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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-22
Remarkable Fence.

A postless fence is located on the
pig road near Monroe, La. Years ago
so many years ago that nobody in
this section knows when 1t was, nor
who was the laborsaving genius who
did 1t, this fence was built by forcing
split boards between saplings. Then
the trees grew. They kept on growing
until today they are of immense size
and deeply Undecided in them are the
ends of those old rails. 1t Is tmpos'
sible to tell how deeply they extend
into the tree trunks. They are wealth
cred and yet they ring as true and
sound under a hammer as though just
hevn. The rails were arranged ID
rows about a foot and a half apart
to a height Of five feet, and arouno
their ends until one Of the most SUB
stantial fences imaginable has been
created.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-22
Vensilation and Sunlight.

Ventilation, with boundless supply
Of fresh air and sunlight, are wonder
full cures for many dread diseases. puri-
flying and cleansing the air we
breathe; yet we find windows closed
and blinds drawn to shut out the pure
air and sunlight. The sun must not
shed its rays upon our furniture, car
pets, etc, for fear Of making them
fade! We had far better only have
things which do not fade than shut out
the glorious SUMS rays. What Is the
use Of bylaws compelling builders to
provide windows of at least one-tenth
the floor area, half of which must be
made TO open, If we defeat the object
for which they were madef-Architect
and Contract Reporter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-22
Fireproof Wood.

u To make wood fireproof, Stake q
small quantity Of fresh lime and add
water till it has the consistency Of
cream, stir we'll and add one pound of
alum. IL ounces of commercial potash
and about one pound of salt. Stir
again and apply while hot. Two or
three coats will keep wood tireproof
for many months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-22

Some Ten Years, Ago a Few scraasy
Slips Of Ivy Were Planted About
the Base Of the Tower, Which To.
day Is Burdened by Dense Growth
of Greenery That Completely Con.
ceaIs 1t.
small frame chapel that stands on q
hillside at Tacoma, Wash. Planted
some ten years ago, the vines have
grown Iuxuriantly and now completely
conceal the four sides of the tower
which rises to a height of about
so feet. At the top the foliage has
been so trained and trimmed that il
has the appearance Of massive bell.
Popular Mechanics Magazine. D.,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-22
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4 LIBERTY .. a. +
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Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Welter. and
family are reported to have the "t1u."
Sam Butcher was a visitor In Be-
midi Monday. .~.s ICY
The, many friends will be very
sorry to learn Of the death Of Ed
win Simon of Puposky from Spanish
influenza. Mr.. Simon was we'll known
in Liberty. His burial was held in
Bemidji Monday. s1T2.s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-22
TRAINED TO RESEMBLE BELL
How Church Tower In Western State
Was. Effectively Clothed With !
Heavy Mantle Of Ivy. "@

Travellers rarely fail to be impressed
by the novelty and natural beauty OF
the Uncovered tower and belfry OF
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-22

What is 1t that the near-pOet says7
Anyhow, there's plenty of truth in the
sentiment, however unclassical ths
yerse.-JThe Progressive Farmer.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
PIAVE AGAIN IN FLOOD.
 CHECKS ITALIAN PURSUIT
Austrians All Driven Across and Whole Front in Conar0l of
 Allied Forces.

New York, June 24.-The Italian at last have cleared the remaining rear guards from the west bank of the Piave river and now are in pos session of the entire river front from the Montello plateau to the sea, says the Associated Press summary. At last accounts their forces. which crossed the stream in pursuit of the retreating AustTians, were still ar rassing them, infiicting heavy casual ties and forcing the enemy to con tinue his disorderly retreat.
 Fate, however, has turned some what it's balance in favor of the Aus trians, for the Piave river again has risen and some of the pontoons birdg- es the Italians had thrown across the stream have been carried away, mak- ing impossible quick pursuit and the crushing of the Austrians, which General Diaz had counted upon. The Austrians aer declared to be rushing up reserves from the east in an en- deavor partly to retrieve the situa- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
JULY DOLLAR BARGAIN
 AND TRADES SALES DAY.
Secretary Eastin of the Commercial Club Meets With Hearty Co.,
 operation and Interest.

