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The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Dioqenes Shows Up at Last.


 What hol Diogenes, here he isl He" is Congressman Eugene Black of Clarksville. Tex. who has shat tered Congressional precedent, if not Congressional propriety, by refund- ing to the treasury a little over $50, an unexpended balance out of his clerk hire appropriation. Some moralists declare that the war is making the world better, by putting an edge upon our moral sensibiIities and it seems to be working out in that way as, otherwise. we are un- able to account for this surprising manifestation of conscience. If this thing spreads we shall be treated to a sight of Congressmen and Sena- tors refunding unspent mileage, re- fusing to accept unnecessary per- quisites. sustaining from overload ing the mail with matter improper ly franked and, generally, trying to earn their salary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
" .fc+ CAN'T ESCAPE WAR INCOME TAX DECLARES JACK WALKER
Congress Has Fixed It So That You will Be Told On Whether
 You Want Co or Not.

Little Rock, Jan. 30. Somebody is going to tell on you if you don't pay your income tax. Congress has fixed 1t so that somebody must tell, whether he wants to or not.
 One section of the War Income Tax Law, exhaustively comprehen- sive in scope, requires every person without exception, and every cor poratlon, partnership, association, and insurance company, in what ever capacity acting, who paid $500 or more to another person, corpor- atiOn, partnership, association, or insurance company, as interest, rent, salaries, wages, premiums, annuities, compensation, remuner- ation, emouluments, or other fixed or determinable gains, profits and income to report the name and ad- dress of the person, corporation, etc, to whom the payment was made, together with the amount of the payment, to Commissioner of Internal Revenue at Washington, using form prescribed for that purpose-Form 1909, now to be had from all collectors offices. These forms must be filled out and re- turned on or before March 1, 1918, accompanied by Form i096, which is letter of transmittal and afii- davit certifying the accuracy of Form 1909.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

muring incoherent words against his breast.
 And so--and so, after all, you do care Fyfe held her on a little from him, his sinewy fingers gripping gently the soft flesh of her arms. And you were big enough to come back Oh, my dear, you don't know what that means to mel I'm broke, and I'd just about reached the point where l didn't give a d.. This fire has cleaned me out I've"-
 q know Stella interrupted. That's why 1 came back. 1 wouldn't have come otherwise, at least not for a long time perhaps never It seemed as if I ought to, as If 1t were the least could do. Of course 1t looks altcketh- CT different now that know l really want to. But. you see. l didn't know that for sure until saw you standing here. Oh, Jack. there's such q lot I wish could wipe outf"
 "Its wiped out" he said happily. "The slate's clean. Fair weather didn't get us anywhere. It took storm. Well, the storms over."
 She stirred uneasily in his arms. (
 Haven't you got the least bit of re- sentiment, Jack. for all this trouble I've helped to bring about?" she fal- tered.
 "why. mo-" he said thoughtfully. "AE you did was to touch the fire works of. And they might have start ed over anything. Lord. mol Put that idea out of your head"
 T don't understand she murmureds "I never had quite understood why
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
Conilrmation of Tax Title.

Notice IS hereby given that the undersigned will make application, by petition. to the Chancery Court of Polk county. Arkansas, at the April. 1918 term thereof, for the confirmation of tax title to the fol- lowing described lands situate in Polk county. Arkansas. to-wlt. The Sh SEA of Section 22 in Township 2 South, Range 30 West. said tract having been sold by the collector of revenue of Polk county, Arkansas, for the n0n-paynent of the taxes due thereon for the year 1912. that at said sale, which was made on the 9ih day of June. 1918, John Singfleld became the purchaser, and after two years, no one having offered le redeem the same. said lands were conveyed to the said John Singtield hy w. l.. Parker, clerk of the County Court of Polk county, Arkansas. and sOn the 7th day of May. 1917, the said John Singiield duly conveyed said lands to petitioner herein. who IS still the owner thereof.
 Therefore all persons who can set up any right to the lands so pur- chased nj consequence of any in- formality OF any irfegularfy con- nected with such sale are called upon to show cause at the April, 1918. term of the Chancery court Of Polk county. Arkansas, why the sale so made should not be confirmed.
 January g, 1918.
 c. c. GATLIN. ist pub. Jan 2i, 1918. Last, Feb. 2S.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

