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The Washington herald., 1919-03-02

ors is John Waller. makerup in tho
supply division, popularity known as
foreman of strings" who came TO
work fifty-four years ago when Wen
dell was Public Printer. John was
born in ireland lightweight years
ago and came over when a boy. He
fought through the Mexican and civil
wars with Battery F, of the Fifth
ARTILLERY and in the battle of Chan
cellorsville was wounded three times.
Before the battle at the siege OF
Yorktown, Gen. George B. Mcclellan
emerged from his tent and shouted:
"Is Sergt. Waller on the field? Here
I am. gineral." answered John. Then
let the battle proceed roared tho
commander. In spite Of his age John
is still active physically and mem
tally and insists that Il can shtick
me fut behint me head quickern you
young fellers any day And he
can do 1t, too.
The sundry civil bill seems hope
lessly lost this session, and the pro-
vision granting an extension of the
increase to printers, binders and
pressmen to June s. 1870 has been
lifted and placed in the deficiency
Dllls nHlNn Is IlOit likely 10 pass
before the end of the session.
Harvey J. Southwick. timekeeper in
the monOtype section. had the pleas
ure Friday of purchasing nearly 500 in
war savings and thrift stamps for
his fellow workers. Mr.. O'Lone al
on pay days.
Eddie Hopes will entertain the
Sunday workers on thes piano~in the
music hall today.
The executive board of the Booz-
binders Union will meet Tuesday
night at O'Clock at typographical
Temple.
1t il probably amusing to some one
to see the officers of the various or
ganizatiOns in the shop scurrying
Ground every time an unusual holiday
is ordered endeavoring to have the
Government Printing Office included.
and quite often, as last Thursday, We
are stung. Employees in other depart
ments We're told Wednesday evening
they would have holiday, and could
plan accordingly. but the @. P. o.
workers always have to take a chance
and usually lose out Why not urge
your union officials now to take steps
to. assure that in future you will be
treated as a Government employe
when a holiday is declared?
Charlie shepherd. bookbinder, who
was recently operated on at Sibley
Hospital, has returned to his bench
on the fourth floor.
Eddie Beck had little trouble Or
ganizing a bowling club in the limo
type section. A dozen of them will
meet in the Recreation Alleys next
Tuesday and get in form. Dr. Bush.
order an extra supply of arnica.
Billy Johnson, Library branch, is
reported as in a very bad condition
He recently underwent an operation
and everything seems to be against
him.
Miss Mamie Daniels bindery girls
are forming a company which will
be instructed in drilling by an army
officer. and when the next parade
occurs they will represent the G. p
o. wearing their nifty caps and
capes. Seems to be a lot of pep in
the bindery.
Misses Catherin Freiseis and Meal
o. 81 En III
The Washington herald., 1919-03-02

George F. Angel, maker-up in the
head section. has been summoned to
his home in Waldron. Mass. owing to
the death of his father, William H.
Angel, after a lingering illness.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-02

Miss Mamie Daniels bindery girls
are forming a company which will
be instructed in drilling by an army
officer. and when the next parade
occurs they will represent the G. p.
o. wearing their nifty caps and
capes. Seems to be a lot of pep in
the bindery.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
TELEPHONE RATES
 ARE REASONABLE
Necessary to Have Revenue Sufficient aa Make Investment Profitable Revenue Up 3f Per Cent, Expen-
 ses 70--No Bar to Appeals.
Special to The Star.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, Dec. 17.--The Arkansas Corporation Commission yesterday afternoon made an order in the case of Southwestern Bell Telephone Com pany for an increase in rates. the peti- aion having been filed Sept. g. The hearings on the petition were begun on Nov 5, and very thorough inves- tigation was made of investment, re- venues, and expenses.
 Prior to the taking over of the lines hy the Federal Government Aug. 1, 1918. the company had increased its rates in 54 of it's 96 exchanges in the state: when the Postmaster-g general assumed control, tie company was pre- pairing to put in these increased rates En the remaining exchanges, but this was deferred until May l, 1919.
 The testimony shows that the book cost of the, company's property in Arkansas is $6,553, ,468, and that re- production would cost ten million dol- kArs-
 The Commission finds that the com UallA lo GAtAiklkt CAA0AittE AAbNof only 3.l8 per cent on the actual cost of its property. The increase in reve- nne from January 1917, to April 1913, as S4 per cent, while the operating ex- penses increased 70 per cent during the same period The commission, Iii approving the present rates, charges, rules and regulations as fixed by the POstmaster-g general, says:
 ~It will not be understood that any individual community is precluded from applying to the commission for aR adjustment of rates, and the juris- diction of this case will be retained for the purpose of inquiring into the pro- priety of the rate in any particular ex- change.
 "NO rate of return can be deemed reasonable which is not high enough to attrws normal flow of capital to this farm of investment. The evidence shows that this company must have additional capital if it's business is de- welnped in conformity with the needs and progress of the state, and 1t can not secure such additional capital un- less it be permitted to earn fair re- turn upon the value of it's present in xestment We have arrived at this conclusion for a consideration of the cnmpany's revenues, investment and expenses in the state as whole, and have not. gone into the question of in- diyidual exchange rates. The uncon- fradicted evidence establishes beyond unestion that the rate structure as a whole does not produce an unreason- ahle return on the investment.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
FAMOUS OLD TONIC BREAKS UPMALARIA
 CHILLS IN 5 DAYS
so GOOD THAT PROMINENT PHYSICIANS EVERYWHERE ARE PRESCRIBING IT.

