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The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Wants to Go Fishing.

G. W. Copelin has just received a
letter from Rex Cunningham, his
companion in many fishing trip,
stating that the soldiers life is not
near as interesting as going after the
Polk county bass. Rex, who is still
with the A. E. f., Somewhere in
France, writes under date of Devem-
Der 25 that he expects to be in Mena
for the first big fishing trip Of the
season, an annual event which usually
comes off about May /. The former
Mena man is in good health, he writes.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

DIRECTORS ARE RELEASED.
But Two of Them Refuse to Leave
Their Prison.

Leavenworth, Kas., Jan. 27.-The
release of 1lS conscientious objectors,
honorably discharged from the service
by the War Department orders. was
begun at the disciplinary barrack at
Fort Leavenworth this morning. Two
however, refused to leave, saying it
was against their religious seruples.
They said that it would not be for
the glory of God"
The first few men to sign their dis
charge papers scratched out the line
bearing the caption signature Of
Soldier, and substituted "child Of
God" Officers thereafter insisted the
signature of soldier" line stand.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Will Disband Home Guard.

At a meeting of members of the
Mena Home Guard Friday night steps
were taken toward the disbanding of
the organization. The guards per-
formed splendid service during the
wartime period, but the members feel
that now peace has come their work
is ended
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Little Likeness to olden Days.

E. B. Twiford, who was Polk coun-
ty representative on the petit jury
at the last term of Federal court at
Fort Smith, has ended his official du-
ties and returned home Saturday. He
reports that his trip to the city, the
first in about thirty years, was an in
teresting one, but there was little re-
semblanee of the border town of days
gone by and the up-to-date Fort
Smith Of the present.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
War Ending Brings Changes.

Harry F. Kapp, district demonstra.
ton agent, and Miss Carrie Plunkett,
district home agent, spent several
hours in Mena last Wednesday, for
the purpose of consulting with
County Agent Henderson and with
Home Agent Anna Woods. Mr.. Kapp
says that ending of the war will bring
many changes to the work of his de-
partment, but he believes good
program will be arranged soon for
submission to the people.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Baker Is Criticized

Topeka, Jan. 27--A resolution con-
demning the action of Secretary Bak-
er in ordering the release Of 113 con-
scientious objectors as "honorably
discharged" from Fort Leavenworth,
and demanding congressional in
vestigation as to the delinquency of
the war department" was passed by
the lower house of the Kansas legis-
lature by a vote of "a to 25.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
TO HELP THE FARMER.
Agricultural Appropriation Bill Car
rying $31. 1.691,500, Reported.

Washington, JAN 25.-The annual
agricultural appropriation bill carry
ing $S1 ,691 800 and providing for con-
tinuation Of government cooperation
with state in employing more than
1000 county farm extension agents,
was favorably reported yesterday to
the House. The appropriation is
$7215,60o less than last year.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Believes Highway win Help.

Believing that real road will help
increase reality values, w. M. Cham
blin has bought from VIII Allen Of
Ink, the latter's 40-acre farm between
Potter and Old Potter, The property
is located along the right Of way of
the proposed Jefferson Highway, and
Mr. Chamblin bought it for an in
vestment, believing it will be worth
much more with the road built than
at present.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Death of a Young Girl.

Charles McCown was in Mena Mon
day arranging with j. G. Frazier for
the burial of Miss Eunice Kelly,
daughter Of Claude Kelly, who died
that morning at the family home near
Board Camp from Influenza. The de-
ceased was IA years of age, and is
survived by her parents, four broth
ers and three sisters. The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon, the
Rev w. B. Mcmillan officiating.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Big Fork Man Insane.

A commission consisting of DR.. j.
G.. Hilton and DR. P. r. Watkins ex-
amined John Dilbeck Friday and
County Judge Finger directed that
the man be taken to the hospital at
Little Rock for treatment Deputy
Sheriff ]. c. Hilton will take Dilbeck
to the state hospital Dilbeck lives
near Big Fork.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Hendricks Maintains Innocence.

Will Hendricks, who was arrested in
Mena last week at the request OF
Montgomery county officials, on a
charge Of "moonshining," is back in
Mena again. He was released on bond
pending hearing, but maintains that
he is innocent of the charge against
him
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
FLEW 2sO MILES AN HOUR.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Jan 26.-That
he few ninety miles in twenty-five
minutes, an average of approximately
260 miles an hour, on flight from
Fort Sill, Ok, to Oklahoma City yes
terday, was the statement made here
by Lieut., Robert B. Baker, an avia-
tor stationed at Post Field, Fort Sill.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Cattle to Kansas City Market.

