with
allied units. Deaths from wounds
also probably will be reported fer
some time while lists of slightly
wounded being sent by couriers may
be delayed.
The daily lists for several days
have consisted of approximately
LOO names daily. Secretary Baker
has indicated that considerable
number of casualties remain to be
given out but that these will be re-
leased as rapidly as newspapers can
handle them.
An official tabulation of published
casualties lists, including those of
November IL, shows grand total OF
n, 800. Careful estimates made today
based on knowledge Of the battle con-
ditions faced by the First and Sec
ond armies in the days Immediately
preceding cessation of hostilities and
on the average lists heretofore, lead
officers to believe that all unpublish-
ed and unreported casualties will not
exceed 10000.
Estimates based on previous rec
ords fix the total marine casualties
in France less than 5000.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Howard Cliff came down from
Eagleton Friday afternoon to make
arrangements with ]. C. Frazier for
the burial of Mrs. e. Landers, who
died at her home at Eagleton about
noon. Death was caused by pneu-
monia. Mrs. Landers lived in Mena
until about a month ago, when she
moved to Eagleton. She was so years
of age and leaves two daughters and
three sons to mourn her loss. Fun
eral services were held Saturday in
charge of Rev. s. A. Neighbors of
Potter. Burial was at Eagleton.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
TIME EXTENDED FOR
WAR WORK FUND
State Chairman Grants Additional
Days for Raising Polk County's
Quota

Judge Wright Prickett, chairman of
the United War Work campaign in
Polk county has received notice the
time for securing the quota of $10,-
600 has been extended.
The final limit is Wednesday, Nov
ember 20. The message from C. w.
Richenback of Little Rock, state
chairman, announcing the extension
of time, is as follows:
"The national United War Work
committee has extended campaign to
Wednesday, Nov. 20. May ! count on
you for your county's quota and help
to put Arkansas over? The boys will
be grateful that we stood behind them
to the very last. In this final appeal
let us put forth our best efforts"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
HAD MORE CHANCES
TO ROB THE BANK.
Man Charged With Theft at Wander
WORT Asserts Innocence and Claims
He Had Confidence of Cashier.

Man Charged With Theft at Wander
WORT Asserts Innocence and Claims
He Had Confidence of Cashier.
There's no doubt of my limo
.cence," asserted w. T. Hammonds,
deputy sheriff, hotel keeper and ac-
cused Of the robbery Of the Wander
WORT bank, at the county Jail Satur-
day. As he made this assertion Ham
monds calmly ate of a generous din
ner Jailer Johnston had provided.
"My conscience is easy" the prison
er went on to say, "but ! want to
see this matter cleared up"
Beyond this statement the prisoner
had little to say concerning the crime
for which he is accused.
AS he munched corn bread and
helped himself to vegetables he did
add to the general assertion of inno-
cence that Cashier Campbell of the
robbed bank had expressed confidence
in him even after the arrest had been
made. Hammonds also intimated
there were other things that had d.
rected the making Of the charge
against him.
Hammonds is still carrying a key to
the bank. 1t jingled with others on
bunch he has taken to the cell with
him. This he thinks ought to be evil
dence of the confidence the homefolks
have in him.
The accused man also claims to
have had several earlier opportunities
to rob the bank had he so desired.
Hammonds, in the course of an inter
view, stated that on the Tuesday pre-
ceding the robbery he went to the
/ bank to write a letter and found the
safe open and a large amount of
money laying open to view.
! On the day of the robbery he as
serts he had a second opportunity to
steal from the bank. He said Cashier
Campbell was absent, presumably
having gone to Mcintyre & Kings
sale to bid on an auto he was figur-
4 ing on buying.
Once before, Hammonds said, he
was asked by Cashier Campbell to &c
to the express Office and bring q
package containing $500 in green.
/ backs to the bank He could easily
have gotten away with the money had
he been thief, the accused man said
| Hammonds is a married man anC
has eight children living. His last
child was born during the recent cpl
dennic of flu and about the same
time his -year-old child died from
the disease. He has two sons-in-lav
in Uncle Sans service.
The accused man stated that he ha,
been living in Vandervoort since th'
first of the present year, coming
there from Texarkana Previous Il
his residence in the border town
Hammonds said he lived in Texas
Upon coming to Vandervoort he pur.
chased the former Pine Knot Tavern
which was remodeled and was put
in charge of his wife. Hammonds
himself devoted most of his time t.
real estate deals.
He was named deputy sheriff upor
solicitation Of the residents Of Van
dervoort and it was upon this recon.
mendation that Sheriff Finger made
the appointment.
Hammonds, while claiming to be in
nocent of the bank robbery, did ad
NIT that he had one failing and tina
was his love for whisky.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Travel Far to Store Cotton.

