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The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
SOUTHERN STATES MUST SUB-
 DUE SWEET POTATO WEEVII

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Unless rigid control methods are practieed to pre- vent the spread of the sweet-potato weevil in the Gulf States, America's sweet potato industry may be seri- ously jeopardized, according to spe- ciahsts of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture. Last year $3,- 500 GOO worth of sweet potatoes of the Gulf country were destroyed by the weevil. Texas, Louisiana, and Florida growers suffered the heaviest losses, while in other sections of the South the crop was damaged from 25 to 90 per cent. Federal entomolog- ists, in a publication just issued, Farmers Bulletin 1920, "The Sweet Potato Weevil and Its Control" dis euss the history and control of this insect, laying particular stress on the advisability of quarantines of the in- tested sections. They outline an ef- fective system of eradication which,
 if rigidly followed, will be very bene- l ficial in protecting our second most valuable vegetable crop. the 1918
 sweet potato crop having been valued at S116000, GOO.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
MORE ARRESTS IN NAVAL GRAFT CASE
Secretary Daniels Relates How Five Accused Men Made Jobs Profitable --One Lieutenant Said to Have
 Received S120,00o.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Arrest of two additional naval reservists in connection with charges of bribery in the Third Naval District, was an- nomced last night by Secretary Dan iels. This makes five men in custody. They are: Lieuts. Benjamin S Davis and Benoit James Ellert, Ensign Paul Beck, and Chief Boatswains Lloyd G. Casey and Frederick A. Jones.
 A statement issued by Secretary Daniels said Davis was believed to have received S120, 1000 and many pres ents for having obtained assignment of applicants to duties that enabled them to continue their civil business,
 Paid We'll for Safe Jobs.
 The secretary said evidence given the department showed that Casey received about $3,000 and valuable presents for placing several enlisted men on shore duty, while Ensign Beck was alleged to have received S1,0oO and some presents for obtaining as- signmnts Ito safe berths on shore"
 The secretary's statement added that Jones was implicated as an &C., compliee of Casey in obtaining money from an applicant for release from active duty.
 The statement said that in addition to the men under arrest, there also were implicated certain civilians who had both paid and received money in connection with enrollments in the reserves.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
COTTON EMBARGO STANDS.
Cannot Be Removed Until After
 Peace Is Declared.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The presi- dent told senators and representatives from cotton growing states that it would be impossible to lift European emhargoes on cotton until after the formal declaration of peace.
 Unless an agreement is reached by the European Allies to remove the embargoes, nothing can be done, President Wilson said The petition on behalf of the members from the cotton states was presented by Sen ator Smith of South Carolina, and the president informed him he will do all he can to relieve the situation but held out no encouragement.
 The president told the cotton state representatives and senators that un- der the terms of the armistice, Ger many's status quo must be main tained, which was a further discour- aging indication for the cotton situ- ation
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
TWICE ENOUGH FOR WILSON.
He Graves Not, Neither Does He Re
 ject, the 1920 Candidacy.

Washington, Mar President Wilson is not candidate to succeed himself for third term after March 1, 1921.
 There has been no official or autho- rized announcement to this effect. but those on the inside of the administra- tion have for some time had the un- derstanding that the President would not be candidate to succeed himself, and the President himself let the cat out of the bag yesterday at the lunch con which he and Mrs. Wilson gave at the White House to the members of the Democratic national committee.
 The President did not in so many plain words actually assert that he would not be candidate in 1920, but the remarks that he made to the com mittee left no other impression to be gained from what the President said, than that he would not run in 1920, and that he will devote his time after March 3, 1921, to the writing of his- tory.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06

