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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16

The ratification was announced in
the house this afternoon by Repre-
sentative Randall, of California, pro-
hibitionist. and in the senate by
Senator Sheppard, of Texas, the an
nouncements being greeted with pro-
longed applause by prohibition sup
porters.
+ "The' prohibition amendment was
ratified today Senator Sheppard
announced. lone day less than thir-
teen months from the date of it's
submission to the states. It was
constitutional amendment, with the
exception of the antislavery amend
ment.
Advent Of New Democracy.
"The adoption of the prohibition
amendment means the dawning of a
new day--the advent of new
democracy" Sheppard said. "The
United States is the first of the
worlds great powers to incorporate
legislation for nationwide prohibi-
ton in it's organic law.
ut is the first step in the legis-
lation for human welfare that must
follow the European war, If the les
sons OF that conflict are to be acted
upon"
When the announcement of Ne
braska's ratification of the amend
ment reached the capital. crowds OF
their supporters gathered around
Sheppard and Randall to congratu-
late them when the senate and house
sessions opened. t..
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16

The downfall of the Orlando cabinet brought about
dissension alys territorial claims The first break
when Leonida Bola minister of public assistance
and PENSIONS early in January Then the threat of Fran
cisco N minister of the Italian treasury to resign which
suited in the hurried of Premier Orlando
Rome.
Bissoat who is member of the socialist faction that
favorable to the has been backing President Wilson's policy
and against the policy of annexaons outlined by Baron
the foreign minister in the Orlando cabinet Bolati expressed
himself believing that Italy would be shaping dangerous
she insist the annexation of all of the Dali
matian coast in opposition to the Jugo- -Slav claims.
Baron Sonnno has been insisting the enforcement of
the treaty of London and the complete occupation of Damaa
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
FEED GERMANY SO THAT
SHE CAN PAY DAMAGES
May Be Necessity as Well as to Stop Bolshevism
Shroud Covers Russia World Must Know
What is Happening There, Says Lord
NOrthcliffe.
Copyright, 1919, by Philadelphia Public lie
(By Lord Northcliffe.)


London, Jan. 16Many students of the conference.
who devotng their attention the question of league of
nations hoping that will be constituted before the dis
begin felt that the claims of country
constitute the opening business of the conference shall
get through and have left consider the league
ons whereas properly constituted league of nations could deal
with claims of the various countries 4a
While all these discussions taking place the map shows
that the boshevk steadily advancing
hundreds of miles long, and all sorts of projects foot for
stopping them.
If the boshevsts advance into starving Germany they will
doubt gather followers and there also this consdea
ton to be taken into accountable German food situation being
what fear to bhat will be necessary for Germany to be
helped in oodsus only stop bohev but also
that she have the stamina for monsrous damage that
she inflicted upon little Belgium upon France and upon the
worlds shipping.
do not believe that the question of ownership of the
quered German colonies will be difficult settle. The
Australians would dream of allowing Germany get
them back than would Americans dream of allowing Germany
occupy Cuba The South African Dutch dread the
ton the result of the roud that Russia The only
coming out of Russia is of two kndwreess, out by
Lenine and Trotzky of the bohevk government and wee
of Peura president of the Ukraine the other kin
of is that brought out of Russia by refugees which
spread by the people flying from the boshevit armies in Ethon
and Poland.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
NATION SAYS GOOD-BY TO
ALCOHOL; NEW ERA DAWNS
SWEETS" to Make Last Fight Offered Cold Com
fort Both In and Out of Congress - Only
X Anti-Slavery Amendment Ratified More
Quickly Than Prohibition Measure.

