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Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
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 FORT WORTH. Texas. May 90. Sergeant Larry Halphen of Aus tin. survivor Of the trench mortar disaster here recently. has two new ears today and likes them better than the ones he lost Hal phen discovered upon getting out of bed this morning that the ear
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
GERMAN BAD FAITH

PARIS, May 3o.-A shell from a German long range gun struck a Paris church today. An official statement making this announce ment sucs:
 This fact should be compared with Cardinal Von Hartmann's re- quest tc the British government that Cologne not be bombarded to- day-rhe feast of Corpus Christi. This is another example of Ger man lad faith, for the least that could he expected was that Ger many would have the same fore bearance toward Paris as was asked fer Cologne"
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TEN MILLION MEN IF NEEDED

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 ILKESBARRE, Pa, May 30.- Declaring that the navy is doing noble work in keeping open the road to France for hundreds of thousands of American soldiers already there. Secretary Of the Navy Daniels, in an impromptu
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PLANTS RAID PARIS
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PARIS. May 30-Some airplanes crossed the line in the direction of Paris tonight The alarm was sounded af II o'clock and tho all clear" sig nal was given at midnight
 The enemy machines were under a heavy fire from the defenses Of Paris and some bombs were dropped on the region about the city. There were no casualties.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
FAN LIKE MOVEMENT

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, May 30 (By the Associated Press) 1.-The efforts of the Germans since their first rapid advance appear to take fan like movement The principal columns of the Teuton iiyIs- ions seems to be thrusting in the di- recticon of En-Tardenois, which now is Unde ra heavy fire On both Hanks also strong forces are engaged.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
PRESS TOWARD MARINE

BERLIN. (via London) May 30.- "To the south of Fere- -Tardenois" says the official report this evening from headquarters, we are fighting our way toward the Marne"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
AMERICAN AVIATOR CAPTURED

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, May 90 (By The Associated Press).-An American aviator was captured by the Germans today after his machine had fallen into No Mans Land. The fight ill which the Amer jeans machine was damaged took place when five American pursuit ma chimes engaged with a German aerial squadron while protecting a party of British bombers who were returning from raid early this morning. Two of the enemy machines were shot down and another was forced to land out O. control.
 The Americans airplane came down between the lines. He was immediate ly covered by German rifiemen and
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Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
ALLIED ARMIES HALT ENEMY AT
 VALUED POINTS
News From Aisne Front More Favorable, Though Danger Has Not Passed; 35,OOO Prisoners Lost.
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PARIS, May 30.-The lombard meat Of Paris by the German long range gun which was interrupted early n the day was resumed at sunset.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31

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 BERLIN, (Via London) May 30. The forts or the northwest front Of Rheims have fallen.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
YANKEE ARTILLERY SEEKS OUT FULTON AHNUNTN)N DUMP
Americans at Cantigny Con- tinue to Hold Positions Despite Desperate Efforts of Enemy Attackers.
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 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, May 90 (By The Associated Press) ).-The American heavy artillery today obtained direct hits on a big ammunition dump Of the enemy east of St. Miheil, which blew up with a terrific explosion, the burst of flame and pillar of white smoke shooting many hundreds Of yards in the air.
 ALL ATTACKS REFUSED
 WASHINGTON, May 30.-Complete repulse of further enemy attacks upon the new American positions near can tigny is announced in General Persh- ing's evening communique issued to- night at the war department Fight ing continues active around C=Itigny and in Lorraine
 The dispatch follows.
 "The enemy has been again com pletely repulsed by artillery fire anS infantry action in attack against our new positions near Cantisny. .Artil- lery fighting continues active there and in Lorraine, where it includes the use of gas shells. There is nothing else of importance to report"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-31
WEATHER

ARIZONA: Friday fair
 and warmer; Saturday fair.
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The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
RED CROSS HOME SERVICE.
Organization Completed to Look After
 Soldiers Dependents in Mena.