So we'll pleased were the people generally over the great success of the first Monthly Dollar Bargain and Trades Sales Day recently held that Secretary Eastin of the Mena Com mercial Club is having no trouble in obtaining subscriptions to the second big event scheduled for Thursday, July IS, when the premiums to be given will consist of Holstein calf, a Poland China pig and breeding pen of thorobred poultry.
 The secretary will probably com plete the subscription list within the week. Those so far subscribing are:
 s. I. Wood, w. W. Townsend, c. w. Petty, W. E. Holt, -Magruder Company, Parker Bargain Store, Boston Store, The Fair Store, c. B. Nall, Mena Hardware Company, J. o. Dunman, J. F. Averitt. J. B. Goss, K. MacGregor, M M. Shields, Nose ley & Sons, Thacker Grocery Com pany, S. M. Riding, Frank Tomlin- son, Agent Dodge Motor cars; Mena Racket Store, Mena Meat Market
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
FRESH IMPETUS 10
 WIDER DRAFT LAW
Secretary Baker WithdTaws 0pposi- ton to Proposal to Include all Men Bbetween Ages of 18 and 40--
 Would Add A Million.

Washington, June Withdrawal by Secretary Baker of his opposition gave fresh impetus today to consider ation for the proposal before Con- gress to extend the draft age limits so the War Department will have available at no distent date ample man power to carry out President Wilson's program of an army of un- limited size.
 Officials in the office of Provost Marshal General Crowder immediate ly began preparation of statistics showing results which might be ex- pected if the draft is extended to va rious ages between IS and 45 years, the limits fixed in bill by Senator France of Maryland, Republican.
 Early reports of the results of the re-classification of men by local boards indicate more than 25O,00O men will be added to Class One by this means, as against the original estimates of 100000 Operation of General Crowder's work or fight reg ulation, which become effective next July l, also is expected to add to the total. Each district is expected to have near the national average of 2S.7 per cent of its total registration in Class One when the re-classifica tion has been completed.
 The contention that there is no im- mediate necessity for changing the age limits is not shared by General Crowder, who recently told the sen- ate military committee that extension of the age limits was necessary be- cause at the planned rate of calls Class One would be exhausted nearly next year.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
GERMAN MORALE HARD HIT.
Fierce Raids by British Keep Enemy
 in Trenches on Edge.

War Correspondents Headquarters in France, June 23.-There has been some very determined raiding by the enemy and ourselves during the last few days, the result, of course. being to obtain prisoners and gain infor- mation preparatory to an attack. On most of these raids it may be fairly claimed our men were more success ful than the Germans, tho, of course, failure sometimes happens when the enemy is holding lines strongly and is quick enough to defend his po- sitions. These raids are fierce affairs. depending for success on the most careful training and leadership, on the individual courage and cunning of tn raiding parties. and lastly, on that little bit of luck which must al- ways be counted as an element of war.
 These minor affairs do not account for much in comparison with the inn portant battles but they have steady effect upon the strength and spirit of the German troops on the line, causing many casualties among them and keeping them always in state ef nervous tension, until at last they have to be withdrawn from the line for period of rets.
 The long trail back, of wounded men who have suffered from the har- rassing fire of our artillery, from our aerial bombing, from our gas and from our raids, keeps men in the back areas behind the Germans lines con stantly in mind of the fate that may await them when it comes their turn for front line fighting, and there is no doubt from what our prisoners say. that many German soldiers are ready to do any kind of "scrimshank- ing" to avoid the front. One finds references to this state of mind in some of the captured letters as in one within week by a may who says: .It is about time this misery came to an end. The Third Battalion refused to go into line and when the Second Battalion went in twelve men disappeared from one company alone
 Occasionally some of the German soldiers in the back areas tre to make their way back to Brussels, and one man was told to some civilians in Q village that five hundred deserters had passed thru that place, The new class of men are of infeior morale it seems, being formed by drafts .oi German prisoners from Russia re cen.lv liberated
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
Losses Total 2OO. O.OOO Men.