Washington Jan. I6-John Barleycorn is dead. On
ae 1920 the constitutional amendment making the nation dry
will go into effect having been ratified by thsix states To
Nebraska fell the honor coming under the today
final ratification. The perfect 36h she hailed with shouts
of JOY in the house.
Senator Morris Sheppard Texas the fathers of
the dry fight congress- declared there could be question but
that the amendment will into force from today
Expectation that the presidential proclamation making the
country dry after July this year. will be extended makes the
dry forces Washington certain that the drinking public will
"bone dry after that date. -
Little fear expressed by prohibition leaders that the
posed plan of the wet to attack the consuonay of the
amendment will change the Jubaton mild word
their sentiments when the flashing in that
Nebraska, already dry had turned the trick.
It certainty and have known since last year that
the amendment would be adopted between JAM 5 and JAM
said E. Dnwdde Legislative superintendent of the Antisaloon
league Th pledges had been made and certain
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
SLATED FOR CHAIRMAN
Joseph E. Guffey, Pittsburg Million
aire May Succeed Mccormick.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Joseph f.
GUffey, millionaire Pittsburg business
man, democratic state chairman of
Pennsylvania, and director of sales of
the alien property custodian's office,
IS slated to succeed Vance c. Nc
Cormick as democratic national
chairman, it was learned from demo-
cratic leaders assembling in Wash
ington for an informal conclave.
While Mr.. Guffey has not formally
announced himself as a candidate for
the chairmanship, he is reported to
have the backing of both Mr.. Nc
Cormick and of Alien Property
Cusodian A. Mitchell Palmer, with
both of whom he has been closely
associated in democratic politics in
Pennsylvania.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
3OTH DIVISION PREPARES TO SAIL;
NTH TO BE FIRST UNIT HOME

Washington, Jan. 16.-(Special.)-
The Thirtieth division is now at Bal
lou, a small town north of Lemona,
preparing to assemble at the port of
from which it will sail
within a few days. The 117th in
fantry regiment, commanded by Col.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16

LIEBkNEcHT, SPARTAcAN
CHIEF, CAPTURED, REPORT

Berlin, Wednesday, Jan. 1b.
IA. P.)---Dr. Karl Liebknecht,
the Spartacan leader. has been
captured, 1t was learned late
tonight, by officers and men of .
the division of mounted rifle
guards, who arrived in Berlin
TODAY.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16

Carey F. Spence, CT Knoxville, Tenn.
has been designated as one of the
first units to sail, and announcement
of its embarkation may be made any
moment. This information came to-
day to Henry Hall. Senator Shields
secretary. from the Office of Adit.-
Gen. Harris.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16

SO far only fourteen of the states
have certified their action to the
state department. In California court
action has been instigated to prevent
Gov. Stephens from signing the ratifi-
cation on the ground that the state
constitution requires a referendum.
i Similar action will be taken in other
Mates, it is asserted. by the at
t\rneys for the "wets." In any
event it is certain that the question
win be fought into the supreme court
of the United States.
Goodby to Alcohol.
These are straws at which drink
'ers are snatching, but cold comfort
IS offered them by the prohibition
leaders both in and out of congress-.
"There will be total of at least
forty-four states to ratify before
state assemblies adjourn this year."
is their declaration, land should the
courts knock out the action Of
state here and there it will not af-
feet the final result. The nation will
say good-by to alcoholic drinks and
tho public might as well begin pre-
pairing for the obsequies right now."
The thirty-six states which have
ratified represent a population of
70.S00, 900.
Following official notification of the
ratification congress must, under the
new amendment, proceed to enact
laws providing for penalties and
means of enforcement.
Announces Victory in House.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
BoLSHEvikl OCCUPY
VITAL RUSSIAN PORT

London, Jan. 16.-Bolshevik
troops have occupied the i'm
portant Russian port of Mitau,
on the Baltic coast, said a
Helsingfors dispatch to the
Daily Mail today. Two hun
dred houses at Mitau were de-
stroyed in the fighting.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
MUSCLE SHOALS TROUBLE:
Causes Labor Department TO Send
Mediator.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The depart
ment of labor has sent a commis-
sioner to adjust several disputes be-
tween United States nitrate plant No.
at Muscle Shoals, Ala, and its en-
ployes. it was announced today. Car
penters. plumbers and pipe filters are
on strike. and plasterers, cement fin
ishers and structural iron workers
have threatened to 90 out.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
SUBMARINE DAMAGED.