Little Rock, Feb. 28.-Senator Hes- ter's state highway bill No. 4S, under which a comprehensive system of highways is to be laid out and con- structed within six months after the bill becomes a law, was amended yes terday in the senate to provide that where the system laid out includes modern highways already formed, or constructed, the portion of the big state fund created by the bill, which would have been applied to the high way thru the district, shall be turned over to the local commissioners. The local commissioners receiving the money shall apply it to the bonds of the local district, and postpone as sessments on local property owners until the state funds received have been exhausted.
 Several minor amendments also were adopted affecting the branches of the proposed highways, one of which cut out Crittenden county.
 Senator Bone of Independence ccun- ty, introduced bill in the senate yes terday afternoon under which the present powers of the government to issue deficiency proclamations for state institutions suffering interim endorsements in financial matters, would be transferred to a state board of finance, consisting of the governor. the state treasurer, the state auditor. the state comptroller and the chair man of the legislative budget commit tee of the last preceding general as- sembly. The bill would create a state emergency fund.-, which could be used by the board in cases of dire necessity"
 During the last few years the gen. eral deficiency measures which have been passed to cover special procla- nations of the governor have aver aged in the neighborhood of $200,0 The emergency fund created by Sen ator Bone's bill would reduce this fig ure by half
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
STATE ASSEMBLY ENDORSES
 THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Little Rock, Feb. 27.-Following the receipt of message from Gov ernor Brough, urging the action, the Arkansas Senate yesterday adopted a concurrent resolution by Senator Caldwell of Pine Bluff, endorsing President Wilson's plan for League of Nations Senators who urged it's passage did so on the ground that at this time such action would "hold up the Presidents hands" and enable him to meet the criticism which the Re publican party is leyeling at him for political effect.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
LOST ARKANSAS DIAMOND MINE
Expert Has Made Two Trips From
 Africa in Search of Fortune.

Sallisaw, Ok-A fabulous fortune awaits the man who discovers the lost diamond mine of Arkansas.
 There are indisputable indications that such a mine exists, according to statement by Capt. Frederick C. Packer, an English diamond mining expert who has twice come to this country from Kimberly, South Africa, in search of the lost mine.
 Due to the peculiarity of the natu- ral process by which diamonds were formed in the dim ages of the past, Captain Packer said, the indications of diamond field may be found a long distance from the field These indications have been found in a cer- tain section of Arkansas, but the mine has not been discovered. it may be near the Oklahoma line, he asserts.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
FRoHMAN LEFT ONLY s45l.
Debts Subtraeted From Theatrical
 Producers Total Estate.

New York, Mar. 1.-Charles Froh- man, the theatrical producer who lost his life when the Lusitania was sunk by submarine in 1915, left net es- tate of only S451, according to a transfer tax appraisal of his estate filed here yesterday. The total es- tate was $919, 1883, from which deduc- tions of $912,932 were made, the larg- est item being debts.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
WHITE WYANDOTTE EGGS

The White Wyandotte is one of the best utility fowls-grow to flyers as quickly as any, and are fine egg pro- ducers, make good mothers, but easi- ly broken from broodiness.
 I have thorobred White Wyandotte eggs for sale, new stock, at $1.50 per setting of fifteen. Call phone 10. or see me at 109 Tenth street. J. W. Gardner-Adv. 38&S-1mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
ONE COUNTY REQUARANTINED
 AGAINST CATTLE FEVER TICK
Failure to Clean Up Local Infesta- ti0ns Brings Action From U. s.
 Department of Agriculture.

Washington, Feb. 2S-In accord ance with an order signed by the Secretary of Agriculture, the Federal quarantine against the cattle fever tick will be replaced March 1, 1919, on Craven county, North Carolina This county was released from quar- antine on December last, but the county authorities, the department states, have failed to provide the CO., operation necessary to clean up the small amount of territory still infest- ed.
 The replacement of the quarantine means that interstate movement of cattle from Craven county nay be made only in accordance with the reg ulations of the Secretary of Agricul- ture to prevent the spread of cattle fever, which is carried by the tick.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06

Do you have spells of dizziness and everything turning black before the eyes? These are symptoms of torpid liver and clogged condition of the bowels. Take Prickly Ash Bitters and get rid of the misery. It is the right thing for such disorders. Price S1 % per Bottle. Gunnels Drug Store and Jackson Drug & Furniture Co. Spe- cial Agents.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06

If the bowels are clogged up pois- ons get into the blood, causing loss of strength, skin eruption, dizziness and vertigo (blind staggers). Prickly Ash Bitters will open the bowels, drive out the impurities and restore strength, energy and cheerful spirits. Price s1- -25 per Bottle. Gunnels Drug Store and Jackson Drug & Furniture O., Special Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
OF 1854, ,09O BATTLE
 DEATHS IN THE WAR
These Figures Represent Only Those Who Were Killed in Battle, or Died
 of Wounds Received.