Mononan should attack you with such savage bitternessAthat trouble he started on the Tyee, then this criminal firing of the woods. I've had hints. first from your sister. then from Lin da. l didn't know you'd clashed be- fore. I'm not very clear on that yet. But you knew all the time what he was. Why didn't you tell me. Jack T'
 We'll, maybe l should have" Fyfe admitted. But I couldn't very well. Don't you see? He wasn't even an incident until he bobbed up and res ctied you that day. couldn't after that start in picking his character to pieces as a matter of precantion. We had a sort Of armed truce. He left me strictly alone. I'd trimmed his claws once- or twice already. l sup pose he was acute enough to see an opportunity to get whaek at me through you You were just living from day to day. creating world of illusions for yourself, nourishing your self with dreams. smarting under a sti. fed regret for a tot you thought you'd passed 0p for good He wasn't fac tor at first When lie did finally stir in you on emotion l had failed to stir it was too late for me to do or say anything If Id tried at that stage of the game to show your idols clay feet you'd have despisod me, as well as re- fused to believe l couldn't do any thing but stand back and trust the real woman of you to find out what a quicksand you were building your castle on. l purpoaely refused to let you go when you wanted to go away the first time, partly on the kids ac- count, partly because l could hardly bear to let you go-mostly because wanted to make hip boil oyer and show his teeth, on the chance rnar you'd be able to size him up.
 You see, knew him from the ground up. 1 knew that nothing would afford him keener pleasure than to take away from me woman I cared for and that nothing would make him squirm more than for me to checkmate him. That day cuffed him and choked him on the point really started him properly After that you, as some thing to be desired and possessed, ran second to his feeling against me. He was bound to try to play even, re gardless of you. When he precipitated that row on the Tyee I knew 1t was going to be fight for my financial life, for my own life if he ever got me foul. And 1t was not a thing could talk about to you, in your state of mind, then. You were through with me. Re Tardless of him, you were getting far
 her and farther away from me I
 lad long time to realize that fully. You had grudge against life and it was sort of crystallizing on me. You never kissed me once in all those two years as you kissed me just now 7
 She pulled his head down and kissed
 i'm again.
 tIo be continued neNt ~~et,l
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
ITS FOOLISH TO SUFFER.
When So Many Mena People Are
 Pointing the Way Out.

You may be brave enough to stand hackache or headache or dizziness. But, if. in addition your kidneys are disordered, look outl If you don't try to fix your sick kidneys. you may fall into the clutches of dan gerous disease before you know it. But, if you live more carefully and help your kidneys with Doan's Kid ney Pills, you can stop the pains you have and avoid future danger as we'll Don't experiment-use the remedy Mena people are publicly endorsing. Read this case.
 Mrs. S. A. Cummins. i0i Eleventh st.. Mena., says Several years ago my kidneys were causing considera- hle annoyance. l had an almost con- stant pain in the small of my back. was very nervous and worn out and frequently had dizzy spells. Soon after I began taking Doan's Kidney Pills, procured from the Jackson Drug Co, noticed change for the better. used about three boxes and 1t wasn't long before my back was strong and the ether ailments had left me !"
 Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same hat Mrs. Cummins mad. Foster-Mii- burn Co.,, Props. Buffalo N. Y.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
FUEL SHORTAGE
 IN LITTLE ROCK
Drastic Conservation Orders by the Fuel Board Require Most Busi- ness Establishments to Close
 at O'Clock in Afternoon.
From The Arkansas Gazette.

From The Arkansas Gazette.
 Light receipts and slow move- ment of coal, together with the shortage and low pressure of gas, due to heavy consumption of in- dustrial plants in other places and a forecast of zero weather caused the Pulaski County Fuel Adminis- tration Committee to issue drastic conservation orders yesterday aft ernoon, limiting the use of coal, gas and electricity. The order, which included almost every line of business, except hotels, restaur- anth, drug stores, theaters and pie ture shows, public offices and of fees of physicians and dentists, and newspapers, was effective at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07