The next time you get an attack of malaria, ague, etc, go to your dealer and get bottle of Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic. It will break up the chill in three or four days, and give you relief as you've never had before.
 Swamp Chill Tonic does it's work quickly and surely, without any un- pleasant effects. It contains no calo- mel, and is tasteless. It is made of purely vegetable ingredients and iron exactly the combination for the ef- fective relief of malaria, ague, chills, fever, colds, grippe, etc
 Hundreds of people write letters about Swamp Chill Tonic like J. T. Nelson of Biyens, Texas, who says, Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic has always cured the chills for me and know it is the best chill tinic on the maret.",
 You, too, will say the same, once you have tried this famous old rem edy. At your dealer's-60c a bottle. Get one today.--Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
RETURNS FROM
 GRAVE 10 TESTIFY
Man Dug Own Grave, Shot as Not Radical Enough" but Recovered Light on the Methods of
 Bela Kun.
By Lucien Jones, Special Correspondent of International News Service and London Daily
 EVnrees

AAHifeH
 Budapest, Nov. 26. (by mail).- Widespread interest is centered in the trial of Bella Runs leading terrorists, which began yesterday afternoon, and will be continued daily for the next few weeks until the hearing of the many charges of murder and torture which are preferred against Cserny, Schon and Groo has been completed
 Two of the terrorists, Rudolph Reinheimer and Heinrich Sulyok, have turned kings evidence They told how the former three, who held high political posts under Beia Kun, were sent on special missions of killing and torturing.
 During their evidence the accused men protested that they were not re- sponsible for their crimes, but were acting under State orders. The pres ident of the court, Dr. Stocker, stern ly interrupted: You are not being tried for crimes against the State. but against the laws of humanity"
 A sensation was caused when one witness said he came literally from the grave to give evidence. He was made to dig his own grave, and then was shot by Cserny. He fell wounded into the pit, and the terrorists left him for dead, not troubling to shovel the earth over their victim. Later on he recovered consciousness and crawled away.
 The last witness today informed the court that on one occasion victim was brought before Cserny and dur ing the interview smiled. Cserny thereupon remarked: You won't smile any more. We shall send you away. Good-byel'
 1t came out that Bella Kun once or dered Cserny to kill Pogany, one of the Commissionaries of War. Cserny happened also to be a War Commis- ary, and refused to kill his fellow politician. Thereupon, according to Cserny, Bella Kun submitted the name of Kunfi, a well-known Hungarian 1 Socialist. When Cserny asked Bella | Kun why he wanted Pogany and Kunf killed the Soviet chief airily re- | piled: "Oh, they are not radical | enough.'
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
GERMANS GAUGE WEALTH BY
 BIG TITLES, NOT MONEY
Men Slave Without Pay, Hoping for Recognition in Names-Some Titles
 Are Now Abolished.
International News Service Staff
 Correspondent.

