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The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
TWELVE GO TO CALIFORNIA. A. H. Crawford and L. P. Odell and
 Families Leave for Bedding.

A party of 12 Polk county residents started Thanksgiving day for new home in northern California. The party consisted of A. H. Crawford, his wife and four children: Mir. and Mrs. L. P. Odell and four children. They go to Bedding, which is not far from the Oregon line, and expect to find plenty of work. If conditions suit, Messrs. Crawford and Odell may take up homesteads. The families lived east of Mena and still retain their farms so that if California doesn't suit they can return. The move is an expensive one, Mir. Crawford stated before leaving, as the party left more than $700 with the Kansas City Southern for transportation.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
WHISTLE. BROTHER!

In this old world, so enterspersed with barren crags and sandy dunes, l keep my frenzied system nursed with warbled, harped or whistled tunes. When I am seized by grim de- spair, or when my conscience lashes me-when critics grab me by the hair, or finance puts me up tree-O, then I tune my ripened voice, or press my fiddle's amorous string-a throbbin' realm awaits my choice-a rotten jazz or classic thing! And, presently, the clouds that thrust their hateful dark ness OCT my soul, will vanish in the whirlgust of Highland fling, or Bar carole. O, feller-traveler, bent
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
READY TO COME QUICKLY.
Henry M. Baker, Red Cross Disaster
 Relief Agent, in Mena.


 Henry M. Baker of St. Louis, di- rector of disaster relief for the Red Cross, was in Mena Friday to check over the work done here in connection with the Wickes catastrophe. He evidenced pleasure at the way the work had been handled by Mrs. J. l.. Mitchell and Dr. B. H. Hawkins and the other local authorities. He was of the opinion that the organiza- tion as a whole, and not the local chapter, should bear the expense of the work.
 Mir. Baker said that promptness in responding to calls was featured by the Red Cross, and when a call sent in they were prepared to come by airplane where other quick means of travel could not be had.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
DOUBLE BIRTH CELEBRATION. Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Christian Enter.
 tain for Son and Daughter.

More than 30 guests enjoyed the double birthday celebration held Wednesday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Christian on Gam street. The occasion was the natal anniversaries of Miss Agnes, their 15 year old daughter, and Lambert, the l7 year old son. During the evening the young guests were entertained with music. dancing and games. Min iature turkeys were used as decora- tlons and the young folks enjoyed the refreshments served by Misses Mar garet Callahan and Celeste Christian
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
Catches 'Possums With Ford.

Oliver Norris has the newest recom- mendation for a Ford. He uses it to catch possums with and to date this fall has bagged three Wednesday night while driving on the southside the searchlights revealed a fine fat possum in the middle of the road. Keeping the animal blinded with the bright lights, Oliver quickly caught it and brought it down town. The possum is said to be one of the larg- est caught this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
Spring Apples Mature in Fall.

There have been second crops of various kinds of fruit blooms report ed in Mena this fail but City Superin- tendent of Schools Angwin is the first to report a second crop of fruit. At his home on Tenth street there is an apple tree, which deprived of bearing fruit at the customary time because of the Easter freeze, put forth blooms in midsummer and has now produced quintet of spring ap- ples in autumn. While this is not altogether new for this section, it doesn't happen every fall.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
M c w M
Auctioneer
Make dates at r. X M. Bank, Mena. You don't have to see me, but can phone me-S11F21
 I'll look after it.
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un- healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance improve the digestion and act general Strength enne Tonic to tho whole system. Nature will then throw of or dspel the worrus aud the Child wil be tn perfect health Pleasant to take 75c per bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
THE SECOND STRINGERS' MADE
 HEROIC BUT UPHILL FIGHT
Went Into Game Against Heavy Op- p6uents Without Rest or Food,
 The Trying Journey.

