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The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
GERMANS REFUSE
 YO ACCEPT TERMS
But Is Willing to Reduce Armaments -Comes Back With Big Indemnity Claim Against Allies-Wilson's
 Fourteen Points Their Anchor.

London. May 2S.-The German counter proposals to the allied terms were published in Berlin today, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen says. The reply asserts the willingness of Germany to reduce her armaments to a greater extent than demanded by the allies.
 Germany, the reply says, refuses to accept the punishment terms fixed by the peace treaty, and it is declared that the allies cannot both accuse and sentence Germans guilty of responsi- bility, for punishable acts.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
LAUNCH FIRST ~BRIcK" SHIP.
Largest Concrete Type Took Water
 at Oakland, Cal, Thursday.

Oakland, Cal, May 2S.-What is known as the first brick ship in the world. and the largest of the cop~rete type ever constructed, is to be launched here tomorrow under direc- tion of the United States Shiping Board. It differs from previously constructed concrete ships in that a mixture of terra cotta, or brick, pull verized, is mixed in the concrete to lessen it's weight.
 The oil tanker, the vessel to be christened Palo Alto, is 7,50O tons dead weight, 335 feet long, and has many compartments for fuel carrying of 6,400 tons total capacity. The side launching system will be used.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
GOVERNMENT TO TRAP WOLVES
Supervisor Cobbs Will Hire Experi
 enced Men in Arkansas Forest.

Arrangements have been made by Supervisor John L. Cobbs of the local Forest Service office to secure expert enced trappers from the Biological Survey for the purpose of extermin- ating wolves and bob cats which are reported to have caused the loss of considerable livestock this spring at various places in the Arkansas Ma tional Forest. Several trappers are expected to arrive about July 1 and will be set to work at those parts of the National Forest where the losses have been severe. A determined ef- fort will be made to protect stockmen whose cattle graze on National For est lands against loss from predatory animals.
 Information regarding the pres ence of wolves and bob cats has beer collected by the Forest rangers and ii is thought that the range of every pack of wolves on the National For est is now known.
 This action toward exterminatine predatory animals on the National Forest is in line with the policy of the Forest Service of bettering condi- tions on Government land. A con. siderable amount of drift fence has been built in the past year which will prevent cattle from straying. Plans for the coming summer call for the development of springs at various places in the forest where water is scarce. It is expected that consid. erabie new range will be opened up in this way and that cattle will be able to stay all summer on areas which they have heretofore been forced tc leave early in the season bcause oi lack of water.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
GENTLEMEN, YOU
 MUST S|CN,' : L.-G.
English Premier Makes Clear If It Is Not Done at Versailles It Shall Be Done in Berlin-Bolshevik Mur-
 der and Flee From Riga.

London, May 30.-Premier Lloyd George, in his speech to the Welsh Division at Amiens last Sunday, de- clared, according to the South Wales Daily News:
 "We say to the Germans: Gentle men, you must sign. If you don't do so at Versailles, you shall do so at Berlin. We are not going to give wav.'"
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
CARS FOR HIGHWAY USE.
W. B. Owen Allotted Eight by War
 Department.

Little Hook, May 29.-W. B. Owen state highway commissioner, was no- tified yesterday that eight automo- piles, all used but serviceable, which have been in use at Camp Pike, have been allotted to the Highway Commis- sion. They are to be used by road in. spectors in the inspection of nigh ways. The cars are two Chandlers two Studebakers, and one Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Abbott and Jeffrey.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
German Secessionisfs Warned

Berlin, May 29.--The government has published statement in black type under huge head, "Warninc j saying that those planning to sepa- rate the Rhineland from Germany and to create an independent republic are guilty of high treason, punishable with life imprisonment. and that the governments duty will be to take measures to the fullest severity of the law against those persons.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Week End Rush for Licenses.

County Clerk Will Alexander had a weekend rush fer marriage licenses Saturday, providing official permits to wed for three couples. Those Ii- censed were as follows:
 Carl Watkins. 21, and Miss Marga- ret Burges, 21, both of Hartley.
 V. D. Williams, 22, of Heavener and Miss Alice Kirkland. 21, of Mena.
 Eddie Fox, 20, and Miss Ora Davis, l9, both of Page
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
wARNINGl
TO THE HIGH SHERIFF AND CHIEF POLICE