COIERsponuenI Berlin, Dec 19-"Boy. page Herr Geheimrat Fabriquebesitzer Professor Doctor Schultz" But never make the mistake of asking for Herr Schultz. :" Schultz would think you meant some one else.
 No one in Germany except truly big man would ever think of engrav- ing simply Herr" So-and-So on his card. If you have no other title you buy share of stock in moving pie ture theatre and call yaudself Herr Director"
 Americans after years of labor read the history of their success or failure in their bank books; Germans judge their success by the length and inn portance of their titles. Instead of an increase in pay at stated intervals the German is awarded a new title which is good economy and efficient.
 This was under the old regime. The new German constitution, however abolishes the use of honorary titles such as "Geheimrat," "Professod" and "Baunrat" Men who have been slav- ing their lives away without pay knowing that their accomplishments would gain public recognition thrr an honorary title, bitterly complain they have been cheated.
 The Prussian State Government, or. ganized on basis of awarding honor ary titles instead of paying large salaries, continues to give Professor. ships despite the constitution. Tn. result is that the programme of tn, Prussian State Assembly calls for g | discussion in the near future as tc how the Government can fulfill it's practical needs and still abide by tho ] constitution.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
on prlIIlna eoes on ln PuIaskI

Little Rock, Dec. 1S-The drilling of test oil wells in Pulaski county con tinues. There are two wells being sunk in the county. The first is the Wayman we'll fourteen miles below the city on the Arch street pike. This we'll is now 2l50 feet in depth, in sand which geologists say indicates the old ocean bed. The drillers are confident that they will strike it soon. The sec ond well, being drilled near Wrights- vile. is 200 feet in depth.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

of the movement is more cotton on less land.
 At the weekly luncheon of the board of Commerce, Dr. Tait Butler, editor of the Progressive Farmer, who was introduced by H. Nj. Cottrell as tne South,s greatest agriculturist, told of this case. A certain farmer produced 15 years ago 166 bales of
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Sso0.oco STOLEN LIQUOR
 SOLD BY BooTLEGGERs
esy International News service3

sBy International News ServiceA
 Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 19.-Since Rhe sale of liquor became illegal and priyate cellar stocks became custom ary. fntoxicants valued at more than %seo.000 have been stolen here, ac' nording to police estimates. Every day the police bulletins contain re ports of thefts of whiskey and other aiuuors.
 As a result of the thievery North Side "bootleggers' are making for tunes. Whiskey Is selling at $16 a auart in Kansas City, or fifty cents a drink These prices are quoted by one af the '-bootleggers, who, 1t is said, mas made Sl00,000 since July l.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
LODGING SCARCE, VISITORS
 SLEEP IN CITY JAIL
(By Internatlonai News Service.

ID
 Greeley, Col, Dec. 19-The searci- ty of lodgings and hotel accommoda- tions is so acute in Greeley that many yernight visitors to the city are en- toying the hospitality of the police headquarters. They are being permit ted to sleep in the female ward of the city jail, which is furnished simply but comfortably as boudoir. And the eity's guests are saving expenses. in- eidentally; the police refuse to accept payment for the lodging.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
pEMPSEYs COUSIN" FREE
 OF MANSLAUcHTER CHARGE
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k'F tIIttI IIHNfVIf0I w ' E'VI FINN'I
 Cork. Ireland, Dec. 17.-Martin Dempsey, who claims to be cousin a9 Back Dempsey, the worlds heavy weight champion, was acquitted of the charge of manslaughter here.
 He had killed with one blow a man wsao bad attacked him.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cats, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most import ant. When an EFFICIENT antisep- air is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound be- gins to heal at once. For use on zzn or beast. BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy 1t now and be ready far an emergency. Price 25c, soc, sl.00 and $l.55 Sold by Jackson Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

cotton on 65o acres. LSs5 sso acres acre produced 1SS bales n on fsv fswer stf' 52 S2' more bales on 400 ,his ieha fhsrusr ? built up the soil of his fal's ,a from ! stock. Incidentally ne n, ss ...orth of y place last year sl2'OOo W0'' stock.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Fewer Acres. More Cotton.
From the Arkansas Gazette.

