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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
THANKSGIVING PARDONS
TO TWENTY BY GOVERNOR
]. A. Sanders. 72 Years Old. Old Sol
der, Was Polk County
Recipient.

+. Governor Brough extended execu-
tive clemency to twenty convicts on
Thanksgiving day, J. A. Sanders Of
Grannis, had served seven months Of
years sentence for making liquor, be-
ing the Polk county recipient. Sand
ers is q years old, and ex-confeder
ate soldier. and was convicted of the
offense at the April term of court this
year.
The other pardons covered wide
field of crime and coordination. Oil
yer Davis of Lawrence county. was
sentenced last March for life for kill
ing Charles Whitaker, but Governor
Brough believed the boy, who was but
10 years, had killed Whitaker
because he thought it neces AIRY to
save his own life.
SOther pardons were for crimes
from common theft to murder, the
terms ranging from one year to life.
Eight negroes and twelve whites were
released.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
NO GRAFT MONEY
REACHED BOILING
Brother r-In-Law of President Wilson
Makes Sweeping Denial of All
Charges and Demands
Probe.

New York, Nov. 30--A denial that
he had ever taken money for intiuenc-
ing the disposition OF contracts or
machinery by the United States ship
ping board as charged by I. K
Sands, former Washington banker
coupled with request that all of his
business transactions with Sands be
investigated-.sboth for my own and
fellow citizens sake" was made be-
fore the committee here today by r
w. Boiling, President Wilson's broth
er-in-law, now treasurer of the ship
ping board.
Mr.. Boiling told of business trans
actions with Sands dating back to
1916 and earlier years, out of which
grew several financial transactions
He told the committee that his per-
sonal records were all available to
its inspection. Sands has testified
that he received $4,000 from the
Downey Shipbuilding corporation for
representing before the board out
of which he paid money to Mr. Boil
ing.
Mr.. Boiling said that after bank
ing with the institution which Sands
was connected for several years, he
had taken a contract in 1916 to build
house for the banker and in making
settlement for its cost with Mr.. and
Mrs, Sands had foregone any profits
because Of objection by Sands to a
charge for extras
Surrenders All Profit.
Il volunteer to cancel my share of
this charge, which figure $4,000 re-
presented most of the profit / had ex-
pected to make on the entire trans
action" Mr.. Boiling said in his state
ment, because of their unpleasant at
titude. Mr.. Sands agreed to this set
Element and gave me his note for
$4,000, which endorsed and discount
ed.
However, a short while afterwards
Mr.. Sands told me that he did not
want me TO lose any of my commits
sions for building the house, and that
he had accepted this reduction only
because his wife was very much wor-
ried. That the house should have cost
more than they had originally plan
ned and that he intended paying me
the additional 5000 above referred to
tOf the $4,000 which Mr.. Sands
says was paid for procuring contracts
/ never heard until it was mentioned
IN anonymous letters coupled with
threats that unless something was
done, Mr.. Sands would see that my
name was brought into it. Upon re-
ceipt of these letters, personally re-
ported the matter to the department
of justice, requesting that an investi-
cation be made of my transactions
with Mr.. Sands.
Il feel that it is unnecessary for
me to say that / never, by word OF
deed, tried in any way, to assist the
Providence Engineering corporation
or any other company TO procure a
Contract"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
PRESIDENT OFFERS
SELF AS MEDIATOR
Declares, However, He Has No Power
to Use Military Forces in Relief
of Armenians-Cannot Fore
cast Congress.

Washington, Nov. 30.-President
Wilson, in response to an invitation
from the League of Nations, has
agreed to use his good Offices and to
proffer his personal mediation" to a
representative he may designate "to
end the hostilities. which are now be-
ing waged against the Armenian peo-
ple."
In accepting the leagues invita-
ton, the president, writing to Presi-
dent Paul Hymans, says he makes his
offer upon assurances of the "moral
and diplomatic support of the princi-
pal powers" and relies upon the
league council to suggest to him the
avenues thru which his proffer should
be conveyed and the parties to whom
ii should be addressed"
The president says he is without
power to offer or employ the military
forces of the United States in any
project for the relief Of the Armen-
ian and any material contribution
will require the authorization of Con-
yress which is not now in session and
which session he cannot forecast.
The invitation to mediate between
the factions in Armenia was extend
ed to the president last week through
Paul Hymans, president of the
league assembly. Mr.. Wilson has al
ready consented to fix the boundary
lines of Armenia and he now has be-
fore him special reports on that sub
ject. There is no indication. however,
when he will complete this work.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
WILSON OFFERS TUMULTY A JOB
But Secretary Hesitates to Go to Gus
toms Court of Appeals

