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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
PETAIN Tells
KING Of BATTLE
Marshal of France Accom-
panies King Alfonso
to Verdun.

we gathered in everything we
wished"
Marshal Petain and king Alfonso
walked out over what was once No
Mans Land and which now shows no
sign OF life.
The party returned TO Verdan
shortly before noon.
French has been 70 assess such prop
erty at a small fraction OF its true
value. leave the payment in the hands
Of a trustee and depOrt the German
owner under some flimsy pretext, al
lowing him 10 take barely enough
funds TO pay for his passage.
The peace treaty gives the En-
tente the right 20 do very much as
they please in our former colonies"
he continued. "Our enemies recently
have prepared lists Of German colo
malls TO be deported.- Two classes are
specified. First, the destitute. Sec
ondly, persons who give annoyance
to their new masters All sorts OF
charges are trumpet up against the
latter class, and it usually happens
that the victims are big cattle or
land owners. They are sent away on
short notice. The Australians, who
control German New Guinea and ad-
5acent islands. have been the falrest
Of all"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
I8EI PaS0 Men
VIII Be GiUen
Special Course
LIST of Names and Places
for Study Are Made
Public.

Eighteen FL Paso boys. disabled n
the recent war. have been designated
to take vocational training courses at
various schools and Industrial con
Germs at government expense. An
nouncement OF the names has been
received here from the federal board
for vocational education at Dallas.
The men who viii take the train
ing and the places they win take it
/ David Francis Flynn. Ell Paso; &C.
ell ]. Graham, Fl Paso; Clarence
Boone. Ell Paso: Frank Harvey. Fl
Paso, Texas a. q IL college, College
Station. Edwin II. Rawlins, FL Paso.
Texas 4. & H. college, College sta
ton, John Terry Williams. Fl Paso.
international business college, Fl
Paso; Joseph Kalmohe. Ell Paso. In
ternational Business college, Ell Paso.
Donald 2. Butler, FL Paso, James A.
Dick Grocery company. Walter Rich
ard Lewis, FL Paso Texas A. & II. col
lege, College station; Herman John
LoWergs Ei Faso, international Busi-
ness college. FL Paso; Ina BoEgs. FL
Paso. Placement training; z. a. Kin
hueman, Ell Paso, Texas A. g. ~ col
Iege. College Station; Charles =.
Knohlauch. Ysleta. David Rankin
Trade school, St. Louis. George 3.
jerks. FL Paso. David Rankin Trade
Fl Paso. Rahe's Auto school. Kansas
CITY. w J. Colbert. FL Paso. Texas
A. g. NJ college, College Station.
Charles Frederick Fink. FL Paso. sec
ton g; Wilbur A. cartwright, FL
Paso. david Rankin Trade school,
St. Louis.
Odfar disabled veterans are eligi-
bic on lrrLl clrICu..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
SWITZERLAND WILL NOT JOIN
IN REPLY ON BLOCKADE

Berne. Switzerland. Oct a. The
Swiss government decided today not
70 join in the collective reply q other
neutral states regarding the invita-
ton Of the allies 10 participate IN the
blockade Of soviet russia. il is
pointed out that Switzerland long ago
had broken off relations with TIE
then existing Russian government and
that there are no commercial or
financial relations Of any kind. So
the situation intended ty the allies
has been reached already as far as
Switzerland IS concerned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
GERMANY PLOTS
AGAINST FRANCE
Conspiracy Revealed to Es-
tablish Republic in
Alsace-Lorraine.

Strasbourg. France. Oct. e3.-The
conspiracy for a revolt in Alsace-
Lorraine having for its object the es-
Establishment Of an autonomous repub-
lie here, is assuming greater proper
tions than at first anticipated Koess-
Ter. the man alleged 10 be the arch
conspirator and who has been placed
under arrest. has, according to MILL
tary authorities. made a confession,
admitting that he has received 500,-
600 francs from Germang since last
May.
Acting as Intermediary between the
Berlin foreign office and the con-
spirators here, according 10 koessler's
revelations 20 the police, was Herr
Won Gruenelius. q relative OF former
chancellor Hollweg
Literature seized at the home OF
Koessier bore the caption. -the neu-
tral republic Of Alsace-Lorraine.' and
called upon the population OF the
two provinces to separate from
France as well as Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
REAR ADMIRAL MADE AN
OFFICER OF PULLMAN OIL co.

