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The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22

ship this is, ner how I signed on. Last I seem ter remember wus ashore frum the schooner Caroline; but this yere is a bark"
 Haines laughed, already convinced of my identity, and considering it a good joke. Then he proceeded to tell me all about it.
 LeVere broke in with savage snarL
 Whats all that7 Do you mean, Haines, that this Is the same d--d scamp who tried to stick mel"
 "No doubt of it. But he never knew what he was doln'-he wus crazy as q loon. There's nuthin' fer yer ter fuss over now. Tell us about 1t, Gates the bath must have sobered yer up."
 I watched LeVere, but he remained motionless, mere shadow.
 T suppose 1t must have been that, sir" I confessed respectfully, If things happened as you say they did. I haven't any memory O tryin' ter slash nobody. Leastwise seemed ter know whut 1 wus about when cum up. don't remember how got ther; furst I knew I wus slushin round in the water, a tryin' ter keep afioat. It wus so blame dark I eudn't see nuthln', but sumhow I got grip on a hawser, an hung on till got back 'nough strength ter cline on board. knew this want my ship, so I just lay quiet awhile. figurin' out whar wus.'
 Yer Englishw
 Born in Bristol, sir, but I wus workin' on the Caroline--she's q Col ony schooner, in the fish trade. At sea since l wus twelve. Whats this yere bark-Dutch, ain't she?"
 '0nee upon time; just now we are flying whatever flag comes handy. We aln't got no prejudice in flags"
 'Is thet a gun forrard, covered with taupalin?"
 'Yes, an yer might find another aft, if yer looked fer it. Morn thet, we know how ter use 'em. Now see here, Gates; thar's no reason why we should beat about the bush--fact is we're sea rovers."
 Sea rovers-pirates, sir?n
 Bah what's namel We take what we want; it's our trade, that's all. No worse than many another. The question Is, are yer goin' ter take a chance Tong with us7 It's the only life, lad-plenty of fun, the best of liquor and pretty girls, with share in all the swag."
 "What is the name of this bark?'
 "rhe Namur-out O Rotterdam till we took her."
 "Who's the captainT
 "Silva Sanchez"
 "Gawd Sanchez-not--not Black SanchezT
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
LEGAL NOTICES.
eoMNISsIoNEn,S eAt.n

