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The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
BARRINGToN's FIRST K. 0.
Took Defeat at Hands of Sergeant
 McCloskey in Fort Smith.

Norman Dummy" Harrington arr rived in MeRa Sunday and will leave soon for Birmingham, Ala, where he is scheduled to fight next week with his old time rival, Battling" Kelly. Dummy" fought at Fort Smith Sat- urday night and being somewhat off condition fell victim to Sergeant Mo- Closkey, a Pacific coast welter. Bar rington caught a bad cold following the fight scrap at Birmingham last Tuesday and the long rides to Fort Smith did not help matters. Rather than disappoint the crowd gathered to see him fight McCloskey. Dummy went on and in the third round was foored. Not being able to hear good, and being somewhat dazed from the blow, he did not know when to rise dur ing the count, and as a consequence, was counted out. A return match was made with McCloskey and the pair will meet again the last of May.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
NEW ASSESSOR" ON JOB. Arrived Early Sunday Morning at Home of Mir. and Mrs. Forgy.

Friends of assessor Grady Forgy who notice an appearance of "new- nes" about the young man needn't be surprised for he has various reas- ons for it. Sunday morning a new son was born to Mir and Mrs. Forgy in their new home on Ninth Street. The little fellow is of that high class quality always found in Polk County babies. and with his mother is doing well. As the proud young father himself puts 1t: q feel like new man. for we've got new baby, and new furniture. all in new house. !" He might have added he was about to start on his new job, that of county assessor, which he did Mon day. making his first official stop at Rich Mountain.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
MEX. BEAN BEETLE MENACE.
And Pink Boil Weevil Is Threatening
 Texas Cotton.

Little Rock, April 29.-The State Plant Board has been advised that the federal government has declared a quarantine against the Mexican bean beetle in dozen counties in Ala bama. This will make action by the Arkansas State Board unnecessary.
 The pink boil worm situation in Texas is reported to be the most ser ious it has even been known The legislature, which has adjourned, failed tn provide any funds cr means for the eradication of the pest or to prevent it's spread In order to meet the situation. there must be liberal extension of quarantine against the whole state, or it will become neces- sary for every southern state to de- clare a quarantine. It is expected that conference of the southern states representatives will be called for an early day in Washington.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
TARIFF IS URGED TO
 HELP ALL CLASSES
Farmers First Are Considered in Framing Law. Speaker Declsres-- Don't Be Misled by Brotherly
 Love" Says Judge.

Atlantic City, N. J., April 29.-The problems of taxation and tariff among business were discussed today by the leading business men and financiers in the annual convention of the United States chamber of commerce.
 Special tariff Legislation to "as- sure the United States commercial prosperity" was urged by Judge Mar ion Devries, of the United States cus- toms court of appeals. The govern ment must equip and arm it's admin istration forces, he said, with every possible instrumentality of commer- cial defense and exchange. We should not be misled by sentiments of broth erly love and international liberty"
 Conforming the present tariff valu- ation basis, Judge Devries also urged special duty to meet our trade re- quirements.
 Tariff protection for agriculture was demanded by Harvey J. Scome, agriculturist of Sidell, III.
 "As agriculture has direct or in- direct bearing" he said, lon practi- cally every other industry it there fore is the key industry of the nation and for this reason should have pro- lection at all times in order to insure proper industrial conditions.
 We demand that a clause be in- cluded in the tariff act providing dumping of foreign products on our markets at price that Is lower than they are gold in their home markets. {"
 Alba B. Johnson, president of the Pennsylvania state Chamber of Com merce. urged that tariff laws be framed with the view of protecting the farmer, the railroad, the work man in the field, mine and factory.
 Solution of the government finan- cial situation was offered by George w Hodges, of New York by having Congress authorize at once "con- solidated or a refunding loan to an amount approximately equal to the existing outstanding land and short time indebtedness"
 Readjustment of the tariff policy of the United States was urged by William c. Redfield, president of the American manufacturers '@export asso- citation. in an address before the do. mestic distribution group.
 Declaring the present tariff system out of date, he said this country should inaugurate a policy renresent ing sound moral values as well as good sense.
 For Good of World.
 The present business stagnation is due largely to the tariff, he asserted adding that many of our industries would be running if the foreign mar kets were free.
 s'It will relieve the situation,p said MT. Redfeld, "if in any such tariff as we find it necessary to adopt, bar gaining features are introduced so that we may have quid proquo to offer to a business friend. so that we may not say with one hand keep out of here and with the other grasp for his business.
 Anything that introduces the prin- ciple of guarded fiexibility into tariff enactment must relieve the tension due to what otherwise might be a prohibitory law,
 "We should make it clear to the world that while we must of course, care for ourselves. we should do it in spirit which does not ignore 0thersu
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05