Washington, Mar 1.--The battle deaths during the world war among all participants, so far as the availa- bic statistics show, were given here today by General March as 7,354,000.
 This represents only the men who were killed in action or died of wounds.
 Russia led, with 100000 men; Ger many was second, with 1,600,000, and the United States was last, with 50,000
 The approximate figures for the other nations engaged were: France, 1,3S5, ,000; England, s00,000; Italy, 460 ,O00; Turkey, 100000; Belgium, 102,00O; Rumania, 100000; Serbia and Montenegro, 100000 each.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
MONEY, FARMERS, MoNEYl

Farmers of Polk County: Uncle Sammy has already loaned to farm CTS of Arkansas s4.S39, ,025, and has millions more at 5is per cent. Come at once and apply for your share.
 W. K. Flick, Sec.-Treas. Adv. 3tf
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06

Gas in the stomach or bowels is a disagreeable symptom of torpid liv- CT. To get rid of it quickly take HERBTNE. It is marvellous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Price 60e. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
BACK TO CIVIL LIFE.
Mai. Gen. Goethals Relinquished His
 Duties at Washington.

Washington, Mar. 1--Major Gen eral Goethals returned to civil life today as q retired officer of the army, relinquishing the duties of assistant to the general staff. director of pur- chases and traffic.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
FAMILY FOOD SOUTHERN
 FARM SHOULD PRODUCE

One hog eQulValehJ 70 loo pound for each adult. Sufficient eggs and poultry for home use from 30 to 50 fowls. One acre of corn for meal. Three acres of wheat for flour. Sirup and sugar for family use from ta acre of sugar cane or sorghum.
 Two cows to provide milk, but ter, and cottage cheese. Enough grain, hay, and pastur age should be grown for all the live stock, including two or more work animals.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
SENATE HIGHWAY
 BILL IS AMENDED
Provides That Where Districts AL ready Have Made Improvements They Shall Share in the
 Fund.

Little Rock, Feb. 2s.-Senator Hester's trans-state highway bill passed the Senate Friday morn- ing with only five opposing votes. Those opposing were Owens and Vaughan of Pulaski, Latimer McCough and McFerrin It was transmitted to the house immedi- ately.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
SAVED ONCE. REBEL AGAIN
Presidential Clemency Finds Two So.
 cialists Collectors Still.

AANaA1SHidi NteinehC4 T mus TWO cO-
 cialists Obieetors Still.
 Camp Funston, Kas.. Mar. I.-The two "eonseientions objectors," Her. man D. Kaplan and Benjamin Berger released from a penitentiary sentence and restored to duty by President Wilson, are back in the guard house following a court-martial for further open defiance and disobedience of mil itary orders. Rescued by the Presi- dent from the first sentence, the mer now await a review of second court. martial sentence.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
You Can Buy or Sell Anvthing

Use a Star Reader. Write what you want, send 2 cents word for one insertion, cents word for two in- sertions. Star Readers bring results.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
he QuAdae That Docs Not Affect The lIssa

Because of It's tonic and laxative effect. LAxA- TIVE PROMO QUlkINE CTabletsl can be taken by anyone without causina nervousness or ringing
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The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06

When in Smithville. Ok, go to W. A. Taylor for Flour. Feed and Gro ceries.--AdY. 7-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
THE coLoNEL's LAST NOTE.
Prevent Domestic Policy Split" Was
 Uppermost Thought.

