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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-19
AUTOSF0R THE
ROSWELL TRIP
Cowmen Offered Way to
See Pretty Country En-
Route to Convention.

An automobile trip from Carrizoz0,
I n. n, Roswell, through the historic
town OF Lincoln, the scene OF the
Lincoln county war. down the beauti-
full Bonito and H0ndo valleys dotted
with green alfalfa fields, apple or
chards and red topped ranch houses
will be the attraction offered FL Paso
visitors who make the trip to the
Panhandle and Southwestern stock
mems association meeting at Roswell,
March 5, and Z. instead Of the pro-
prosed railroad excursion according
to an announcement made Tuesday
morning by A. W. Reeves. traffic man
ager Of the FL Paso chamber Of COM
merce.
The change has been made because
Of the inability Of the railroad COM
psnies to give special service on ac-
count Of the war, and roundabout rail-
road connections in getting to Ros-
well
Gets Round Trip Rates.
The Roswell Auto company has
made a round trip fare of SIS from
CarrizozO 70 Roswell, and round trip
fare from Ell Paso to Carrizozo by way
OF the FL Paso and Southwestern rail-
road viii be S1210. Mr.. Reaves said.
Excursionists can leave FL Paso
Monday morning, March 4. on train
No. s at 1880 o'clock and arrive in Ros-
well by way Of the automobile route
at 6 o'clock in the afternoon. They
can leave Roswell by automobile as
late as o'clock Thursday evening and
arrive in FL Paso on No. 1 at 6.Se
o'clock Friday morning
Beautiful Car Drive.
The auto route is one of the most
~ annFT eel t. A to
sight OF the green Captain mountains. ,
the road passes down the valley, just
missing old Fort Stanton and the
great Stanton cave by a few miles. /
passes through Lincoln. where Billy
the Kid, the famous outlaw, was con-
fined at one time in the old Jail and
escaped by killing two of his guards, !
and then down the Hondo valley 1
where alfalfa and apple orchards I
cover the narrow flat surrounded by /
high hills.
Tulnrosa-RSswell,O Other Route.
Another auto trip to Roswell is also |
possible to those who have their own /
ears, Mr.. Reeves pointed out a num-
Der of cattlemen in the city who have /
machines expect to take the auto \
route from Tularosa to Roswell,
which passes the Mescalero Indian
reservation and over the divide Of the
White mountains to RuidOSo, and l
then down that valley to the junction
with the Hondo and then to Ros ell
Some OF these men will send their
cars to Alamorgordo and Tularosa
ahead and go on the train themselves
Monday morning.
All persons wishing TO make the
trip by auto from Carrizozo to Ros-
well, or who intend making the trip
by private machines from Tular0sa 70
Roswell are requested to notify. ". L.
Ammonett, secretary Of the associa-
ton, or A W Reeves. at the chamber
OF commerce. It is desired to aid Ari-
IONA and other southwestern cattle
men In getting to the convention as
far as possible.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-19
CHARTER FILED BY POTTER
FLORAL & CONFECTIONERY co.

Austin, Texas. Feb. 19.-The char
ter Of the Potter Floral and Confec-
tionery company, Of FL Paso. was
filed today in the state department.
The capital stock IS $4,000 and the
incorporators are Herbert L Potter.
Jennie A. Potter ". D. Wise and NJ.
Jackson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-19
BEN JENKINS A LIEUTENANT.

Ben F. Jenkins. r.. son OF Judge
and Mrs Ben F. Jenkins, has Just
graduated from the aviation school
and has been ordered TO Dallas for
duty He is commissioned a lieuten-
ant.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-19

Chapman, Coleman, Texas: Mrs. ". !.
Stansberry. Amarillo, Texas, and Miss
Kate StokeT, Il Paso.
Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Stansberry
are here for the funeral and A J. Sto-
ker is expected from Red Oak.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-19
EypORTERs MEET And

All wholesale and retail exporters
Of merchandise TO Mexico have been
called TO meet at the chamber Of COM
merce at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-19

PRINCE LOVE, CoWMAN. HERE.
Prince Love. Of Sierra Blanca. son
Of 7. D. Love, cattleman and banker
OF that town, and owner of a consider
able COW ranch himself, is visiting in
e Paso.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
LOAFERS WANTED
 BY KU KLUX KHAN
Silent, White Robed Horsemen Ride Thru Streets of Birmingham-No Able Bodied Man to Consume
 and Not Produce.