Washington. Nov. 2S.--Joseph P.
Tumulty, secretary tothe president,
has been offered by Mr. Wilson an
appointment to the customs court of
appeals, but has reached no decision
with regard to its acceptance. This
was disclosed tonight.in statement
issued by Mr.. Tumulty, prompted by
various published reports as to what
he planned to do when his duties at
the White House cease next March.
The statement also took notice Of
reports that Mr.. Tumulty planned to
enter law partnership here with for
mer representative 7. T. Ansberry, Of
Ohio.
81 have made no definite plans for
the future and have not under consid-
Grafton a law partnership of any
kind" Mr.. Tumulty said 1T is true
that the president has generously Of
fered to me the post made vacant by
the death of Mr.. Chief Justice Mont
gomery of the customs court of ap-
peals | have this matter now under
consideration, but have reached no de-
cision Regarding ii"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
DE vALERA's PLEA IN vAIN'
Wilson Won't Recognize Irish "Repub-
lic," 1t Is Reported.

Washington, Nov. 28.-President
Wilson, it was learned today, has nc
intention of recognizing Ireland as an
independent nation as a result of the
petition submitted to him by Eamonn
De Valera, president of the Irish re-
public"
The attitude of the administration
will be based on the view that the
tests of recognition have not been sat
isfed by the actual establishment of
an independent government. De Val
era sent his appeal to the president
following the official assertion that it
would not be entertained by the state
department. Mr.. Wilson transmitted
it to the state department where it
awaits his instructions as to its dis
position.
Whether the appeal will be replied
to remains to be seen. The communi-
cations of Martens, the soviet envoy,
never have been hoAored with a reply.
The expectation at the state depart
ment. however, is that there will
either be reply to De Valera or an
official statement setting forth the
reasons that recognition cannot be ex-
tended.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
MAN THANKS JUDGE
FOR LIFE SENTENCE
Slayer of Motorcycle Officer Says He
Cannot Resist Impulse to
Bump Off" People.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 30.-Chas
l.. Simpson was sentenced to life inn
prisonment late yesterday in criminal
court here. Simpson pleaded guilty
to a charge of numbering Frank S.
Archer motorcycle patolman, on the
night Of October Id. last.
That's where belong was Simp-
sons only comment on the verdict.
Archer was shot to death when he
approached the motor car Simpson
had stopped in an effort to force the
occupants to convey him to town.
Simpson told the police that a
short time before the shooting he had
taken drug which produced in him a
desire to kill some one. After the
shooting the police said he had ex-
pressed regret, but said he could not
withstand the desire to kill some one.
Simpson previously had pleaded not
guilty He changed his plea today
and sentence was imposed by the
court.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

Italian Troops Reported on Way to
Seize Territory.

