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The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
FIRE AT FEDERAL PRISON.
A $40,000 Loss From Flames Report.
 ed of Incendiary Origin.

ed of Incendiary Origin.
 Lesvenworth, Kas., March 12.- Fire, announced by Acting Warden Fletcher as of incendiary origin, de- stroyed one-story frame building at the federal prison housing the steel shop, stone mill and broom factory, late this afternoon. For a while the prison power plant also was threat ened, but the flames were controlled after burning the roof on the power plant. Loss to buildings and mechan- ical equipment is estimated by the acting warden at not to exceed s40,- COO.
 When the fire was discovered short ly after o'clock, Mir. Fletcher said the partition between the stone mill and steel shop was found to have been saturated with gasoline.
 The fire was fought by the prison fire department, consisting of prison CTS, assisted by the chemical depart ments from Fort Leavenworth and the disciplinary barracks. The pris. oners observed order during the at. tendant confusion, MT. Fletcher said An investigation to determine the re. sponsibility for the fire is under way.
 There is no reason further than AT T. W. w spirit to which 1 can sscribs the fire" Mir. Fletcher said. Moth. ing could possibly have been gained further than the destruction of the building and possible danger to the power plant, the main prison building having been several hundred feet away"
 The building destroyed was the only frame structure in the prison in closure. It was 100x2O0 feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S..
 Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,
 February 21, 1919.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Benjamin E. Tunnell, of Wickes. Ar kansas, who, on October IS, 1915, made homestead entry, No. 068m. for the SWA SEA, SEA SWH, See- tion ', and the WhNEh, Section Izs, Township S., Range 30 We, 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Commuta- ton Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Cir cult Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the 3rd day of April. 1919.
 Claimant names as witnesses: William H. Hedge, Joseph E. Sig Ter, Neal Barrett and Dee Barrett, all of Wickes, Arkansas.
 B. M. TREBLE, Register. Adv. First pub, Feb. 27. Last pub. March 27, 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most im- portant. When an EFFICIENT anti septic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound be- gins to heal at once. For use on man or beast, BOROzONE is the IDEAL P TIC and H E ALTN c
 AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c, 50c, s1.00 and $1.50. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20

ed upon to appear in said Chancery Court within six weeks from this date and show cause if any there be, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted and why the title to said lands should not be quieted and con firmed in the petitioner.
 Given under my hand as Clerk oi the Chancery Court of Polk County Arkansas, on this 27th day of January 1919. W. L. PARKER, Clerk. Adv. First pub. March 6.
 Last pub, April 8, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
C0azis Cause Grip snd influenza LAXATIVE BRoMo oUIME Tsblets removssh cause. There Is only GIG Promo ouinirs '. W. GROVES sienstme on box. sOc.
SOVIET KILLS RELATIVES
 OF ITS OPPONENTS

Stockholm, March t3.-All the rel. atiyns of officers of the 86th Russian Regiment which went over to the white guards as against the soviet government, have been executed, ac. cording to dispatch from Petrograd The executions were ordered by the military revolutionary committee oi Petrograd.
 A number of well known Russian officers, it is added, also have been ex- ecuted after being convicted oi charges of having spread false ru- mors regarding the soviet govern ment.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Notice Of Contirmation.

Notice is hereby given that there has been filed in my office as Clerk of Polk Chancery Court, a petition for the confirmation of the title to the North half of the Northeast quar- ter of Section B, in Township 1 South, Range S2 West, in Polk Coun- ty, Arkansas, and the quieting the title to the same in Lucy A. K. Rob inson, the petitioner therein. All persons claiming said lands, or any interest therein, are hereby warned to appear in the Polk Chaneery Court on the first day of it's next April term and show cause why said title to said lands should not be quieted and confirmed in said Lucy A. E. Robinson.
 Witness my hand as Clerk of the Polk Chancery Court and the seal thereof on this 26th day of February 1919. w. L. PARKER, Clerk. Adv. First pub. Feb. 27.
 Last pub. April 3, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Notice of Filing of Petition to Quiet
 Title.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of February. 1919, tkak Franklin P. Boyd and Maud c. Boyd have filed their petition in the Chan cery Court of Polk county, Arkansas, praying that their title be confirmed and quieted in and to the following lands, to-wit: The Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter, and the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter (less one acre in Southwest corner). all in Section 35, in Town-- ship South, of Range 30 West, in Polk County, Arkansas. and contain ing 70 acres, more or less.
 Therefore, all persons who claim any interest in the above described lands are notified to appear in this court and show cause, if any there be. why the title of the petitioner should not be quieted and confirmed in then
 Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 18th day of February, 1919.
 W. L. PARKER, Clerk. Adv First pub. Feb. 20.
 Lat pub. March 27, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Warning Order