Birmingham, Ala, May 7.-About one hundred and fifty white robbed men, dressed in regulation Ku Klux Klan uniform with an American flag and frey cross at the head of the procession rode thru the streets of Birmingham last night warning idlers to find work to do and do it.
 The silent riders distributed cards bearing warning that the United States was at war; that every man is needed except those whose attitude is hostile to the government and that the klan intended to see that there was no idleness. The cards say in part:
 If you would be justly entitled to the toleration and protection you are enjoying, find work to do and do it. No able bodied man, rich or poor, has a right to consume without producing Take heed and go to work. The eye of scrutiny is upon you
 Be respectful to the flag of our country and loyal to the government. Aid by every means at your command the suppression of disloyalty by eith- CT speech or action.
 "The Ku Klux Klan is pledged to the enforcement of the above tenets. :"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
l7,OOO,OOO WERE
 BOND PURCHASERS
one Out of Every Six Participated in Liberty LOan-"Most Successful Ever Floated by Any Nation"
 Says Treasury Statement.

Washington, May 6.-Analysis of Liberty loan reports yesterday showed that probably 17,000,000 persons bought bonds in the campaign which closed Saturday night at midnight 100000 more than in the second loan and l2,500,000 more than in the first
 Tabulations showed $3,316,628 ,25O subscriptions, but the treasury be- lieves the actual total may run to $4,- OO0,000,00O.
 "Whatever the money total" said the treasury statement, "the loan just closed probably is the most successful ever foated by any nation. The mar Yelous distribution of the loan indi- cates that one out of every six per sons in the United States may have participated"
 Banks reserves have been drawn upon comparatively little and the prospects for future loans are bright CT as consequence. An added reason for jubilation among treasury off, cials is the indication that the govern ment bond buying habit is becoming stronger among the people of small means and they probably will invest even more heavily in the fourth loan next fall.
 Secretary McAdoo, in a statement thanking the nation, said the wide spread distribution of bonds ''is par ticularly gratifying" and added:
 "This is the soundest form of na- tional war finance-the distribution of the loan among the people them selves"
 He urged subscribers to retain their bonds, unless there is pressing necessity for selling them.
 The total of $3,316,62S, ,250 reported by the treasury last night included subscriptions tabulated by the Boston and Philadelphia Federal Reserve dis tricts up to Il o'clock Saturday morn ing; New York up to o'clock Satur- day afternoon and other districts up to o'clock Saturday afternoon.
 The table of subscriptions is as
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
CROWDER CALLS
 FOR 233,OOO MEN
Provost Marshal Orders Big Draft In- crement for May and Asks for a Fund of 15 Billion Dollars-To
 Make Victory Certain.
Washington, May 5.-.simullane-

Washington, May 5-- -Simultane- ously with the announcement yester- day that 233,000 men from 45 states htad been called to join the colors in May, Secretary Baker indicated the scope of the gevernnient's plan for increasing it's fighting strength by stating that Congress had been aske to appropriate approximately 15 bh- lion dollars for the army for the next fiscal year That a,aounl is eyclu- sive of funds provided in the For fi- cation bill, which not only covers Ast defenses, but as rule provides the bulk of the heavy ordnance.
 Last year the army estimates az gregated 6,60O millions, to pay foi a force of 1 F million men, that already has been exceeded
 Avoid Specific Figures.
 "Let us avoid specific figures" Sec retary Baker again said today. They imply limits. There is no limit. w. 7il. call out enough men to make vie tory certain. We will call then as rapidly as they can be trained and sent forward"
 The apportionment of Arkansas in this draft is 4A24, 300 of which are for Camp Beauregald and 4,izi ff Camp Pike.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
ARKANSAS AT THE TOP
Has Not Only Returned More Flour to Government Than Any State,
 But More Than All States.