Among those who have been stor-
ing cotton at the bonded warehouse
of late are farmers who live some
distance from Mena. Tuesday three
growers from Big Cedar, Ok, placed
their bales in the warehouse. The
trio were w. E. Daniels, Ike Work
man and r. T. Morrow. Among 9TH
ers who stored were w. G. McCauley
of Hartley. Carl Allen of Egger, H. b.
Weaver of Board Camp and j. H.
Patton Of Acorn.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Brother and Sister in Jail.

When Sheriff H. W. Finger ar
rested Preston Grammar and lodged
him in the county Jail, the young man
was near his sister, also a prisoner
there. Young Grammar is charged
with forgery. His sister, Miss Irvine
Grammar is held as an alleged ac-
complete in the robbery of the bank at
Vandervoort. 1t is charged that
young Grammar passed worthless
check at Wickes and another in Mena
He was held to await action by the
grand Jury.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
LAX-EOs WITH pEPsIN

Is tho name of Reliable and Perfect Laxative
which soon relieves Sick Headache. Dizziness, In
digestion. Stomach Trouble, Gas and Piles caused
BY Torpid Liver and Constipation Always use
Reliable Laxative In the treatment Of Colds, Grip
and Influenza.
LAx-F08 WITH PEPSTN d a Liquid rieestive
Ionic Laxative excellent Ia its e44eet on the
System. both as tonic and as laxative. II 10
lust as good for Children as for Adults. Pleasant
20 take. Children like Il. Soc
Made and recommended 20 the public By rcns
Medicine Co, St Louis, Nc, manufacturers q
Grove 5 Iasteless chill Tonic-
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Follows Brother in Death.

John Thomas, we'll known resi-
dent of Eagleton, died at his home
there Friday night from pneumonia.
His death follows that 70 his brother,
which occurred less than a month
ago. The deceased was 81 years Of
age and leaves a wife and two chill
dren, the eldest 7 and and youngest
four years of age. Funeral services
were held at Eagleton at -2:30 Satur-
day afternoon in the charge of Rev.
J. B. Johnston. Burial was at Eagle
ton.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

BOYS SUITS
One Lot of SO Suits, worth up to $500,
good range of colors and sizes. Special while
they last ..--.................. safe
Better grades $3.50 up to $3.50.
MEMS WOOL SHIRTS.
Made Of Heavy Flannel; shown in light and
dark brown and gray; all sizes.
Prices ................ $3.50 and $3.75 Each
MEMS NECK. TIES.
Shown in a large range Of colors; Four-in-
Hands. Extra values at 35c. SPECIAL. Csc
Better grades ...... soc, 75c, and $1.00
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
BOLsHEyIKI POLICY STATED
Their Determination to Kill Off All
Opposed to Their Policy.

London, Nov. 18.--Information at
the disposal of the British govern
ment is to the effect, Secretary Bal
four declared in the house of COM
mons today, that the deliberate poll
cy of the Bolsheviki government in
russia is one of determination by
starvation, murder and wholesale ex-
ecutions, of all persons who do not
support their regime.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Regulate the bowels when they fail
to move properly. HERBINE is an
admirable bowel regulator. 1t helps
the liver and stomach and restores
fine feeling Of strength and buoy
ancv. Price Coo. Sold by Jackson
Drug Co.--adv.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Must Paw for Her Food.