fered plan that will be acted upon later. The original proposal found favor with the council and will no doubt be approved.
 Will Start Street Work.
 The bond of Street Commissioner Cannon was approved and he was dl. rected to begin work after certain of his duties were outlined. He is to work under the direction of the citv council.
 Just before the midnight hour and Adjournment, the council heard a mo- ton to accept the resignation of ". l.. Pryor, custodian at Janssen Park, but when Mayor Jones called the roll mo- body voted either for or against it, and the matter rests as it was.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05

London, May 2.-The British and French governments have reached an agreement on how to deal with Ger many to compel payment of repara- tions and exact immediate guarantees. In broad outline it is agreed that the allies will make a declaration tomor- row. But not to Germany.
 They will announce that the repara- tions commission will notify Germany as to the amount she is required to pay and how it is to be paid. together with the proposed financial controls. The allies will then announce that within ten days, this period being subject to possible modification by the supreme council tomorrow, they will proceed to carry out the penalties if the terms are not acceded to.
 To Control German Revenue.
 The plan provides for conipre- hensive scheme of supervision and control of Germany's sources of reve- nue. It is not yet completed, but while the experts are still working on 1t France will proceed with all her mili- tary preparations for the occupation of the Ruhr The French government will tomorrow order the mobilization of one additional class.
 This is the general result of an agi- tated day of conversations and confer enccs that seemed likely to end in sharp disagreement among the allies. The agreement was brought about by the intervention of the Belgian for eign minister Mir. Jasper, at meet ing of the supreme council this after noon. The whole subject will come up for discussion again at another meet ing of the council tomorrow morning.
 Both Sides Claim Victories.
 Both sides feel that they measur- ably succeeded in having their policies accepted.
 The French premier asked for Brit ish naval cooperation, suggesting the blockade of Hamburg. The British prime minister replied that American public opinion would not approve of such course, and he could not agree to blockade that would bring the allies into controversy with the Unit ed States.
 M. Briand agreed to this point of si~W AAt ud1SQ ttidt tfic tJufat or the United States had been absolutely correct.
 Uneasiness still exists among the French delegates over the possibility that Washington may endeavor to mediate; they declare this would not be acceptable to them.
 M. Briand and the whole French delegation are sitting late tonight with General Nollet president of the inter-allied commission, who was summoned by the French premier from Berlin to give his view.
 France Not Entirely Satisfied.
 Notwithstanding the agreement, the French are not entirely satisfied with today developments and the idea of an ultimatum. which is believed to have been largely due to the influence of the British ambassador to Ger many, Lord D'Abernon. Nj. Rriand was averse to delay and 1t is under stood that he had undertaken that failing Gerlnany's compliance, some move should be made today
 Indeed, the French premier had de- clared before the meeting of the coun- cil:
 T am decided upon the commence ment of new penalties from today. I mean by this that the necessary order for mobilization will be given tonight. Such is my position cannot act otherwise"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
DON'T WANT TO BE COATS
And Rail Unions Make Exhibits ,iu
 Fighting Wage Raduc4ions.

Chicago, April The railway en- 'ployes fighting wage reductions be- fore the railway labor board today declared the temporary di6iculties of the present should not be shouIdered of on the employees iy wage reduc- tions.
 The financial performances of the iss1:ss ts;'sSss'I & Efss sIs| 1e''ssd F
 sc . a'||s Ed fs.'. s'. winch TIT. Lauck eaid, tte efnntoycQ stou.t sot be uadt so suHsr.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
One Gun in Mena Postoffice.

First of the arms and Ammunition that are to be used in the prpotection of the postal service were received Sunday by Postmaster R. s. Allen. One large sized army revolver, with two clips of 45 cartridges and belt is the extent of the first shipment. The weapon has been turned over to Roy Bales for use ct his mailing desk. It is thot that the sending of just one weapon is intended to get the em- ployes gradually used to the sight of the death dealers, not taking the risk of frightening them too much by send ing in the entire shipment at one time va
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
TEN THOUSAND OFF TO EUROPE
Opening of Tourist Season Sets a
 Days Record in New York.