At a recent meeting OF the board Of
trustees Of the Pullman OIL and Re
filming company OF FL Paso. rear ad-
miral F. J. Drake, Z. s. navy. now on
duty in the navy department at WASH
ington. D. c., was elected second vice
president OF the company. subject 10
his acceptance. Admiral brakes let
ter OF acceptance was received today.
stating that his present duties would
keep him IN washington for several
months yet, but that n the early
snring Of next year he would come 70
FL Paso for the purpose OF taking
more active part IN the manage
ment OF the company's affairs
The Pullman OIL and Refining com
pany has several thousand stock
holders IN the army and navy. and
most OF the officials OF the company
are either army or exarmy officers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
cAMPBELL'S ADJUTANT GETS
ARIZONA MILITARY RECORDS

Phoenix. Ark, Oct 25.-The effects
OF the adjutant generals office have
been transferred from the military
capitol On West Warrington street
to the civil capitol. further out the
same thoroughfare. This was done
with a couple OF trucks, by virtue Of
an order issued by judge Lyman. de-
Glazing the Campbell appointee Wall
ter ingalls,, the defacto adiutant
general
Col c. ". Harris. the Hunt ap-
pointee, happened 10 be out q town.
His clerk, Miss Minnie Seamans. made
protest against the taking OF the rec
ords and soon was Joined BY ". y.
Dial, who had been attorney for both
former governor Hunt and Tor Harris.
The Injunction against Harris was
specific, however, and so the Repub-
lican attack was not halted
Attorneys on the Democratic side OF
the case aver that the removal Of the
records was both premature and IL
advised, expressing confidence that in
the end they viii be given the verdict.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
ARHIY ANNOUNCES OFFICERS
10 SIT AT COURT MARTIAL

a. general court martial has been
Organized 70 hear petty cases at Fort
Bliss. The personnel has announced
from southern department head
quarters At San Antonio follows.
Lieut. Col. Robert J. Reaney, Sth
cavalry; Mai Henry 3. Parker, SIND
field artillery; Capt. Kinzie B. Ed
munds, sth cavalry; Capt Henry I. c.
Jones, sth cavalry; capt. 7. Dodson
Stamps. Sth engineers. mounted; Capt
Thomas X Meloy, Sth engineers
mounted; Capt. Arthur L Warren
SIND field artillery Capt. James C.
Short eth cavalry; Capt. John A.
O'Keefe. field artillery: first Lieut.
william T. Daugherty. 18th field signal
battalion; first Lieut. Francis r
Mann, SIND field artillery; first Lieut.
Leslie n Skerry. 18th infantry; first
Lieut.. Carl Mex 1nnis, 18th infantry
first Lieut.. william H Mccullough
It'll cavalry, judge advocate; first
Lieut.. Theodore X. Rothermund, 9TH
cavalry defence counsel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
ENGLAND PLANS TO RESUME
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY

London. Eng. Oct 23.-AnnouncA-
ment is made that the mission OF
Walford H II. Selby TO Berlin VII
be the reopeuing OF the British en-
bassy and the reestabIishment Of dip
lomatic relations between Great Brit
ain and Germany, This Will be fol-
lowed BY the appolntm Hnt Of a regu-
lar British charge d'affcires and the
subsequent selection Of an ambassa-
dor 10 Germany.
L has not been decided when
Francis Oswald Lindley. British nigh
commissioner at Vienna. viii assume
his duties but &c IS believed he viii
go 70 the Austrian capital within a
few days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
.DENIKINE AGAIN
DEFEATS REDS
Reports Conflict on Prog
ress Of Fighting in
Russia.

London. Eng oct 2S.-Gen. Deni-
kin has again defeated the Boil
shevikI IN the volEa region. having
driven the soviet forces back near
Kamyshin. north Of Tzaritsyn, accord
ing 70 a wireless message received
from the Denikin headquarters.
The soviet government, on the other
hand, claims TO have broken IN the
apex Of the great wedge driven north
ward toward MOSCOW by the Denikin
army, the villages Of Seivsk and
Eromy having been taken.
Advices from Helsingfors confirm
the capture by antibolshevik troops
OF Erasnaia Gorka. a fortified city, 80
miles west Of Petrograd. Advices re-
ceived here say a severe struggle Is
in progress six and one-haif miles
sout1 OF Petrograd.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
HORSES FOR TEXAS CAVALRY
ORGANIZATIONS AVAILABLE

Austin. Tex, OCT. 23.-Horses Tor
the First cavalry brigade OF the
Texas national guard are no r avail
able and viii be supplied by the fed
eral government as fast as requlsi-
tions can be approved, according to
aujutant general ". d. Cope, who
returned today from an official visit
70 southern division headquarters at
san Antonio. Gen. Cope said that the
mounts VIII be supplied to each unit
OF the brigade as they are secured in
stead Of waiting until horses a-a
available 70 supply the entire brigade
at one time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
GERMANS WANT
COLONIES BACK
Land Owners Driven From
Surrendered Lands, Says
Secretary.

