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The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENT.

One of the most significant events in the history of the state was the Pastors Conference of the In- ter-C Church World Movement in Little Rock last week. It was significant be- cause of the inter er-demoninational and the inter-raeial harmony that existed, which, it is confidently believed, should mark a new era in the history of Arkansas.
 There were fifteen distinct denomi- nations by 546 ministers of whom one hundred were negroes. The negroes sat in a section on one side of the First M. E. Church, South, where the ses- sions were held. They gave the clos est attention to the proceedings, and their report at the conclusion, written and read by highly educated Cuban negro, was an admirable piece of re- lgious literature.
 More significant even than the spir- t of cooperation between the races, was the sweeping aside of sectarian barriers in the consideration of plans and purposes of worldwide evangeli- zation, which is the primary object of the movement. Adherent of all Pro- testant faiths met together in perfect unison, not asking whether the man at his side was Methodist, Presby-
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
.DIG FLEET OF ]. 5.
 SHIPS IS PLANNED
American Merchant Marine of Twelve Million Tons Is the Aim of Ship pers-World Will Need Fifty
 Million Tons.
cBy International News service.)

Washington, March 23.--An Amer ican merchant marine of 12,000,000 tons, or about 30 per cent of the worlds commercial shipping, within three years is the aim toward which shipping authorities are striving, it is indicated here. Under favorable circumstances this goal may be reach ed, it is said.
 The shipping would be all good bot toms adaptable to modern traffic, and would not include the smaller coast wise ships. The present Shipping Board building program when com pleted will turn out II 100000 tons by 1921, John H Rosseter, former direc- tor of operations for the Emergency Fleet Corporation, estimated.
 With this vast tonnage in sight Senator Wesley Jones of Washington, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, with members of the com mittee, is seeking to frame construc- tive legislation which will utilize this asset to the fullest extent under the American flag.
 The proposed program has in view the establishment of advantageous routes to South American ports, the West Indies and the Caribbean, be- sides many new lines
 Shipping authorities have revealed to Congress the extent to which the big maritime interests of the world are racing for supremacy in the gen. eral disturbed conditions due to the war. At present, it is said, with near ly the same tonnage on the seas as in 1913, the service is only 50 per cent of what it was in pre-war days. The total shipping in the world today is 40,000,000 deadweight tons, it is said, and the world will need 5000000 when the full after -the-war trade bomb sets in.
 At present, it is admitted, the ship ping of the world, and of the United States in particular, is in a transitory stage. It is hoped to tide over the period until normal conditions return, which, experts predict, will be soon
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
PARTIES UP IN
 AIR' IN ARKANSAS
Republicans Divided Between Wood and Lowden and No Chance fer the Democrats to Instruct Delegates
 No Third Party in South.

Special e The star.
 Little Rock, March 15.-The Arkan- sas delegations to the two big political conventions this year are likely to go uninstructed,
 The Republicans appear to be un- able to agree. and the Democrats will not have . convention in time to deliv- CT instructions to those who will cast the vote of the state for the Presi- dential nominations.
 The supporters of Wood and Low den seem to be almost equally divided, and there are friends of the favorite son class among the politically unat- tached, so that the Republicans are unable to get together on candidate. Wood and Lowden clubs were organ ized to test the trend of party senti- ment toward those who seem to be in the lead in the state, but the response has not been sufficient to give either decided advantage.
 Necessarily, the Democratic situa- ton is even more indefinite, in which respect Arkansas Democracy is no more in the dark than the Democracy of the nation. It is case of drifting with the tide to some unknown port, and sailing orders will not be opened until they are issued by the two na- tional conventions.
 The Democrats will not have even the advantage of state convention as a guide, but must Ego it alone" and be guided by the developments after they reach San Francisco in June. Arkansas, alphabetically, holds stra- tegic position in the roll of states, and the delegations from both parties have always taken pride in being able to pick the winners" and line up with the successful candidate on the first ballot. They may do so this time, but 1t will require an exercise of rare pol itical perspicacity to do so. Arkansas would undoubtedly be strong for Will son if he were a candidate, but since he is not, they are open to conviction in the interest of any good Democrat strong enough to maintain the party supremacy.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
 A pEBs PLEA TO WILSON.
Socialists VIII Hold Demonstration
 in Washington April 1s.