It cannot be said too often that the profitable farming movement in the cotton country is based on the as sumption that the South must con tinue to be the source of supply for most of the worlds cotton. The goal
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
No Worms In Healthy chIld

All children troubled with Worms have an un. healthy color. which indicates poor blood. and as rule. there Is more or less stomach disturbance
 GROVES TASfELESS chill TONIC given regularly Tor two or three weeks will enrich the blood. i'm prove the digestion and act as q General Strensfh. enine Ionic to the whole system Nature will then throw on or dispel the worms, and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take e0c ner bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
For Sale-

For Sale-My team of mares used on
 Route No. 3. This team would be good for some farmer. Also 2-horse surrey; one 2-year-old heifer. Cash or bankable note. w. W. McGeorge. Mena, Ark.-Adv. 293 St 50..f
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
PUBLIC SALE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1919.
 Starting at 10 o'clock.

Having sold my farm, will hold a closing out sale of all personal proper ty at my home located miles west of Mena. 4 mile south of Oliver Chapel.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-20
VIII Help Freight Lines.

That a most important extension OF
truck lines for the postal service is under
consideration has been limited at a
number OF times. and II seems rea son-
able that the large number Of trucks
which the Government has on hand
should be used for such purpose.
The extension Of parcel post delivery
and even the transportation of mail over
short routes will prove tremendous
saving in money az well as In time. The
development of postal truck lines will
give a most decided impetus to tho de-
velopment of trucks Tor express and
freight, and as soon as passable roads
are built we believe they will be IN
constant use by trains of motor trucks
in every direction.
That the farmer will adopt motor
trucks is a certainty. With the scarcity
OF horses and farm laborers he is almost
compelled to resort TO other means Of
transportation and power. The farmer
| can secure a better price for his produce
when delivered to market early In the
smorning In good condition. as compared
| to the same produce which has beer
| handled q number Of times via freight
or express over the railroad and lying
about on loading platforms, finall,
| reaching the market late In the day anc
in too poor condition to be held over fol
| the next day.
Taking II all in all. there Is an un
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-20

Automobile thieves would be fofled
II the suggestion OF II. w. Hyser,
Grand Rapids, Mich, f. enacted into
law. according TO the ID. F. Good
rich Rubber Company.
Here's his plan: Authorizs the
Secretary OF state to issue exclusive
permits TO owners OF automobiles to
use certain numbers, names or de-
vices to brand certain parts Of their
cars and the brands to DO placed
in certain designated spots.
Require these marks. to be cut.
stamped or stained into the material
OF tho part in such a. manner that
they could not be removed or OBJ,
liberated without defacing or mu-
tilating the parts. Mako It crime
to drive q car with such markings
defaced. .,.t 49,, ....,:,.
Make the permit from the eeors-
tary OF State evidence OF ownership
when issued and transferable with
the car by being duly Acknowledged
before a notary, these acknowledg-
ments 70 be written on the permit,
thus forming q chain of title, like an
abstract. ....... Ht ...-
This plan was suggested to MT.
Hyser by the Goodrich company's ad-
vice to all motorists to cheat the
tire thief by branding the inside OF
a tire casing. His plan seems feasi-
bio and should be considered by aus
tomobile clubs and other agencies
active in protection of car owners
against burglary. ~.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-20
FOuR-MHEEL DRIVE

Mr.. Foster ran his very successful bust
ness selling these two makes OF trucks.
The combination all around seemed a
mighty fine one. 70 here we are opening
up business which We hope TO develop
in very short time so that 1t ranks
with the leaders In prominence. One
thing every prospective buyer OF a truck
may be sure OF Is that from the very
first our concern will rank with the
leaders in our methods of doing business,
in the quality Of the products we sell
and in the character of the service with
which we back up those products"
r. II. Jones. formerly with the Jones
Motor Sales Company Of Buffalo. N. Y.
will be the manager for the Foster-Ros-
kan Company. Mr.. Jones has handled
the Commerce truck In Buffalo. 30 he
Is thoroughly conversant with its many
fine qualities. During the war he was
First Lieutenant In the Air Service and
was flying for two years. He was presi-
dent of the Aviation Examining Board
Of New York.
Paul L. Ross, for many years man.
ager OF tho Roskam-Soott Company
will continue in this position. Mr.. Ross
is one of tho best known men IN the
used car field.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-20

week, This cerves to keep the dust out
OF the material. This same applies TO
The upholstery. For washing the top
the best medium Ia CASTLE soapsuds and
water applied with a generous allow
ance of elbow grease. The material
should then be rinsed in lukewarrn
water. Most OF the top materials have
rubber in their composition, which means
that gasolene should not be used for
cleaning them. This Is a point TO be
noted. as 1t is a mistake very commonly
made by car owners, even by those who
are not new at the game.
In conclusion, let mo emphasize that
In top replacement the very best costs
so little more than the poorest and yet
gives many times the service that only
the best should be considered. Patronize
n well established and reliable top
maker, or II you are going to do the
work yourself buy a ready made top
of a.well known material. There IL
never any real saving In trying to cut
down the first cost.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-20