Paris. Jan. 16.-German submarine
C-139 has arrived at Brest a fortnight
later than other U-boats turned over
to France, owing to her damaged con-
dition. She is the worlds largest sub
marine, being 354 feet long and having
a displacement of 2.9cO tons. She made
only one cruise before the armist!ce
was signed
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
ONLY FIRST DEFECTIVE

Ford eagle" Boats Showed No Faults.
Washington, Jan. 15.-The first OF
the Ford Eagle" boats delivered to
the government showed faults in con-
struction, but the remaining six ves-
sells came up to specifications, Hear
Admiral David Taylor testified this
afternoon before the senate naval af-
fairs committee, which is investigating
the Eagle" boat program.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
81 STATES Line
UP With "DRYS'
Missouri's Ratification Gives
One More Than Needed to
Complete Process.
EFFECTIVE NEXT JULY
Bryan's State Put Great ! See
Of Moral Legislatio Z
Over the Top.
EFFECTIVE NEXT JULY
VOTING FOR SAHA

With the Nebraska : gsla-
ture passing the pros : ftion
amendment today, here: . the
states whose votes maj Sa-
hara Of the United Sta /:
Alabama, Arizona. .ansas,
Colorado, California, Delaware,
Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa,
Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Ken
lucky, Louisiana, Maine. Mary
land, Missouri, Mississippi,
Massachusetts,. Michigan. Mon
tana, New Hampshire, Nebras-
ka, North Dakota, North Caro-
lima, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,
South Carolina, South Dakota,
Tennessee. Texas, Utah. Vir-
ginia, Washington, West Vir-
ginia,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
MANsLAUoHTER CHARGE.

Columbus, Ga, Jan. l5.-Dr. W. f.
Whitehead, Columbus physician, is
under arrest here charged with man.
slaughter for performing an operation
on Mrs. Bertha ID. Smith. a well known
Columbus woman. Mrs. Smith died at
The City hospital. DR.. Whitehead was
arrested soon afterward, later being
released under 81, 500 bond.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
MILLI0N-D0LLAR OIL FIRE
Result Explosion On Tanker-Nlne In
iured

Result EXPLOSION On dnktT-INTHe IH-
jured.
Philadelphia, Jan. ia million dol
lar oil fire at the docks of the Atlantic
refining company resulted today from
an explosion of oil aboard the tanker
Road Amundsen. The interior OF this
ship was burned out and its 100000
cargo of oil was destroyed The flames
spread to the loaded tanker Copenhagen
and it also was badly damaged.
One workman jumped into the Dela-
ware river to escape the burning oil
and was drowned. Nine others were
taken to hospitals seriously burned.
One or more may die.
An official of the Atlantic company
is authority for the statement that the
loss of ships. barges. docks and oil Will
be at least S1,000,000
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
PROClAIMS REPUBLIC
Central North German Federal
Body in Brunswick.

Copenhagen. Jan. 16.-The govern
ment of Brunswick has issued a proc
lamation proposing the formation OF
a central north German federal re-
public" with preliminary constitu-
tion resembling that of Switzerland.
Soldiers and workmens' councils in
various districts are asked to pass
upon the question.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
Rain, Says Billy 'POssum.

How glad the
news - good by,
old booze! Ne
bra ska ratified 1t,
and Wilyum j. is
pleased today to
have his friends
decide 1t. Twas
kind of fate his
n ative S { a { e
should be his
vindication, so let
us loose some
sweet grape juice
and toast our
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
DENOUNCED BY SENATOR

Thomas, Of Colorado, Calls Austin J.
Smith Liar and 6lackmaiier.
Washington, Jan. 16.-Asserting that
Austin j. Smith, of Los Angeles, is a
liar and a blackmailer," Senator
Thomas of Colorado. defended the 10y
atty of |. N. Stevens and Alva Swain,
accused by Smith of entering negotia-
tions with Bernstorff for the subsldiza-
ton OF their newspapers before the
mittee today.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
HEAvY FtRE DAMAcE

Dublin. Ga, Jan. 16.-Eire damaged
the building and plant Of the Dublin
Courier-Herald yesterday. the heav-
lest loss being to the building. All
linotypes and presses were drenched
with water, but were not otherwise
lamaged.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16
DISSENSI0NS CAUSE
DOWNFALL OF CABINET
Italian Ministers Resign Because They Cannot
= Agree On Country's Territorial Claims.
Premier Orlando Commissioned to
Form New Ministry.