ooGiaiiStS Wii Ffotd DemonStratton
 in Washington April 1s.
 Chicago, March 20-A spectacular but dignified" effort to obtain the re- lease of Eugene M. Debs from the At lanta, Ca, penitentiary, will be made in Washington, D. C., April I8, the National Socialist headquarters an nouncsd today
 Debs who has been mentioned as the next Socialist presidential candi- date, was convicted under the espion- age act and imprisoned April 1S, 1919
 Delegations of Socialists from all parts of the country will arrive on spe- cial trains, and march up Pennsylvania avenue, carrying placards and headed by brass band, according to the plan.
 The procession will go to the White House, where it is planned to have a prearranged conference with the Presi- dent. General amnesty vii be asked for "all Socialists and radicals con iAheu UT uHueI ptlSOH SShlcHct uHuer espionage act convictions"
 At the same time resolutions for such amnesty will be introduced in the House and Senate, according to the plan. Senator J. I. France of Mary land has promised to introduce it in Senate, party officials say, while sew eral congressman are willing to bring it before the House.
 Committees of the Socialist party, the American Freedom Foundation and labor organizations are to work to se- cure delegations in Chicago. New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Indian apolis, Wilmington, Del, Milwaukee, St Louis and Minneapolis.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
WOMEN AND GOOD ROADS.
Mrs. Brough Names S5 for Hot
 Springs Meet in April.

Springs Meet in April.
 Little Rock, March 17.-Mrs. c. H. Brough has announced the appoint ment of about 65 of the prominent women of the state as delegates to the United States Good Roads Associa- tion to meet in Hot Springs April 12- IT. This is in addition to the fifty delegates appointed by Mrs. Troup of Pine Bluff for the club women, mak- ing 115 women good road boosters who are expected to attend the Hot Springs meeting. County Judges all over the state are appointing dele gates, and Governor Brough is com- pleting list of about 1500 in all the counties of the state who will be urged to attend. Gov. Lee Russell of Miss issippi has promised to appoint deI- egation of one hundred and to come himself as the chairman. It is ex- pected there will be as many as 5000 delegates at the convention. Govern or Brough, first Vice President, will preside.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
No Third Party in south.

There is talk of a possible new party in theN North, with rumors of party schisms in both Republican and Demo cratic ranks. But this has not yet reached the South, certainly not Ark ausas, and there is not the remotest chance of splits in this state Third parties never got very far in Arkan- sas, anyway, and while Progressivism poled a very respectable vote, it was largely a name, crystalization of Roosevelt policies and philosophy, and 1t lacked coherence and staying quali- ties to make it permanency. Just so now there are no principles, so far in- dependently enunciated, that are sufii- cient to induce factions in the two par ties.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
eoMPERs TO KNOCK ALLEN PLAN
To Tell New Jersey Legislature of
 Opposition to Labor Court.

Trenton. N. ] March 20. Samuel Gompers has accepted an invitation Co address the New Jersey legislature next Monday might and express his opposition to the adoption here of the Manassas plan for the settlement of labor troubles through a court of in dustrial relations. it was announced today Governor Allen of Kansas ex- plained the plan and recommended It's adoption in an address before the leg lslature last week
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
RED FORCES GAIN
 IN GERMAN MIX
Estimated at From 2O,OOO to 10000, Are Said to Be We'll Armed and Equipped-Berlin Plans an
 Attack.

Paris, March 22-Sparatcan forces in the Ruhr valley of Germany number from 10000 to 10000, according to latest advices. They are well organ ized, being composed of old shock troops and veterans, supplied with ar tillery, machine guns and plenty of ammunition.
 William Major Beerfeld, a relative Of Maximilian Harden, is commander of these troops. He is also known as the man who published Prince Lich- nowsky's report, blaming the German government for starting the world war, and was also prominent in the Spar ticist troubles at the time of the ar mistice and also in January, 1918,
 Ebert Has Troops Ready
 Ebert government authorities are concentrating troops and planning to surround the Ruhr valley and force the Sparticists to capitulate These men, however, are younger and less trained than the Reds.
 The occupation of the Ruhr district by German troops is in direct violation of Articles 42 and 43 of the treaty of Cersailles, it was pointed out at the Foreign Office, which added the com ment that this was the first act com mitted by Germany in violation of the treaty, the other violations being those of omission. It was indicated that the French government would take no sep arate action in the circumstances, act ing only after consultation with the all lies as to what measures were neces-
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
Sends "ExpIanationv