New York, May 1.-The sailing of approximately ten thousand persons bound for Europe from this port today marked the beginning of the summer tourist season and the establishment of a sailing record. Comparatively few of the passengers were bound for Europe on business.
 The five ships which sailed were the Nieuw Amsterdam, America, La Lorraine, Caronia and Celtic.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
PASTOR TO PUBLISH
 NEWSPAPER ONE DAY
Denver Post Calls Ministers Hand and Will Turn Plant Over to
 Him On May 5.

Denver. Colo, April 2S-Dr. w II. Wray Boyle, pastor of the city and widely known churchman. is going to publish an ideal newspaper for one day.
 In sermon last Sunday on the "power of the press for good and evil" newspaper methods of displaying sen sationaI events"
 Today the publishers of the Denver Post invited Dr. Boyle to become edi- tor in chief of that paper for one day, and on May 5 the minister will de- termine news values. dictate how the news should be displayed, direct as- signment of reporters and ntharwisa have complete control of the facili- ties for publishing big daily.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
13-YEAR-OLD WIFE TO FACE
 TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGE

Birmingham. Mo, May 2.-The first instance in southeast Missouri in which a married person will be tried in juvenile court will be May 19. On that day Mrs. John Parsons, 13- years old, is to go on trial on a murder charge in connection with the death. March. II, of Lilly Parsons, her six year-old step-daughter. Mrs. Parsons request that she be tried in juvenile instead of circuit court was granted today.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
GAS FLOW NEAR TALIHINA. And Word Comes That Oil Is Almost
 Certain.

Discovery of strong gas flow in the well now being drilled near Taii- nina. Ok. has greatly encouraged the Mena residents who have interests m that vicinity. A letter received Friday bv James Pegram stated that gas was struck at 1900 feet and had not a cave in occurred million foot gasser was in prospect. The Mena man was also informed that it is practically certain a flow ofsoil will be found around l6oo or 1700 feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
10 SLAIN IN MEXICAN
 BATTLE OVER PAYROLL
135,00 Pesos Stolen When Bandits Attack Agents of Oil Company,
 Reports Say.

Houston, Tex, April 28.--In the bloodiest payroll holdup in the history of the oil fields of Mexico, band of 15 Mexican bandits held up officials of the Agwi Oil cunpany and secured approximately 135,000 pesos in Mexi- can gold near Tanspico April 21, &C., cording to delayed advices reaching Houston. Then persons were killed, including two bandits, in the fighting that accompanied the holdup.
 Information of the payroll robbery was received today by mail by the Houston Chronicle from it's corres- pendent at Tampico.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
FOR WET" AMERICAN SHIPS.
Edmonds Introduces Bill in House te
 Boost Passenger Business.

Washington, April 2s.-A bill to make American ships wet was intro duced in the House today by Repre- sentative Edmonds, Republican of Pennsylvania. It removes the Vol stead law application, which has pre- vented American vessels from carry ing or serving liquors. The. bill pro- vides, however, that sale must be out side the three mile zone.
 American ships have lost great deal of passenger business because of the drought, shipping men have said.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
ORDERED 5 GALLONS OF BOOZE. Kansas. Hearing U. s. Had It for Sale,
 Sent Cheek to Capper.
Washington, April 2S.-And thi from prohibition Kansas.

Washington, April zS.-And this from prohibition Kansas.
 Today Senator Capper opened let ter from a constituent out in Quinter, Kas. Out turnbled newspaper clip ping, letter and a $5 check.
 The newspaper clipping was story from Washington telling of several million gallons of fine imported whisky and brandies which the customs serv- ice had seized and desires to sell at q . gallon for medicinal purposes but was finding no purchaser.
 "Enciosed find $5,s said the letter. q have been Sick for several years and rcd some of the articles mentioned in {ht clippIng<surely for medicinal purposes as a f6eie. Please send m( fyH xriIons md QIl|Ige. z But the ncWspTVrr article fniied 5Q 'n1enkf6n that the lfqrer could be 11El oni4 10 recognized hospitals and tho check will be returned.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
Creation of Women.