Three cars of cattle were shipped
out of Mena Saturday to the Kansas
City market. The stock will be ac-
companied to the big market by ]. B.
Wimberly and Holder Williams, two
well known east end farmers.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Farmer BUYS Wagon Yard.

w. M. Miller, who has been farming
in the Cherry Hill vicinity for many
years, has decided to try city life for
while, and on Wednesday bought the
Polk County Wagon Yard, on South
Fourth street.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

rians are under consideration by
owners Of property in the business
a,lseflct Of De Queen street to have
sl'at thorofare paved, and given a
anoaern and up-to-date roadway. A
taavass bvass Of owners having property
oe'ween the railroad crossing on the
soath and the courthouse on the north
: SAID to have failed to find a single
Oolector against the improvement.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

The liver loses its activity at times
and needs help. HERBINE is an eff
fective liver stimulant. 1t also puri-
fies the bowels, strengthens digestion
and restores strength, vigor and
cheerful spirits. Price soc. Sold by
Jackson Drug Co-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
DIR. J. I. Philpot Will Move to Mena.

DIR. j. |. Philpot, while in Mena on
short business trip Friday, an
nounced that he expected during the
coming week, to return to the county
seat and remain. He says he has
been resident of Polk county for 40
years, and it is beginning to seem like
home to him now.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
You Can Buy or Sell Anything.

Use Star Reader. Write what
you want, send 2 cents word for one
insertion, 3 cents a word for two in
sertions Star Readers bring results.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
RETURN 100000 YANKS
EACH MONTH BY NEXT APRIL
This Appears TO Be Considered as
Rapidly as They Can Be DemobiI-
lied Without Adding Difficulties.

IAtu " ItIuuI AuuIhB DIIItuIItts.
Paris, Jan. 2S.-General Pershing
reports that by next April, he will be
dispatching American troops home
ward from France at the rate of S0O,-
900 monthly.
This appears to be considered as
rapidly as General Pershing's forces
can be demobilized without adding to
the difficulties of unemployment.
The Rehabilitation committee Of
the peace conference now has been
divided, with two subcommittee
working on different branches on the
problem.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
UNANIMOUS FOR AT ONCE RE-
vIvING THE JEFFERSON HIGH
WAY PROJECT.
WILLIAMS HIGHWAY
TO BE PART OF PLAN
Judge H. w. Finger and Minor Pip
kin Tell of Conference With High
way Commissioners 0wen--Bou-
quets for Commercial Club.

Polk county advocates of good
roads have reused the jefferson
Highway project from its slumbers.
A comeback was staged at a meet
ing held in Star Hall Thursday night,
and the once popular Lakes to the
Gulf route was given an enthusias-
tic welcome home.
In gathering of citizens that
came from many different points of
Polk county, the approval of the
highway project came so spontane-
ously and with such evidence of will
lingness to do something there is no
doubt now but that the local link of
the great North and South highway
will be started in 1919.
Before the meeting adjourned
working committees had been ap-
pointed to secure additional sigma
lures to the highway petitions and
tho next few days will be utilized in
strengthening the appeal for good
roads that is to be submitted to Coun-
ty Judge II. w. Finger.
The gathering in Star Hall was in
reality one Of the parties" the Com
mercial Club gives to liven up
things in Mena. Officially, it was
for the purpose Of hearing the report
of Attorney Minor Pipkin and Judge
Finger, who were sent to Little Rock
by the club, to interview the state
highway commissioner. Before the
session ended the club and it's secre-
tary, Ben C. Eastin, were the recipi-
ents of verbal bouquets in plenty.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Miss Wilson in Brussels.

Brussels, Jan. 2S.--Miss Margaret
Wilson, daughter Of President Wilson,
arrived IN Brussels Monday, and is
now guest at the American legation.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

Stock Strayed? Write a description,
and send local to The Star. &c a
word once; &c word twice. Star Ads
find them.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

Enlargements from films done at
24-6 5-2
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Piles Cured ,u K 800 n.vs

II Sassa refund money II PAz0 OINTMENT fails
Ins,ar,ia iacnlne Blind, Bleeding or Protruding PLEA
F'i.i relieves ltcll'aa Piles and YOU can Get
slesp llter -. .rsl apnliraIinn FTice o.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

t,;Sa ;nSaeationery and school supplies at
iihteorand's.-Adv. 24-6 5-2
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30
Minor Pipkin Reports.