Whatever food is sent to Germany
she must expect to pay for later, it
was said at the State Department
And the American people, officials
say, need have no worry that they
will be compelled to sacrifice for
those who brought war and destruc-
ton upon a peaceful world.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Notes of the Court

were ras tae visiting attorneys who
81 eirs s,s'ens at the opening session
Isase ! court Monday were Judge
Ins - nnwtrey of Womble, Abe Col
1era,Jla. DeQueen and win Steel of
after oaa All were here to look
vi cases before the court
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
A Tonic Laxative

cleanse the System THOROUGHLY without gripping
or disturbing the stomach is truly Perfect Lax
~flsx.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
rchine the blood. You can soon feel Its Strength
enIns. Invisorating Effect. Price SOC.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Feed Our Own First.

Germany's food position, according
to officials here, is not so-bad as she
would have the world believe Her
latest appeal to send a mission to
America to discuss the subject met
with the response here today that
such action is not necessary.
Meantime the American people are
voicing in letter and telegram their
unmistakable opposition to going on
short rations to feed the Germans. AS
a result, Herbert Hoover announced
today before sailing for Europe that
there was no intention of giving the
German government quantities of
food. Simultaneously the Food Adj
ministration here announced that
Germany has sufficient supplies to
last her eight months, if she can
make peasants disgorge their COM
modities.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Pau, y obtain Labels For Christmas
ra'cels Tor American Ex,aa;.;o...

ps,s ootain Labels For Christmas
PORE Tor American Expeditionary
Basbirsol third Asst P. NJ. Gen.,
IN s'0n November 16, 1918.
ter y nearest !. relative of any men,
forss@a the American Expeditionarv
rhristin Europe not receiving a
ii ,oio parcel label by November
IL, -'io' or in case such label i lost
! s.. uOtaln Christmas parcel label
! the Ioos, such n q parcel by applying
b.. Pa as red Cross receiving sta
zkxed 1 n,;1, to which such labels are
q NJ VIII be accepted by postm q :
ia - 20 and including November 20
H. a., A. M. Dockerv
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

MEMS NIGHTSHIRTS.
In good grades of Percales; shown in neat
stripes; full run of sizes Regular 81 .25
values. For few days only. SPECIAL. csc
MEMS HATS.
One lot of Odds and Ends; many colors and
shapes. Worth up to $500; large collec-
ton TO pick from. SPECIAL, each $1.00
MEMS SUITS.
One lot of Suits, all this seasons newest
styles; shown in Serge, Worsted and CASH
merei about rs Suits left. Worth $500 and
$3.50. SPECIAL while they last . s1250
Better Grade Suits .... S2l 90 to sac. 90
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

DRUGGISTS refund money II PAZ0 OINTMENT Calls
to ere Itching Blind. Bleeding o. PFusrndiDg Pies.
Instantly relieves LfehinH Piles, at.d you can Gel
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Ass;s+.. a. M. Dockery,

"a 'o po, roug hing you rock the limo.
II< i'd wEpI MOT the body. RAT lungs lungs
tss:'0 nHHouND SYRUP ehscLzA
sofort afals the lungs and restores ,gra.
"a a SLOPE ~ breathing. Price 25 s'O sos
81 1 I1,Oo per bottle. Sold bv TO-. ovc
Drug Co.-adv. ~ Jack
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
Watch Our Window Display
MEMS SECTION

MEMS oVERALLS.
One lot of Standard Make; made of good
heavy grade of denim; good run of sizes
Worth $3.50 garment. For few days
only, SPECIAL ...................... 81 90
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
One lot of Shirts and Drawers last seasons
stock; good heavy ribbed garments
Regular $1.00 grade. SPECIAL. 75c
MEMS CANVAS GLOVES.
Made of heavy grade of Fleece Drill, with
heavy wristlets
Worth zoe pair SPECIAL ..--...... .15c
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
GERMAN WHINING
BECOMES IIRESONE.
Berlin Reminded That She is PRESUME
ing on Too Much Intimacy-Is
Not in Immediate Need
Nothing to Gain