While Mena his football warriors were at Hot Springs on Turkey Day
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01

with toll, and, mebbe, prayin' fer sur cease-like water on the troubled oil the Irish jig will bring you peace' When bill-collectors take their toll and leave me naught but wads oi grief, old Yankee Doodle cheers my soul,-you can't imagine my relief Then, whistle, Brother, when you're sad, or when you nearly lose yer griI "a rotten whistle ain't so bad a: trampin' on yer under-lipl
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01

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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
SOUTH SYNDICATE
 SEEKING PIRATES' TREASURE -.TR0vE
New Hunt for Sunken Spanish Galleon and Stolen Doub-
 looms Is Started.

MIAMI Faa jan. 12.-Anothal search for treasuretrove, a sunken Spanish galleon, laden with golden doubloons, has begun on the Atlantic coast of Florida between Deerfield and Boca Etone. Romance has lureI this time group of adventurous mon of Deerfield and thereabouts to dig in the oceans bottom for the buc cancers pirate ship which tradition says had hauled too close 10 the treacherous shores when pursued A syndicate formed for the search has begun operations where the galleon is supposed 10 have sunk in the sands.
 This is only one of the many such adventures off the South FolfiGa coast which in the old days before the advent of lighthouses. Was the scene of many wrecks. Treasure seekers have brought up a few an cient hulls which had been deeply buried in sand some dating back five or six centuries. But thus far. no ship recovered has yielded any thing but ancient wood. One pros pector is said ia have spent two fortunes near stuart before quitting the romantic game.
 Fulford. II miles north of Miami. has been the scene of many searches. Tradition has if that a pirate ship escaped pursuers by sailing up a creek near Fulford, where the crew celebrated by getting drunk. Semn- ole Indians boarded the vessel and maasacred the crew except one. the story runs. and the escaped pirate succeeded in rescuing the ship $ treasure chests filled with gold which he buried nearby. making d d. agram of the spot. Unable 10 :e turn. the pirate is said to have given the diagram 10 friend This has been used by several searching par ties. using many kinds of gold finders but they failed 10 locate the treas ure
 native living nearby says the spot is haunted and that even now the ghosts of the pirates howl and eroan when anyone is near if. He says no one ls ever going 10 se' the treasure as the ghosts "caIr on somethiu4 terrible when you se close 10 il and there $ no tellins what they would do if they got thell hands on it Anything might hdppel ] n that terrible place"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Prisoner Blames Morris
 For Bond Firms Failure

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. 12,-John Etheridge. former president of Mor- l'is Brothers. bond brokerage firm, who is under arrest here charged with the theft of City of Edmonton bonds, paid for by the firms custim- CTS but not delivered. today issued | statement blaming Fred Morris for difficulties which have resulted in he firms going into the hands of the receiver.
 Etheridge declares that Morris told him before he left Portland that satisfactory arrangements would be made regarding the bond shortage. The prisoner also said that he would see that Morris made good all losses to creditors.
 According to list of creditors and their claims filed by the receiver. he firms liabilities total total S2.Sl4.- f19 with assets about $J00,000 below that amount.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Repeal of South Dakota's
 Blue Laws Believed Likely

PIERRE, s. D.. Jan. 12- south Da- kota's blue laws must either be re- pealed or amended, so they may be enforced, in the opinion of Atty Gen. Payne. who declares the pres ent wording of the statutes leads to evasion of the laws intent.
 "Gainful occupations" are prohib- ited in South Dakota on Sundays. but no section of the statutes define just what are 'gainful occupations. q
 Therefore baseball. motion pictures, dancing, theatres. boxing and var. ious other things that. 1t is declared the law was designed to prohibit on Sundays, are made legal by lack of specification, according to the Attorney General
 Proponents of blue Sunday" in tl.is state are eager 10 have the legislature amend the blue laws and enlarge their scope so that they may specifically cover all forms of and commerce not "ab solutely essential"
 On the other hand sentiment ap pears 10 be developing in favor oi the repeal of all blue laws Backerq of this proposition urge among other things that the prohibition of Sunday baseball would mean death to the South Dakota League.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
MILITARY CENTERS PLAN

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Plans of the War Department for the de velopment of a great military center in each of the nine new army corps areas were explained before the House Military Committee by Secre- tary of War Newton D. Baker. Each of the new military centers proposed would have housing accommodations for from 15.OG0 to 25,000 officers and men. Mir. Baker said. and, in addition. there would be great maneuver ground in each area. The Secretary declared this was essential for joint annual maneuyers of regu- lar. national guard and reserve troops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
TOURISTS SPENDERS.