From the report of Attorney Pip
kin the crowd got some real facts
concerning highways and particularly
highway funds. After telling some
details of the trip to the state capi-
tai, and mentioning that he believed
Judge Finger to be dead in earnest
about getting good roads just as soon
as they can be had, the attorney said
this:
There is no definite amount of
money in the state highway fund for
Polk county or any other county.
There is definite sum for state pur-
poses and the plan is to use it on each
individual enterprise according to
its merits"
After ascertaining this fact, At
torney Pipkin stated he had discussed
various plans for road Improvement
with Judge Finger and others, and
had reached the conclusion that the
best thing to do was to go ahead with
the Jefferson Highway project, aban-
doned almost two years ago The pre-
liminary work on this project has
been practically done, the old petit
tions can be used, and action can be
had on this quicker than on new
work. He also called attention to the
fact that the jefferson Highway from
Mena southwark could be utilized in
part by the proposed Williams High
way.
The Mena lawyer suggested that
the jefferson Highway be bonded for
sufficient funds to build it thru Polk
county, and with this definite propo-
sition go to the state and get all the
help financially we possibly can and
use the surplus funds in building lat
eral roads. These laterals included,
specifically, connection with Okla
homa in the west and Montgomery
county to the east
Judge Finger Says Lot.
@By this plan We may get two
highways" said Mr.. Pipkin, and the
crowd voiced a vociferous approval.
County Judge Finger didn't talk
long, but he said whole lot. He
said that he learned over at Little
Rock the Federal government was
going to spend 6 millions Of dollars
on Arkansas roads; that the state de-
partment of highways was anxious
and willing to do everything it could
to help Polk county get better roads.
He had a letter from the Forest Re-
serve officials offering to help. Said
the Judge:
''The government is willing to help;
the states willing to help; the forest
people are willing to help, and it looks
like poor. business if we don't help
ourselves"
Judge Finger also said he believed
the state would not only equal our
own expenditures on good roads, but
would give two or three times as
much to see US put in permanent
roads. He said he couldn't see
thing to keep Polk county from get
Continued on Eighth Paeel
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

Hiltebrand the Postcard Dealer.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-01-30

PROMPTLY WHEN
SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18
HELP OF TROOPS
Continued from PAGE One)

the embargo against transatlantic
shipping through this port still is in
force and that it would not be lifted
until settlement Of the harbor
strike was nearer an actual fact. The
rising Of embargo last week consti-
tuted no more than a lifting of the
general embargo to permit transpor-
tation of foodstuffs between New
York and New Jersey points.
Coast wise shipping. and vessels
plying between New York and Cen
trail and South American ports still
are held here, unable to load or I'M
load. The United Fruit Company
has been able to unload ships under
police protection and operation Of the
open shop system it has followed for
years, 1t was announced at the com
pany's Offices.
The United States Railroad Ad-
ministration tonight notified the Ma
tional Adjustment committee that it
approved its award on the standard
OF wages for dock workers on coast
wise lines under federal control and
would abide by it.
BY vote of 708 against 1856. Local
No. 791, Of the International Long
shoremens Association decided to-
night to remain out on strike. This
local with a total membership of
yes IS considered representative OF
more than a majority of the So locals
in the New York council of the as
ISOLATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18
MARIE" EVENING
VERY DELIGHTFUL

The program committee OF the
Current Events department Of the
Waterville Woman's Club gave a
very delightful program at the home
Of Mrs. A. M. Kennison OF Winter
street Friday evening, when a meet
ing of the club ladies, represented in
a large number. was held in honor Of
the French orphan, a little girl.
Marie" whom the club ladies have
adopted. A large box was opened,
which contained a large wardrobe for
the little miss ami which will soon
be sent to her by the ladies. The pro-
gram carried out was entirely of u
French nature. and there were num-
erous records in French rendered on
the Victrola. Miss Fife Noddi of the
Waterville high school faculty. read
a very fine paper on the schools OF
France, pointing out the different
grades. The paper was exceptionally
interesting.
Several new club members were
present and Mrs. E. B. Harris was
appointed secording secretary. Plans
were made for the next meeting to
be held In two weeks by the program
committee. Refreshments were served
at the close of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18
CONY READY FOR
HARD BATTLE =
WITH ROCKLAND