This brings you the Sad News of what will befall the nations within the next five weeks.
 A world wide storm of sudden Death upon the people They will be found Dead in Roads, in Fields, in woods in Business Houses, in Homes, on Trains and in every place as men usually go.
 There will be an auful collision of cars, wagons and Buggies in the Streets becouse of the Death of the Drivers.
 This will also be followed by the most terrific wind Storm that the world has ever known. LOOK TO GOD
 Yours truly,
 Wm. Thompson,
 Marvell, Arkansas. po,,+a 3 ho,y oR
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Plume Matter Settled.
Another Soldier Back at Work

w. B. Gardner, son of Mir. and Mrs. E. Gardner, and brother of Mrs. w. E. Watkins and Mrs. W. w. Townsend has returned to his old position as a brakeman for the Kansas City South ern at Heavener. He recently re- turned from service of 21 months in France as member of the 18th En- gineers. With him on the visit to Mena relatives and friends was his brother, Ed Gardner, now conductor on the Canadian Pacific railroad. with headquarters at Alberta. Canada
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Huns Claim Indemnity.

Versailles, May 2s.-The German peace delegation here, it was learned today, will present a counter claim of 12,850, 100000 marks for damage from the allied blockade as an offset to the reparation demands of the al- lied powers.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
MENA MAN CAPTAIN
 OF INDIAN COMPANY
Band of Oklahoma Redskins Attracted Much Attention in New York City
 Thru Exploits.

Thru Exploits.
 When the steamship Louisville ar rived here Saturday, says New York dispatch, from Brest with 1887 troops on board, considerable attention was attracted by detail of 30 Indian sol diers under the command of Captain Lige Horner of Mena, Ark. These Indians have to their credit unique achievement in frustrating German wire tappers. Under the command of Chief George Baconrind, an Indian from the Osage reservation, they transmitted orders in Choctaw, lan- guage not included in German wal studies.
 Units on the Louisville included Company D, three officers and 11s men of the 111th Ammunition Train seth Division (former national guard of Texas and Okiahoma) for CamT Bowie.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

One of the good ways to become imbued with ideas worth while is to hear and see good chautauqua pro grom. Many man, and woman. will say, after hearing a good lecture or other number, that it was worth the price paid for the entire season ticket And the statement will not be an ex- aggeration.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Sheriff Thornton Gets Data on Prophet
 Who Forecasted Disasters.

A few days past Sheriff J. A. Thorn ton received weird epistle warning folks of dire calamities to happen the next five weeks. He wrote Sheriff F. F. Kitchens of Phillips county about the author and this is the answer he got:
 'In regard to the warning of one William Johnson, whose postoffice is at Marvell, this county, had my dep- uty to investigate sometime back and find that he is harmless, but crazy on religion. The negro lives in Lee county and l understand he sent these warnings all over the state"
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

The passengers on the night trains passing thru Mena--all who are awake--have good view of our main streets all lighted up with rows of white lights. What sort of an opinion do yoG suppose these folks have of Mena as they pass their way aloug7
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Murder Thirty and Flee.

Paris, May 30.-The Bolsheviki, be- fore they retired from Riga, shot thir- ty persons in the central prison there, according to official reports received by the American peace delegates. The -Bolshevik troops captured Riga with slight fighting, surprising the Bolsheviki, who fled hastily.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

Col George W. Murphy, certainly one of Arkansas leading citizens has been given an 4honor day" at Lit tie Rock. Certainly it is fitting to show appreciation for the services of our public men while they are alive Let Arkansas try it awhile and see fl it does not result to the advantage of the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

Honest, now, did anybody believe those Germans would act any differ ently as they discussed the peace terms? They also "buclsed' consid- erably over the armistice. but they signed quick enough. In fact, they were anxious to do it.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

U. s. War securities are pretty rapidly being bought up by men who realize their value. Some who are selling will soon be cussing the aBloated Bondholders."
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
STRIKING AUTO WORKERS RIOT

Toledo, Ohio, June 3.--Serious rioting occurred at the Willys- Over land Automobile Company plant to- night, when 5,0c0 idle employees att tackled workers as they were leaving the plant First reports to the police were that eleven persons were in- jured, two of whom may die. Shots were fired by guards stationed at the works
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

Mayor Smith asked that business houses remove or raise signs that ob- structed the White Way lights, and calls for the cutting of weeds. All in line with civic pride and regard for the welfare of our town. Have you done your part?
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
\ bilious. half-sick feeling. loss

4 bilious, half-sick feeling. loss of energy, and constipated bowels ean be relieved with surprising prompt ness by using HERBINE. The first dose brings improvement, a few doses puts the system in fine, vigorous con- dition. Price 60c. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.--Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