 hours mcasement in leather. She gained the door without sound ii was wide open and in the middle of the big room Jack Fyfe stood with hands thrust deep in his pockets, star ing absentiy at the floor
 She took q step or two Inside. Fyfe did not hear her; he did not look up.
 "lackm
 He gave efer so slight start, glanced up, stood with head thrown back little. But he did not move or answer, and Stella, looking at him, see ing the flame that glowed in his eyes could not speak Something seemed to choke her. something that vas strange compound of relief and bewil- derment and slow wonder at her self-at the queer. unsteady pounding of her heart
 How did you get way up here?" he asked at last.
 Linda wired last night that Charlie was hurt. got machine to the Springs. Then Barlow came down this afternoon looking for you He said you'd been missing for two days. So I-I"-
 She broke of. Fyfe was walking to- ward her with that peculiar light foot ed step of his, queer, tense look on his face
 Nero fiddled when Rome was burn ing" he said harshly. Did you come to sing while my Rome goes up in smoke?"
 A little half strangled sob escaped her She turned to go. but he caught her by the arm.
 There. lady" he said. with swift change of tone, "I didn't mean to slash at you. suppose you mean all right but just now. with everything gone to the devil. to look up and see you here I've really got an ugly temper. Stella, and it's pretty near the surface these days I don't want to be pltied and sympathized with I want to fight want te hurt somebody"
 Hurt me thenr' she cried
 He shook his head sadly
 q couldn't do that" he said ''No, cant imagine myself ever doing that" /"
 "Why?" she asked, knowing why. but wishful to hear in words what his eyes shouted.
 'Recause love you he said. "you know well enough why"
 She lifted her one free hand to his shoulder Her face turned up to his A warm wave of blood dyed the round, white neck. shot up lnte her cheeks Her eyes were suddenly aglow, lips tremulous
 kiss me. then" she whispered That's what 1 came for Kiss me, Jack"
 If she had doubted, if she had ever in the last few hours looked with mis- giving upon what she felt herself inn pelled to do. the pressure of Jack Fyfes lips on hers left ne room for anything but an amazing thrill of pure gladness. She was happy in his arms, content to rest there, to feel his heart beating against hers, to be quit of all the uncertainties, all the useless re- grets. By roundabout way she had come to her own. and it thrilled her to her finger tips She could not quite comprehend it or herself, But she was glad, weeping with giadness, stralning her man to her, kissing his face. mur-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
" 1I7s Railroad Rate Adjustments Up.


 Little Rock, Feb. I.--W. c. Bra sher, Railroad Commissioner. re- turned yesterday from Memphis, where he had been since the first of the week attending the hearing Of the Memphis rate case. Tho mat ter is being presented before Spe- cial Examiner Laroe of the Inter- state Commerce Commission The carriers are presenting evidence in support of their application for a general re-adjustment of rates in the states of Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas. Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. It will require from three to six weeks to complete the case, and some members of the Ar kansas Commission will be present all the time to look after the in- terests of Arkansas shippers.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Cold Wave General.

Kansas City, Jan 3i.-The cold wave which hit this section last night was general over Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and northern Texas, and probably will continue until Saturday, when the temperature will rise to the norm al winter reading" says the local weather bureau office this after noon.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Warninq Order.

In the Chancery Court Of Polk coun-
 ty. Ark.
 Wyss Lumber X Trading Company,
 Plaintiff, vs. s. R. Cox and G B.
 Baker, Defendants.
 The defendants. s. B. Cox and c. B. Baker, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and an- swer the complaint of the plaintiff. Wyss Lumber X Trading Company
 " itIess fffy hand and the seal Of said court this 23rd day of January. 1918. W. L. Parker, Clerk. ist pub. Jan. 24, 1918. Last. Feb. IA.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Varninu Order.

The State of Arkansas, County of Polk, ss. In Justice Court Faeth Iron Company, plaintiff, vs. Earl Hill, defendant.
 The defendant. Earl Hill. Is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff. Faeth Iron Company.
 January 2l, 1918.
 s. H. Smith. J. P. Adv First Pub. Jan 2i. 1918. Last Pub Feb. f4.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Warnlnn OrtIer.