In the Chancery Court of Polk Co1n-
 ty, Arkansas.
 Mrs. Annie Schepp, Plaintiff, vs
 Chares Schepp, Defendant.
 The Defendant, Chares Schepp, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Mrs. Annie Scherp. w. N. Martin, Atty. ad Litum.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this I2th day of March, 1919. W. l.. PARKER, Clerk. Adv. First pub. March 15. Last pub. April $, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
PLANTS FOR SALE

Place your order now for early sweet potato plant. Will be ready about May 1. Nancy Hall and Porto Rico, $500 per 1000.
 Also all the leading varieties of To- matoes and Peppers. Cabbage ready March l. Price 40c per 100. Toma- toes and Peppers ready about April l. Price 12 for 10c; 30 for 30c; 100 for 50c.
 Send cash with your order.
 J. T. Grounds, Ashdown, Ark. Adv. 9-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Not,ce for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. s.
 Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,
 February 21, 1919.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Barney E. Fisher, of Cove, Arkansas, who, on February 12, 1916, made 8 homestead entry. No 06962, for the SWA NEA, Section 32, Township 3 S., Range 32 w., 9th Principal Meri- dian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to es- tablish claim to the land above de- scribed, before the Circuit Clerk of Polk County. at Mena, Arkansas, or the 9th day of April, 1919.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Arthur Chapman, George w Tish- CT, Ava T. Fisher and Thomas A. Hulsey, all of Cove. Arkansas.
 B. M. TREBLE, Register. Adv. First pub. Feb. 27 Last pub. March 27, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CONFIRM

NOTICE TO CONFIRM
 QUIET TITLE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Thal A J. Fair has on this day filed in my office his petition to the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas wherein he claims title to the follow, ing described lands to-wit:
 The southeast quarter of section eight (S) in township four (4) south, of range thirty-one (S1) west, in Polk County, Arkansas, and therein prays the court to grant a decree quieting and confirming his title in and to said lands
 NOW, THEREFORE,. All persons who have or claim any right. title or interest in said lands or any part thereof are hereby warned and call
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
SMITH HIDE COMPANY, s2

Kentucky Avenue, Joplin, Mo, who is one of the largest hide dealers west of Chicago, is paying shippers from this county, eighteen cents for number one, sait-cured, cattle hides. Horse hides, seven and six dollars each A complete list of prices can be had by writing as per the above 5ti-I t5i
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Warming Order.

Warning Order. No; 690-In the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas. Bessie Crinshaw, Plaintiff, vs. Ea Crinshaw. Defendant.
 The Defendant, Ed Crinshaw. is warned to appear in this court witSRE thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Bessie Crinshaw. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 4th day of March. 1913.
 W. L. PARKER, Clerk Adv. First pub. March 6. Last pub. March 27, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Warning Order.

Warning Order. No. 686-In the Chancerv Court of Polk County, Arkansas. H. Borger, Plaintiff, vs. U. F. Martin and Ruby P. Martin, Defendants. The Defendants, L. F. Martin ana Ruby P Martin, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, H. Borger
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 4th day of March. 1919
 W. L. PARKER, Clerk. Adv. First pub. March 6. Last pub. March 27, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Warning Order,

In the Polk Chancery Court. Robert A.. Nichols, Plaintiff, vss Oii- yer Knight, Eva Knight, Carl Knight, and Willie May Knight. Defendants.
 The defendants. Oliver Knight. Eva Knight. Carl Knight and Willie May Knight, are warned to appear in the Chancery Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Robert A. Nichols.
 Witness my hand as Clerk of said Court, and under the seal thereof, on this 11th day of March, 1919
 W. l.. PARKER, Clerk Adv. First pub March 13. Last pub, April 3, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Warming Order.
Warning Order.