When food gives you distress you need dose of Prickly Ash Bitters to relieve the stomach and help diges- tlon. It is fine stomach and bowel purifier. Price SIPS per bottle. Gun nePs Drug Store and Jackson Drug < Furniture Compan, Special Agents. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

It is interesting to note that one of the very stiff-necked road objectors has bought Ford. One by one they take the cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

New York, May Solicitors asking immediate recognition of the Kolchak anti-bolshevik government at Omek, Siberia, by the United States. were sent today to every member of con- gress by the American Defense Soci- ety. The letters ask the passage of a joint resolution urging President Will son to cooperate with the allies in recognition of the 0mek administra- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

The former altitude record in an airplane was made by Captain Lang of the British army in January of the present year, when he flew to a height of 30,500 feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Italian Premier Confers With WiIsen

Paris, May 30-Vittorio Orlando, the Italian premier called upon Presi- dent Wilson this morning for a con ference over the details of the Adriat- ic settlement. It is understood that this settlement is rapidly approaching final shape.
 The Council of Four did not meet to- day. Peace making activities were suspended for the day pending the translation of tn German proposals and the study of the Austrian peace terms by the delegates representing the smaller states.
 A delegation from Ciscaucasia and Azeraijan, eastern Armenia, were re- ceived by President Wilson today. The claims of these countries were laid be- for Mir. Wilson during the interview.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

Mena is glad to have the White Way And when Mena once gets a good thing 1t is not likely to back up.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Adjutant Casale, a Frenchman, Set
 New Altitude Record.

INV 4tfNEtuut IktCVIu.
 Paris, May 29.-Adjutant Casale, a French aviator, today, in flight for altitude, ascended thirty-one thousand feet. This constitutes a world rec ord. Adiutant Casale during the war had numerous fights in the air and $ credited with having downed twelve German machines.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

London, May 29.--A serious uprising is reported in southern Eurdestan, where the gendarmerie has been de- feated. It is feared that the British troops there are in serious position. The British army in Mesopotamia is taking steps to overthrow the tribes men.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Responsibility for War.

The reply complains that might be- fore right dominates the whole allied treaty.
 Objection is expressed to the de- mand that Germans be surrendered for trial in enemy courts, the reply Icontending that an impartial author ity ought to be instituted to establish all violations of international law by whoever committed. It is declared by the Germans that altho the speech made by President Wilson in October, for the war rested on the entire Euro pean system, the treaty requires Ger many to acknowledge that she and her allies are responsible for all damage suffered in opposing countries. It is asserted that it is incontestible that some of the allied and associated pow CTS, such as Italy and Rumania, en- tered the war for the sake of territori- al conquest.
 Complaint is made that the amount of compensation to be paid by Ger many is to be fixed by hostile com mission whose powers will enable it to administer Germany as a bankrupt state. This, it is declared, is incom- patible with the innate right of na- tions.
 The statues of the League of Ma tions, it is further asserted, contradict numerous declarations made by the governments opposed to Germany, and the league is merely continuation of the enemy coalition. It is argued that in it's present form the league re-es- tablishes in effect the alliance of 1915.
 Would Destroy Germany.
 The reply maintains that the treaty shows Germany as nation which is simply to be destroyed and adds:
 This is complete repudiation of the idea that every nation has right to existence and violates the right of self-determination."
 Plume Matter Settled.
 Paris, May 28.-The question of Plume and the southern territorial boundaries of Austria has been set tied by the allied council, according to the best information here this evening.
 An agreement also has been reach ed, it is stated, on the general Adri- atic questions, except regarding eco homie arrangements. Thus all ter ritorial questions will be presented to the Austrians Friday in the proposed terms.
 The matter of separations will come | up for consideration Ia4ar
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
FOR SALE OR RENT.

FOR SALE OR RENT: .,ses
 Broom cottage. Will sell at sas'', no rsr price next 30 days. Rent, $o'yIvo oast. gd. month. immediate possession; r,ol,as n ed on Cherry street, l block n. pi Iiisp ave. Send offer. Address 2. M n fa. 6, Box TT, Little Rock, ArS may28-d&w 1mo
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
PUBLICSALE