Washington, Nov 16.-The Ameri
can government has become tired of
Germany's wireless plants on her al
legged misery.
President Wilson has said food
will be furnished as needed. and in a
note sent to Germany today he says
that he disapproves of the wireless
onslaught from the German govern
ment and prefers to have all commu.
nications addressed jointly to the as
ISOLATED powers.
Mr.. Lansing's Note.
Mr.. Lansing's note, addressed to
Minister Sulzer of Switzerland. fol-
lows:
Il should be grateful if you would
be good enough to convey the follow
ing communication to the secretary
of foreign affairs of the German gov
eminent:
The government of the United
States has received the radio messag-
es addressed to the President of the
United States by the German govern
ment, relative to relief from certain
requirements imposed in the armis-
tice with the Ottoman government
and the armistice with the German
government.
The communications which have
been received will be forthwith COM
municated to the other governments
with which the government Of the
United States is associated and alse
to the supreme war council in Paris.
THE government of the United
States takes this opportunity to sug-
gest to the German government that
communications of this nature, which
pertain to the terms of the armistice
or to matters in which all the asss-
clated governments are interested,
should be sent to all the governments
and not addressed alone to the Presi-
dent or government of the United
States.
"The government of the United
States also desires to call the atten-
ton of the German government to
the fact that these communications
should be presented through estab-
lshed diplomatic channels rather
than by direct radio communication"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

eoa ~ 'ne suit Of the Beasley Music
H. 'p ~ against T. S. Fry of Gran
ss; IN sle attorney for the plaintiff
mt s'I = ruling that the piano in dis
~ !. y brought to court. Fry is
fror nave purchased the piano
failaa ~. !. Iexarkana company and
] VIM WI - complete payment for it. T.
napa J'eanKs and ]. w. Howard were
instrn u - 90 to Grannis and bring the
rsnd lu men to Mena, on which err
noon "es departed Monday after
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
WOOL DRESS GOODS

One LOT of 1000 yds., SO in
ches wide, worth 81 IL and
SOC yard.
SPECIAL---------. nc
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05
OIL MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Tank Cars MOUing SLOUIy.

There has been decided slump
IN the movement OF tank cars from
he mid id-continent field TO points
cast and south, and especially the
former. There is no explanation
mat can be offered at this end but
:, may be on account OF the begin
n.ng OF the cotton season and on ac-
count Of corn that is seeking mar
kct at this particular time OF the
year
II is doubtful II ever a slump such
as has been noted during the last
,Wo weeks has occurred previous TO
his time except during a few days
IN February when everything was
saut down all over the country. At
ma, time the city OF Chicago was
kent going so far as light and heat
9as concerned by oil that was
harged into that city over the canal
from the Texas company plant at
lorkport, III.
Tho shut down was almost COM
plcte everywhere in the United
states. Pipe lines were in the same
boat, being handicapped by cold
weather and a general freeze all
around. Until the last slump noted
s.bove there has been excellent car
Scryice and cars loaded in the mid
continent field have ben delivered
promptly at their exact destination.
/, Is as 1t should be and nothing
.hould occur to upset the calcula-
tons OF retipers and marketers who
are doing their best to win the war.
Marketers, especially with a large
number or tank cars and with a per-
feet organization. are doing wonders
these days. They arc furnishing the
cash and the market at the same
time for the hundred-odd refineries
in this field Few OF said refineries
have selling organizations and have
grown into the habit of depending
on cash sales and on the equipment
furnished by the marketing con-
Germ.
There is no better or more patri-
otic bunch in the world than the
marketers who are doing business
here. and each and everyone is do
ing his best 10 land the products OF
the refineries in the exact spot
where most needed. In the face Of
this there are many rumors in circu-
lasion as to what Is going TO happen
TO the marketing end and especially
some OF them whose product does
not 60 TO one particular market. A
list OF shipments from the mid-con-
tnent field and the destination
would be exceedingly Illuminating.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05

of s4.g6-4 sand found from .6II
to g.6gS feet. so barrels
Ramsay pe,ro,o,,,, r,,,,.,y >o
20 an mo ,I,rr,nr IN ~, .nnibc,,t
~ - e6-4. sand found frum g.63O
Ia . .6l9 feet. so barrels. Thc lo,a-
ton Tor NO has been abandoned.
The Empire. Gas 4 Fuel CO. 80
on the Collins farm IN the north
east ~ 2-3S-4. sand from 1855 to
2.6oi feet. % barrels.
Enpirc G.s 4 r.u,l 20 No %
ON the Cunningham, f,,r IN tho
sou,br,s, ~ IE'9s'l d,', and ,b,n
doncd Al > 72b foot
t,-,,.., 49,. t..., -. ~, "A
E",p.'o HaS 4" We, 20. ~ ~ v.
,', 'y '' Wv 1u.' J., ,.,o
nu" ,s | |''I" ''""' -''-'
w wv ''c'' wv ""' ''"'
Empire Gas a Fuel CO No. 3 IN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05