Little Rock, May 7.-No state in the Union has surpassed Arkansas in the amount of flour voluntarily surren- dered by its people to the government.
 These figures are oficial-and the further unofficial statement is made by Food Administrator Williams that all the other states combined have not equaled Arkansas in this respect.
 The records show that total of 37,414 barrels have been surrendered, and that total of S411, 1,683.74 has been paid for it, an average of $1l q barrel.
 A large part of this flour has been already forwarded to the armies in France.
 It was not flour that had been hord- ed, and the holders were under no compulsion to return it, but did so vol untarily and from sense of patriotic duty.
 In acknowledging this outstanding act of patriotic sacrifice, Herbert Hoover, in letter to Food Admin istrator Williams, said:
 q feel that the patriotism of the people of Arkansas in rendering to the government 37,414 barrels of four for shipment abroad to our army the allies and Belgium, is jus tification of the policy in which the Food Administration has been found- ed and that it is typical of what the American people can be counted on to do in a just cause. May l congratu- late you personally and all your staff for the example which Arkansas set 4<> &ha on,xnfrvv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
THREE MORE OFF FOR SERVICE.
Probably Will Be Last Until Big Call
 of May 25.

Three Polk county registrants left on Tuesday for Camp Pike to fill the quota of the call made April 26, when only 12 were sent for the call of 15 men. Those leaving today were Albert P. Smallwood of Opal and Gerorge Hershel Ping and Houston Robert Anderson, both of Mena. The last named was a volunteer, and would not have been called for some time, but desired to go with his friend, George Ping Anderson was chosen as captain.
 This doubtless will be the last call made until the one of May 25, which will practically all that are left in Class 1.
 Bert Moore of Shady, who had been examined by the local board, was sent to DeQueen on Tuesday to appear for physical examination before the district advisory board.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
ENROLL ALL IS TO 70 YEARS.
Estimated 6K Million Men in That
 Class Are Doing Nothing.

Little Rock, May 7.-The State Council of Defense has recommended to the National Council and the Ar kansas delegation in Congress the consideration of new law providing that sall persons between the ages of IS and TO, male and female, rich and poor, should be enrolled in the service of our country, and selected for such duties as each is best suited and qualified to perform"
 It is estimated that there are 6,50o,, 900 men between the ages of lS and 63 in the United States that are do- ing practically nothing. If 1t takes two civilians" says General Gibbons resolution, "to support one soldier m the field, this army of loafers would support the army of fighters alone fl put to work"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
WAR SAVINGS AND
 THRIFT STAMPS
fian of Campaign for Polk County Outlined by A. H. Scoggin-Talks on War Works, Finances and
 Red Cross.

The meeting held Tuesday after noon at the court house to further the cause of the War Saving and Thrift Stamps was well attended by the chairmen from the various districts in the county, and number of the sales men also coming in order to get bet ter in touch with the plan for the sale of the stamps.
 A. H. Scoggin briefly outlined the plan by which the ehairmen were to get the quota for their district, this being for them to list all the people Tn their respective districts, which number to be multiplied by 20, the re- suit giving the amount of money due from that district for this year, or rather the amount of money the gov ernment expected the people of that community to invest in the stamps. Al ter the number of persons and amount had been ascertained, the chairmen were to carefully go over the list, eliminating all such as were unable to take the stamps, after which the total amount was to be prorated among the remaining names.
 In order to insure full under standing of the plan, different chair men were asked to give their version of the plan, which resulted in a thoro understanding by all present
 Talks on the necessity of assist ing in the war works and finances were made by W. A. Worthington, the Rev. W. B. Arnold, Prof T. J. Will banks and R. Golf, the latter dealing also with the Red Cross work,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
BRITISH LOSSES
 NEARLY 25O,OOO
I They Must Bear Brunt of the New Attack, the Situation Will Be- come Serious-German Losses
 Much Greater.

Washington, May 5.--The Britl,n losses in killed, wounded, capuseJ and missing since the great German offensive began on March q, are esti- mated by the British military mission now visiting here at 250,000.
 Members of the mission declare the present indications are the offensive will be continued almost immediately, and they say that if the brunt of the attack is borne by the British, thessit- uation will become serious unless the British troops are supported by suf- ficient number of reserves.
 This estimate would appear to be in remarkable contrast to the enormous German losses in the drive.
 The German war office, of course, has not disclosed to the world at it's losses in the great offensive have been, but the estimates of the allied observers placed the loss of German life at staggering figures.
 Experts point out that from the very nature of the fighting, the losses of the attackers would be bound to be heavier than that of the defenders, the German method of attacking by ad- vancing in waves faster than the ma chine guns could now them down en- tailing enormous losses.
 "Everything points to the offensive being continued" the missions state ment adds, land if the brunt of the attack again is borne by the British, the situation will be serious unless sufficient troops are available nearby to strengthen the line and relieve the British divisions"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
DRAFT TO BOYS JUST 2l.
House and Senate Agree on New Se-
 lectiye Service Law.