will sell the following property at Public Sale at my farm 2h mics from Potter, mile west of the Cana schooihouse. on
 THURSDAY, JUNE ls, 1913. l Team Mules. 5 years old; wagon and harness. 1 Mare and Colt. 1 Jersey Cow--a good one-giviag milk.
 l Poland China Male. l Duroc Gilt. bred. Shoats. vt. 75 lbs. each. 25 Brown Leghorn Hens and roosters.
 35 young chickens. Bee Stands. l Mower and Rake. 1 Top Buggy, good one. l Manure Spreader. l Hay Baler. 2-row Corn Planter. 1-row Corn Planter. Disc Cultivator. l Riding Cultivator. l Disc Breaking Flow. I Garden Flow. Stalk Cutter. e5 Disc Harrow. Corn Crusher. 2 Oliver Turning Flows. 10 aAd is. 1 Georgia Stock. New-Ground Flow. 1 Gee Whiz. Attachments for cultivatoy. Blacksmith Anvil. Wise and DrA Dehorning Knife and Saw. Kit of Tools. l Section Harrow. "" Harrow. Hay Forks and other stuff. 1 12-gague Shotgun. 1 32-caliber Winchester. l Winchester Target Gun. 1 Pair Counter Scales. 1 Pair Platform Scales. 75 to 100 bu. Corn, some hay bale.
 Meat and Lard.
 Household Goods. Bedsteads, mattresses and spHngs 1 Davenport. l Refrigerator, 100lb. capacity 1 Buffet.
 1 Dresser
 Stand Tables l Bookcase. 1 Wardrobe. l Sewing Machine. Rockers. Dining Chairs l Extension Dining Table, 1 Kitchen Cabinet. Safe. ,1.. Range stove, gas range, dlsns'' and numerous other things. 1 Saddle. - TERMS: $10 and under cash; Osa S10, notes due Jan. 1, 192O Dealps 8 per cent interest, or ? per cent VI for cash.
 FRANK GAIN. OWNER. Ed Hutson, Auctioneer. c,.rt
 l.. H. Johnson. ClelI
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
LOTS OF TROUBLE
 IN NEXT FIVE WEEKS

Calansities and Gives Warning to
 Sheriff Thornton.
 The next five weeks will be strenu- ous ones and Mena and vicinity, should the predictions of a self-ap- pointed prophet come true.
 In a warning received by Sheriff Jas. A. Thornton in Fridays mail, the list of calamities due to come are re- viewed as follows:
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
Like the Others

Sergeant Jones-W When does a honeymoon end?
 Sergeant Thomas-Like the other moon, 1t ends after the last quarter is reached.--Ontario Post.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05

Strayed--Red Hereford cow s hask
 face; weight TOO. Crop ara ..sIst a@s right ear. Notify Mena Meat Ma''' Reward.-Adv. 1301tf 23-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
CRAZY NEGRO WROTE WARNING

Route 2, box 9b
 5-21l1919
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-05
AVIATOR UP s1.ooO FEET.

Commissionq of Agriculture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-11
MISS MARY ELLA DAVENPORT
WEEDS OUIMBY MELTON.

A beautiful and impressive mar
riage was solemnized last night at
4 the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. F. Davenport, when Miss
Mary Ella Davenport was married to
Quimby Melton, the Rev. T. f. Daven-
port officiating. The bride was pre-
ceded By little Leila Hooks and Dor
othv Davenport who wore pink ruff
fled organdie gown and carried old
fashioned boquets, in lace paper hold
ers. Mrs. Glenn Hooks a,tedas her
sister matron of honor, wearing
lovely gown of palest pink geor-
gette and carrying Killarney roses.
Miss Mary Glover and Miss Emily
Melton were charming bridesmaids
IN pink tuIle gowns and carrying
armful of Killarney roses. Keller
Melton was the groom's best man
and the wedding march was played
bv Miss Louise Williford. The bride,
who entered on the arm of her faith
er. was beautiful in her wedding
gown OIL NedNy ivory Sag-if dioPSN
in beaded chiffon and made with
court train. Her flowers were valley
lilies and brides roses and she wore
the conventional wedding veil with
coronet of orange blossoms. The
VOWS were exchanged before an i'm
provised altar of smilax and ferns
starred with Arum lilies and with
tall pedestals holding silver vases of
lilies on each side. Lilies were the
only flowers used in this room, while
The drawing room and hall were elab-
orately decorated with white althea
and coral vine.
The bride is the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Davenport
and is young woman of great beau
ty and charm with a host of friends
in Americas, where she has lived all
her life. Mr. Melton is the son of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-11
NATIONS BRIDGE
CLUB REORGANIZES.