Two German officers have been sent by the Ebert government to acquaint the French authorities with the sit uation in the Ruhr district. These of ficers are expected to reach Paris this evening
 The foreign office advices regarding the composition of the red army in the Ruhr district are that 1t was re- cruited for the most part among the iron workers and not the miners. The military organizations extends also to the civil services, and the postoffice and the telegraph lines are. also in con trol of the communists
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

terian, Disciple, Baptist or what not. It was the first time that such con ference was ever held in the state, and the statement was frequently made that it means more for the religious uplift and unification of the state than anything that has ever happened be- fore in the history of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

Take HERBINE for digestion. It relieves the pain in few minutes and forces the fermented matter which causes the misery into the bowels where it is expelled. Price COG Sold by Jackson Drug Co.--Ady.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
MINING DISTRICT MEETING

The miners of the Mena-Polk Co. Mining District are notified that the regular annual meeting will be held at Mir. Arrington's office on DeQueen street, Mena, Ark, at p. m, April s, 1920, to elect officers and arrange others business.
 F. Nj. REEVES. Chairman. Adv. 12-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
Adv. 7O&13-1t

For hoarseness, inflamed lungs or irritating coughs. BILLIARDS HORE- HOUND SYRUP Is healing balm. It does It's work quickly and thoroughly. Price 25c, soc and sl.OO per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
Spring and Summer Apparel For
 Women and Misses
SPRING SUITS

SPRING SUITS The suits for Spring present the widest imagina- ble range of types and styles to satisfy the vary ing needs and various tastes of the wearer. By way of trimming for the suit the belt stands forth first as standard of trim efficiency Belts come in dozens of new and striking forms oddly cut, oddly arranged and oddly fastened. Collars do unexpected things. Long, slender col lars roll slim lay-over collars announce note of feminine daintiness.
 Materials of Tricotne, Poplin, Poret twill, Serge are the right fabrics.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

Horse for Sale-Bay mare, years,
 about 16 hands. Cash or time Phone 50.--Chas. R. Montgomery Adv. 63 2t 12 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

For Saie-Oak fence posts, any size
 delivered. See or write T. ". Rain water, R No. l Mena. Adv. 63 St I2 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

UNI It ta such am price is itnct feature of in pasmg1 1ng o ntedam mong the VI fatues
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
Piles Cured ln 6 to IA Days

Druggists refund money If PAZ0 OINTMENT fails to cure Itching Blind Bleedina or Protrudne Piles Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get restful seep at.er the first application. Price e0c
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

Brown Leghorn eggs for matching. 75c Tor Is; $4.5o per hundred. V. Tallon, hena. Ark.-Adv. Is 4t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
AS TO COATS

On the whole it may be said that coats are of the tor -eoat riety which harmonzes well with the shorter sR rts The fulness, however is judi ciousy re trained in one way or another, by n side or outside belt, plating gathers, so that the shoue te remains quite slim and we'll defined Collars of coats, like the collars of suits step from the beaten way to wander off through all sorts of untrodden, primrose pathways. Both the coat and collar are tr mmed generously with stichery, embroidery, cordings and pipings.
 Materials are of the delightfully."- fuzzy, woody sorts for sports and general utility wear.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

0 alep n Is a sinty supi in anow be eenthen e vemateia, and O sout a re i
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25

STYLES THAT ARE CORRECT THAT ARE WORN PRICES THAT ARB RIGHT
 ARE ALL IN OUR NEW
The Mena weekly star., 1920-03-25
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks for the help and kindness shown in the death of our wife and mother
 J. W. Stine.
 Josie Fite
 May Harrison.
 Hiram Williams.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-27

