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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
SAVAGERY OF GERMAN SOL
 DIERS TOLD BY RUSSIAN
lI-Treatment and Suffering Among Unfortunate Hun Prisoners
 Nearly Half Succumb.

London, Dec. 28.-Another proof of the German disregard of prom ises and agreements has been fur nished in the British advance to- ward Cambrai. Some time ago Germany signed a solemn agree ment with Great Britain providing that no prisoners of war would be employed within nineteen miles of the front line. But two Russian prisoners were found by the British in German dugouts at Anneux, which is barely four miles from the lines as they lay at the opening of the Cambrai attack. Moreover, these Russians had seen a party of 300 to 400 British prisoners at work near Camprai, about eight miles from the old front lines.
 The Russians told a pitiful story of i'll treatment and suffering. They had to subsist, under German regu- lations, on half-a-pound of bread and some grass soup daily. As pun ishment for minor oifenses they were strung up to poles with their feet just touching the ground. Men were bayonetted or shot for refusal or inability to work, until, from one cause or another, only 260 men re- mained out of camp of 300 pris- oners.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
 FORT SMITH STRIKE ENDED.
Telephone Company Reinstates Op-
 erators-N0 Concessions Made.

From The Fort Smith Times Record.
 The telephone company rein stated this morning all if it's for mer employees who applied for rein statement. with the exception of the two operations who were dis missed. The chief operator was not reinstated at Fort Smith.
 The general meeting between the telephone company and it's former employees, as such, and not as a union was arranged by Federal Me- diator R. s. Heating. Immediately following this meeting the employees were treated with individually and assigned their former positions.
 This is practically the same basis originally agreed to by the tele- phone company and which has been outstanding turnout the past three months. No concessions were made.
 The telephone company thruout has maintained considerate atti- Jude toward it's former employees and has clearly indicated that it proposes to treat them fairly and without discrimination.
 The Van Buren exchange was re- opened at fl o'clock Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
GERMANY'S ECONOMIC RUIN IS
 INEVITABLE, SAYS V0N TIRPITZ
Result of Trade War After Peace Is Feared by Former Head of the
 German Navy.

Amsterdam, Dec. 28-A gloomy picture of Germany's future was painted by Grand Admiral von rir- pitz in his recent speech in Essen. according to the Hamburg News. Regarding a successful economic war against Germany after the war, he said
 Imagine the position if we simul- taneously have to bear the burden of taxation which must fall on ev- cry German and. despite the fallen value of German money, we still have to buy the most necessary raw materials from abroad. Can any one in his heart Of hearts really be- lieve that in these circumstances, without an increase of power, with out indemnity and without security we could avoid Germany's ruin2'
 Gesmany's plight at the hands of England he bemoaned as follows
 Not only has England taken our colonies and Mesopotamia. but ev- anywhere she has made deeper and firmer bases for her maritime and colonial supremacy. She has tar- nished and trodden down tho pres tipe and honor of Germany by un- preeedenled ealumnies. In inc whole transatlantic world We are considered as conquered and done for"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
PRESIDENT WILSON WIRES
 APPRECIATION TO BR0UGH
Patriotic Pledge of Arkansas Gov ernor Strengthens and Cheers
 Him-Sends Warm Thanks.

Little Rock, Dee. 27-The govern or yesterday received the following message:
 My Dear Governor Brough:
 T am greatly indebted to you and t0 all those concerned for the heart ening message which you sent me last evening Your patriotic pledge strengthens and cheers me and l thank you very warmly. Cordially and sincerely yours,
 Woodrow Wilson,
 Governor Trough delivered Red Cross address at Humphrey last night, and left this afternoon for Oklahoma City, where he will deliv- CT an address tomorrow afternoon before the Oklahoma Bar Associa- tion on Arkansas Patriotism and Preparedness
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
LYNCH LAW FOR TREASON.
Wife's Pleas and $l,O00 Saved Men From Iowa Mob.