TO be of chrome nickel steel and they
we're put in by a mechanic whose repu-
tation l know is above criticism. Can
you suggest a mako of axle / can in
stall in place of the ono now on the
car, as the car Is especially good ex-
copting for the roar>axle?
The trouble Is apparently not with
the gears, but either with the installa-
ton or with the axle. II the gears are
Installed in a we'll aligned axle, that is
II the gears run true, they will not
break In so short time. The trouble
In they do not run true resulting in
an overload on the teeth, which then
break. / can't OF course give you the
exact place which 10 at fault without
seeing the axle. I would write to the
Thinker Detroit Axle Company, Detroit,
or to the Salisbury Axle Company.
Jamestown, N. Y. Give them the make
and model of car and ask for the price
on an axle for replacement.
Should there be any shake in che front
wheels after the bearing Is adjusted?
What amount OF toe-in do you give the
wheels and should tho toe-in be the
same as the pitch?
There should be q little shake in tho
wheel. Tighten the nut and then back
II OF turn.
Tho toe-in should be about three-uuar-
ters of an inch and the Gambler (Which
you call pltch) not over one inch.
Do you think that II Is worth while
buying cord tires for a new car and
turning In the new fabric tires, paying
the difference in price7 Is there the extra
value in them?
II you get the right kind OF cord tires
I would say mako the trade. Cords are
better and cheaper In the end
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-20
KISSEL SEES Big
YEAR FOR TRUCKS
Says Reconstruction Program
Will Be Possible Only
With Their Help. 3
ny G. A. KIssEL,

President, EisseI Motor car Company,
Hartford, WIS.
The most remarkable victory OF the
American forces in France at Chateau
Thierry was made possible by a motor
truck which came with load Of ammu-
milton, sorely needed. at the most critical
moment. all other trucks in the ammnui-
ton train having been disabled by shell
fire before reaching the front line
trenches.
This is only one instance. showing the
remarkable service given by motor
trucks lover there; but no less remark
able Is the story Of the motor truck and
its service "over here" During a time
when our railroads and other transpor-
tation facilities were taxed to their ut
most 1t was the motor truck that came
to their relief. delivering fuel and food
to keep tho homo fires burning"
Made Possible By Truck.
We are now confronted with the prob
lem of reconstruction-a task which Is
perhaps as large. and which will require
the use of every possible means for Sc
curing the highest efficiency in trans
portation
Work must be resumed on many prof.
ects which were suspended during the
war. In addition to the large amount Of
construction work which has been post
poned for a year or moro and in addi-
ton to the usual amount of building and
other projects carried out In normal
times In other words, about two years'
work is expected during 1919. Although
this sounds like an impossible pro-
gramme. the motor truck will make II
possible to accomplish what has hereto
fore been considered too large a task.
That motor transportation is highly
desirable and essential Is being recog-
nized and preparations are under way
for the most extensive road building
programme which has ever been thought
Of.
The farmer who lives at some dis
tance from the railroad has heretofore
Nbeen practically Isolated and would not
produce to the full limit on account Of
the difficulty H marketing his product
This situation will be remedied by motor
express lines branching out from the
cities to bring In food and return to the
farmer loaded with supplies which he
must secure In the city. The Rural
Motor Express is being established at a
surprisingly rapid rate, and within the
next few years we win see these routes
thoroughly esta blished and regular ser
vice maintained. This service will be
20 essential that farms not located on
an express route will be 30 handicapped
as to affect the value OF the land.
Irterurban express lines are being es-
tsblished between larger towns, to carry
parcels and merchandise of all kinds
The advantage Of having merchandise
delivered at his door appeals TO tho mer-
chant who has had exasperating expert
ences with the regular express service. as
furnished by the railroads.