Berlin, Germany. oct. 23.-The Ger
man government wni shortly be pre-
ssntsd with a Bill for $4,000. 100000
By former colonial subjects whose
property has been handed over 10 the
entente together with the colonies
themselves How 10 Iquidate this
enormous claim after settling q stag
gerinr indemnify account with
France and Belgium IS a problem that
Is giving the wise heads OF Germany
considerable worry.
a speciai COMMITTEES OF the national
assembly Is to be given the tirst OPS
nortunitv 10 lind a SOLUTION ana u
probably wiz recommend payments
BIZ easy instruments. Meanwhile, Of
fetal Germany Is probably hoping
that some Of the colonies viii be
handed back. and the colonial office
continues its existence, ready - re-
ceive them
Big Companies Make Claims.
The Pomona company, the German
Colonial Mining company. the German
Diamond company, the East africa
company. the New Guinea company
and the German South Sea Trading
and Plantation company VIII demand
the lions share Of the colonial IN
demnitv claims, according 10 Dr.
Never Gerhardt chief colonial adj
ministrator under minister Johannes
Bell Their demands are to include
claims for future earnings that would
have been realized = the colonies had
remained German
In addition TO the large organized
enterprises thousands OF individuals
engaged in commercial and agricui-
tural undertakings in the German
colonies VIII request rein 1ursement
for losses Southwest Africa alone
furnishes a list Of Il 900. East Africa
adds 5000. Kamerun has 1000 and
TOGO 1000 Altogether about 10000
Germans were dom-ciled in the lost
colonies.
OF these territories. Dr. Meyer-Ger-
hardt says, Germany expects TO re-
ceive East Africa, Togo and kamerun
None o. the entente nations are
particularly interested in keeping
Them he said. The time will come
when the entente VIII realize the
folly OF depriving US OF all our colo
NAL possessions Germany simply
cannot exist without colonies"
To the permanent loss OF SouthW est
Africa and the south Pacific posses
sfons Germany is firmly reconciled.
DR.. Meyer Gerhardt stated.
Sen. SHUTS and premier Hughes,
Of Australia, were too firm FOR an
nexatIon OF these territories for US 10
expect their return" he said.
Dr. Meyer Gerhardt charged the
English and French with unfairness
in licuidating German colonial COM
mercial establishments. asserting that
the practise OF the English and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
ROSWELL'S OLDEST RESIDENT
DIES; SETTLED THERE IN 1872

oldest resident. Milo J.. Pierce. ST..
died at his home IN this city. 1fr.
Pierce first located on the Pecos river
near the Texas line IN 1872 and there
engaged in the cattle business. when
it took more time to look after the
Indians then Il did 70 care for his
cattle
Milo Pierce. ST., located IN Roswell
I'm 1873 and this has been his post
office since that time. Therefore. he
was the oldest patron OF this office.
He Is survived by one son. Milo
Pierce. r., who makes his home IN
this city. His wife preceded him to
the grave six years ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
THREE TRANSFERS INCLUDED
IN DAYS ARMY ORDERS

washington. D. c.. Oct. 23.-Army
orders today include the following
transfers.
Mas. Edward L. y. Class Camp
Bowie to 10th cavalry Fort Huachuca.
Capt Elmer II. Simons, Sanitary
corps, American expediuonary forces,
Siberia, TO Fort Bayard. n. n
Maj. Elmer G. Thomas. quarter
master corps. to assume duties as
disbursing officer. Camp Stephen D.
Little, EoEales, Arizona.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
Neto Mexico Rancher
Missing; Wife Is Held

Albuquerque. \. II, Oct 2S--Aount-
ed police are investigating the strange
disappearance OF Robert n. Ciokey. a
rancher. Il years old. Of Glorieta- He
has been missing since the night OF
october a. They have arrested Mrs
Clokey. the young wife OF the missing
man. and another woman. and are
holding them under surveillance.
Clokey Is said TO have had $500 IN
his possession on the night he dis
appeared. His son. Phil Clokey. has
arrived at santa Fe rom Flagstaff.
Ariz. TO assist in the hunt for his
father. ne says he believes his father
has been murdered
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
DR.. MUELLER TO HEAD GERMAN
DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON

Berlin. Germany, Oct 2J.-Dr.
August Mueller. former food con-
troller probably VIII head the Ger
man delegation at tire labor congress
At washington.
Carl Rudolph LeEien. president OF
the German Federation cf Trade
Unions, viii not oe able 70 attend.
and Herr Graffman, second chairman
general Of the federation. viii take
his place.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
'KicR" In 2.75 Beer Is
Gaoed ii CoLunbia

New York. \. r Oct .2S.-The IN
toxlcatinE powers in as beer has
been reduced 10 an exact measure
Thus far, however, the secret is
locked IN the psychological depart
ment or Columbia university IN this
city where the experiments were
made. The secret viii not be made
public until the case OF the Jacob
Hoffman Brewing company comes Up
in the United states court. Professor
II. /. HoilinEsworth and r S. Wood
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
CONDITIONAL PARDON IS
ISSUED NEW MEXICO BOY

Santa re. n. b., oct. 23-Condi-
tional pardon was issued today by
Coy. @. A. Larrazola TO Edward
Eaton. who has been In the reform
school since February Of last year.
He was only Is years Of age when he
was sentenced from Grant county to
serve one 10 three years for burglary.
=. i. NoIan OF Belen. has been ap-
pointed a member Of the New Mexico
mounted police 20 serve without pay.
The United States Fire Insurance
company Of New York has been ad-
mitted 20 transact business in New
Mexico
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

All children troubled with worms
have an unhealthy color, which indi-
Gates poor blood. and as rule, there
Is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC
given regularly for two OF three
weeks win enrich the blood. improve
the digestion. and act as a General
Strengthening Tonic 10 the whole sys-
TEN Nature win then throw of OF
dispel the worms and the Child viii De
in perfect health. Pleasant 10 take.
soc per bottle.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
AMERICANS TRY TO STAMP
OUT TYPHUS IN SIBERIA

washington. D. C. Oct. 23.-ryphus
is widespread among refugees and
peasants in villages near the trans
Siberian railway, according 20 a diE-
patch TO the state department. from
DIT. Teusler. IN charge II American
Red Cross work in Siberia DR.. Teus-
Ter appealed for aid, saying Red
Cross stores were running very low
and the people had practically no
needs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
no REDUCTION IS EXPECTED
IN THE PRICE OF WOOLEKS

washington. d. C., Oct $40 re-
duction IL prices OF British woolens
is 10 be expected for At least two
years according TO report at The de-
partment Of commerce today. The
wooden situation IN EnglsCd IS more
serious than it has been ror years,
says the report, and prices have ad-
vanced within the last month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
GERMAN REGIMENT FORCES
ITS WAY ACROSS FRONTIER

Berlin. Germany, Oct 23.-Emulat-
Ing the AnEerburg Jaegers. who early
in October forced their way across the
Prussian frontier and Joined the Iron
division IN Letvia. an infantry regi-
ment stationed at Thorn 70 guard the
Germano-Po Polish frontier has carried
out a similar coup, according 10 the
Frefheit. The men are said 70 have
complete winter equipment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
AMERICAN SELL FOODSTUFFS
FOR RELIEF OF PETROCRAD

Pars, France. oct. 23.-The Ameri-
can relief administration has sold
foodstuffs sufficient TO supply Fetro-
grad for about 30 days the supplies
being purchased for securities by the
northwest Russian government.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

MAI ". r. Jameson. district sur
geon at Columbus. n ", VIII be dis
charged from the army tomorrow. ne
viii return 70 his office In the Nils
building. He arrived IL Fl Paso
Thursday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
CAPTAIN MEETS HIS WIFE.

Capt ". c. Simmons. adiutant Of
the 18th cavalry, at Columbus. came
10 Fl Paso Thursday 70 meet his wife
and children who are on their way
here from Fort Oglethorpe, Ca
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

Golden. Colo. oct. 22.-Without a
conference game for Saturday, Octo-
Der g. coach Ralph Glaze OF the
school OF Mines today succeeded IN
booking g contest with the Univer-
sitv Of New Mexico al Albuquerque.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

worth made the tests. using six law
students as subjects The professors
fed the beer under varying condi-
tons and then put them through e
number OF nsvcholoeicaf tests.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
Hoods SarsapaFIIIa

Keeps On succeeding where other
medicines fail. because its original
high standard OF merit IS conscien-
tiously maintained. Coed for blood.
STOMACH, LIVER KIDNEYS.
Ask your druggist how good it Is.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