The Matrons' Bridge club held a
reorganization meeting yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. S. H
Mckee on Reese Park. This club
was organized about IA years ago
and was Americas first bridge club.
The membership consisting of num-
Der of women who were then the
young matrons of the city. When
America entered the world war the
members disbanded to take up Red
Cross work and the club meetings
have been in allegiance since that
time. Three new members were
elected yesterday-Mrs. Lawson
Stapreton, Mrs. Taylor Lewis and
Mrs. Ralston Cargill The other
members are Mrs. S. H Mckee, Mrs
w. A. Dodson, Mrs. Frank Harold,
Mrs. Charles NJ. Council, Mrs Ernest
Statham, Mrs. Crawford Wheatley
Mrs. W. D. Moreland, Mrs. Henry
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-11
The Standard

AT sec. Colored Satteen for Petit
coats, Skirts, etc, 36 inches wide.
AT sec. Beautiful Colored Marqui-
settle, SO inches wide.
AT sec. Plain Marquisette, sc
inches wide, White and Ecru.
AT SIPS. Imported japanese Shang-
tung Silk, So inches wide; value 81.
AT S9c. Jap Silks, all colors, inelud-
ing Black and White
AT Csc. Twenty patterns White and
Ecru Curtain Scrims, SO inches wide.
AT 65e. Mohawk Hemstitched Pill
low Cases 45x36; 75c to soc.
AT $S.75. Genuine Woolnap Blan-
kets, in extra large sizes, plaids and
plain colors.
AT IS. Extra Heavy Huck Towels,
size 1896 inches, plain and colored
borders.
AT 65c. White Mercerized Table
Damask, Ga inches wide, beautiful
patterns.
AT 1oc EACH Or $1.0O boz. Mems
Hemstitched Handkerchiefs; full
size.
AT 15c EACH, or $3.50 Doz. Mems
Extra Fine Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs; full size.
AT 35c. Pamico Flannels in pretty
stripes and figures for underwear.
AT zee. Genuine Riverside Chev-
lots; colors guaranteed.
AT 69c. Nainsook Teddies, trimmed
with lace and embroidery.
AT l5c. Fine, smooth Sea Island, 27
inches wide; value now zoe.
AT Csc. Fine Sea Island, made by
the Pepperel Mills, SO inches wide.
AT $3.50. Mems Gray Flannel Work
Shirts, suitable for fall wear; all
sizes.
AT $19.75. Women's All Wool Serge
Dresses, newest styles; value $4,000.
AT $500. Women's ATWOOD Serge
Drummers' Sample Skirts; value up
to $500.
AT sI.25. Small Carpet Remnants;
cut in shape for rugs; good quality.
AT soc. Congoleum Rugs; size
36x36 inches, about twenty patterns.
AT $1.o0 SQUARE YARD. Congo
leum sold by the yard comes in
widths of yards.
AT soc. Boys Rompers, made of fast
Colored Chambray, Brown and Blue.
AT $1.O0. Genuine r. & G. Corsets
new styles, rustproof.
AT $3.50. Misses ATWOOD MILDLY
Suits, made of extra quality serge.
AT $500 PAIR E. c. Skuffer Shoes
for children; every pair guaranteed.
AT $1.O0 DOZ. Famous Palm Olive
Complexion Soap; wholesale price
now $1.15.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-11
MISS DAVIS WILL
TEACH IN CUTHBERT.

Miss Elizabeth Davis will leave on
Monday for Cuthbert where she has
accepted position on the faculty of
Andrew Female College Miss Davis
was teacher of home economics in
the Americas High school last year,
where she made an enviable record
and her many Americas friends will
wish her every success in her chosen
work in a new field.
Miss Annie Cameron has returned
to her home at Butler. after a visit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-11
AMERICUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Department Conducted by Mrs H. B. Allen Office Phone 49,
Residence, 466

DR. and Mrs. W. F Melton, of At
lanta. and formerly made his home
here where he was widely known and
very popular Both young people
are prominently connected and their
marriage is of cordial interest to
their friends throughout Georgia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melton left last night
for a trip to the east after which
they will be at home in Birmingham,
where Mr.. Melton is connected with
the Birmingham Ledger. Among the
out of town guests present were Or.
and Mrs. W. F. Melton, Miss Emily
Melton, of Atlanta, Mrs. John D..
Wade, Mrs. F. j. Frederick, Donald
Wade and Fielder Frederick, of Mar
shallville, Mrs. J. E. Heys, of Monte
yuma, and Mrs. Lawrence McPhaul,
of Doerun.
CIRYSANTHEMUM CLUB
TO MEET FRIDAY.
The Chrysanthemum club will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-11

Johnson, Mrs. H. B. Allen. The club
has given some notably lavish and
beautiful parties in the past and a
renewal of its meetings is being an
ticipated with great pleasure. Mrs.
Henry Johnson will entertain the
club at its initial fall meeting on
Thursday, September 10, at her home
on College street.