Audubon, Ia, Dec. 27.-The lynch- ing of two men, one a preacher, be- cause of alleged German activ- ities, was stopped here today only when one of them gave a pledge of loyalty and Si000 subscription to the Red Cross. and when the others wife appealed so feelingly to the mob that he was released under promise to leave the community in an hour. He did
 After months of friction between members of the county council of defense and pro-Germans of this community late yesterday the Rev. w. A. Starck and Fred Tenekheig were taken in charge by a crowd of citizens and ropes placed about their necks. Parents of boys who have gone to war and who have become infuriated by the continued unpatriotic actions of some of the citizens were said to be the lead CTS.
 Tenekheig, 90, single, and said to be worth Si5.000. had done little for the war, and Starck has been be- fore the council of defense repeat edly for alleged reasonable acts. Both men had ropes placed about their necks, and Tenekheig was dragged nearly block before he was released. He signed a check for Si,000 for the Red Cross.
 starck's escape from lynching was due to his wife, who ran screaming to the spot where they had led him and fell fainting to the ground. The men then turned their attention to her, and later let Starck free on condition that he and his family leave the community at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

J N. HARPER show his patriot Ism, but an opportunity to acquire wealth at the same time.
 cffscttine Labor Shortage
 In View of the fact that farm labor is scarce and high. every effort should be bent towards securing maximum yields per acre. with fertilizer, which ir one cf the best ways to conserve nan power.
 Unfortunately, no industry has been is's,e e directly affected by the war than ' T fertilizer industry The govern. nee is communicating materials i'm i'sf ant ta this in sustry for the pur- i.ffe CT nlanufactnring munitions of N'9t end hence has greatly reduced the possible tonnage to be. used in fer VI zors In other words, while the nation is calling for the largest pos 2 ble crop yields, there is, at the samc tir C. q great demand for gun powder Some one has aptly said Plants anG caanons cat the same food" Of course, unacr present conditions, the cannons must be fed first
 Tl,ere is 2 considerable shortage of fertilizer ingredients. and the prices " iHt0c ihSltuicutS are cofTeSpOnulnR- ly high.
 Fertilizers Relatively Cheaper
 h consequence of high prices of ma terials, due to their scarcity, and be- cause of higher labor and transporta- ten costs, fertilizers will be higher this spring than ever before.
 While the prices of fertilizers have advanced, fortunately for the farmer, the prices of crops have advanced still higher, so that fertilizers are relative. ly cheaper than before the war A bale of cotton with it's seed will buy more fertilizer today thar ever before. The same is true of bushel of corn; bushel of wheat; a bushel of pea nuts; bushel of potatoes. etc
 Why Fertilizers Are Scarce
 The causes of the shortage of fertiI. izer materials may be summarized as follows:
 Previous to the war. most of our potash came from Germany. The pot ash now on the market is produce1 largely In ths country, but Il IS far short of the deTnends This American
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
One Guess.

What did the landlord say when you told him you would leave if the janitor didn't give you more heat?'
 Didn't seem to worry hlm. Tn fact, he suggested another location where I would get all the heat wanted and then some. Boston Transcript.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Germans Driven Out.

Paris, Dee. 27.--Three attacks by the Germans last night on the ver- dun front east of the Mouse is an- nounced in today's official state- ment.
 The Germans succeeded in pene- trating the French lines in their third attempt, but later they were driven out by the French with heavy losses the official statement announces.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
THE ENEMY WITHIN.
From The Arkansas Gazette.

From The Arkansas Gazette.
 Fayetteville, Dee. 20-"The unre- strained selflshness of the American people is the worst enemy this country has at the present time, said George R. James, banker and manufactures of Memphis, in ad- dressing the farm agents of Arkan- sas. who are holding their annual convention at the University of Ar kansas. Mir. James said that the greatest problem is not the German guns or German submarines. but il is the waging of successful battle against selflshness.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
A.P. 4. TO MEET JANUARY g.
Newspaper Men Will Prepare for
 National Meet in June.
Special to The Star.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, Dee. 27.-The mid winter meeting of the Arkansas Press Association will be held at the Hotel Marion in Little Rock, Janu- ary 23. It will be a most import ant meeting as plans will be con- sidered for the meeting of the Ma tional Editorial Association in Little Rock and Hot Springs next June Following the mid-winter meeting the newspaper men will go to Mem phis to attend the first meeting of the Tri-State Press Association.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
ALLIES SENT DOWN Il 1EUTON PLANES
Austr0-Germans Made An gnsuc- cessfuI Attempt to Bomb Treviso, Sixteen Miles North of Venice
 Little Fighting Occurs.