The Home Service Section of the ieea! Red Cross Chapter was organ. lLed at the meeting held Monday, and plans made for the work of this inn portant branch in Mena.
 An executive committee consisting ol the following was named:
 wright Prickett, Dr. T. M. Fetch s, sr, VIII 5. MacLafferty, Mrs. R. Golf, Mrs. G. L. Lochridge, Mrs. John Gil more, Mrs. A. A. Zachary.
 Mrs. Lochridge as secretary of the rOmmlttee has arranged to be at the Ned Sross rooms every Wednesday ana frlday afternoon from 2 to 4 oclock to receive information regard TIT ulg cases needing the attention of the nome Service Section.
 Mrs. Maude s. Prickett was named as floral committee to look after appropriate offerings for memorials ano funerals. Mrs. R. c. Mccoy was @pponted supervisor of sewing.
 mrs' Anna Randolph is to be chair nan of the conservation committee. mnien IS to have the work of gather as seeds, bulbs and nuts of certain anus needed in the manufacture of .";n eav protectors for the soldiers. She na m,n name her assistants for this im- portant work.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
HUN TREACHERY WELL REVENCED
Cruel Act of Baby Killers Brings Quick and Determined Retaliation by Daring Americans-Not a
 Teuton Left to Tell Tale.

Verdun, Oct. 4.-When the New York troops charged the village of Abri-St. Louis Friday, they were made the victims of German treach- cry.
 As the troops swept itno the vii. lage number of Germans came from their hiding places with hands uplift- ed and were supposed to have surren- dered. As the Americans came nearer the Germans dropped their hands and seized hand grenades and threw them among the advancing troops, killing and wounding many.
 The survivors retreated and told the story. Then more New York troops went forward. They were armed with flame throwers and gas projectors and filled the village with flame and gas until not a single Ger man escaped.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
COTTON PRICES ARE LOWER.
Farmers Utilizing Bonded Warehouse
 in Awaiting Better Figures.

Cotton prices in the Mena market were lowest of the season Wednes- day, ranging from 20 to 30 cents for middling. Favorable weather and en- eouraging news from the battle front are said to be big factors in depress- ing prices.
 Farmers from many different points took advantage of the bonded warehouse and stored their cotton pending recovery of better prices. A total of 3S bales had been stored at noon Wednesday. Six bales were from Vandervoort, T from Nella, Scott county, and 2 from Blackfork.
 Tuesday saw 57 bales sold on the local market, the best day of the sea- son. Sales of cotton made to date have been distributed among local buyers as follows:
 c. W. Petty, 226; W. w. Townsend, 97; Matthews & Norris, 54; Moseley & Son, 63.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
ASKS WORKERSFOR.
 MUNITIONS PLANTS.
Government Sends Out Urgent Ap- peal as Result of Recent Disaster Call to Councils of Defense to
 Use Influence to Get Workers.

As result of the destruction by fire of the big shell plant at Morgan, N. J., the most urgent call that has yet come from the Washington au- thorities in connection with the labor situation was received Wednesday by V. ". St. John, chairman of the Polk County Council of Defense, and all other county chairman in Arkansas.
 The first message came from Secre- tary Franklin K. Lane, chairmrn of the Field Division, Council of Nation al Defense, as follows:
 "A stock of high explosive shells im- peratively needed in France has been destroyed, and the flow of these sup plies has been retarded, not only for the present moment, but for months to come unless immediate relief is provided. This loss must be made up at once by putting additional burdens on all other American munition plants.
 "This call for men must be met, but there should be no difficulty in getting these men. The work is dangerous, but that will not deter anyone, for it is unthinkable that any man in this country would hold back from doing work which the women of England and France long have carried on. When this problem is placed before the American people, public opinion will be solidly behind the employment service and the Community Labor Boards in this emergency."
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
The Huns Fear Invasion.

Washington, Oct. 5.-An Austr an appeal for an armstice for discussion of peace on President Wilson's own terms, is regarded here as the logical sequel of the Presidents recent sum- mary rejection of the proposal that hostilities be suspended for secret and nonbinding peace discussions. What the American governments an- swer to such an appeal would be is in- dicated by the statement authorized when the Austro- Hungarian foreign minister complained that his accept ance of President Wilson's principles had not been noticed-that peace could not be talked of upon any terms so long as Germany and Austria oc- cupied single foot of conquered ter ritory.
 There is no disposition to believe that an early end of the war is in sight, in spite of the fact that the Germans are known to be desperately anxious to halt by diplomacy the steady advance of their enemies to- ward the German border.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
FALL ELECTION IN POLK
 COUNTY A TAME AFFAIR
With No Opposition in Sight Candi- dates Already Nominated Will
 Have a Walkaway.