Rome, JAM 6.The Italian cabinet resigned today.
Orlando has been commissioned form a new ministry
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16

Wild eIatiOn.
The weather? Probably rain to-
night and Friday. Warmer tonight;
Friday, continued warm.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-16

Consumers are protected when
they buy advertised products.
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The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04
w. i. GREEN BACK IN MENA.
Found No Opening at Nogal, N. NJ, So
Will Again Live in Polk County.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. /. Green and chill
dren reached Mena Wednesday on
their return to the old home town
from Nogal, n Mex. They made the
return trip from Nogal to Fillmore,
Ok, in their auto, and then started
from Fillmore to Mena in the car, but
when near Soper the auto went back
on them, so they made the remainder
of the trip by train.
Mr. and Mrs. Green left Mena for
Nogal the latter part of last April,
Mr.. Green having expected to go into
business at that place, but finding lit
tie opportunity for an opening, they
decided to return to Mena. They re-
tanned their home here and today are
busy getting ready to again go to
housekeeping.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04
BANK OF GRANN|S
RECEIVES CHARTER
u;,I Omen Doors With Capital Stock
Of $4,000 and Surplus of $1,000
directorate of Prominent and
Substantial Men

The Bank of Grannis, with capital
stock of $4,000 and surplus fund of
ii 400 is the newest financial institu-
ion TO be organized in Polk county.
The charter for the bank was issued
thursday by w. T. Maxwell, state
hank commissioner, and it is planned
10 complete arrangements at once so
that the institution will be ready for
husiness early next month. A safe
and Office supplies have already been
ardered. the plan being to open the
hank temporarily in the old bank
building in Grannis, but movement
has already been started for the cree
ZION of a new building, in which new
and up-to-date fixtures will be in
stalled.
The capital stock is equally divided
between prominent citizens and lead
ing farmers of the Grannis commun-
itv and a group of successful business
men of Mena. The organization was
perfected at recent meeting by elect
Ing the following directorate: G. W.
Petty and Fred C. Embry of Mena,
and Alex Coyle, A. G. Leas and Tom j.
Wjlbanks of Grannis. The officers OF
the institution will be G. w. Petty,
president; Alex Coyle, vice president;
Fred C. Embry, secretary and Tom j.
Wilbanks, cashier.
Tom J. Wilbanks, the cashier-elect,
is one of the most popular and highly
respected citizens of the southern part
of the county, having for several
years been in charge of the Ozark
school near Grannis, and always a
booster for every forward movement
in that part of the county. He is the
present county superintendent of
schools and during his incumbency in
Office has given the educational in
terests of the county such an impetus
that teachers, patrons and pupils will
hear with regret that he is to give up
educational. work for business
career.
The name of Alex Coyle, the vice
president of the institution, is connect
ed with every progressive movement
not only in the community OF Grannisl
but in the county as well. He is one
of the commissioners of Road Inn
provement District No. of Polk
county, under whose direction the
first permanent highway in Polk
county will be built.
G. w. Petty and Fred c. Embry, the
president and secretary, respectively
are so well known in business circles
in Mena that it is an assured fact that
each man will put back of the new in
stitution the same determined effort
and business judgment that has been
given every other undertaking in
which they have had part.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04
Killed Snake Downtown.

The killing of a snake on Port Ar
thur avenue, near DeQueen street,
caused quite few persons to stop and
wonder if the reptile was of poison
Gus variety. A local authority on such
matters pronounced the snake a non
poisonous one, because the pupil OF
the eye was round. He stated that q
poisonous snake had a vertical pupil
like cats, and asserted this was the
one certain way to identify the dan
gerous reptiles.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04
BIG POLK COUNTY LAND DEAL.
X. T. Embry and ]. b. Hilton Buy
+. L. Garrett Farm for $4,000.


One of the biggest real estate deals
that has taken place in Polk county
was contaminated this week when E.
T. Embry and ]. B. Hilton of Board
Camp bought the 207-acre farm of
E. l.. Garrett, located in the Ouachita
Valley near Egger. The consideration
was $4,000. The deal had been
pending for two weeks, and in the
meantime Mr.. Embry had sold his
farm near Board Camp for consid-
Grafton Of $500. The Garrett farm is
considered one of the best, if not the
best farm in Polk county, and the new
owners may be counted on to bring it
up to still greater possibilities. Mr..
Garrett, after giving possession of the
place, plans to make a trip to Stewart
and other Oklahoma points to seek a
new location. #
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04
K. c. S. HeIps Educational Rally.