Warning Order. No, 6S9-In the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas. Ellen Morse, Plaintiff, vs. Charles Morse, Defendant.
 The Defendant, Charles Morse, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Ellen Morse. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 4th day of March, 1919.
 w. L. PARKER, Clerk. Adv. First pub. March 6. Last pub. March 27. 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20

WARNING ORDER In the Chancery Court of Polk county, Arkansas. L. E. JOHNSON, Plaintiff, vs- G. T JOHNSON, Defendant. The Defendant c. T. Johnson is warned to appear in this court within 90 days and answer the complaint Of the Plaintiff.
 This 25th day of February, 1919.
 W, L. PARKER, Clerk Adv. First pub. March 6. Last pub. March 27, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20
Administrators Notice of Application
 for Order fo Sell Realty.


 Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned, as administrator of the es- tate of M. c. Carder, deceased, will, on the 29th day of March, 1919, apply to the Probate Court of Polk County, Arkansas, for an order thereof au- thorizing and directing him, as such administrator, to sell the following described lands belonging to said es- tate, to-wit: Part of Lots 2 and of St. Johns Subdivision of Lots 10 and II of Eureka Addition to Mena, more particularly described as follows: Be- ginning at the southwest corner of Lot and running thence north 197& feet; thence east 146 feet; thence south 197N feet; thence west 146 feet to place of beginning, for the purpose of raising funds for the pay ment of the debts of said estate. February p, 1919.
 CLYDE CUNNINGHAM,
 Administrator Adv. First pub. Feb. 27. Last pub. March 20, 1919.
 WARNING ORDER In the Circuit Court of Polk County, Arkansas.
 A. c. FITZGERALD, Plaintiff.
 vs.
 NELSON J. MORRIS, Defendant, BANK OF HATFIELD, Garnishee. The Defendant, Nelson J. Morris, is warned to appear in this court within 30 days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff,
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 8 tn day of February, 1919 W. L. PARKER. Clerk. Adv. First pub March 6. Last pub. March 27, 1919.
 Warning Order. No. 687--In the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas Lucy s. Burnett. Plaintiff, vs. G. w. Hunter and J W. Trotter, Defend ants.
 The Defendants, c. W. Hunter and J. w. Trotter, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Lucy S. Burnett.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 4th day cf March, 1919.
 w. L. PARKER, Clerk. Adv. First pub. March 6. Last pub. March 27. 1918.
 Warning Order. No. 688-In the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas. LiIlie Miller, Plaintiff, vs Joseph Mil Ter, Defendant The Defendant, Joseph Miller, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Lillie Miller. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 4th day of March, 1919.
 W. L. PARKER, Clerk. Adv. First pub. March 6. Last pub. March 27, 1919.
 Warning Order. No, 689-In the Chancery Court of l Polk County, Arkansas. sllen Morse, Plaintiff, vs. Charles Morse, Defendant. The Defendant, Charles Morse. is { warned to appear in this court within |
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-20

 Adv. First pub. Feb. 20. Lat pub. March 27, 1919.
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-10-17
Do NOT Want
LICENSING BILLS
Farmers, Stockmen and Mer-
chants Oppose Packer Leg
isIation at Washington.