Paris, June 25.-Austrian losses to- tai 100000 men, according to the Secolo of Milan. Certain enemy di- visions lost two-thirds of their effec- tives.
 A dispatch to the Matin from Turin says the rout of the Austrians is complete and the Piave has car ried away many Austrian bodies. Italian cavalry, it is announced, have advanced beyond the eastern bank of the river.
 French newspapers continue to &C., claim the Italian victory. Hope is expressed that General Diaz, profit ing by the demorlization of the en- emy, will not confine the fighting to local actions, but will strike out bold ly into an offensive and transform the Austrian retreat to the Piave into decisive victory.
 Several newspapers wonder wheth- CT the Germans will rush help to the Austrians by transferring forces from the western front. L'Homme Libre believes that such action is scarcely probable as Emperor William and von Hindenburg are convinced they cannot obtain decision except or the front from Switzerland to the sea
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
N. | U. ORGANIZER IS
 TAKEN ID FORT SMITH
John Bastian Who Came to Polk County About Year Ago, Arrest ed at SmithvilIe-May Also
 Face Court Here.

John Bastion, an organizer of the Working Class Union, who, it is claimed was the man who organized the union at Rocky about year age, was brought to Mena Wednesday from Smirhville, Ok, in the custody os Deputy Sheriff Turrentine of Me- Curtain county, Oklahoma Bastian was arrested on a warrant issued out of the court of Justice of the Peace s. H. Smith. He was taken to Foit Smith this afternoon by Deputy U S. Marshal J. A. Thornton to appear be- fore United States Commissioner Dunblazier or the charge of conspir- acy. and vii. also be held to account under the warrant issued out of tie court of Squire Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
DANIEL BLUFORD JOPLIN
 DIED TUESDAY MORNING
Was Stricken With Paralysis on Last Christmas Day and Had Never
 Recovered.

Daniel Bluford Joplin aged 63 years, six months and nine days, passed away at 10:35 a. m., Tues day, after an illness of six months. Funeral services will be held at the residence, GOT Refine street, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conduct ed by the Revs. w. L. Smith and D. J. Sossamon, the burial following at I. 0. o. F. cemetery, in charge of Dallas Lodge No. 12S, F. and A. Ma sons, of which he was long member,
 The deceased came to Polk county about fifty years ago, and on reach ing manhood was married to Miss Me- lissa Scott. To this union four chil- dren were born, of whom three, Mrs. James Nations of Vandervoort, John E. Joplin of Wickes and Mrs. l. E. Lindsay of Mena survive. The moth CT passed away in 1905. Some years later MT. Joplin was remarried to Mrs. Sallie Whited, who survives him.
 Mir. Joplin served Polk county as sheriff for four terms, 1894 to 1898, and again from 1902 to 1906. He was, in public and private life. conscien- tious, kind and willing ever to give aid to any who appealed to him.
 In later years up to the time of his serious illness, he had conducted a grocery business on Janssen avenue.
 Among those from out-of town, be- sides his son and daughter, are Ben Fowler of Sallisaw. Ok, and Mrs. Minnie Chitwood of Dyer. Ark, son and daughter of the widow.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
FAILED TO DIP
 FIVE ARE FINED
In Each Case Defendant Pleaded Guilty to, Charge and Was Given Minimum Fine--WiIl Be Diff
 ferent Next Time.