Reports from tho well OF Shultz
and associates IN Concho county,
Texas, yesterday were to the effect
that the well * setting the pipe on
the bottom OF the hole AT 1850 feet
IN an effort 10 shut OF water. Il
Is showing nicely and might make =
well II Is Immediately southeast ~
the town Of Paint Rock
The Gun we'll in Runnels county
is stiil cleaning out and Yesterday
was reported about ten feet Off bot
tom.
Tho Gulf well on the Brcisford
farm two miles north OF EistlAnd
in stephens county. is estimated AT
twenty barrels. OIl is standing > 900
feet in the hole but II does not otter
10 flow
The Gulf Production company has
dcepencd It's No. on the Parks
farm south Of Breckenridge IN
stephens county, and the well IS
making $50 barrels and 10000, 900
feet OF gas
The Lone star Gas company is
hallnG It's well on the Goforth farm
near Ranger and II IS making about
200 barrels in this manner
The Texas a Pacific Coal Co. on
the Conner, north OF Ranger, has a
fishing Job at 3.745 feet
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05

The United States Geological sur
Vey has Just issued a comparative
table showing the worlds production
OF crude petroleum for 1917. The
United States is credited with pro-
duction OF 335,3l5. sol barrels OF 42
gallons. or G69S per cent Of the total
production OF the world. Russia
comes next with production of So
900. 900 or 1873 per cent OF The total
production. Mexico follows with
5,292,7I0 barrels. equal TO ll.0t
per cent OF the total. These are the
three leading countries in petroleum
production. the comb bined production
for the world in 1917 being 00,65l,
0S6 barrels.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05
Important Showing In Greenwood
County, Kan.

Charles f. Noble and associates
drilling in the northwest corner OF
1l-2S-l2. are reported TO have found
II sand at Lac feet. and at ten feet
in the hole filled up 100 feet with
oil. This well Is northeast OF the
recently completed well OF HolIicke
and associates in 29-2S-l2. which is
the nearest production and possibly
southeastern Greenwood county will
produce much oil. The well Is near
Fall river
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05
OILAND GAS
LsAisH supplisL Production Eta

NEW OIL POOLS AND WELLS
located A sure shot every time.
Terms 500 and expenses In ad-
vance, SAOO when the first well IL In
making not less than zoo barrels on
the beam. Wlil give you three loca-
tions These terms are only for par
ties willing to put up a cash guar
an,ee Of prompt, speedy operations
after ! make the locations Address
John Gocselcr, Baxter Springs, Kan.
ADV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05

The Carter OH company has a
duster at 200 feet in its test in
2l-2O-S on the piece It paid Sl2,5OO
FOR The well is OF great import
ancc. indsmuch as 1t IS located IN the
western part Of the county
The Red Bank OH company found
pay IN the Mississippi lime from
1891 to 2,0li feet and has about a
l0-barrel well. II drilled into water
at 2.0l4 feet and continued 10 2,0lS
feet. 1t is being plugged back. A
location has been made for No. . In
the northeast OF the northwest OF
the section. The Texas company IN
the northeast quarter of l9-27-l0
is drilling at 400 feet.
The Seaman OIL company is drill
ing at 700 feet in 3-25-s.
The Red Bank company has a rig
up in 6-26-s.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05

WANTED To RUY-Good royal
ties. Give fun particulars. Also
viii furnish money to develop proven
leases for interest. Give full partic-
ulars what you have to offer. Post
office box SS.--Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05
ChICarn MANAGER Hero.

i. william Everhart, who is in
charge Of the Chicago office Of
Homer T.. Wilcox, is in the city and
Is very much pleased with the way
things are going for his company in
this locality He will be here for
several days.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-05
A Remarkable Shorinq.

The Royal Dutch Petroleum COM
rany, which has recently issued 10
its stockholders a subscription right
at par for a stock issue OF so per
cent. has now announced a so pei
cent stock dividend. After the In
creases are made the total capitali-
zat!on OF the Royal Dutch Petroleum
company will be only 36S,766. 900 out