With not single opposing candi- date in sight the county officials to be named at the November election will have walkaway. The time lim- it for filing expired Saturday at mid night and the records in County Clerk Alexander's office show that the fol- lowing only are entitled to place or the official ballots:
 Coroner, c. A. Campbell.
 Representative, W. B. Thomas.
 Circuit Clerk, w. L. Parker.
 Cotton Weigher. Albert Robertson County Judge, H. ". Finger.
 Assessor, ]. A. Hughes.
 Treasurer, W. P. Mount.
 County Clerk, Will Alexander.
 Sheriff, J. A. Thornton.
 Superintendent of Schools, Tom J. Wilbanks.
 Justice of the Peace--Center town ship, L. N. Burnett and s. H. Smith; Ozark, s. H. MeCauley
 Road Overseer-No, Il, E. l.. Ter relI; No. i, R. T. Harrison.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
SEEK PEACE ID TOO
 AVOID INVASION
Hun Hordes Propose Armistice and Hope to Haggle Over Terms Long Enough to Save Themselves-U.
 s. Believes Proposals Insincere.

Paris, Oct. 5.-Germany, Austria Hungary and Turkey have resolved simultaneously to ask President Will son to make representations in their interest for general armistice and negotiations for general peace, ac- cording to a Berne dispatch.
 The Austro- Hungarian minister al Stockholm has been charged to re quest the Swedish government t, transmit to President Wilson a pro posal to conclude immediately witt him and his allies general armis. tice and to start without delay nego- tiations for peace.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
MUST EvHAACClUJATE | INVADED LANDS
German Armies Must Leave All Oc- cupied Territory Before Peace Terms Will Be Discussed, Presi-
 dent Says in Note of Inquiry.

Washington, Oct. 8-President Will son has informed the German govern ment that before the United States could discuss an armistice, German troops must be withdrawn from all invaded territory.
 He asked Prince Maximilian if he represented the German people or the authorities of the empire who are conducting the war.
 The Presidents message was not a reply, but in the form of an inquiry. The imperial German government is asked whether it accepts the terms laid down by President Wilson in his address to Congress on January 8, and in his subsequent addresses. The text of the communication. which was handed to the Swiss charge d'affairs, here follows:
 "I have the honor to acknowledge, on behalf of the President, your note of October 9th, inclosing com munication from the German gov ernment to the President, and am instructed by the President to re- quest you to make the following communication to the imperial Ger man chancellor:
 Before making a reply to the re- quest of the imperial German gov ernment, and in order that the re- ply shall be as candid and as straightforward as the momentous interests involved require, the Pres ident deems it necessary to assure himself of the exact meaning of the imperial chancellor.
 Does the imperial chancellor mean that the imperial German government accepts the terms laid down by the President in his ad- dress to the Congress of the United States on the eighth of January last, and in the subsequent ad- dresses, and that it's object in en- tering into a discussion would be only to agree upon the practical de- tails of their application?
 "The President feels bound to say, with regard to the suggestion of an armistice, that he would not feel at liberty to propose cessa tion of arms to the governments with which the government of the United States is associated against the Central Powers, so long as the armies of those powers are upon their soil.
 "The good faith of any discus sion would manifestly depend upon the consent of the Central Powers immediately to withdraw their forces everywhere from invaded territory.
 "The President also feels that he is justified in asking whether the imperial chancellor is speaking merely for the constituted authori- ties of the empire who have so far conducted the war.
 "He deems the answer to these questions vital from every point of view.
 Accept, sir, the renewed assur- ances of my high consideration.
 (Signed) Robert Lansing,
 Secretary of State"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
HOW 10 KEEP FROM
 GETTING INFLUENZA