Rome, Dec. 27-Eleven Austro- German airplanes have been brought down by the British and Italian forces in a big aerial battle which developed when the Teutons unsuccessfully attempted to bomb Treviso, sixteen miles north of Venice.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
How.s Thisf

We oner One Hundred Dollars ms- ward Tor any case of cztArrh that cHn- not pc cured bz Halls Catarrh Cure by eatarrh sufferers for the past tnirty-nve years. and has become Gnown as tb- most reliable remedy for CAtarrh- Hills C4tarrh Cure acts thru xhe Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex- peiiIng the Poison from the Blood and healing tAe diseased portions.
 After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great Improvement Aa your general health start taking Halls Catarrh %uff Af once and get rid Of catarrh sand for testimonials, free.
 II. T. CHENEY & co. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 7sc.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Cheek Italian Attack

Berlin, Dec. 27.-The Italians at lacked yesterday at Mont Tomba, on the northern front. and were re- pulsed according to an official an- nouncement this afternoon by the Berlin war office.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
British still Inactive.

London, Dee. 27.--" Except for some hostile artillery activity north and east of Ypres, there was noth- inf of importance to the public to report as occurring last night. The British war office announced oili- cialiy this afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
ADMIRAL JELLICoE IS OUT.
First Lord of British Admiralty Re
 placed by Navy Official.

London, Dec. 26.-Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss has been ap- pointed first lord in succession to Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe, ac- cording to an official announcement issued tonight.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

The German minority socialists comprise a strong faction in the party which refused to follow the lead of Phillip Scheidemann and others in their virtually unquali- fled support of the government.
 Their leaders in the reichstag have long been persistent critics of the government denouncing the program for unrestricted submarine warfare, various phases of Ger many's diplomatic policy, and the continuation of the war for imperi- alistic aims.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
300 MINORITY SOCIALISTS
 ARE ARRESTED IN BERLIN
They Comprise Strong Faction in the Party Which Refused to Fol-
 low the Lead of Scheideman.

London, Dec 27-More than three hundred members of the German minority socialist party were ar rested Christmas evening by the German military authorities, ac- cordlng to a Zurich disnaieh given out by the Wireless Press today.
 The arrests were made in four teen different towns.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Donates $50 to Industrial Home. Special to The Star.

Little Rock, Dee. i9.-W. c Pritehard of seypell. Crittenden tnnniS sent to Governor Brough a donation of $50 for the Boys h. 'ustria Home. as Christmas pres ent- Tho home was established by
 tue last ie0islalure. and ia located
 'tear Pine Fluff f owns 2l0 acre: f land and lhrn the efforts of Mis. tulla Houston and other members Iof the Board has secured donation. lamounting so more than ss,0O0. Fur. iher donations Will be most grateful ly received,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

It has been suggested that the kaiser instituted that Italian drive with hope of securing warmer climate to winter in. Our hoys are preparing to furnish him an even warmer one.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
RepuIsed Two Attacks.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The Germans last night delivered two heavy attacks on the Verdun front, but they were not able to break thru the French lines, the war office reports.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
What is IAX=EOS
 ,6Y-gos le Al swppnvrn caccapa

A Digestive Liquid Laxative, Cathartic and Liver Tonic. Contains Cascara Bark, Blue Flag Root, Rhubarb Root, Black Root, May Apple Root, Senna Leaves and Pepsin. Combines strength with pala- table aromatic taste. Does not gripe. Soc
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

American Congressman visiting the battle fronts in Europe should not rely too much on the fact that they are used to being under fire al home. There's n difference
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

Since the knitting needle has talk en the place of the darning needle, friend hubby is gradually getting rid of his corns, even if he does have to buy more socks.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

Luke McLuke says that kissing destroys the sense of smell. Like wise a sense of smell frequently interferes very seriously with kiss ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

If you have chills or malaria get a B cent bottle of Sanol Chill Tonic. Nothing better for chills and mala- ria. Get it al the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

Do you know SanoI Chill Tonic knocks the ehills and malaria fevers2 Get a 35 cent trial bottle at the drug store.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

Oklahoma City. Okla. Dec. 20-- Wheatless day here, according to experts, has become a total failure and meatless day nearly so. Mayor Overholser was today notified thai only 90 per cent of the people are sustaining from meat one day 8 week
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

No class of people is more red-blood- cd and patriotic than the farmer. and everybody is looking to him to do his best. In
 view of the fact { h a t the whole world is demand i n g agricultural products, now is his golden oppor- tnpffv mt onlv fo
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
For Sale-s

For Sale-8 head of cattle. 5 milk
 cows. 2 fine brood sows; 30 bushels corn, good hay, farming tools, rak : and mower. 8 miles west of Mena on Talihina road. Come quick J. P. Eubanks.-Adv. 5i st.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Drives bud MaIsria, BuIIds Up System

The old Standard general strenstheninQ tonic
 GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria enriches the blood. and buitds pthe sys- tenn. true tonic. For adults and children. 6oc
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Fnr SaIe.