The special coach which is to be
used Thursday to accommodate the
extra travel to Mena from Grannis
and other points south on account of
the educational rally, the leading
feature of the Polk County Fair, was
taken to DeQueen from Heavener on
Wednesday. The coach will be brought
in by the local freight Thursday
morning, and trainmen have been or
dered to see that the train travels as
nearly on schedule as possible.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Swellings of the flesh caused by in
fiammation, cold, fractures of the
bone, toothache, neuralgia or rheuma-
tism can be relieved by applying BAL
LARD'S SNOW IMMINENT. 1t
should be we'll rubbed in over the part
affected. Its great healing and pen
ettr-ssttiiiig power eases the pain, reduces
the swelling and restores natural con-
ditions Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

HERBINE is the medicine that
cures biliousness, malaria and consti-
patton. The first dose makes you feel
better, a few additional doses cures
completely. Sold by Jackson Drug
Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Want TO Buy Irish Potatoes. Phone
259. Will pay $3.50 bu. Thinnes
Grocery.--Adv. 35-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

S. d. Sexton was down from Rich
Mountain Tuesday to do trading.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
richine the blood You can soon feel its Strength
eninf. invisorutlns Effect. Price Goo.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stickleman of
Fogel, Ok, were among the fair WIS.,
itors in Mena Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Jud Ellsworth report
the birth of daughter on Monday
morning. G
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

The Rev. C. w. Lambert and Mrs.
Lambert and daughter arrived in
Mena Tuesday from Marshall, Tex,
for visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Chambers in Mena and at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cue Runyan
near Ink. Incidentally they will have
a busy time meeting their many
friends made during the time that the
Rev. Mr.. Lambert was pastor of the
Christian Church.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Gap. They plan to make trip to Hot
Springs before returning home.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Mrs. A. C. Golf, here from Eagle
town, Ok, and Miss Maude Board
went to Fort Smith Monday
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Lit Alternately of Big Fork and ].
B. Lilies of this city returned Thurs
day morning from business trip to
Mansfield, La.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

C. ]. Wilson of Vandervoort was in
Mena Tuesday on his return home
from a trip to Womble. af-
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

is not at all satisfied to permanently
give up his residence in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

o. B. Lee of Wickes was among the
southend folks in Mena Tuesday to
take in the fair and at the same time
look after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

M. w. Roger came from Lockes-
burg Sunday to spend day with Mrs.
Roger and children, going back to his
business Monday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

v. L. Price of Foreman, Ark, dry
goods salesman Of wide experience,
has accepted position with W. E..
Holt, where he will be in charge of
the drygoods department. Mr.. Price
expects to be able to have Mrs. Price
and children come to Mena before the
opening of school.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

/ guarantee my shingles to be salts
factory, $500 per M. at mill. j. M.
Taylor, Big Fork.--Adv. 36-8t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

w. A. Worthington, long known in
the loan business in Polk county, mas
contracted with the Southern Trust
Company of Little Rock to take charge
as general manager of it's farm loan
department in Arkansas. Mr.. Wor-
thington left Monday for Texarkana to
look after business for the company.
His new departure will make it ne
cessary for him to move to Little Rock
within a month on so, but he says he
will not sell his Mena home, as he
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

Mr.. aid Mrs. w. H. Mize and chill
dren of Cove came to Mena Wednes-
day that some of the members of the
family might have dental work done.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

County Judge H. w. Finger has ap
pointed Misses Mable Jackson anC
Bessie Roberts and w. e. Nelson al
benefciaries under the provisions b.
which the Universitysof Arkansas vii
give them free tuition for a period o
four years. These. appointments
however, win not exempt them from
the payment of the matriculation an,
other small fees.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

The Rev. J. R. Rushing, here for the
last two months for recuperation, has
returned to Emmett, Ark, where he
is in charge Of the M. f. Church,
South
The Mena weekly star., 1919-09-04

w. l. Green, again on duty at the
Farmers G. Merchants Bank, looks as
much at home at his desk as tho he
had not been away from it for the last
four months Mr.. Green is taking the
place of J. Willis Hopson, president
the institution, while the latter is on
trip to the southwest in an effort to
benefit his health.