London, Nov. ga dispatch to the
London Times, from Milan quotes the
newspaper Secolo as saying that
movement Of regular italian troops is
reported all along the armistice line
in the Adriatic zone, and it is rumored
that General Cavilglia has been or
dered by the Italian government to
take the islands of Veglia and Arba,
which were seized by Gabrielle dan
nunzie's legionnairas, and also 70 oc-
cupy the strip Of territory near Cas-
tua invaded by d'Annunzio soon after
the signing Of the RapaIlo treaty.
D'Annunzio, according to the dis
patch, has issued manifesto in which
ne says conflict is imminent and that
he and his men are ready to fight and
to die rather than te submit to the
Italian forces. The dispatch adds that
excitement Is rife in F'iume, where all
males from. s ye:~s te - years have
been called to the co1ors.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
STOCK YARDS TO
CATTLE RAISERS
Morris Company Will Give Producers
First Chance in Sale of Terminal
Rights-In Compliance With
Court Orders Issued.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-Plans for the
sale of the interest of Morris and com
pany, packers, in stock yards and ter
minals in such manner as to permit
their acquisition by livestock pro-
ducers and the general public, will be
filed today in the supreme court of the
District of Columbia.
None of the other packers is a par
ty to the plan or mentioned in it.
Interests which it is supposed to
offer the court under the plan are:
Kansas City Stock Yards company
Kansas City, Mo-; st. Joseph Stock
Louis National Stock Yards East St
Louis, III; Oklahoma National Stock
Yards, Oklahoma City; the Slaughter
House Ltd; New Orleans; Ell Paso
Union Stock Yards company, FL Paso
Tex; New York Stock Yards company
New York.
Capital in four stock yards terminal
railroad is listed. These lines for the
most part are operated. in connection
with the Kansas City, East st. Louis,
Oklahoma City and st. Joseph, Mo-,
plant and yards named.
Meets Court Order.
The proffer is in accordance with
the decree made mandatory February
81, 1920, by the signature of Chief
Justice Mccoy and filed by Attorney
General Palmer with concurrence OF
the 81 corporations and 49 individuals
of which the Swift, Armour, Morris
Wilson and Cudahy interests were the
principal members
Morris q Company offers a separate
and individual plan of which all its
capital stock holdings in stock yards
and terminal companies are surren-
dered. If adopted, it is declared, the
plan will Immediately divorce Morris
& Company from all stock yards and
terminals and the livestock producers
win be given first opportunity TO ac-
quire them.
Edward Morris, president of the
company, said that these holdings
could not be disposed of at present
because of the financial situation and
that the. Morris interests had suggest
ed to the court that all their capital
stock in yards and terminal companies
be Immediately surrendered and can.
celled and other certificates issued in
lieu thereof in the name of some trust
company, as trustee TO hold and vote
the stock until it can be sold to people
outside the packing industry.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
WILSON TO DEVOTE
HIS TIME TO WRITING
President VIII Remain in Washing.
ton After March if He
Can Find a Home.

Washington, Nov. 30.- Altho it
has been generally understood that
President Wilson. after he leaves the
White House on March 4, will devote
his time to writing, this fact became
known today with degree of finality.
1t also became known that Mr.. viii
son will make his home in WASHING.
ton but thus far he has not obtained
a residence.
Joseph ?. Tumulty, The presidents
secretary. also plans to remain in
washington after March a, and he in
tends to write some books about the
president, with whom he has been as
sociated for the past ten years Mr
Tumulty has been offered place on
the customs court of appeals. but he
has reached no decision as to accent
ing the appointment.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
POTTER PosToFFIcE ROBBED.
Cash. Stamps and Registered Mail
Missing-Amount Unknown.

Sheriff J. A. Thornton was notified
Wednesday morning that the postof-
fice at Potter had been robbed during
the night. The robbery was discovered
In the morning and hetaoioinoinoiu
by Postmaster Argus Rowe, when he
went to open up the office in the morn
ing he Immediately notified the sher-
ms office. Deputy D. A. Hazel was
sent to Potter to make official inves-
tigation. The postoffice is located in
the Kansas City Southern station. Mr..
Rowe acting as combined postmaster
and railway agent. Mr.. Rowe reports
that the thief stole cash, stamps. req
istered mail, and money orders. but
the full amount of the loss will NOT
De known until the books can be
checked up.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
KAISER DIVIDES COIN.
Wilhelm Calls Children Together to
Give Them Money.

London. Nov 27.-During the visits
of his children at Doorn castle during
the past week. former Emperor vii.
liam of Germany has taken occasion
TO discuss with them their financial
resources, says a Doom dispatch 70
the Daily Mail.
IL Is said the former emperor IN
tends 70 present each ess NJ; his; fi;s..s 81,
$4,000 forms In Dutch money. $50
they may continue to live IN Il man
ner befittine the Hohenzollerna =
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
151, 100000 ACRES
OF OIL IN MEXICO
Department of Industry Shows Only
Small Portion of Land is
Being Operated.