Representing a diversity Of inter-
ests and including farmers, feeders, re-
tail butchers and produce dealers, full
ly q thousand individuals have made
their way to Washington to enter their
protests against the packer licensing
plan now in hearing before the senate
agriculture committee.
Far from solving in any measure the
high cost of living, the proposed legis-
lation II passed would be a dangerous
experiment for everyone, is the con-
sensus of opinion held by these wit
nesses.
"We've had government control Of
railroads and telephones and tele-
graphs until we're plumb worn out,
and we don't want any more" w. p.
Carpenter, stock feeder Of Tarkio. No.,
told the committee. I'm in favor Of
the man who can produce the cheapest
going ahead as far as he can. That's
the way to cut down the cost Of liv-
ing"
That the packers dominated the
stock markets was an idea secuted
by testifying stock feeders, who said
they found the stock yards places of
keen competition.
Taking away the packers refrigera-
tor cars was as reasonable as taking
away their butcher knives, was the
conviction expressed by ]. p. Lynch,
another feeder from Tarkio.
The concern Of stockmen and butch
ers who fear that hampering the pack
ers will only result in disrupting the
meat industry without benefit to any
one, was not the sole interest displayed
at the hearing. Business men through
out the country are strongly against
the licensing feature which would es-
tablish a precedent for bringing gov
eminent control and politics into the
conduct Of all manner Of business.
Many business organizations have
expressed themselves formally, through
resolutions, as against the principle Of
bringing business under government
interference Of the kind proposed In
the Kenyon and Kendrick bills.
In speaking for the chamber Of COM
merce Of Moultrie, Ca, G. T. Caldwell
said: "We've got Swift & Co. down
there, and they've helped more than
anything else to get our farmers to
diversity. The live stock business
needs their national distribution"
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-10-17
The PACKERS AND
REFRIGERATOR CARS

Whether refrigerator cars should be
ers-a point to be determined by leg
islation now pending In Washington
may seem to be a question rather re-
mote from the interests Of the average
person. But, inasmuch as these "ice
boxes on wheels" as one Of the pack
which bring our beefsteak to town, we
may assume that we have a certain
concern about them. If they have any
thing to do with the price Of the beef
steak our concern Is a deep one.
1t is maintained by some that these
cars give the packers who now own
them an unfair advantage over COM
petitors. This Is stoutly denied by the
packers, who offer as proof the fact
that they pay the same freight rates
as any shipper; and they assert that
the only advantage they enjoy is in
being able to get enough cars for their
needs by furnishing them themselves
instead of depending upon the rail-
roads to do so. In this they are backed
up by report Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, made after an in
vestigation Of all privately owned
cars, to the effect that there were no
unfair practices and that a radical
change would adversely affect both
shippers and the public.
While not opposing, In principle,
railroad ownership Of refrigerator
cars, the packers maintain that there
are not enough of these cars to go
around and that the legislation in
question makes no provision for insur-
ing that the railroads sha' furnish
them In sufficient number. On the
other hand, to pool their cars and take
chances Of getting what happened to
be available, would seriously handi-
cap the distribution Of their perishable
meat products. The stream Of ship
ments from the packing plants would
be blocked, which In turn would block
the buying Of live stock, and the in
dustry, which Is founded on a basis Of
rapid distribution, would be badly
muddled.
In these contentious pro and con,
there are three parties whose interests
are at stake-the packers, their COM
petitors and the public. Only one Of
these parties could gain a possible ad-
vantage II the packers, cars were
taken away from them, viz, the pack
ers' competitors. The cars are now
admittedly handled on an economic
and efficient basis, and no change Is
justified unless unfairness Is definitely
and absolutely proved-which would
be In absolute contradiction to the re-
port that the Interstate Commerce
Commission has already rendered on
the subject. The public would pay the
bill for inefficiency In the packing in
dustry, and II has no desire to pay this
bill In order to help few Of the pack.
ers' competitors,
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-10-17
MICHIGAh'S TRIBUTE
TO COL. ROOSEVELT