Washington, May 7.--An agreement on the bill extending the Selective Draft Law to youths 21 years old since June 5, 1917, was reached yes terday by Senate and House conferees. The ameindment of Representative Hull of Iowa, providing that the addi- tional registrants shall be placed at the bottom of the present list of eli gibles, was retained.
 The House conferees accepted the Senate provision for exemption from the Draft Law all theological and medical students.
 Immediate ratification by the Sem ate and House of the conferees' agree ment on the measure will be sought, that there may be no further delay in it's use in connection with the new draft.
 Provost Marshal General Crowder opposed the amendment placing the new registrants at the bottom of the eligible lists.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
GOV. BRoUGH coMngG TO MENA
Will Deliver Baccalaureate Address
 for Graduating Class.

Arrangements have been completed for the graduation of the Class of 1918 of the High school, and Prof. c. K. Wilkerson on Monday received word from Gov. Charles H. Brough that he would be here to deliver the Baecalaureate address at the Presby- terlan church Thursday night, May Z5- The commencement sermon will De delivered by the Rev. Lon Cipes of the First Baptist church, Conway, at the Presbyterian church on Sunday, May 19.
 Miss Hazel Maurine Mitchell has been selected as the valedictorian and Miss Ida Ann Keller will deliver the salutatory.
 The Class of 1918 is distinguished m having two members of the class m service, Harold N. Ravenscraft, who is in the navy and Hubert M. Knight in the army.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
TWO OF 3 ESCAPES CAUGHT.
Homer Donohue and Opher Maxwell
 Again in County Jail.

County Clerk Will Alexander and Bascom Finger heard on last Tuesday that Homer Donohue and Opher Max well. who escaped from the reform school on last Tuesday, had been seen on the Ro ky road. Taking the Finger car they drove toward Rocky, and found and arrested the boys about four miles from town, and lodged them in the jail here. The boys Tn talking over their escape, said that tbav had been made trusties, and therefore had more liberties, and used their opportunities. Both expressed regret over breaking the trust be- slowed upon them, and were much concerned as to whether they would he returned to the reform school or transferred to the penitentiary. Kich- ard Garrett, who escaped with the oth- CT two. has not been located.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
RED CROSS CALLS FOR SlOO,OOO,OOO
President Wilson Designates Week of May 20 as Red Cross Week in Which American People Will
 Provide for War Relief.

The American Red Cross, in it's great work of European and Ameri- can war relief, is again before the people in call for the funds abso- lutely necessary to carry on its work on the scale the emergency demands.
 It is stated that the money contrib uted soon after America entered the war all has been expended, and a full accounting, audited by the United States government, soon will be made public.
 It is not known as yet what amount will be asked of Polk county, but tt will probably be about the same as for the last drive, between $5000 and $6000.
 If you are not Volunteer, Why?
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
SCHOOLS BUY THRIFT STAMPS.
Total of BIO Purchased With Central
 in the Lead.

National Thrift Day, May 1, as set aside by President Wilson as the day for intense sale of thrift stamps, was we'll observed by the Mena schools, as Prof. c. K. Wilkerson reports that on that day the total number of stamps sold was 910, divided among the three schools as follows: Central, 715; High, no; Southside, 85.
 A friendly rivalry resulted in the Central school to see which room would take the most stamps, the sew enth and fifth grades being the main contestants, the former winning when the students in that room took 193, while the fifth's total was 185. The total amount loaned to Uncle Sam in this one days work was $227.50.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
the Cattle Hogs Pouly-Ths
BUILT SHIP IN A MONTH.
A New Speed Record Set on the Col.
 Her Tuckahoe.

Washington, May 6.--What is de- elared to be anew worlds record for shipbullding was established yester- day in the launching of the 5,55O-ton steel collier Tuckahoe at the plant of the New York Shipbuilding Company, Camden, N. J., in less than one month from the time the keel was laid.
 Completion of the vessel in so short time is regarded by shipping board officials as one of the most remarkable industrial achievements in history. They said nothing like such record ever before has been known for so large a vessel. The Tuckahoe was to have been delivered June 15, but will take her place under the flag forty one days ahead of time.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
Germans Admit success.