SPOKANE, Wash. Jan. 12.-Au- tomobile tourists spent approximate ly $1.250,000 in Spokone during 1920, according to Frank w. Guil- bert, president of the Eastern Wash ington Highway Association. Fifty thousand machines, carving 150,000 persons entered the rity during the year. according to estimates of MT. Guilbert He says that each per son stayed in Spokane a day and 9 half at an average expenditure of $500.
 Automobiles from all but two of the 4S state registered during 1920 at the National Parks Highway of flee here, as have machines from Canada. Hawaii. Mexico, Holland, Philippine Islands, South America aud Alaska. ThetWo states from which no cars were registered are Alabama and Deleware.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
FATE OF SNES|A RECORD RUSH OF IN BALANCE WITH ALASKA TOURISTS
 PLEB|SC|TE NEARIS ANTICIPATED
Serious Disorders Feared As Germans, Poles, Bat
 tie for Votes.

BERLIN Jan. 12--The long, bitter md often bloody campaign among th5 voters of Upper Silesia is expected 0 came to an end January r witt plebiscite which will decide Wheth ar the region belongs to Germdni 0r to Poland As the time for the Dlebiscite draws nearer the keencs, interest of Germans generally fastens )n the rich industrial and coal min ng lands. with the visible fear that he Poles will win the elections.
 Serious disorders before during and after the elections are frankly con sidered probable. although approXl- nately 10000 troops. 200 tanks anG 1000 police will be strategically dis .ributed throughout the plebiscitc 3rea in an effort to preserve the peace. Presence of Allied troops and many police however. has failed 10 prevent fighting during the many months through which the plebiscite battle has ragged. and excitement on both sides has been steadily incrcas DP. INlOuSHDil ille AuluInh anu 9arly Winter the German Govern nent has made every effort 10 win the sympathies of neutrals and SIl 9sians to the German cause. Ere iuent charges have been made thai German workmen have been murdred 5y Poles The Poles have been ridi- .uled their business. political and social characteristics scathinely cliti rised
 It is charged by the pro-Germdh rampaigners that the Poles are with put the men who have the ability O manage the great industries of Up per Silesia and that under their rule these industries would be bound t0 lecay. the operation of the mine leteriorate, Polish workmen. not ac highly skilled. Or strongly organized IS the Germans. would overrun the 'egiun under a Polish regime and
 { has been argued. would work fof such low wages that the Gcrmaa population would be forced to le1'"
 On the other hand. the Polish dci 'ators. and particularly Wojciecf Continued on Page Seyen)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Steamship Companies, Flood ed with Inquiries More
 Ships Promised.

SEATTLE. Wash, Jan. 12.-An unusually early flood of applications asking for information regarding Al aska tours and in some cases for reservations next summer. which are being received by steamship com panies here are taken as indication that the tourist rush 10 the North this year wil break all records.
 The Alaska Steamship Company will operate q regular fleet of liners including the steamship Alaska, now on the Portland San Francisco run. and the Admiral Line is also pre- pairing to add to its Alaska service.
 The season will open about April 1. and the companies already are working on their sailing schedules.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
0'Callaghan's Deportation
 Is Referred to President

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Request of the State Department that Daniel OCallaghan. Lord Mayor of Cork, who arrived al Newport News last week as stOwaway, be deported because he entered the United States without d passport, was referred to- day by the Department of Labor t. President Wilson for final action
 This afternoon Buckingham form ally entered claim with the Depart ment of Labor the right of a political refugee although the State Department previously had ruled that he is not political refugee in IS much as Eamonn De Valera, President of the Irish Republic, % returned to Ireland about the same time that he left.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Mrs. MacSwiney Reaches
 London on Return Trip