On Jan. 10, 1919, the Senate and
House Of Representatives of Michigan,
met In Joint convention In Representa-
tive Hall. Lansing, to do honor to the
memory OF Theodore Roosevelt. Fol-
lowing the delivery Of eulogies by
various members of these bodies re-
solutions were unanimously adopted
paying tribute to his memory. After
referring to the great sorrow caused
by the Colonel's death the resolutions
read:
Whereas, Colonel Roosevelt's long
public career and private life were
marked by a refreshing courage, pro-
phetic vision, an inspiring devotion to
principle, reinforced by dynamic
personality, pure heart and an active
mind and body, all of which he COM
bined to elevate the standards Of our
political morale and in more recent
years, to strengthen and stabilize the
Ideals that recreated our national
spirit from almost Indifference to one
hundred per cent Americanism; and
Whereas, His voice and acts have
done SO much to promote and slim
ulate the youth Of this and future
generations along the pathway OF
clean living, square dealing, respect
for authority, intellectual develop
ment, physical upkeep, military train
Ing. religious tolerance and devotion
to the flag; and
Whereas, All Michigan has pro-
per sense of the great constructive
service Colonel Roosevelt has given
to mankind as a public servant and
as our nations most distinguished
private citizen. and having desire to
give expression to this common feel
ing Of appreciation Of a great and
honorable name; therefore be it
Resolved, BY the legislature, acting
for the citizens Of Michigan, In joint
convention assembled, to pay tribute
to the memory Of our beloved ex-
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-10-17
BARES SECRETSOF
SLEEP SICKNESS
chicago Man Receivers and Tells
His Experiences.
SYMPTOMS OF THE MALADY
Persistent Series Of illusions During
Periods of Wakefulness One Of the
Peculiarities Of Disease - Beach,
Flowers, Castles and Sea Mark Six
Months Visions of Chicago Leoisla-
tor-Under Sleep Spell.

After lowering under deaths wing
for more than six months as a vic
tim Of sleeping sickness, former Al
derman Theodore X. Long, now
member Of the Illinois legislature, re-
turned to Chicago from Battle Creek,
Mich, and told for the first time the
symptoms of the strange malady.
LESS than 10 per cent of those who
contract sleeping sickness live to tell
their experience" he said.
The principal symptom Of sleeping
sickness he described as a persistent
series Of illusions during periods Of
wakefulness.
Beaches-Chimes-
81 imagined / was at the seaside,
and could see hundreds of men and
women in bathing" he continued. "Of
course, had other illusions, but
beach scenes predomlnated.
Sometimes / could hear the ring
ing Of what seemed million cathedral
chimes.
again, / saw wonderful examples
Of architecture, castles, battlements.
Sometimes wandered through
fields of flowers, but, curiously, they
had no perfume.
"And no matter what saw, could
always hear the sound Of the surf as
II broke against the shore, and sooner
or later I found myself on the beach
again.
"In Springfield about seven months
ago, while I was engaged in legisla-
tive work, first noticed my health
was not normal.
'I suffered from an intolerable Ian
guor.
Under a Spell Of Sleep.
"Try as / would I could not resist
the desire to go to sleep.
81 would be compelled to go to bed
at any time Of day the spells struck
me, and / would sleep from IL to IA
hours.
when awoke would not be rest
ed, but felt as though l had done a
hard days work.
FINALLY I was compelled to give up
nv official duties and come to Chi
cago. / went to st. Luke's hospital,
where my case proved a riddle to at
tending physicians.
"Finally II was diagnosed as enceph-
alitis, or African sleeping sickness,
and I was confined to bed for IA
weeks. II Is direct effect Of infiu-
enza, and / have no doubt the germs
spread by the tsetse fly Of Africa In
some manner have found their way to
this country.
after suffering from influenza, the
body is especially subject to attack by
the sleeping sickness germ"
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-10-17
CAPTIVE MADE GOOD TO FOE
Frenehman, Freed by Kaiser on Prom.
lse to Return, Went Back.

Frenehman, Freed by Kaiser on Prom
lse to Return, Went Back.
Raoul Doridot, a soldier who COM
mitted suicide recently at Mouline,
France. was the hero of a strange ad-
venture. Made prisoner early In the
war and sent to Germany, he learned
that his mother was dangerously i'll.
He sent letter to Emperor William
asking to be permitted to 60 to her
deathbed. The emperor granted the
request with the proviso that Doridot
give his word of honor to return to
camp when the object Of his journey
was accomplished. Arriving at Besan-
con, he was held by the French au-
thorities. While he was detained his
mother died.
The voyage to Mouline being now
without object, Doridot returned to
Germany and presented himself at
the camp.
II never expected to see you again"
said the commandant.
"The word Of a French soldier is
worth more than q scrap Of paper"
responded Dorldot.