For Sale 6 fine shoats. For partic-
 ulars address Mrs. M P. Alien, Mena, Ark. R. F. D. No. 3.-300 il 5f 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

FORD CARS-I take you there-I get you back. Place your orders now. Proctor-Smith Motor Co., Ady. 297 Ct 5i St.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

Why is is we never hear any com plaint of the short skirts from the "spinsters of uncertain age?"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
pnes cured h , to f4 pays.

Your druggist will refund money if PAzO OINTMENT falls to cure any case of Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to l4 days.
 tAs 2sss eFriscaas~ .ises Ease and Rest s0c-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

He whose life is kept in harmony with divine law is real conqueror.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
One American Wounded.

Aet0FHlng 70 latest reports re- eeived by Colonel Langhorne. only one American soldier. Private John '. Kelly, Troop M" was seriously wounded in the fight, while many Mexieans are reported dead or wounded.
 Mexican officials have telegraphed Colonel Langhorne that their troops From Chihuahua are preparing to -en-0peraie with the American fore es m trying to exterminate the band of raiders.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-28

Ala, Mr.. and Mrs. Pace will make
their home at South Jackson street
Montgomery, Ala
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-28
FORMER RUSSIAN SENATE. RAT|F|ES.
PREMIER IS SAFE AMENDMENT BY.
NOW IN LONDON VOTE OF "a TO z.
EVAN v. HEATH, OF WAYNESBORO
NEW PRESIDENT PRO TEN, sue
CEEDING ROSCOE PEACOCK, WHO
ISM MILITARY SERVICE.

ATLANTA, Ga, june 26.--After fiv
minutes discussion the Georgia stat
senate today by vote of "a to 2, ratl
fed the federal prohibition amend
ment.
Senator Evan V. Heath, Of Waynes
boro, was elected president pro tenn
the senate when that body convened
today for the opening session OF the
1918 term. He succeeds Senator Ros
coe Peacock, who resigned to enter
the military service.
The first thing on the calendar taken
up by the house was a resolution intro
duced by Representative Wright, o
F'ovd, ratifying the prohibition
amendment.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-28
AMERICANS OCCUPY
ALL BELLEAU WOOD
AT TER HARD FIGHT
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE
GERMAN PRISONERS TAKEN AND
MANY ENEMY MACHINE GUNS
CAPTURED

WITH THE AMERICANS, at TIL
Marine River, June 26.--American
forces took the remainder of Belleau
wood last night. Hard fighting oc-
Cured during the advance, which is
regarded as an important one.
German resistance was stubborn and
their losses in killed and wounded ex-
tremely heavy as result. They lost
at least two hundred and twenty-one
prisoners, including one captain and
six other officers.
In addition to the prisoners taken,
the prisoners captured many machine
guns and,a small quantity of other
war material.
In this action, the Americans fiat
tened the apex of the German drive
toward Paris our success resulting
from heavy Smelling all day, which
was followed by an attack at 5 O'Clock
in the afternoon. AS the Germans at
tempted to leave the woods, they were
caught in an enfilading gunfire, many
fighting to the death while others, sur
rendered
At daybreak today Private Frank p
Lennert, of Chicago, marched into
the American headquarters in charge
of seventy-eight German privates and
five officers, all of whom surrendered
to him voluntarily, after they hat
first taken him prisoner.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-28
PROBABLE ACTION
WILL Be Hello UP.
TILL NEXT YEAR.
PROPOSITION MOST LIKELY TO BE
FINALLY ACCEPTED WILL MAKE
ALL MEN BETWEEN 20 AND 40
LIABLE For MILITARY SERVICE