To get the genuine, call for full name
LAXATIVE BRO1IO QUININE Tablets
Look for signature Of j.. ". GROVE
Cures a Cold IN one Day. 30c.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

Heals the Throat and Cures the
Cough HAYES HEALING HONEY.
Csc. A free box OF GROVES OPEN
TRATE SALVE for Chest Colds. Head
Colds and Group with every bottle
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

See our Special Sale Of Dresses at $3.50 on Page
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23
THE ONLY WAY

= out raising dust-the only way to nd carpetings
Of germ-aden dirt that settles deep into their
and which even brooms can't dislodge-the only way
TO keep your rugs safe place for babes 70 play upon
the way that helps TO have home that's disease
free and safe for everyone-the only way to accomplish
it with far less work and without in the least firing
yonself-is to have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-23

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The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

refuses to allow the territory to enact proper laws.
 Alaska Respectfully Asks Congress to:
 Restore the national forests to the public domain, or at least allow the establishment of industry therein The -pulp industry is anxious to start but is kept out.
 Open up the oil lands to exploration and exploitation.
 Extend. the coal land laws of the United States to Alaska
 Give the territory jurisdiction over the fisheries, game and fur-bearing animals.
 Consolidate all governmen author ity in one executive, thereby eliminat- ing conflicting Jurisdiction, so fatal to enterprise and industry. Remove the restriction on export of birch timber from the public domain. Establish constabulary in order that there may be prevention of crime as we'll as punishment thereof
 Assign coast guard or naval ships to constant duty in Alaska waters to assist in the enforcement of law and to be available for rescue work at all times.
 Assist the farmers by loaning them money.
 Increase telegraph service.
 Restore the mail contract system in- stead of shipping mail by freight and express.
 Make larger appropriations for roads, thereby enabling outlying dis tricts to assist in the production of revenue fer le government.
 Give the JnGians better opportunj- ties for iearn,ng trades and establish sanitariums for them, in order that hereditary diseases may be eliminated.
 Give us aids to navigation commen- surate with trade demands.
 Establish the musk OK industry, thereby making waste land productive.
 Give Alaska the same opportunity to develop that was accorded the West, ern territories, now the Western states.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

The Canadian Pacific freighter Ena struck Ripple rock, in Seymour narrows, on her down trip recently, and but for the prompt action of her crew in closing the water-tight com partments in the ship she would have gone down instantly, as about six feet of her bottom was torn out along the stern. The vessel was run into Men zies bay and allowed to settle on the bottom. The vessel was afterwari patched by divers and pumped out, go- ing to Vancouver for repairs.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

Cruger x Son and Miller x Henly are reported to have cleaned up sev- eral thousand dollars in the Stuyhok stampede. Other properties in the vi, cinity are said to be doing we'll The Stuyhok is tributary of the Bonasila river, which empties into the Yukon below Anvik.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

Fresh Ever-Ready Flashlight Bat teries, all sizes. BlumO'Neill Co. S-tf
 We always have supply of pasteurized sweet milk and cream on hand. Also buttermilk and Bulgarian buttermilk. City Dairy. Phone 1S7.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

If you do not receive your copy Of the Times regularly, please notify the circulation manager.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

Special dinner served from 11:3t o'clock every day at the City Bakery
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

Harmony Club masquerade, Hal loween, Eagle hall.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

We ship by boat or rail fresh cooked crabs or crab cocktails. Order from Dave Phillips, P. O. Box 217.
 2-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

Best coffee in town at the City Bakery. z-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

Read the Daily Times TOT the latest and most reliable world news.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-21

Dr. l.. Won Zesch has returned.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-17
POLK COUNTY PIONEER PASSES
William Polk Afford Died Wednesday
 Funeral on Thursday.

William Polk Afford, aged 76 years, 8 months and days, passed away at his home at 8 o'clock this morning, after an illness of several months duration, his affliction having been locomotor ataxia. The funeral serv- ices, conducted by the Rev. T. A. Park of the Presbyterian church, will be held at the residence on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in the l. o. O. F. cemetery.
 MT. Afford was born in the state of Tennessee on August 12, 1S42. He was united in marriage ip that state, and he and Mrs. Afford came to Ar kansas about 40 years ago, locating in the Dallas valley, and then coming to Mena with the advent of the railroad. He is survived by his wife, sister and son and daughter. The son is Oscar Afford of this city, and the daughter is Mrs. Pearl Barnes of Ashland. Ok. at