the bounds Of possibility to take over
an existing institution, indeed, that
idea never occurred to us originally.
1t was the Bishop of Exeter who put
the new idea in my mind. He advised
me not to build, stating that England
already had all the institutional build
ings necessary, but what it sorely
lacked was funds to maintain them. 1t
was new point Of view. l studied the
situation more and more from that
angle.
the best advisers l could get, and
formed committee, with Ambassador
Davis as honorary president; Lord
9ueenasborough, treasurer; Lord Ear
dale. Sir Ellis Hume Williams, the Wis
countess Harcourt and Lady Lowther
as members, and with Prime Minister
Lloyd George and Mr.. Balfour as
patrons.
This committee strongly indorsed
the Bishop of Exeter's views, to COOP
eYate with the Waits and Stray So
ceiety, because it had shown most prac-
tlcal results. More and more / saw
me TN wisdom and economy of using all
the money we had and whatever we
should get toward caring for the chill
dren as they advised. I went to Read
ing to see the St. Andrews Home for
Boys. Several visits proved that this
was, what we were looking for, and it
Is this home that, early this summer.
is to be turned over to US as tribute
from America to British war heroes. to
De paid for by American funds"
New-York tribune., 1920-06-27
Fresh Air Home Seeks Funds
Mountainville Institution Ap-
peals for Contributions

Felicia, the summer fresh air home
conducted by the Society for Eethical
Culture at Mountainville, Orange
country, N Y, is appealing for con-
tributions so that it may continue it's
work this season. The home, which is
non-sectarian, has been established
fourteen years and affords a two
weeks vacation for 600 children each
summer.
The high cost Of food products and
increased wages for attendants are de-
clared to be burden the home will
be unable to bear unless it receives
assistance from the public. Contribu-
tions may be sent to Milton M. Klein.
.61 Fifth Avenue, or to Walter H.
Liebman, 507 Fifth Avenue.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-27
Americans to Care for British War Orphans
Miss Mabel Gerry Takes
Over St. Andrews Home
for Boys in England as
Haven for the Fatherless
Sufficient Fund Raised
Enough NJ o ne y Already
Subscribed to Ensure Sue
cess of u. S. Institution

AS q tribute to England's part In
the war prominent men and women of
this country have adopted" an entire
orphan asylum in that country and
will care for the orphaned sons and
daughters of British soldiers.
Miss Mabel Gerry. Of 2 East Sixty
first Street, daughter of Elbridge T.
Gerry. is the originator of this method
of showing tangib1y the appreciation
of the United States. She has just
returned to this country, after being
abroad for year. She has selected
the home to be adopted" and it will
be taken over actively this summer
Enough money already has been sub
scribed to insure the success Of this
American tribute. Hundreds of Amer
leans have contributed to it.
1t has been decided to take over the
st. Andrews Home for Boys at Read
Ing forty miles from London, one of
the homes of the Waits and Strays So
ciety of England. which has 115 insti-
tutions in various parts of the coun-
try.
II sailed for England in March, just
q year ago, with the idea firmly fixed
in my mind Of installing an orphanage
for British children whose fathers
had been killed in the war;" Miss Gerry
said last night. "In my mind, and in
the minds of many Of my friends, this
was not only vital, because Of Eng
lands innumerable war orphans, but 1t
offered this country beautiful oppor-
tunity Of extending a real, practical
friendship. We had several such or
phansges in France; why not con-
tinue the chain in England and have
sible7
Investigated for Months
"That we should build and equip our
new institution was the thought we
first had. It was with this idea in my
mind that soon after my arrival Wis
tied Sulgrave Manor with the American
Ambassador, John w. Davis, and a
party. paid q second visit there,
spent the night, investigated pe6eon-
ally every available house in the viii
lage and for several weeks following
had an exhaustive correspondence with
real estate firms as to property, edu-
cational advantages. water supply, etc.
"That was the preliminary work.
With this my Investigations only just
began. They continued for many
months. The American Ambassador :
advised me to inspect and study many
British institutions so that would be
fully informed before I made any
move. So I made visits to establish
ment after establishment. 1 had end
less interviews. I obtained lists Of
maintenance, equipment, clothes, ETC.,
until l had clear idea Of cost per
child. Our original idea, as have
said, was to build, but the price of
building. lack of labor, the difficulty
Of any speed in construction was ap-
ralling.
Advisory Committee Formed
ut had not, at first, appeared within
New-York tribune., 1920-06-27
IL, ZOO Tons of Cotton Goods
Sold in Shops Every Day

About three tons of cotton are used
in the production of cloth for eyerv
ton of coal. At the lowest estimate
the shops Of the world sell 1000 tons
weight of cotton goods every day Of
the week.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-27
MISS MABEL GERRY

MISS MABEL GERRY
Daughter Ebrdg
just returned after England
large orphange be administered
The orphaned daughters
to be cared for there tribute by
In war
The Washington times., 1920-07-09

johnson informsd Afrs Bell that II
sAs sssF appeared IN he court again
he would impose a heavy nne.
The Washington times., 1920-07-09
". B. "a. AbSORbS
ANNAPOLIS SYSTEM
Short Line Will Abandon Use OF
Baltimore and Ohio Tracks
After September l.