New York, Feb. 25.-Theodore Roosevelt's last written message, penciled by his own hand a few hours before his death, addressed in the form of memorandum for Will H. Hayes, chairman of the Republican national committee, is published for the first time in the March North American Review. in a facsimile re- production. The memorandum is as follows:
 "Hayes-See him; he must go to Washington for 10 days; see Senate and House; prevent split on domes- tic policies"
 Colonel Roosevelt was in the habit, it was said last night, of making brief memoranda for his stenograph- CT or for himself. The foregoing was found on his desk the morning fol lowing his death, with his pencil alongside. As Chairman Hays was in the West at the time, it probably was the intention of the colonel to have his stenographer get Mir. Hayes on telephone, or in some way prompt ly communicate with him.
 Socialism ys. Americanisn. ~
 Colonel Harvey, editor of the North American Review, makes this com ment upon the memoranda in an arti- cle in the Review" on the political situation, in which he defines the is- sue as socialism vs. Amerieanism.
 "Here is evidence, as clearly as if the few words filled a volume. 1fr Roosevelt's realization of both his re- sponsibility and his obligation. The simple memorandum marked the in- auguration of a definite party policy to be carried thru to a no less definite conclusion. It was more than a pass ing thought or mere suggestion; il was a message, signifying the need of immediate and unremitting vigilance in achieving complete unity of action in resolving domestic problems be- l fore attacking those of wider range soon to be thrust upon the country a true soldiers call first to close the ranks
 AnimOsity Is Buried.
 Nothing conld be more character  istic or more clearly illustrative oi the breadth of vision, the foresight the directness in method and the painstaking attention of the man Nothing, too, probably could have ! served his purpose better than that these words should have been his last ' Difficult as it is to reconcile ones self to the decree of Divine Provi. dence that the removal of this great patriot at this crucial moment wa. not untimely, we cannot but realize as we would have been the first to ae. knowledge, that the last vestige oi animosities which might have con tinued to impair his highest aspira 1 tions was buried with him, and there by the perfect union which he so ar dently desired against all things un American was attained.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-06
FAMILY FOOD FROM SOUTHERN HOMES
U. s. Department of Agriculture Pre- pares a Schedule to Cover Needs of Average Home-Much Food
 From Small Plots.

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
WARD SPECIALS BOW
TO HILLTOP OUTFIT

The Hnltops demonstrated their
superiority over the Ward Specials
at Leeper park. Sunday afternoon,
before a crowd Of 500 baseball en-
thusiasts The score was II 10 4.
Herman allowed the veterans three
measly hits and had them eating
out OF his hand all the way through
the game.
Schreiker. of the Eagle team,
started for the Specials. but bar
rage of solid hits drove him to the
bench in the third inning. In that
inning. Howard and J. Frederichs
connected for triples, then with the
corners crowded, Dolde slammed out
a double In the fifth inning. Find
ley crashed one TO Lafayette st. for
a four base blow.
WiltfOng. who relieved Schreiker
was hit hard but had good support
The Hiltops scored five runs on
him. Three double plays 10y the
Hilltops and a wonderful running
catch by Keene were the features of
the game. Goat Anderson handled
the Indicator in big league fashion.
only no one protested any of his de-
cisions. 1t was snappy work. Score:
Hiutops &c.. 1O5 121 1Ox-11 II s
Ward Spls 2O1 600 100 4 3 3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
CINCINNATI WINS
DOUBLE HEADER
Brilliant Support Saves SaIIee
Play Second Game in
Three Innings.

CINCINNATI. o.. July 2s.-The
Reds won both games Of the double
header with Pitts5urg Sunday before
the largest crowd Of the season. IN
the first game salIee was hit hard
but received fast support. while the.
Reds punched hits successfully on
Ponder. who was relieved in the sew
enth by Mayer The secohd game
consisted OF only three innings. be-
ing the continuation Of the game OF
July 6. which was called at the end
o. the sixth inning 10 allow the Reds
90 catch a train for Boston. The
New Pork club protested this game
on the ground that IL should have
gone nine innings, and Pres't Heyd-
Ter allowed the protest. directing the
two teams TO play the last three In
nings today. The lineup of the clubs
was the same as that OF thee weeks
ago. except that Rariden took Win
COS place behind the bat for On
cinnati. and Lee caught for PITTS
burg with Barbara at third instead
o. Cation. Pittsburg scored in the
eighth on a single by Barbara and a
muffed fly by NeaIe. but the Reds
also scored in their half on NeaIe's
triple and a wild pitch by Hamilton.
who relieved Carlson i'm ne eighth.
ROush was put out of the game by
Rigler in the seventh for disputing
a called strike. and Magee finished
the game Score.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
Giants and SOx
Maintain Lead
in League Race

NEW YORK. July 2s-No change
I'm leadership took place in either
major league last week. In the
American Chicago gained a half
game oE Cleveland. increasing its
lead 10 six games and retained this
lead today as both teams lost. New
York dropped further to the rear.
In the National the pace set by New
York was met by both Cincinnati
and Chicago. The Reds creDt up TO
" thin one game Of the lead with
double victory today over Pittsburg,
while New York was defeating Bos-
ton. Through the addition of their
pitching staff Of Phil Douglas. OBJ
tanned from Chicago for Outhelder
Robertson. the Giants hope TO out
distance tehir rivals
The weeks record in each league
Of games played. won and lost. with
runs. hits. errors. men left on bases
and runs scored by opponents. in
Guiding games Of Saturday. July 26.
is az follows.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
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NOTICE TO DISCHARGED SOL
DIERS. SAILORS AND
MARINES
y dior NeWs- Tlmes:

Editor NeWs-Times:
Former service men OF the thir-
teenth district. who did not receive
the full equipment due them, are in
vited 10 write me and il will give me
great pleasure 10 attend 70 this mat
ter for them.
Each enlisted men. upon honor
able discharge. is entitled to certain
clothing and equipment which he
may permanently retain. Those who
served during any period between
April s, 1917. and Nov. Il, 1918, are
entitled 10 Victory lapel buttons.
Furthermore, requests are in or
der on the part Of all service men.
officers excepted. who were dis
charged since Nov. II, 1918, for
mileage and bonus checks. and
prompt attention viii be given to
the requests Of all those who have
not vet receibed the same.
As regards any other service what
soever. this office is at your disposal
Kindly address me. Room No. 364.
House Office building, Washington,
D. c
A. J. HICKEY. VI c.
July %. 1918
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
BY WAY OF DIVERSION.

My sister broke the baby grand
while pounding it to beat the band
the other night. A key went wrong
and wouldn't play. My father. who
keeps books by day. saw sisters
plight Said he: This family must
retrench. I'll get my little monkey
wrench and fix the break. Now, all
you people please keep cool Re
member. father is no fool Make no
mistakei"
Tie rest of us just stood around
and Pa began TO twist and pound
and take out screws. II wasn't long
until he'd shed his coat and then
his face got red and other hues.
That old piano seemed 10 know that
Pa could but increase its woe and
spoil its tone. A string would
twang and then 'twould snap, while
discords said: who is this yap?
Let me alone"
But still he tinkered with a vim.
We didn't say a word 10 him. Quite
mad was Pop. At last he said. I'm
feeling i'll. a man who's sick can't
use his skill I'd better stop" We
sent and got a man next day to fix
the grand. We had 10 pay a bill
quite steep. To Ma he said if he'd
been called when first the key got
stuck or stalled he'd fixed it cheap.
Some day" said father. when
twas done, I'll show YOU people
just for fun how skilled / am. I'll
overhaul thar instrument. The work
won't cost a single cent" Twas all
sham. Ny mother said: Don't
do it, Will for work like that YOU
have no skill. You'll bust us fiat"
Then father frowned and growled
and swore and. as he left, he slam
med the door and kicked the cat.
-Bide Dudley.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
OVERLAND TEAM WINS
AT J. D. 0LIVER'S FIELD

Before the largest crowd seen on
J. n. divers field this year. the
Overlands defeated the Royal Giants
Sunday afternoon hy the score of @
20 4 The crowd was so large that
the bleachers both the side lines.
and the outheld were packed. 1000
fans witnessing the game This
makes the eishth straight win for
the Overiands. who now are anNi-
Gus % meet amy team boz The city.
Score
Royal Giants -.o2ooo2 oo0-f 8 4
Overlands ....410120 o1N-9 "a .
Batteries. Ash Benuitt and Jack
son. Search and Olsen. Zabo.
Umpire. g. smith.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
CRIME Is INCREASING.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July IS
Crimes in Indiana have increased
100 per cent during the year end
ing June 80 over the preceding year,
according TO information obtained
Sunday from the office OF L. Ert
Slack, United States district attor-
ncy for Indiana. During the fiscal
year ending June so. 1918. criminal
prosecutions were begun against
25S defendants in federal court and
during the last fiscal year 65s GRIM
mai cases we're started Fines as
sessed in federal court during the
two respective years totalled ST.
$50 and s5S.4ss.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
NEW YORK WINS FINAL
GAME OF BOSTON SERIES

NEW YORK. July 2S.-New York
made 1t three out OF four from Bos-
ton here Sunday winning the last
game of the series by a score Of
3 20 Q Benton. New York's first
pitcher. was wild. but Barnes htld
his former team mates 20 one scratch
repetition of yesterdays wrangiing
with Umpire KLEIN. Gowdy and
Smith were put out OF the game in
the early innings. Mgr Stalungs of
Boston was obliged 20 hu out his
outheld with pitchers and an extra
infelder as OutfeIder5 Thorpe and