In the Justice Court of & H. Smith of Polk County. Arkansas. Sam Badt, plaintiff. ys. Earl Hig- gins. defendant.
 The defendant, Earl Higgins. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Sam Badk Witness my hand and seal of said court this 22d day of January. 1918.
 S. H. Smith. ]. P. Adv. First Pub. January 24. 1918. Last nub Feb. if.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
W .l5. .f5. .---------l---- WILSON'S GALL TO FARMERS. On Their Efforts This Year De- pends the Issue of the War.

Washington. Jan. 3i President Wilson, in a message addressed to the farmers of the United States, and read before the farmers con- ference now being held at the Uni- yersity of Illinois, calls upon their assistance and the needs of the country from them during the coming year of the war. saying that the achievements of this year on one side or the other must deter mine the issue.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

Kidney disorders cause much dis tress of mind and body. Such ail- ments should not be neglected, be- cause they lead to diseases that are dangerous. Prickley Ash Bitters is a fine kidney tonic It strengthens the kidneys and purifles the stom- ach and bowels Gunnels Drug Store and Jackson Drug X Frrni- ture Co. Special Agents. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts. Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most important. When an EFFICIENT antiseptic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal al once. For use on man or beast. BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTTC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c. 50c, $i.00 and $i.50. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
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Don't neglect signals of distress in the kidneys. Backache, nervous disorders, pale complexion, dark rings about the eyes, mean kidney trouble. Begin promptly taking Prickly Ash Bitters; 1t is kidney remedy of the first class. Gunnels Drug Store and Jackson Drug & Furniture Co, Special agents. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Warniua Order.

State of Arkansas. County of Polk. ss In the ]. P. Court of s. H, Smith. K. B. Cox. plaintiff, vs. L. R. Cai- vim. defendant. The defendant. L. B. Calvin, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com. plaint of the plaintifT. E, D. Cox. January %. 1918.
 S. H. Smith. ]. P. Adv First Pub. Jan ai. i9iS. East Pub. Feb. 7i. 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
NENTucKY 10 vorE oN LIoUoR
stateside Prohibition Bill Passed
 IInuse. 7G 0 q.

Frankfort Ky4 Jan 3i The statewide Prohibition bill, a senate measure, submitting the question to a vote of the people in Novem- Der, 1919 passed the lower house Of the Kentucky legislature yes terday 76 to if.
 If the voters ratify the measure prohibition ill Kentucky will be- come effective July |, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Nav Draft pardoned Conyicts.

Little Rock, Jan. 30. It has been ruled that convicts whose citizen ship has been restored by pardon are subject to draft.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Snow in Vernon. Tex.

Vernon, Jan. 3i.-Snow fell here this morning, following the drop ping of the temperature last night to zero.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
-----------7----l----W W .S. '. ----------------- THE BRITISH CASUALTIES.
Total of 73,Oi7 Men Were Lost Dur
 ing January Fighting.

London, Jan 3i The British casualties during January totaled 73,0i7, divided as follows. killed or died or wounds, officers: 35S; men, I369S; wounded or missing: off, cers, i,205; men, 57,756.
 These figures show about 5000 less than the total December casu- alties.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
II Above at Dallas.

Dallas, Jan. 3i-The thermometer this morning registered fourteen degrees above zero here. and there was 20 indications of an immediate change.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

If Mary's little lamb continues to grow in favor and financial value, it is destined to seriously interfere with the activities or the mongrel eur. The country is already looking eskanse at the latter.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

Do you get up at night? Sanol Is surely the hest for all kidney or bladder troubles. Sanol gives relief in 24 hours from all backache and bladder troubles. Sanol is a guar anteed remedy 35c and siil0 bot- tie at the drug store Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

While the tangles continue in the affairs of the fuel administration we have always the consolation of knowing that spring is on the way and must come sooner or later.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
sI9,eOO Aid ror ! County Hlahwty.

Little Rock. Feb. 1.-The State Highway Commission yesterday ap- proved a recommendation made by the Highway Commissioner for a grant of Si9600 aid to Sebastian County Road Improvement District No 1, for the construction of a modern highway from Greenwood to Fort Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take Grove's.

The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable ss a CeneraI Tonic because it rontaina fine we'll known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Take Care of the orohard-

Write to the Extension Division of he University of Arkansas at Fayette- ulle for the Spraying Manual.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

Madeline" wishes to know the admissible depth to which to cut the V-shaped waist. Really, sister, we know no fixed limit unless it De the waistband.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

10 you know SanoI Chill Tonic knocks .he chills and malaria feyerss Get B cent trial bottle at the drug qtore.--Ads.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Snow in GainsviIle.