The first arrests and prosecutions for failure to comply with the dip ping regulations took place Monday when J. T. Finch of Hatfield, Will Harrison and Cicero Cole of Reglub, s. P. Orriek of Mena and Dave Miller of Foran Gap were brought before Justice of the Peace |. N. Burnett on the complaint of Dr. Fl. R. Getz, in charge of tick eradication in Polk county Four of the defendants were charged with failure Or refusal to dip cattle which were in their charge, aud the fifth for failure to dip calves All of them plead guilty, and upon the promise of complying hereafter with the regulations. each was given the minimum fine, which with the costs, amounted to SIP for each de fendant. In fixing the punishment, Justice Burnett advised the defend. ants that in case of a second offense the fine would be materially in creased.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
AMERICAN AIRPLANES AND
 SEAPLANES MAY FLY OVER.
England Deciding on Transatlantic Flights Find Route for the
 Anserican-Made Machines.

Washington, June 21.--American airplanes and seaplanes should be flying across the Atlantic to the west ern front in France by next summer, Major General W Blancker, of the British air service, declares.
 He is in Washington for the pur- pose of cooperating with the Ameri- can aircraft officials in the project, and states that England already has decided on transatlantic flights to find a route for the American-made machines.
 It is estimated 40 hours would be required for the flight, and the first flight will be made in the fall by q British-made machine. This flight will be from Newfoundland to Azores, to Portugal, to Ireland.
 Four men will man the fiier, an engineer, relief pilots and B nsviga- tion officer.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
THREE POLK COUNTY MEN
 GIVE BOND AND ARE HOME
John Robb, Martin Bedding and Drew Bailey Also Must Appear Before
 Polk County Grand Jury.

John Robb, Martin Bedding and Drew Bailey, three of the Polk coun- ty citizens taken to Fort Smith last week by Deputy U s. Marshal J. 4. Thornton to appear before Commis- sioner Dublazier to answer to the charge of conspiracy, have returned to Polk county, having given bond in the amount of $1 ,000 each for appear ance before the Federal grand jury in September. These men are also under charge to appear before the Polk county grand jury in October and for that appearance their bonds have been fixed at $25O each.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
 WATCH FOR FARM LABoRERS.
Picric Plant Watches as Crops Are
 Laid By"

Little Rock, June Modern business methods make it possible for business men to keep cheek of every thing of interest to their business. The cor tractors who are erecting the hailiings and installing the machin- pry in the big p;.ric acid plant in the work to completion. They have secured the state for labor, and been only partially successful. The latest wrinkle is to watch the county papers and where notices are printed Of crops being "laid by," agents are sent there to pursuade the farmers to work until harvest for Uncle Sam. and assist in getting the acid plant in operation at the earliest possible date.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
ONE WAR SAVINGS STAMP
 WILL BUY

One hundred rife bullets; or A steel helmet to protect his head from shrapnels; or A woolen blanket; or Fresh potatoes for four soldiers for a whole month; or A pair of campaign shoes, a shaving brush, and a cake of shaving soap; or X clothes roll and pair of can vas leggings; or A coffee mill to grind the coffee for the soldiers at the front; or
 An iron hospital he'd for q wounded soldier Remember June 2S.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
TWO CHARGED WITH BIcAMY.
Wes Hendrix Made Bond and Went
 To Camp Pike.

On last Saturday Justice of the Peace S. H. Smith had two hearings on the charge of bigamy. the defend ants being Wes Hendrix from near Ink and ]. H. Hammock from near Hatton. Both of the defendants were bound over to the October grand jury, and their bonds were fixed at 5000. The first named was among the registrants sent to Camp Pike Monday, he having made bond for his appearance hefore the grand jury at the next term of court In the hearing of these cases the state was represented by W B Thomas.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
May Annihilate Hun Army.

London, June 25.-The extent to which the Italian pursuit of the Aus trians across the Piave has developed is not known here and no detailed re- ports have been received bringing events up to date.
 A statement current in London yes terday that the Italians had taker 45,000 prisoners is said by the morn, ing newspapers to be confirmed by the Italian embassy. The same state ment is attributed to Premier Orlan- do by the Rome correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company.
 The same correspondent quotes the Giornale D'Italia as saying that the troops of Archduke Joseph and of General Wurm are virtually surround ed and must surrender or be annihi- lated.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
AUSTRIA'S LOSS IS PLACEDAT 100000
Retreat Continues in Utmost Disor- der the Fleeing Huns May Be Sur rounded and Annihilated by Vic
 tOrious Italians.