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That in pursuance of the authority and di- rectious contained in the decretal order of the ChancerS Court of Polk County, made and entered on he 18th day of April. X. F. 1919, In a certain cause No. 654) hen pending therein between The First National Bank of Mena. Ar- kansas. complainant, ana The Mena Brick & Claw Company of Mena, Ar- kansas. defendant the undersigned as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale at public vendue to the high est bidder at the Southeast door or entrance of the County Courthouse in which said Court is held. in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales on the 3lst day of May A. n. 1919, the following de- scribed real estate. to-wit: A part of w. more particularly described as fel- lows. Beginning 7,90 chains west of the northeast corner of said tract, thence south l5 degrees east 2S8 feet thence west 5f5 feet thence north 70 degrees west 28S feet. thence east b75 feet to place of beginning.
 Also part of the NEA NEh, Sec. 24, Tp 2 s., R. 3l w more particularly de- southeast corner of said tract and run ming thence 7.90 chains west; thence north 15 degrees west S46h feet , thence south sly degrees west 643 feet. thence 495 feet to place of be- ginning. and all improvements on said land, In Polk County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALEt on cfealt or three months, the purchaser being re- quired to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved se- curitS bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and lien being re- tained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money
 Given under my hand this 9th day Of May. A D, 1919. w l.. PARKER,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv First pub. May s.
 Last pub May 29, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
KUTTYNUNK BLUE
LEGAL NOTICES.
xOTICE OF CONFIRM ATIoN OF TAN
 TITLE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That the undersigned claims title 10 the fol lowing described lands sitpated in Polk County, Arkansas to-wit
 The northwest quarter of the north east quarter, the fri. northeast duartcr of the northwest quarter and all that part of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter lying east of the K |C. S. Rv. all in Sec. 30 in Township t South. of Range 3l West ana contain ing % acres, more or less. That said lands were legally assessed for taxa tion for the Year 1914 and the taxes for said year not having been paid thereon the same was by the Collector of Taxes for Polk County. Arkansas. returned delinquent for the taxes for said year and at the tax sale begun and held by the said Tax Collector in said county on he second Monday in June 1915, to-wit. on the 14th day of June. 1915. said lands were by him of fered for sale for the tax. penalty and cost due thereon, in separate offerings. and R. l.. Beavers having bid thereon by separate bids for each of said tracts the same was struck off and sold to him therefor and on the 16th day of June. 1917. after the time with in which said lands could be redeemed from said tax sale had expired and Clerk of the County Court of Polk County, by virtue of the authority in him vested by law executed and de- 1ivered to the said R. l.. Beavers his Clerks Tax Deed to said lands pursu- ant to the tax sale aforesaid.
 mat on AMRust bin, islt, the SdiG K l.. Beavers executed and delivered to the undersigned a quit claim deed to said lands. Now. therefore the under signed will present her petition to the Chancery Court of Polk County. Ar kansas at it's next term hereafter praying that her title to said lands be auieted and con tfmed and that the sale of said lands for taxes and the deed made thereon as aforesaid. be confirmed and all persons who can set up any right to the lands above de- scribed. in consequence of any infor- mality or any irregularity connected with such sale. are hereby warned and called upon to appear in said Chancery Court within six week from this date and show cause if any there be why the title to said lands should not be quieted and confirmed in the petition CT.
 Witness my hand this 14th day of May, 1919 MRS LENA THORNTON Adv--First pub. May 22.
 Last puh IIne 26 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
CoMMTssToNERs SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rectfons contained in the deeretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 18th day of April, A D. 1919, Tn q certain cause lNo. 686) then pending therein between R. Borger complainant. and l., r. Mar tin and Ruby r, Martin. defendants. the undersigned. as Commissioner Of said Court. will offer for sale at public ven- due to the highest bidder. at the South east door or entrance Of the County Courthouse. in which said Court is held. in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 3fst day of May. A. F. 1919 the following described real es- tate. to-wit: NEA SEA. Sec. ?. Tp. 6 S.. R. g w in Polk County. Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit or three months. the purchaser being re- quired to execute a bond as require by law and the order and decree of sal Court In said cause. with approved SC curfty. bearing interest at the rate per cent per annuu from date o sale until paid, and lien being re taincd on the premises sold to secsr the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand fhfa ffh day May. A P. 1919. ". l.. PARKER,
 Commissioner in Chancerr k9fv. First pub. May &
 Last pub. May 29. 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
CoMMsssIoNER,s SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That In pursuance of the authority and di- recttons contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County. made and entered on the 18th day of April. A. D. 1919. in a certain cause lNo. 6e2) then pending therein between q, M Hopkins. complainant. and B. C. Nobley and E NJ MObley defendants the undersigned. as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the Southeast door or entrance of the County Courthouse In which said Court is held. in the county of Polk. within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. on the 31st day of May A. D. 1919. the following described real estate, to-Wft. NFM NEL Section 31- Township 2 South. Range 90 West in Polk Count. Arkansas
 TERMS or SALE: On q credit of three montha the purchaser being re- auired to execute bond as required bv law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause. with approved ee- curity bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and a lien being re- tained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the bnrchase money
 Given under my hand this sth day of May, A. D. 1919 w l.. PARKER.
 Commissioner in Chancerv. Adv First pub May g.
 Last pub. May 20, 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
VIII Attend Family Reunion.

Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Mckee left last Thursday for Caney, Kas., but will stop for a day at Muskogee, Ok, to visit Mir. and Mrs Leland Nelson. At Caney they will attend a reunion of the home of MT. McKee's parents, Mir. and Mrs. J T. Mckee. who will bring together their eight children, grand children and great grandchildren to the number of A. After visit of about ten days, MT. and Mrs. Mckee will go to Rogers, where they will wis., it relatives of Mrs Mckee, and where Mrs. Mckee will make an extended stay.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
enINA WON'T sIGN rREArYY
Instructs Delegates to Withdraw Un-
 less a Change Is Made.

Paris, May 13.-A message from the Chekiang assembly, dated Harg- chow, May 10, and addressed to the Chinese delegates says;
 "The assembly is extremely disap- pointed at hearing that the disposal of Tsingtau has been left to the dis crstion of Japan alone. All are pre- pared to do what the crisis demands, but are hoping that you will yet ef- feet change in the situation If nee essary, withdraw from the conference without signing the protocol You can depend upon the full moral supp port of the people at home"
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
Warning Order.