WASHINGTON D =, June 26. =
Extension of the draft ages to include
all men between the ages of twenty
and forty years may be held up until
he next ses3l; of congress at the
suggestion Of President Wilson.
Secretary Baker announced today
that this course probably would be
followed, Notwithstanding amendments
to the army bill already introduced in
both houses, provide for this extern
sion of the service ages, and the war
department has heretofore been
agreeable to- the proposition.
President Wilson, it is understood,
is opposed to any extension of the
draft ages at this time, and Secretary
Baker has decided to concur in his
opinion. The decision to postpone ac-
ton regarding extension of the draft
ages Is probably due to the fact that
with several million registrants al
ready available for military duty, no
further disturbance of business rela-
tionsis desired.
Secretary Baker told the senate mil
itary committee late this afternoon
that the change in plans regarding an
extension of the draft age did not en-
danger those in the deferred classes,
unless some grave exigency arises, al
though it may be decided 10 order the
registration Of males coming twenty
one years of age between now and
next December or January.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-28
FORMER HEAD OF FIRST PROVIS-
IONAL GOVERNMENT AND MAN
WHO TORE RUSSIA FROM GEAR.
DOM. REACHES ENGLAND.

LONDON, June 26.-AleSander Ker-
ensky, former premier Of the Russian
provisional government which was
established following the abdication OF
Car Nicholas, arrived recently in Lon
don. it is learned authoritatively to-
day
Kerensky has never yet formally
recognized the authoitry Of the Boil
sheviki rulers in Russia, having at the
hour of their triumph hurriedly let
Petrograd, carrying with him such
the provisional government official as
could make the hasty trip, and it IS
probable he will call upon the Entent
Allies for assistance in re-establlsn
ing popular government by the people
of Russia His is the only Russian
government ever recognized by the Al
lies, except of the czar, and it is PROB
able he will become a prominent figure
in the negotiations regarding Siberia
Should he recognize any one of the
Russian -Bolsheviki leaders, and
call upon the Allies to assist such
commander, it is probable his desire
would be acceded to and military ex-
petition sent into that country as the
representative of the exiled provisional
government.
Kerensky, it is reported, is now e,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-28
Cases Against Both Parties Dismissed

Cases Against Both Parties Dismissed
In the cases of Mr.. r. , Green, who
was, charged by Mr.. ]. u. Clifton with
operating his store on the Sabbath and
took out legal proceedings and had the
business closed. Also the case where
Mr.. Green issued legal proceedings
against Mr. Clifton charging intimida-
ton, by the fact that Mr.. Clifton dis
charged a shotgun several times on
the same day. The cases were tried
before Judge Goode Price. Mr.. Clifton
was represented by Col Robt R. For
roster and Mr.. Green by Col ware &
Martin. After a lengthy hearing from
both sides and eloquent speeches by
10th attorneys, JUICE Price dismissed
18th cases.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-28
Lee COUNTY WAR
SAVES COMMITTEE

LEESBURG, Ca, June 26.-(Special
The Lee County War Savings Com
mittee, of which T. C. Tharp is county
chairman, is arranging to raise thu
county's full quota on Friday, Jun
28th, when the campaign ends.
The committee is constituted as fcl
lows:
Central Committee-T. c. Tharp
Chairman; D. D. Hall and W H. Sor
rells.
Leesburg District-G. A. Wallace
Chairman; R. R. Forester, H. r. Sto-
vail, j. w, Lyon, E B. Martin, Sr., A
w. Goodwin, Goode Price, H. B. Sto-
vail, j. G. Pruett, S. J Powell, G A
Nesbit, S. ]. Woman, P. G. Coxwell
B. E. Fouche, Mrs W {. Rutland, Mrs
U. F. King, Mrs. H. ]. Tyler, Mrs. R
r. Forester, H. H. Hargrove, S. Sir.
schensohn.
Palmira District-N A. Wade, Chair.
man; W. E. Tarpley, j. f. Long, H. L
Long, Sr., Charlie Sales, Will Vines
c.. R. Vow, H. S. Sanford DIR Croker
J. NJ Cannon.
Smithville District-B. R. Jones
Chairman; ]. H. Forbis, r. S. Pryor
John R. Usry, Mrs. H. ]. Tyler, Mrs. R
Childers, L. D. Hays, c. O. Young, E
T. Mathews, r. L. Andrews, E. L. Simp
son, ]. J. Segers, R. E. Jernigan, H. t
Simpson, E. A. Clark, W. ]. McWaniel
E t. Long, C. R. Hale, c. G. Goneke
J B. Edwards, T S Burton, Jr., o. L
Thompson, W. H. Phillips, J. H. Ran
dali. Jr.
Chokee District No. IL. I. Kaylor
Chairman; D. c. Jones, W. H. Lara
more. G. T. Cassels, G. II. Laramore
w NJ. Laramore, T. Hooks, ]. J
Bradley. John Harvey, Mrs. D. c