According to Hindu legends the god Vulcan created the world. When he started on woman he found he had used up all available materials, but knew that the world would be nothing without women, so he took
 The roundness of the moon.
 The undulating curve of the ser pent.
 The graceful twist of the creeping plant. as
 The slenderess of the willows.
 The velvet of the flowers.
 The lightnsas of the feather
 The gentle gaze of the doe
 The frolicsome reflection of the dancing sunbeam.sa1 '9 The tears of the cloud essi z zzA ihconzzetanex q. the tand. aaa 2
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 All if tssss s he 2, corn5ihsd to II form ss this glorious Deilig-voman.--W .-- WashsrEfon AI{fI<@t
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
Branner In California.

!, Little Rock. April zs.1. C. Bran
 her, the eminent geologi4t. WbR has become interested in the dev<ldTnent uf the Arkansas oil iield, Is spendiD q |a few weeks at his home in C&Efbr{
 Ilias 7ssssrst wells are s5;s;zsFS driissd m sites selected by him ct England ip
 Lon0ke county and ln Cleveland
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
JUSTICE SMITH WINS CASE
Acts as Attorney for Dr. Bogard be
 ,,for< J R. Perry, J. F [ pxrs

s, .H Smith preyed SatHrt bss{ Ss ss ssss ' as se we;lz 5at zo ls sad rsp- resef,ted DtL It B1kord lI{ hsar' .. 9 bekcr< JustEe k Pef<x '. &caI represeUted F9slx< <f ,'1'1 u '1Iszz.s' = 3ds.irs Sm:fh'f preseut4tIQ1 WIS v convincing that the court k4pe Juas1 menr in favor of his client.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
GIVE BERLIN TEN
 DAYS ID ACCEPT
An Ultimatum to Accompany New Preparations Plan Evolved at London Conference--U. S.
 Attitude Is Approved.

French Military Headquarters, Mayence. Germany, May 2.-0ne division of black Moroccan infan- try and one division of cavalry under command of General Simon in 15 trains left this evening for the Ruhr. They will arrive in Duesseldorf Tuesday morning
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05
Ez5 sRe7z5<H TAIzKs

ss -And nov Joh1ny.n 7 said the e<h- ssf. 7 ygs what is fs;F5 75
 n couId, said Johnny, .Eat : don't want you to run me ragged"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-05

Jones announced that he had board of health and had se-
 members. Drs. B. H. Haw4 r. R. Watkins, A. Patton. iH. TICK and Oscar Afford. The 'scussed various matters re-
 sanitary conditions in the particular attention was cslI- me premises on South Mena
 me new haalth board Is ex-
 start something in reR1rd Pisces A enc& as we'll s 3o 'of 2 HeneraI tleanup ra5o-
 the city u 1<n.<ss s,esk ground ia. eec l 1n Hslsen hzf7<ht ,tr thz
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New Britain herald., 1921-10-24
BROTHERHOOD MEN
 HOLDING MEETINGS
Making Plans Both For Strike and Railway Labor Board Meeting
 on Wednesday,

Cleveland, Oct. 24.-(By Associated Press) brotherhood chiefs today were to continue their confer ence cn the general strike situation and on plans for compliance with the citation of the railroad labor board ordering them, their grand officers and general chairman to appear before the board next Wednesday in Chicago. Before the Chicago meeting they are not expected to add to or to elaborate their statement of yesterday in which they placed responsibility for the pro- posed strike on the labor board and the carriers.
 A three fourths page advertisement appearing in local newspaper this morning, purports to show the aver age pay received by employees of rail- roads between New York and Chicago two parallel lines being chosen for this purpose.
 It also states the two roads employ about S5,000 men. Maximum and minimum wages before the July re- duction also percents. and amounts ot reductions are given.
 The figures quoted in the adver- tisement as bein., the average monthly wage at>this time are approximately $,20 to almost $50 more than wages l quoted in a statement issued from the brotherhood of railroad trainmen's headquarters early last week.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-24
IRISH PEACE SEEMS
 ID to GLIMMERING
Pessimism PerVades Today's
 Conferences in England