LONDON, Jan. 12 Mrs Muroci MacSwiney. widow of the late Ter ance MacSwiney. former Lord Mayor of Cork. arrived here yesterday from the United States. where she went to testify before the Committee Of One Hundred Investigating the Irish question. She intends visiting in London few days and then return ing to her home in Cork Only a few friends were at the station to greet her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12

The sinking vessel grounded and a portion of the troops and some of the crew escaped by swimming. Hundreds are believed to have been drowned or killed in the lombard rent
 The attack was carried out in the fcce of an escort of Soviet warships.
 Desertion and characterization is scid to be spreading on the Bolshe- wiki front in the Caucasus because of srvere weather conditions and lack of an enemy to keep the soldiers busy.
 COPENHAGEN. Jan. 12-Gen Baron Peter Wrangel, former com rander of ntibolsheviki forces in South Russia. declares. according to dcspatches received here today that announced cessation of Frances as- sistance to Crimean refugees Feb. i has caused consternation among the Russians, who, stripped of all means of sustenance, are solely dependent on Frances generosity.
 NEW YORK, Jan 12.-Nicolai Lenine Premier of Soviet Russia. is reported seriously ill at Moscow from general breakdown in health accentuatcd by violent attacks upon him by extremists in the Commun- ists' Party who accuse him of sell ing out the Soviet cause in his deal irgs with Washington D, vanderlip. of Los Angeles. Cal, who obtained huge concessions in Siberia from l.cnine on behalf of an American syndicate. .,,.,
 BERLIN. Jan. 12.-M. Schwartz. American Socialist of San Fran cisco. California, has arrived here after having been a prisoner in Bol- sheviki jais in Russia for four months. Schwartz. who attended the Third International meeting in Mos- COW. said that because he frankly expressed disappointment over con ditions in Russia. he was thrown into jail without formal charges His wife died and he was released shortly afterward. a broken hearted nan. Schwartz declared that Amer ican workmen will never pursue Soviet methods.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
PRIME MINISTER
 OF FRANCE AND
 CABINET RESIGN
designations Follow Failure To Secure Vote of Con-
 hdence from Deputies. DEMAND IS REFUSED
Leygues Seeks Postponement Of Interpellations on
 Foreign Policies.

PARIS, Jan. 12.-Premier Georges Leygues and his cabinet resigned today following failure to secure vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies.
 The vote, 463 to 125, was taken on the Premier's demand for post ponement of Frances foreign poli- cics until after the Allied Premier g conference, scheduled for January 19. The demand was refused
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
86 Tong Members Arrested
 By San Francisco Police

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. F. EiGhty-six members of the Bins Kong Tong were arrested by the Chinatown police squad yesterday charged with violation of the police edct against secret meetings. The cdict is designed to check tong wars which apparently are on the verge of breaking out all over the Pacifi |, Coast
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Head of Chemical Warfare Service of U. s. Army De-
 velops New Weapon.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan 12.-- Brig. Gen. A. A. Fries, head of the chemical warfare service of the United States Army, and his assist lnts. have developed a new gas cap able of being condensed into small units but spreading over wide area when released
 Details of the invention are being carefully guarded
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Hunger Strikers Husband
 Thrashes Movie Cameraman

DANNILLE. III. Jan 12-GIarIy Birch motion picture cameramar. was thrashed into unconsciousnees yesterday by Ernest Harrington whose wife has been on hunger strike for more than month in an effort 10 force Harrington to join 'h" church Birch was attempting 10 secure motion pictures of the hunger striker and her home here
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
U. s. Gold Supply Increased
 S106, ,6OO,000 During 1920

WASHINGTON. D. C. Jan F. The Federal Reserve Board today announced that the nations stock Of gold made net gain of SlO6.- 600.000 during 1920 aside from the production as against q net loss in 1919 of $291,76O, ,000.
 Gold imports in 1920 totaled $42S.GA0. 900 while exports were oulr $322,000. 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
OREGON BANK CLOSED.