The State of Arkansas, County of Polk-ss. In the Polk Chancsry Court. Charles Paul, Plaintiff. vs. Frsda Paul, Defendant
 The Defendant, Freda Paul, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the com. plaint of the plaintiff, Charles Paul April IT, 1919.
 W. L. PARKER, Clerk. Pricket < Pipkin for plaintiff. H. L. Norwood, Attorney, ad litem. Adv. First pub. April 24. Last pub. May 15. 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
coMMTssIoNnRs SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That in pursuance of the authority and d. rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 14th day of April, A. D. 1919, in a certain cause (No. 6S0) then pending therein between Ada Harrison. Lecie Mitchell. Elmer Rfnggold. Lora Dunstan. and Kettle Cecil complainants and N. C Titts- worth and Lizzie Ringgold. defendants. the undersigned, as Commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the Southeast door or entrance of the County Courthouse in which said Court is held. in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for A. D. 1919. the following described real estate, to-wit The Fractional North west Quarter Of the Northwest Guar ter fNWh NWA) of Section Two 62l, in Township Three t3l South. Range Thirty iS0) West in Polk County Ar
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of five months. the purchaser being re- quired to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause. with approved se- curity bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being re- tained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money
 Given under my hand thie eth day of May D 1919. w L. PARKER
 Commissioner in Chancery Adv. First pub. May &
 Last pub. May 2a. 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
CoMMrssIoNER,s SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That in pursuance of the authority and di- rectfons contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 18th day of April. A. D. 1919. In certain cause tNo. 676) then pending therein between Commercial State Bank of Independ- ence. Iowa. complainant. and c. A. Horner and Florence Horner. defend ants. the undersigned. as Commissioner Of said Court will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the Southeast door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court Is held. in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales on the 3lst day of May. A. D 1919, the following described real estate. to-wit: WIZ NIlA. Sec. 27. Tp. 2 S R. 31 w. in Polk County Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE; On a credit of three months. the purchaser being re- quired to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause. with approved se- crrity bearing interest al the rate Of 10 per cent per annutn from date of sale until paid, and a lien being re- tained on the premises sold 70 secure the payment of the purchase money
 Given under my hand this 9th day of May. A T. 1919 w. L. PARKER.
 Commissioner in Chaneery Adv. First pub May g.
 Last pub May 29 191a
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancerv Court of Polk County. Arkansas L. N Burnett Plaintiff vs Mrs A. R Miller and Gusfave Edmonds De- fendants. warned to appear Tn this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff L. N. Burnett Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 7th day of May fgf9
 " I. PARKER Clerk Adv First pub May E. Last pub. May 2s. 1913
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. s.
 Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,
 April 19. 1919.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Nett M. Carroll, of Bog Springs, Arkansas, who, on March 29, 1917, made home stead entry, No 07334, for the frae- tional NWM, Section IS, Township 5 S., Range 32 w., 5th Principal Meri- dian, has filed notice of intention ts make Final Communication Proof, te establish claim to the land above de- scribed. before the Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena. Arkansas, on the 28th day of May, 1919.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Alb Smith, J. H. Shorter, Frank Davis and D. H. Peel, all of Bog Springs, Arkansas.
 B. M. TREBLE, Register. Adv. First pub. April 24. Last pub. May 22, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
WARMING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Polk County Arkansas. Planters State Bank Plaintiff. vs. J. 4 Thornton, Admr. of the Est of D. F Joplin. Decd j. E Joplin. Mattie F hart. Cecil Capehart and Ruth Cape hart. Defendants.
 The defendants Homer Capehart Cecil Capehart and Ruth Capehart are warned to appear Tn this court within thirty days and answer the complaint es the plaintiff. Planters State Bank May 12. 1919.
 W. L. PARKER. Clerk Prickett & Pipkin, for plaintiff. w N. Martin, for non-residents. Adv.--First pub May IS. Last pub June & 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22

When the baby takes too much food the stomach turns; the result is indi- gestion, sourness and vomiting. Ere quently the bowels are involved and there is collie pains and diarrhoea. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is a grand corrective remedy for the stomach and bowel disorders of babies. It is pure, wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
sHERIFF's SALE or LANDS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That pursuant to the authority and direc- tions contained in the order of the Circuit Court of Polk County. Arkan- sas. made and entered on the 22nd day of April. 1919, in a certain cause tNo. 397) then pending therein between John c. Harker complainant. and Louis e. Marte1s. defendant the under aianed. as Sheriff of Polk County. Arr kansas. will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the southeast entrance to the courthouse of Polk County. within fhe hours pre- 31st day of May. 1919 the following described lands situate in Polk Cnun- tv. Arkansas. towit; The NWA NEE of Section [. ID &. R. 32 " the SEL NWA and the NWM SWA of Section 20 Tn. 2 g.. R. 32 W.
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months. the purchaser heinz re- Guired to execute bond with security to he approved bv me. bearing interest q the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date Of sale until paid ana 1ien tei~v retained on the lands and pre~ uises sold to secure the payment CT ftin nWrrhasa money.
 Mav z. 1e1s I Al THORNTON
 Sheriff er'ra ett s PipIsin atsorrevs for niain ss First nub Maj
 re ptshl May 20 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
HabituaI Constipation Cured in l4 to n Days

"LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN' is specially prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habitual Constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for IA to 2i days to induce regular action It Stimulates and Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. soc her bottle.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
Cattle Shinned From Ozark Ranch.