Gainesville, Jan. 3i.-Snow fell here today. with the thermometer registering ten degrees above zero.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Varieties to Plant,

As to varieties, there are several that do well in our State. The Van Denman, Stuart, Schley. Russell and f'rochter are aii good. and for safety in pollenizing, 1t may be we'll to plant several varieties in the same field
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

Large Triai Bottle of Sanoi for 55c. Sanol is a family remedy. Sanol is sold on an absolute guarantee. Re- member if it says Sanol it is all right. 35c and si.00 at the drug store.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
COLD WAVE HTS
 MANY SECTIONS
Seems General Over Kansas, Mis- sOuri Oklahoma, Arkansas and
 Northern Texas and Will
 Continue Until Saturday.

Omaha, Jan. 3i.-The thermome- ter here early this morning regis tered twenty-three degrees below zero, and still falling.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
To cure a Cold In One Day.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO ouinine. It stops the Cough aud Headache and works of the Cold
 Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

State of Arkansas. County of Polk. ss.--In the Justice Court of s. H. Smith, Center Township, Mena. Ark. J. c. Ward. plaintiff. vs. w. H. Golden, defendent.
 The defendant W. H. Golden, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, J. C. Ward.
 January %, 1918.
 s. If. Smith.
 Justice of the Peace.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVES TAsTELESS chill TONIC. drives out Malaria. .epriches the blood. and builds upthc sys
 tem. 4 true tonic. For adults and children ooc
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07

Justice of the Peace. Adv. First Pub. Jan. a.. 1918. Last pub. Feb. IA.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-07
Warning Order.

ist pub. Jan. 2i, 1918. Last, Feb. 2s
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-28

to good yearl,nss. sII.oooiIoo: common
to fair yearlings, S.ooG 1900: sood to
choice grass beeves, sll2S @lSoo: fair to
good grass beeyes, $i2eOgIL7s: common
to fair grass beeves, $3.50 8Ia.oo; Mexican
beeves. ss.o09ll,oO; good to choice heifers.
$1,000 112.So; good to choice cows, $40. 90
@i2.0o; fair TO good cows. ss2S1a4o;
common TO fair cows S6.fS9S2S prime
feeders. lSbo@tlS.00; good 10 choice feed
ers, st0.509 1900; fair to good feeders
IS. 90 6l0.2s; common TO fair feeders $500
0S.o0: good to choice stockers. $1,000 q
II. 50; stock heifers, s700G 3 90; stock cows
81 o09s,0o; stock calves, s7.O0ffli.oe veal
calves. Too8ls,Tb; bulls, stsgs etc. $500
6l2oo
Hogs-There were 1900 head OF hogs re-
ceived today, the total for the first two days
this week being ii,74s head The market
was active from the opening. the close be-
ing the highest point OF the day. Shippers
paid steady to l6 cents higher for their
hogs, reaching top OF Si9+o. Packer
market opened with q few at steady prices
but was largely s and 10 cents higher than
yesterday. The general market is quota
bly, s and 10 cents higher. with occasional
sales is cents higher. Bulk was siS.4eI
1878. with top at sisto.
Sheep--There was another large run OF
sheep here today, $4,000 head. making the
total for the first two days OF the week
about the same as last week--6l.s63 head,
But very little had been done In fat lambs
early in the morning. prospects indicating
steady to possibly easier prices. Trading In
feeder lambs began at q fairly early hour;
the first sales Of choice lightweight feeders
looked about steady, with prospects on COM
moner kinds a little weaker.
Quotations on sheep; Lambs. good TO
choice. $l700@1160; lambs, fair to good.
s1AooqlToO: lamb feeders. slS,7SGlLbS;
yeariings, ,ood TO choice, $l2609isss;
yearlings, fair to good. sl2.o0@ls.Se; year
ling feeders. st2.?601ssS: wether feeders.
$li.509l2.5O; ewes good to choice slo.5o9
ll.b0; ewes, fair to good, ss609l0b0; eve
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