SALEM. Ore. Jan r. The First State and Savings Bank of Klamath Falls Ore, was closed today on order of the State Superintendent Of Banks because of depleted reserves
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Portland Co. Fined S5,OOO
 For Adulterating Butte-

PORTLAND. Ore, Jan. 1.-The Hazelwood Company yesterday w.s fined S5,o00 following conviction cs making adulterated butter without a license and without paying the Federal tax.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Bandits Kill Storekeeper,
 Wound Two Others, Escape

PHOENIX Arid. Jan. F Ban dits entered grocery store here last night. killed the proprietor when he attempted resistance to their demands for money and "s- capped after seriously wounding two men who tried to intercept them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Latest Bulletins By Special Cable

LONDON, Jan. t2.-The Austrian Government has announced that lt is at the end Of it's resources and must retire January Is, placing the administration of the country in ths hands of the separations commission, according to report reaching German official quarters and transmitted here in despatches to the London Times.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. t2.-A sixty mile an hour southeast gale was blowing off the mouth Of the Coium- bia River today the Weather Bureau warned shipping this afternoon. Con tinued cold brought another killing frost in California this morning fur ther endansering the citrus fruit crop.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. Reduc- ton of the American forces of occu- patton in Germany from i5.ooo to 5000 men was ordered by the War Department today. Secretary of War Newton Q. Baker said ultimate with~ drawal of the entire force is a matter for future consideration. IL Is estim- ated the cost of maintaining the pres ent force, borne by Germany. is S75 900 a day.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. t2. The House this afternoon defeated proposal by Representative O. Q. sut. livan Of New York. that Sioo,ooo be appropriated for the enforcement of prohibition.
 LOS ANGELES. Jan. t2.-The bod. ies Of Aubrey Evans, wealthy con tractor of Fresno. and Miss Irene Adams. were found in an apartment here this afternoon. Death had been caused by gunshot wounds. It is be- lieved that Evans killed the girl and then committed suicide.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
Lost Balloonists Engage
 In Fist Fight at Mattice

MATTICE, Ont, Jan. 12.-Lieu- tenants Walter Hinton and Farrel, two of the three American naval balloonists who arrived here yes terday after being lost in the north woods following forced descent O. their balloon near Moose Factory, engaged in fist fight last night over derogatory remarks said Co h2Ve been written by Farrel by Hinton in a letter to his wife Far rel knocked Hinton down but the pair were separated by newspapers men before further damage was in f1icted
 Lieut.. Hinton, who pilcted the NC-4 in the transatlantic flight two years ago, declared that he would rather cross the ocean five times by aeroplane than make an other balloon trip.
 Lieut.. kloor, third member of the party, said the flight of the naval balloon from Rockaway, N Y., es- tablished the fact that a gas bag with 35,000 cubic feet of gas had sufficient buoyancy to travel 1,200 miles. a distance previously thought impossible for a dirigible carrying 90,000 cubic feet
 TORONTO, Jan. 12-The Aero Club of Canada today announced that plans for an official banquet in honor of the three American naval ballloonists, who reached Mattice, Ont, yesterday atfer a 300 mile trek across a frozen wilderness from Moose Factory, has been abandoned as result of the fst fight between Licutenants Hinton and Farrel last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
SOVIET TRANSPORT SUNK BY FRENCH DESTROYERS, HUNDREDS DROWNED
BLACK SEA SQUADRON ATTACKS VESSEL TRANSPORTING RUSSIAN
 BOLSHEv|K| FORGE TO TREB|zOND

CONTANTNOPLE 2Fench destroyers of the Black Sea Squadron the red flag carrying troops presumably according esatces
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-12
CHIEF ENGINEER
 CRUISER ALBANY
 IS SLAIN, REPORT
Vladivostok Dispatches to Tokio Report Attack by
 Japanese Soldiers. HART ASKS LAND LAW Washington Governor Urges Enactment of Anti-Alien
 Legislation.

TOXIC, Jan. 12..-The chief en- gineer of the United States Cruiser Albany was shot and killed by Jap anese soldiers yesterday, according to desptaches received here today from Vladivostok.