Geneva, June 25.-The Austrian re- treat continues in the greatest dis order under the immediate lire of the allied artillery, according to news re- ceived here this morning. British gunners, especially, are doing heavy in this sector.
 In the meantime the Austrians are rushing up new reserves to fill the breach between the Montella plateau and the Adriatic in order to avert q disaster.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
REDUCED RATIONS
 BRING STRIKES.
Dispatch from The Hague Tells of Uprisings Among the People in Cologne and Muelhelm, Where
 25,000 Quit Work--Want Peace.

London, July 24.--A Daily Mail dispatch from The Hague declares that extensive strikes have broken out in Cologne and Muelhelm, owing to the reduction in the bread ration, 25,- 009 operatives quitting work, and the dispatch adds that the military and police have interfered, but thus far have failed to prevent the parade of 5000 strikers at Cologne, who declare that "dnless we get more to eat we shall not work"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
MeatIess Weeks Next.

London, June 24-Meatless weeks for Germany are possibilities of the near future, according to Dr. Miller, under secretary for the food. distri- button, says Copenhagen dispatch received here this afternoon, which adds that it will not be possible to increase the meat ration
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
TWO NAVAL PLIERS KILLED. Fatal Airplane Collision Near Navy
 Station at Pensacola

Pensacola, Fla, June f9.--B. E. Sylvester and A, B. Blair, naval re serve aviators. were killed near the navy air station today when their air planes collided. Naval officials, in am nouncing the accident tonight, said both men had been sent here recent ly from the Boston school of Tech nology to complete their training.
 Naval officials gave Sylvester's next of kin as Mrs. Hattie Sylvester, PlainView, Minn., and Elair's next of kin as Mrs. Bertha Blair, Riebnaond, "a
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
MAYOR,s PROCLAMATION.

In conformity with the proclama- tion of President Wilson. I. Ira o. Smith, mayor of the city of Mena. hereby direct that on Friday, June 28. 1918, between the hours of and 6 o'clock D. m., all places of business in the city of Mena be closed and that all persons cease from their regular vacations and attend the meeting of National War Savings Day
 7 Ira. o. Smith Mayor.
 Mena, Ark June 26. 191e-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
They Demand Peace.

London, June 24-The strikers from the Vienna factories have form ulated a demand that the Austrian government show itself ready for a general peace, and invite the enemy governments to enter peace negotia- tions, say sa dispatch received here late this afternoon from The Hague
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
Horse FIesh OGered.

Amsterdam, June 24--There is only sufficient corn for half bread rations in Austria, declared Food Minister Paulin in Vienna inter view today.
 The food department, he declares. is trying to make up the deficiency by giving two pounds of hourse flesh per person each week
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
s4 vats in Operation.

Dr. H. R. Getz. in charge of the eradication of cattle ticks in Polk county, reports that there are now 84 dipping vats in operation, and there are two or three more in pro- cess of construction. The dipping program was begun on May 1 and at each vat clippings are made regular ly once every two weeks. Inspectors in charge keep record of the num- Der of cattle and other animals dip ped and at the end of this month. pr. Getz promises a report covering the entire county.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
Troubles Extending .

Zurich, June 24.-The Austrian troubles are extending, according to a Munich dispatch received here late this afternoon. which says the strike may become general.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-27
Coming Back to Polk County.

Mrs. William F. Hunt, for several years resident of Polk county, writes from Lindale, Tex, saying they are preparing to return here soon. She congratulated Polk county in getting rid of siackerism and crimin- ality generally, and proposes to show appreciation in substantial manner. Says the heat at Lindale is some thing dreadful"