BALTIMORE. July 0.-By septem-
Der I, ~ not EARLIER. the Annspohs
short Line will abandon the use OF
the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. owe.
which IL enters Baltimore city ana
Camden station. which IL has used as
Its Baltimore terminal for about thir-
| ty years. The use OF these tracks
and the terminal and a proportion OF
, their maintenance costs the snort
Line approximaiely $4,000 a year.
This arrangement will be satisfac-
| tory TO the Baltimore and Ohip hail'
| road, which has use for rooms In
Camden Station used by the Short
Line, and for trsckage that the Short
Line uses. For a long time the Balti'
| more and Ohio has been anxious 10
get rid of it's tenant. but as the snort
Line had no other means OF getuns
into Baltimore or of handling its traf-
| nc, IL has been allowed to remain.
WILL USE W.. b. a A.
The Short Line will come into Bal
| timore over the Washington, Balti-
more and Annapolls. and will use the
Liberty street terminal OF that road
until a new TERMINAL Is erected In the
block bounded by Eutaw. Lombard,
Pratt and Howard streets, for which
the Washington, Baltimore and An
napolis has obtained all the property
1t needs. Plans for financing the con
struction OF the terminal, which will
cost approximately 100000. are being
made. .t
The use by the Short Line of the
Washington. Baltimore and Annapo-
lis tracks and terminals In Baltimore
will be under a traffic agreement
which viii continue until the absorp-
ton of the Short Line by the Wash
ngton. Baltimore and Annapolis.
which is expected to follow In short
time. Plans for, this absorption are
being worked out.
The traffic arrangement between
the two roads is expected to result in
a material Improvement in the service
on the Short Line, and this arrange.
ment has been to some extent hastened
The Washington times., 1920-07-09
GOOD RECORD FREES HER
WITH COURTS WARNING
Woman He'd Avoided Trouble for
One Year. So Judge Practices
Leniepcy.

FREDERICK. Nd, July e.--Bscause
she had kept out OF court one year
ana had oinsd the church. Justice J.
Graham johnson yesterday discharged
Mrs. Lou Bell, charged with severely
beating her nine.year-old son and
disordsriy conduct. She holds a
record for appearing In court and Is
regarded as the most quarrelsome
woman IN this city. Several neigh
bors commented on the chastisement
she gave her son and her replies
constituted the disorderly charge.
She lsstihed that her son stayed
away from home for three days and
when he returned she whipped him.
Later she whipped him for breaking
branches from. a neighbor's cherry
tree. The lads back. examined In
court, bore marks OF the beating.
During the trial she endeavored to
have her husband testify. but he re-
mained silent. He Is an industrious
man and has never been In court er-
cspt when he appears with his wife
when she Is arrested, and pays her
fine. After she was dismissed her
husband handed her several notes,
with which she paid her attorney
and the pair left for home. Justice
The Washington times., 1920-07-09
She REMOVES WAIST AND.
EXHIBITS SCARS In COURT

HAGERSTOWN, Nd. July 9.-Re-
moving her top waist in police court.
Mrs. Charles C. Baughman exhibited
the bruises which, she testified. were
inflicted by her husband. who was ar
raigned for wife-beating. Under
escort Of policeman. Mrs. Baugh-
man, after the beating. went to police
station and swore out the warrant.
Dr. w. NJ. Nihiser attended the woman.
Justice John II. Bitner fined Baugh-
man $40 and costs. Mrs. Baughman
said her husband became jealous be-
cause she took a seat in a street car
beside strange man.
Baughman said the fracas started
because his wife refused TO carry the
baby on the return from Pen-Mar
Park the day previous. The couple
have been married fifteen years
Baughman is about thirty-eight years
old. According to the testimony, this
was not the first beating he gave his
wife. a.