Washington, Nov 30.-.The Mexican
department of industry, commerce
and labor estimates the potential oil
lands IN the republic at about 151.-
100000 acres, of which only about 81
600 acres are being developed. accord
ing to reports reaching Washington
today. Prospecting concessions have
been granted in Tabasco, Campeche.
Lhlapas and Yucatan, besidese Vera
Cruz and Tamaulipas, on the east
coast from Lower California to the
isthmus OF Tehuantepec on the west
coast and in Chihauhua and Durango.
development work also has been be-
gun IN the northern part of Lower
California.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
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COTTON VALUES FIRMER

Cotton values were fir1ner this
week in the Mena market and the best
grades sold as high as 15ts cents
Wednesday. Buying was brisk and
many bales were turned loose by the
growers A total of 1882 bales have
been sold in Mena this season, divided
among =. hayer== :.=s :.=s fellows: G. w. Pet
ty, 1873; Townsend Brothers. $50 and.
Il. L. Norris, PIT. ~ -
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
Ex-KAIsERIN is WORSE.
Relapse Came After Temporary I'm.
provement Last Friday.

Doom, Nov. 28.-A turn for tba
worse in the condition Of the former
German empress, Augusta Victoria.
occurred late today. 1t was an
nounced at Doom, the present ulace
OF residence of the former emperor
ana empress Friday last, that the i'm
mediate danger point in the illness ~
,ne former empress had temporarily
been passed, altho her condition re-
manned serious. She was able then
70 receive members of the family at
the bedside. 1t was said she has ex-
perienced several severe heart at
tacks, her life each time being des-
paired of, and it has been feared more
tnan once during the present attack
that the end was approaching
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

" ffE16HCg btIU, TWO DVfUV.
Coalgate, Ok, Nov 30.-Clyde VIII
burn, aged 18, son of Mrs. Edward
Wilburn, of the Mowdy settlement
north of Coalgate, is dead and two
companions are reported seriously iii
as result, it is alleged of drinking
poisoned whiskey at neighborhood
gathering last night.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

Slckiy children need WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE. It not onlv
destroys worms, IL there be any. but Il
acts as strengthening tonic IN the
stomach and bowels. Price zoe nar mar
bottle. Sold by jackson Drug Co,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

Heartburn is symptom of jndiges-
ton. Take dose of HERBINE In
such cases. The pain disappears in
stantly The bowels operate speedily
and you feel fine, vigorous and cheer
fui. Price 60c. Sold by jackson
Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

strayed-Horse, sorrell, 500 pounds.
small saddle mark, small white spot
n forehead, unshod Reward for in
formation. g. G. Monroe, Hatfield.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

Shreveport, La, Nov. s0.--Tom
Gapis, Sr., who's with his two sons.
Tom Caplis, Jr., and Joe Caplis, are
reparted under arrest at San Antonio
charged with conspiring to evade the
draft law, is a wealthy planter who.
until recently, resided at Taylortown,
Bossier parish, near Shreveport. The
two boys. according to government
officials, registered under the draft on
June 5, 1917, but failed to answer the
call.
The first government record of
their whereabouts shows that on Au-
gust IS, 1917, they were in Guate-
maia,, to which place an officer was
sent, but when the officer arrived there
Guatemala had severed relations with
Germany and the Caplis boys had left
for Mexico. The elder Caplis is un-
der $4,000 bond required by govern
,ment, authorities here, it being al
legged that he sent large sum of
money to Houston, Tex, to aid the
two boys in their fight in 1917.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02
RICH FARMER AND SONS
ARE HELD AS SLACKERS
Louisiana Rancher and Two Boys,
Travelling Since 1917, Nabbed by
United States Agents.

San Antonio, Tex, Nay. 30.-After
more than two years wandering in
South America, Mexico and western
cities Of the United States, Tom Cap
lis, Jr., and Joe Caplis, farmers Of
Shreveport, La, reputed to be
wealthy, were in the city Jail here
Monday with their father, the three
being charged with conspiring tc
evade the draft laws.
They were called from. bed and ar.
rested early Sunday morning by fed.
eral officers at house in one of the
better residence sections, where, with
women members of the family. they
had been living for about two months
Fugitive complaints were filed in
the United States commissioner
court and bonds fixed at s2,5OO each
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-12-02

Mr.. Farmer, listeni Organize and
organize quick Help the banks in
their undertaking to help you. There
are over one million farmers raising
cotton There are over one million IF
them all over the country runnine.
around trying to sell or give their cot
lon away, two many sellers. Every
iand owner. should put his shoulder
70 the wheel and subscribe 81 per acre
m ,or every acre he has in cultivation
There IS perhaps thirty or thirtv-f;ve
million acres of land - ss.s,tttt-1ss. s.s,tttt-1s. .....;s
tContinued on Page Al
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-15
WAR MOTHERS AT
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Plans Laid for Picnic at Brook
side Park.