London, May 7-The Frankfurter Zeitung frankly admits the British at tack on the German submarine base at Zeebrugge was a "great success" ,"
 The paper declared it would be foolish to deny the British success, anu it calls on the German command CTS to be more alert, flor we have to deal with an antagonist of remark able boldness."
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
ONE DAY AUTO SERVICE TO HOT
 SPRINGS.

Go to Hot Springs by the Auto Way, making the trip in One Day, re- turning the next. Route by way of Mt. Ida and Womble. Rate Sc per mile between all points on the route.
 Mena to Hot Springs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
 Hot Springs to Mena on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
 Car leaves Star Restaurant, South side. Phone 2s2. Adv. 110-4-17-1
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
French Take Prisoners.

Paris, May 7.-Active artillery fighting occurred last night on both sides of the Avre on the front south east of Amiens, the war office an- nounced officially this afternoon.
 "A German raid against small French post near Hangard was re- pulsed" the statement adds, while in the same region we carried out a local operation capturing some prisoners.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
HUNS USE DRUGS TO EASE
 THE BANGS OF HUNGER.
It is Advertised as Not a Substitute for Food, But "a Preparation for
 StilIing Premature Hunger.

Amsterdam, May 7.--"To bear hun ger without at the same time suf- fering from headache or indisposition is very difficult for most people" read an advertisement in Berlin paper. praising newly invented drug which. sstho not forming substitute for the minimum daily sustenance, IS an excellent preparation for stilling premature hunger and enables one to hold out till the next meal time"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
American Troops Arrive.

Paris, May 7-American troops are continuing to arrive on the front in force, Premier Clemenceau told Mer- eel Hutin, editor of the Echo de Paris, in returning today from two day visit from the front area.
 The premier brought back, he said, a feeling of confidence in the inven- cibility of the entente force.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
British Made Raid.

London, May 7.-The British made a successful raid last night near Neu- vile Vitasse, southwest of Arras, says an official announcement today.
 Three machine guns were captured by the British.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
VOLUNTEERS
Polk County Plan Approved.
 Bisbee, Ariz., May ?, 1918.

The Mena Weekly Star, Mena Ark.
 Dear Sir:--I see in your paper where the Polk county folks are in- tending to establish a system of rais- ing funds for the Red Cross and other war work A very fine idea, and it has my support. As l have farm in Polk county near Wickes, and consid- CT it my home. feel like doing my part and be one of Polk county's vol unteers at $2 per month. I would go stronger, but I'm already a monthly paying member of the Red Cross of this town. Please excuse me for send ing this letter to you, l didn't know just where to send it and trust you will place this letter in proper hands.
 Respectfully yours,
 n D.o1....l -.f
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
Ready to Do His Best.
To the Editor of The Star:

Dear Sir:-I have not bought Lib- erty bond yet, but will do so in a short time. made no crops last year. want to do all can to help m this war. and have got s5 for the Red Cross and will give more. know something about soldiers life as l am an old Confederate soldier, yet if 1t becomes necessary will walk into the ditehes for our freedom. God bless the boys that are fighting Tor our freedom. I hope they will gain the victory and come home with all honors. A. J. Rooms. :.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
ROBERT EDWARDS CONVICTED.
Gets 5-Year Sentence for Glenwood
 Bank Robbery.

Sheriff H. W. Finger and Deputy J. W. Bratcher returned from Murfrees- boro, this morning, where they had gone on Sunday to be at the trial of Robert Edwards for complicity in the Glenwood bank robbery. Edwards plead guilty and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-09
265 TRAINS OF WOUNDED HUNS
 COUNTED IN THREE DAYS
All Hospitals, Convents, Schools and Factories in Belgium Packed With
 Disabled Germans.

Amsterdam, May 5.--A total of 265 trains full of wounded soldiers re- turning to Germany from the battle
 nts in Picardy and Flanders, says the newspaper Les Nouvilles, of inc Hague, were counted in the day rlae on April 9. II and 12 on the Amur- Liege railroad.
 The railroad transports were so crowded that the Germans were using open coal cars to carry the wounded.
 All hospitals, convents schools and factories in Belgium, the newspaper adds, are packed with wounded Ger mans