Suggestions Offered by the Ma
 tional Conference of Army,
 Navy and Civilian Doctors.
 Avoid contact with other peo- pie so far as possible. Especially avoid crowds indoors, in street cars, motion picture houses and other places of public assemblage.
 2-Avoid persons suffering from colds, sore throats and coughs.
 3-Avoid chilling the body or living in rooms of temperature be- low 65 degrees or above 72.
 4-Sleep and work in clean fresh air.
 5-Keep your hands clean and keep them out of your mouth.
 6-Avoid expectorating in pub lie places and see that others do likewise.
 7-Avoid visiting the sick.
 S-Eat plain, nourishing food and avoid alcoholic stimulants. 9-Cover your nose with your handkerchief when you sneeze, your mouth when you cough. Change handkerchiefs frequently. Promptly disinfect soiled handker- chiefs by boiling or washing with soap and water.
 10-Don't worry. and keep your feet warm. Wet feet demand prompt attention. Wet clothes are dangerous and must be re moved as soon as possible
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
ALL TRAINS WILL STOP FOR
 AN HOUR ON NIGHT OF 26TH

Washington, Oct. 6. = Regular trains on all railroads under the Fed eral administration will lay over in stations one hour during the night of Saturday, October 26, waiting for their regular schedule to catch up.
 At 2 a. m. October 27 the country goes off the daylight saving plan and works back to regular standard time.
 The director general of railroads issued order yesterday that all rail- road clocks and watches should be turned back on hour at a. m. Octo- Der 27, and that regular trains then must be held to conform to schedules after the change in time.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
Germany, Too, Would Bargain.

Amsterdam, Oct. 5.-The immedi- ate suspension of hostilities has been proposed by the imperial German chancellor, Prince Maximiian, in the Reichstag, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Tidjd. The En- tente Allies are to be asked to state their terms.
 The chancellor's proposal embraced also the dispatch of plenipotentiaries to neutral place to discuss the ques- tion of league for national arbitra- tion and disarmament.
 The plenipotentiaries are further to be empowered to discuss the crea- tion of a federal Austria, the right of self-determination for Russian iron tier states, the restoration and indem- nification of Belgium, autonomy for Alsace-Lorraine and the return of the German colonies.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
IMPROVING ELECTRIC PLANT
Big New Engine and Generator Ar,
 Being Placed in Position.

The Commonwealth Public Service Company continues to receive new machinery and material for the upbuilding of the Mena plant.
 In the past few days new 175- horsepower engine and 150 kilowat generator have come and are being installed. Workmen are busy install ing new poles and extending the lines to new territory, so as to supply the rapidly growing business. Assistant General Manager Lee Olney of Mus kogee, who was here to look after this department, has completed his labors for the present and has re- turned home.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
Find Big Gun Emplaeements.

Two concrete emplacements for big guns were discovered west of Var enges when New York troops ad- vaneed along the eastern edge of the Argonne forest few days ago. The guns had been removed, but engin- eers believe they were Austrian 305's. The supplements were 100 yards apart and apparently were built more than year ago. A railroad had been built leading up to them and this en- abled the enemy to remove the guns, ammunition and everything of value.
 Big guns were scattered thru the Argonne forest and from day to day have been taken by the advancing New York soldiers. Among them were two 150's and several TITS.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
SHOULD GIVE FULL DATA.
Mir. Wingo Makes Important Sugges
 ton to Soldiers Relatives.

Relatives of soldiers desiring as- sistance on such matters as allot- ments, insurance, etc, can write Con- gressman Wingo at Washington, who will be glad to assist in every way possible. In making such request for assistance, however, it is important to give the soldiers full name, his company and regiment.
 So suggests our congressman, Otis Wingo.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
PICTURESQUE OUTFIT ON ROAD
J. W. Hunt, With Burro Teams and
 Dogs, Leaves for the North.

J. w. Hunt, who has been living out near Rocky for about six months, passed thru Mena Saturday en route northward, travelling overland in a covered wagon drawn by four burros, and accompanied by three dogs. He stated that his family consisted of the burros and the dogs, and they had travelled many thousands of miles to- gether.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
SEPTEMBER REGISTRANTS
 CALLED FOR EXAMINATION

About fifty Class registrants from the latest draft appeared in Mena Tuesday for physical examina- tion. The exemption board has called another examination for Thursday, when 50 or more men will appear.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
Will Handle Explosives.