A shipment of 36 head of cattle was made from the Ozark ranch on Friday to the Oklahoma market. Grady Hand, in charge of tick eradi- cation inspected the cattle and passed them. It will be interesting to note in course of time what the returns will be
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22

Estray Animals Taken-I have taken
 up at my place miles west of Hat field, the following animals: black mare, 2 bay mares, all branded "21" on left shoulder; mules, about 3 years old. c. H. Johnson, Hatfield, Ark.-Ady. 1S-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
WARNING ORDER.

The State of Artaneas County of PoIk -ss In the Justice Court of Center Township. before II Smith. r Keflv-Straffon Comnanv Plaintiff sv~ T E. Cochran Defer dant The Defendant I T. Cochran i~ warned tn appear fn fssfs Court within thirty days. and ausv tho couinfafnf of the plaintiff Kelt stratton Com pam
 May 1s. la1s.
 $ IT. SMITH. !. P Aav.--FfrSf rph Ma 1E Last pub. June 5. 1913
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22

Department of the Interior, U. s.
 Land Office at Camden. Arkansas,
 April 19, 1919.
 NOTICE is hereby given that VII: viii fam T.. W. Davis, of Mena. Arkansas, who. on March 4. 1914, made a home stead entry, No. 06405, for the NWA SWA, Section B, Township i &, Range S1 w., 9th Principal Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof. to establish claim to the land above described. be- fore the Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the 27th day of May. 1919.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 John E. Mckinney. Will DeHart. Henry Bassert and Bert Lance. all of Mena, Arkansas.
 E. M. TREBLE. Register. Adv. First pub. April 24. Last pub. May 9, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
WARNING ORDER,

The State If Arkansas County of Polk --ss. In the Polk Chancerv Court A. R. Gentry. Plaintiff. vs F. D Gem try. Defendant
 The Defendant F. n. Gentry. Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days. and answer the comnlaint of the Plaintiff 4. R. Gentry.
 May f2. 1919
 W. L. PARKER Clerk PrIckett & pIDkin Solicitors for PIain- in; N Martin. Attv. for non-re-i- Adv--Ffrst Duh May f5 Last nuh. June ]. I9I9
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
Notice for Publication.

Adv. First pub. April 24. I.ae+ pub. May 22. 1919.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-05
d. J. DONOVAN RESUMES
/ PLACE WITH D. c. BOARD
Will Again Become Secretary to
Commissioners-C. W. Camalier
Chief Clerk of Utilities Body.

Daniel J. Donovan, who directed the
military draft for the District of Co
lumbia, will return tomorrow, to his
old position of secretary to The board
Of District Commissioners,
c. Willard Camalier, the present
secretary, will take up the duties OF
chief clerk of the Public Utilities
Commission, the latter being a new
appointment.
During the war Mr.. Donovan held
the rank of major. He was dis
charged from the service several days
ago. Under his management of the
draft Washington was the first city
to report to the War Department the
complete result Of each military reg
istration. His work. as well as that
Of the several local draft boards. was
1auded by Provost Marshal General
Crowder.
Mr. Camaliers appointment to the
post of chief clerk of the utilities
commission, which has been vacant
some time. is in recognition of his ef-
ficient record as secretary to the board
of Commissioners position he has
filled from the time Mr.. Donovan was
transferred to the draft work. He
came into the District service in 1907.
when he was appointed to clerkship
in the department of trees and park
ings. Subsequently he served in the
Office Of the street cleaning depart
ment and at one time was secretary
to Commissioner BrownloH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-05
Council Virtually Agrees
on Reparation Clause in
Treaty With Austrians

PARIS, June (by the Associated
Press).-The council Of four has yir-
tually agreed on the reparations
clause of the Austrian treaty. This
was announced after the meeting of
the council today. The question of
boundaries also was discussed. but
no conclusion reached
Until an agreement is reached on
all the supplementary clauses none of
those omitted from the treaty Will
be presented to the Austrians,
There is little expectation that the
Austrian treaty can be completed this
week. The presentation of the miss.
ing clauses. which will probably con-
tinue we'll into next week, will be by
note. There will be no further maet.
ing between the Austrian representa-
tives and those of the allied powers
Pessimistic Report Adopted.
BASLE. June 4.-The grand council
of German Austria: which met on
President Seitz. adopted the report OF
DR.. Otto Bauer. the gist of which was
that the peace terms presented to Ger
man Austria by the allies meant "tha
death sentence of the Austrian repub-
lic." according to Vienna advices re-
ceived here.
Newspapers Of Vienna. including the
Arbeiter Zeitung, the socialist organ.
echo this sentence with various de-
that 1.-The last word has not been
spoken"
President Seitz. Foreign Minister
Bauer, and Vice President Fink have
left Vienna for Feldkirch to confer
with Kavl Renner. the Arstrian chan