London, Oct. 24. - Grave anxiety over the possibility of negotiations be- tween the British government and Sim Fein Ireland continuing to success rul concluson was felt here today. The discussion between members of the British cabinet and representatives of the Dail Eireann was resumed but there was feeling that the situation was such as to give ground for con- cern among those hopeful for an ad- justment of the Irish controversy.
 Michael Collins. minister of finance in the Dail Eireann government who went to Dublin on Saturday returned here last night It was understood that Premier Lloyd George had laid : before the Irish delegates certain questions affecting Irish allegiance to the British crown and there was a be- lief that MT. Collins had gone to Dub- lin to talk the situation over with his colleagues. It was supposed he brought a communication from Ramon De Val era and it was felt that upon this an- swer and the attitude taken by the Dail Eireann delegates would depend the continuance of the negotiations. Everywhere, except in irreconcilable quarters, hope that the conference
 
 morning. and it was argued that, with good will on each side way out of the difficulty created by MT. De Val era's message to Pope Benedict could be found. At the same time it was contended that if the Sim Fein rep resentatives indorsed their leaders words 1t was hardly possible to see how a rupture of the conference was avoidablc
 Pessimism Felt
 At Sim Fein headquarters the atti- tude of hopefulness gave way to pessi- mism after the return or Michael Col line from Dublin. Fear was expressed that insistence upon a declaration of allegiance to the king would result in the breaking off of the conference.
 It was pointed out that this condi- ton was repudiated by the Dali Eireann and that there was st bstitut- ed for 1t the formula of association with the British empire" The Sinr Fein it was declared is willing to con tinue the conferepee according to thai formula but will not accept allegiance to the king, at least until the bargain is finally made.
 Must Swear Allegiance.
 At the Irish office this forenoon, i was stated that allegiance to the kine was a necessary consequence to com ing into the British empire and excep on the basis of Ireland remaining 1T the empire no conference was possl ble. sl
 The Sim Fein, spokesmen indicated was prepared to meet MT. Lloyt Georges demand for a declaration O allegiance with a detailed argument.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-24

which also announced that wide spread and hearty response is coming from all parts of the country to it's appeal for increased construction by great national industries in order to permit tho employment of men now out of work.
 Col Arthur Woods, acting for the committee said that the committee has held meetings with the mayors of towns which have set up complete and efficient organizations so as to provide against all contingencies through the winter.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-24
INFANT DIES IN GAS FIRE Mother Lit Match to Quiet Him and
 Explosion Follows

Scottsville, N. Y., Oct. "A Five per sons were severely burned. one fatal ly. yesterday morning when the house of William Goodberlet was wrecked by a natural gas explosion and fire. Will liam, infant son of MT. and Mrs. James Warren of Ontario, N. Y., guests in the house, died in Rochester hospital. The others burned are MT. and Mrs. Warren, William Goodberlet and his son Eugene.
 None of the four survivors have been able to talk, but neighbors say Mrs. Warren, awakened by the cries of the baby. lit match and an explosion fol lowed.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-24
STANDARD OIL co.
 TO RE-EMPLOY 5000
To Make Improvements on Plant and Equipment That Will Fur
 niSh Work.

Washington, Oct. 24.-In response to a question from the standard com mittee of the conference on unem- ployment, the Standard Oil company of New Jersey announces it is under taking Improvements to plant and equipment that will enable it to re- employ some 5000 of it's former workers who have been laid off dur ing the last few months.
 The action of the oil company was made public through the committee
New Britain herald., 1921-10-24
MISSING WOMAN RETURNS
Mrs. Inghram, Who Said She Was
 Dorothy Arnold, Back Home.

Middletown. Conn.,, Oct. 24.-Mrs. Edward Inghram, who left her hus- band at the duck pond in Durham last April, after telling him she was the missing Dorothy Arnold, returned home Saturday night. Y
 She was accompanied by Mrs. An thony Montemerro, who is suing he1 husband for divorce, charging that he and Mrs. Inghram had been quite friendly and that he disappeared with her last spring. Nothing can be learned as to Mrs. Inghram's where abouts during her absence.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-24
Deering, Ship Builder, Passes Away At Bath, Me

Bath, Me, Oct. 24.-Gardiner G. Deering, long active as a ship builder and owner, died early today. He was 88 years old last Tuesday. Deering' s first building venture was in partner ship with the late William T Donnell in 1866 when he built the schooner Sea Queen. Since 1877 he had built stead fly for himself, until few years ago when he took his three sons, Frank M., Harry G. and Carroll A. Deering into partnership.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-24

not even crawl toward the house. The dog whined and seemel to indicate that he would help. Thereupon MT. New land clung to the big creature and was half pulled home, where he finally managed to call a doctor on the tele- phone -..-.