L. R. Bailey of Memphis, repre- senting the Hercules Powder Com pany, was in Mena Saturday. He has appointed Richard Messall of the Messall Manganese Mining Company as the Mena representative of the company. A carload of explosive will be shipped at once for use in the min ing field, together with fuses, caps and other blasting supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10

Does your stomach feel bloated aft CT eating? Do you have sour risings, heartburn, spells of dizziness, and constipated bowels? If so, Prickly Ash Bitters is the medicine for you. It is exactly suited for such disor- ders. Price SIPS per bottle. Gunnel's Drug Store.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
Special Teachers Examination.

tioans n special examination for teachers houas huase wlil be held at the Court ths s on Saturday, October 19, for tend Vsnent of those who failed to att
 u 'he county teachers institute. 41-on W. Homer Pigg,
 sA-iwk County Superintendent.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
PEOPLE DEMAND 4 4 COMPLETE VICTORY
Washington Leaders Class German Proposals as the Move of Loser" French Papers Sheer at Teuton
 Suggestions--Look to U. S.

Washington, Oct. 7-The notes from Germany and Austria asking for an immediate armistice and dis Cussion of peace on conditions previ- ously laid down by President Wilson were placed in the Presidents hands today after he lad spent the morning in his study with versions of the com rnunieations as cabled in press dis. patches.
 Formal con ment was withheld ev- anywhere in official quarters pending the Presidents decision as to what s!.all be Americas reply. There was no difference of opinion, however. on one reint--thas there will be no sus- pension of hostilities in the even. ns- gotiations of any kind are entered into. The only question among off, cials and diplomats seemed to be whether President Wilson would be wiling to ask the Allies to consider negotiations even with the fighting continuing.
 France Looks to America.
 Paris, Oct. 6.-All eyes in France today turned toward America to Washington and Wilson.
 "What will President Wilson's re- ply be?" the people are asking and wondering, now that they know that the Central Empires, particularly Germany, are seeking the cessation of hostilities and peace thru the Pres ident of the United States.
 The Paris papers are unani- sneered at. A demand is made for the entire submission of Germany, and that the Germans be disarmed.
 "The white flag trick" is the cap tion of the editorial in the Temps. What Germany has done, says the newspaper, is ''to invite the United States, who are belligerents as much as Germany, to play the role of medi- ator, as if they were outside our alli- ance"
 Germany only invokes President Wilson's principles to make us us. let fall our arms. Then, when the fighting has ceased, when the Ger man troops have regained their breath, when the imperial govern ment has become popular and streng, the German diplomats will undermine and overturn one by one the pretend ed basis of negotiations"
 Germany wishes to stop the war at the moment she is going to be beaten, and knows it" says Figaro.
 Armistice Is Not Possible"
 "We are on the road to victory" says L'Hombre Libre. "We will not let them stop us. An armistice is not possible at the point at which we now are.
 "The Central Powers move is not without its danger, for it contains the clements of trouble,s says Le Jour nal. "We must not be misled by ap- pearances. The enemy offers to ne gotiate on the basis of President Will sons peace program. There is no dis cussion between conqueror and con quered."
 Offers Bloodstained Paw.
 "The cornered beast draws in it's claws and offers us it's bloodstained paw" says the Journal des Debats, in it's editorial. This news paper declares that the suspension of hostilities will be acceptable only on conditions offering the same advan- tages as the continuous victorious ad- vance of the Allied troops--the evac- uation of territory occupied in Bel gium, Luxembourg, France, Russia, It. aiy, Rumania, Bulgaria, Serbia and
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
Little Rock Closes Schools, Theaters

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 Little Rock, Oct. 7.-Government health authorities today ordered all schools and theaters in the Arkansas capital closed for the purpose of pre- venting further spread of Spanish in- nuenza. The closing order is to be effective until the epidemic abates.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-10-10
 LUMBER COMPANY GROWING.
uochheld Concern Incorporates for S50,000 Capital Stock

O,"VV Ndpttdl Dt0Ck.
 s,d rorest Ranger J. R. Gill is back . s'v.n m Eagleton, where he had been for ;a week running some lines and locat- sais I 'wo new mill sites for the Crutch- nen ns.u Lumber Company. This com ro.. ns was recently reorganized, in- ssop Sf opSorating Sn9 with capital stock of sDS sSJ'ooV' and will enlarge it's plant Iss, ,u manufacture lumber upon a much tross1 ssr scale. It is experiencing much bor ihg ehe necessary Ia