Marion County War Mothers were en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. w. NJ.
Swain. 2537 Parkway boulevard. this aft
ernoon, by the twelve mothers whose
birthdays came in July.
The new silk flag, recently purchased
by the chapter, was dedicated.
Mrs. II. E. T. Stanford, president Of
the county organization, gave a short
dedication address, followed by the read
ing Of odd Glory" by Mrs. Herbert
Blessing.
As q closing ceremony the women sang
THE Star-Spangled Banner" in unison.
The parlors were decorated with Amer
ican flags and baskets Of sweet peas. The
fayors were tiny American flags.
An interesting feature Of the afternoon
was the huge birthday cake, bearing tiny
candles. numbering the total of the birth
days Of the twelve hosetsses, arranged In
flag design IN red, white and blue shades.
Plans were laid for the picnic to be
given Aug. 26 at Brookside park, and re-
ports were given by the women who have
been attending the Legislature In the in
terest of the American legion memorial
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-15
PLANS COMPLETE
FOR NEW MARKET
South Side Women to Go to
Council Monday Night.

, Detailed plans for 4 market at Foun-
tain square were made by the South Side
Women's club at the semi-monthly meet
ing at the Greer Street Community house.
Mrs. NJ L. ReiffeI, president, presided.
Tentative plans have been drawn up
for the club by the city engineer, pro-
viding for the erection Of stands on parts
of the sidewalk belonging to the city.
Mrs. Reiffel and Mrs. c. c. kuhns, vice
president, will head the committee which
viii present the matter TO the council
next Monday.
A committee was appointed to go be-
. fore the board OF public safety with an
objection to the unconsumed smoke at
the substation of the Citizens Gas Com
pany on Doless street.
A report was made on the wagon mar
ket conducted at Arizona and Talbot
streets under the auspices Of the club.
Mrs. Ralph c. Shortridge. secretary,
said that all the south side women she
had talked to are very enthusiastic over
the market.
1T is being patronized by women from
all parts of the south side Of Indian
apolis," she said.
Mrs. Reiffel said she had talked to
& commission man who said that sub
markets were very beneficial to the COM
munity and advised four in the differ.
ent residential parts Of the city.
Members of the club agreed that the
quality Of goods brought in By the farm
ers is extraordinarily good.
Opinions were expressed that the
prices are lower than those on the city
market.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-15
SAYS NATION SAFE
IN LEGION HANDS
Speaker at G. A. r. Reception
Lauds The 100000

That the future of the United States
is secure as long as it rests in the hands
of the men of the American legion was
the declaration made by Orlando A.
Somers. past national commander-in-
chief of the G. A. r., at reception Tor
the state officers of the organization and
its affiliated bodies at the statehouse
last night.
1.-THE future of the country" he said,
ais in the hands of those 100000 men
who fought for their country; if they
are true to her, have no fear for the
safety of the nation; If they are not
true to her, there can be no nation.
Much enthusiasm regarding the ma
tiOnal encampment to be held here in the
fall was shown, and it is said a move
ment is on foot to elect Robert w. Nc
Bride, present commander Of the depart
ment of Indiana, national commandments
CHIEF
There Is a significant difference" de-
clared Mr.. Mcbride state commander,
between the encampment Of 1898, which
was held in Indianapolis, and the COM
ing eneampmcnt.
"Then we of the G. A. r. invited com
rades and entertained them, and now the
STATE u 1AhAdAi anu tAAe Ivy VI AhNANH
apolis will entertain us, for we are too
old to be hosts"
That indianapolis has made efforts
to obtain the national encampment struck
Mr.. Mcbride, he said, as one of the
grandest tributes that could be paid to
the Indiana men of the G. A. r.
Charles A Bookwalter, speaking for
the Sons of Veterans, said the citizens OF
indianapolis regard it a great honor to
have the privilege of entertaining the
veterans this fall, and assured them
every effort would be made for their
comfort and convenience.