If the Rockland High football team
is the formidable combination that
it is reported to be and which its
record of no defeats up to date would
indicate, the clash with the Cony
eleven on the Reuel Williams field
at o'clock this afternoon will be
a ripper. One of Rockland's victo-
ries this year was over the speedy
Gardiner eleven. The return Of Capt.
Plummer to his right halfback po-
sition, after a two-weeks absence,
will strengthen the Cony machine.
The workouts of the, past week have
revealed some good fighting material
among the second team men and
some of these are likely to be effec-
tive in the conflict this afternoon.
The following is the probable lineup
at the start of the game: Earring
ton, re; Buckley, TT; Arnold, re-;
Brennan, C; Hunnewell, rg; Beale.
1t; Beckett. lie; Dunnack, OBJ; Capt.
Plummer, RIB; Bowling, lib; New
man. flo. Lester Turner has been
making a particularly good showing
at halfback in the practice of the
week and is practically sure of an
opportunity to shine today. Others
who likely to be called into the
scrimmage are Austin, guard; Wy
man, tackle; and Roderick, end and
halfback
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18
AGED FARMER
TAKES OWN LIFE

Be.fas., Me-, Oct. 1.-THE body o.
Nathaniel Young was found hanging If
lis barn at Lincolnville Center Friday
at erloon by his son Arthur. Mr..
Young vas so years CID and for some
time Rad made his hcme with his So.
and hi daughters. OF late the oil home
place had teen closed while the son
ami wife ave been at work at Lincoln
Vi lie Beach, and TO- the past week Mr..
Young had been living there alone. H.
vas seen in the llage as late As
Wednesday. 1t has not teen asc riaine
at jrst wi at timc he committed the act.
Besiles his son he is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. Richard Moody and
Mrs. Georgia Woodbridge. and daugt-
ter. Uriah. al. of Lincolnville. Err many
!e rs Mr.. Young was a prosperous far
mer in the town. Since the death OF
his wife several years ago he had been
some what de pendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18

to please contribute something IN
the food line towards the supper.
The entertainment given by the
Royal Comedy Co. Tuesday evening
at Fowle's hall was well patronized
and much enjoyed by all who attend
ed. A social dance was held at the
close Of the entertainment.
Miss Ellen Hewey of Phillips, who
has been the guest of Mrs. E. H.
Reid for several weeks, went Satur-
day to Sheepscott, where she will
visit relatives
Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Emerson,
who have been passing several weeks
at the Knight home, returned Mon
day to their home in Brookline.
Rev. FIR. John kealy and Rev. FIR.
Carroll Of Lewiston were visitors
Friday at the Kealy farm.
Mrs. Pauline Boyd and son Lester,
who have been visiting at the home
Of Harold Boyd. returned Saturday
to their home in Boston.
Mrs. G. r. Mansir was called to
Bangor Tuesday by the illness Of her
daughter, Mrs. Matte Plummer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18
New Start Monday
Continued from PAGE One)

chairman of the conferences central
committee of fifteen, carried with it
the re-committing of both declara-
tions as to collective bargaining to
the central committee. This commit
tee will meet tomorrow to reconcile
the two declarations if possible and
also to consider the new program
which it was understood provides
that the issue of collective bargain
ing remain in the back ground until
agreement can be reached on the less
disputed questions.
After several hours debate, Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American
Federation of Labor, who returned to
his seat in the conference at the aft
ernoon session after a three days ILL
ness, brought the discussion to act
with hated and eloquent reply to L.
F. Loree. president of the Delaware
and Hudson Railroad and a repre-
sentative of the employers.
Denying the assertion of Mr.. Lo-
rec that labor had taken advantage
of the war to force important con-
cessions from the government, Mr.
Gompers declared that labor had
been actuated by the most intense
patriotism during the war and that
labor had made good it's pledge of
cooperation rendered President Will
son even before the nation entered
the world conflict.
Mr.. Loree in his address demanded
that the government be given the
same access to the records and cor
respondence of labor unions that it
now has to those OF corporations an1
that generally the same regulations
that now surrounded capital be ex-
tended to the labor unions
Adjournment without a vote on
the collective bargaining issue was
opposed vigorously by tn e labor
union men. Mr.. Gompers demanded
that the gathering remain in session
until the resolution is disposed of
and Daniel j. Tobin and w. G. Lee,
the latter chief of the railway train
men, held up the spectre Of numer-
Gus strikes and pending strikes, now
in allegiance pending the outcome of
the conference. to induce the dele
gates to take immediate action.
Four members Of the labor group
l.. S. Sheppard, John H. Donlin, T.
A. Rickert and Joseph F. Valentine
voted with a majority of the -.
ployers and public group for adjourn
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18

at the White House after tbs
tion and 1t was unofficially s,.,aa sul'a
as a result Of the treatment eivss as
IL now is believed that it will w"
si5le to keep the trouble artist, ~
the local ailment in such ahs, M
rot to interfere with Mr.. Wilso. \
cCvery.
Recurrence Of the prostate D..
which earlier in the week ssr SOaSs
aggravate the nervous exb.".a..a
from which the President is snT. aai
led Rear Admiral Grayson toseas
call in DR.. Hugh Young ~ y, to
Napkins hospital, Baltimore Fl, .as'
cultation. Gu
Meeting with Doctors Youn, .
Grayson in the concultation .. aa
White House late in the dav ~
DR.. H. A. Fowler. who ljks wen
Young is a specialist on nro.,.
trouble. DR.. Sterlin Ruffin. a TaS
ington physician and Rear ADV az
Stitt. head of the Naval bosa,.t
here. The physicians spent moro ,sa'
three hours at the White House -
after their departure no annon,.
ment was made as to what deciSi.s
they had reached.
It was said by DR.. Grayson div,
the day that the swelling of the N.Y.
tate gland was not serious in i,s,1
but because Of the irritating NAT, !
was not conducive to the rand 4
covery of the President from his n
tack of nervous exhaustion.
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NEAR FINISH
Continued from Page One)

Francisco today, % of the e. starters
have made the first crossing. Eleven
men started the second lap but Ma
jor Spatz. westbound. and Captain
Harry Smith, eastbound. have
dropped out, the latter wrecking his
plane yesterday in Nevada.
Last m the return trip is 1t. H. w.
Sheridan. who left San Francisco late
today and covered little of the 27o1-
mile trip.
The death list remains at seven.
1t. ]. T. Richter. last Of the east
bound fliers on the first lap, was pass
ed between Chicago and Cleveland to-
day by Maynard on the second lap.
A number of westbound aviators
are in the Rocky mountain region
with prospects of finishing the first
lap before expiration of the time limit
Saturday at shutdown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-18
PITTSTON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Percy Shaw
and daughter. Elizabeth. of Steen
Falls, and Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Mason Of Portland were SUNDAY
guests Of Miss Nellie Moody.
Mrs. J. A. Carter went to Chelsea
Sunday where she attended the fun.
eral of relative.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Mansir return
ed Monday from a few DAYS visit
with friends at Round pond and
vicinity.
Boynton Scott returned Saturday
from a hunting trip to the big woods
Of northern Maine.
Mrs. E. n. Reidand Miss Jennie
Richards were visitors Tuesday in
Gardiner.
Mrs. A. E. Marson left Saturday
for few weeks visit with relatives
in Boston.
Miss Nellie Moody was a visitor
Sunday in Augusta.
The annual harvest supper and
sale will be given at the Methodist
vestry. Thursday evening, Oct. p.
The committee Of arra::ss=siients re-
quest all those who S~e interested.
and have not already been selected,
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MAYNARD TO ATTEMPT
ONE-STOP FLIGHT FROM
MINEOLA TO SAN DIEGO

Cleveland. O., Oct. lit. Belvin
w. Maynard, the flying parson," has
received orders from the War depart
ment to make one-stop fight from
Mineola, y. Y, to San Diego, Calf
Immediately upon completion of his
present flight. he announced here to-
night. The route will be by way of
Dallas. Texas, which will be the only
scheduled stop.
A De Haviland Four equipped with
a Liberty motor of the same type he
is using on the present flight, will!
be used by 1t. Maynard. The flight
will be made by himself, he said
the observers place having been re-
moved to increase the capacity of
gasoline to 800 gallons. 1t. Maynard
expects to leave here at daybreak
and is confident he will arrive in
Mineola tomorrow.