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The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30

 a visit with relatives at DeKalb, Tex She was joined here by Mrs. M. A. Eddy and children, who came from Heavener on train No. 1.
 J. c. Dorsett left Wednesday for his former home at Wellington, Kas., where he expects to stay about six weeks visiting relatives and friends and looking after business matters.
 Hugh Potts of Idabel, Ok, was in Mena Wednesday to take examination for admission to the Arkansas bar, the test being in charge Of Hal Nor wood, of the district examining board.
 R. A. Lace6eld, who was called to Athens, Howard county, by the death of his mother, returned home Tues day. His mother, Mrs. J. s. Lacefeld, passed away Sunday. She had visit ed only a few months ago with her sons in Mena.
 s. R. Hogaboom and son, Robert, here from Port Arthur; Tex, made a trip Wednesday to Rich Mountain, being accompanied by U. l.. Thacker. They drove from Mena to Rich Moun- tain station in their Oakland car which they made the trip from Port Arthur via Hot Springs.
 Mrs. W. D. Welch is entertaining her father, W. II Egolf, of Pasadena, Calf, who reached Mena Tuesday in company with his son, c. Thatcher Egolf, of Muskogee, Ok. The son had been to the coast anl brought his father back east with him, and thence on to Mena. MT Egolf was pleased to find Mena so delightfully."- located and plans to make an extended visit.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30

For Sale-Registered Q. l. 1ssis 0s s''fs f See J. A. Willis, Mena' hos" n
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30
FOR SALE

For Sale.-Good corn. zee ..;s
 Long, Bigger Star route ~' S east of Mena. -
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30

Collies are used to herd ostriches in South Africa and perform their work with wisdom. s
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30

Three varieties os dogs, ~ ~ fsbst tralian, the lion-headed dog pye and the Egyptian shepness'
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30
LIvEsTOCK-PoULTRY.

Four Months Old White LegnOlh a.ss X
 lets and Cocks, SIPS. foungs' y lrs 75 cents. Chas. Atkison, Mems Route 2.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30

For Sale-Some registered ..sssj p
 gilts and pigs. Also l S-ysc 1T Cox Holstein registered male. '' N
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30
LOST--F0UND

Lost-A starter crank for nn,a~t nust Fors.
 Lost between Mena ana D'ss s;rs z Reward for return to Star oll.--------
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30
EsTRAYED

Strayed-One brown mare, Vii Nf eirele
 1000 lbs. branded Y6 with :..a nsn ert r ur above, on left thigh; fresh %siJ ss tsr hsf left front leg. Will give sg ,as ~ Afk recovery. Lee Bender, WleA'9
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30

For Sale-Shafting, pulleys,. s,.,scsi b
 shafts, small belting. DispSsss p.S sss q individual motors. Inquire any N ,t Star office. -
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-30

For Sale--Hay, 60c bale. 7 r,,aran-
 90c a bucket. Every bucket w.d teed M. B. Fried, Big Ferk.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
FAVORS AGREEMENT
ON HUGHES RATIO
Continued from first Page.

TO see the correspondents and the un-
derstanding in Washington tonight is
that Secretary Hughes expressed de-
sire that not WORD should be said
concerning the conversations.
From the attitude assumed at the
French delegation this evening it seems
probable that to-morrow's session will
bring forth counter proposals which may
in turn have to be referred to Paris.
The possibility OF getting France and
the other Powers 20 agree is based on
the manner in which the French have
put their proposals Of ten new ships OF
$4,000 tons eacl Instead Of building all
these vessels during the ten year holi-
day. France proposes 20 spread them
over twenty years, thus making her inn
mediate naval program comparatively
small. According TO reports which have
so far not been officially denied. France
at the end of the ten year naval holiday
would have 100000 tons in capital ships,
instead of LIS, 900 proposed by Secretary
Hughes.
The difference between these two fig
ures is not great but the essential point
that she should not have an undue n6-
vantage at the end of ten years This
will not be difficult If other Powers ac-
cept her general rating at 3.5, or at n
reduced figure acceptable 20 France. but
there seems to be no prospect whatever
that France will accept an absolute ratio
of l.75 for her twenty years covered
by the original Hughes plan.
Originally, the American proposal was
that all the Powers should have "A naval
holiday during the next ten years, and
that between 1881 and 1871 they should
replace their old battleships by new ones
Of not above $4,000 tons. always keeping
the proportion and limit Of 100000 for
America and Britain. 100000 tons for
Japan, and, II now appears. 175,000 for
France and about The same for Italy.
This idea has been modified greatly
by England's proposal to replace old
vessels even in the first ten years, and
by Japan's determination 20 keep the
Mutsu, with new construction by Eng
land and in other countries as compen-
satlon for her
Despite the modification OF the Ameri-
can plan in one direction. It appears
that Il Is unalterable in another. and that
Secretary Hughes does not wish to move
from the ratio OF LIS which he consid-
cred right for France. In this he Is sup
ported by Britain. which wants her
neighbor to have as small a fleet as
possible: by Japan. which sympathizes
with England and by Italy, which wants
a fleet as large as Frances, but which
finds ~ more pleasant and less expen-
sive to support the smaller figure of
Its.
France hopes that an agreement viii
be possible on a basis which leaves her
Approximately this figure at the end Of
ten years but she does not want TO bind
herself 10 naval impotency for n still
longer period.
The next few days may show whether
the American plan Is az flexible in one
direction as in another; but in the opn.
ion of one critic the French are at faul,
in not realizing that this is a zone price
conference"
The New York herald., 1921-12-20

WAsHrNoToN. Dec. 10 CAssociated
Press) The problem Of submarines.
which is to be taken up as soon as the
five Power ratio for capital ships is
settled. presents increasing complica-
tions.
Great Britain wants TO abolish the
submarine and has asked for the privi-
lege OF presenting her case against it
at a public session Of the conference.
There is no expectation even by the
British themselves. however, that they
will carry the point. but they do hope
10 cut in half the submarine tonnage
tentatively suggested for the United
States. Great Britain and Japan in the
American reduction plan.
Undcr this plan Great Britain would
have 10000 tons in submarines, the
United states 10000 and Japan $4,000.
Figuring out the ratio on tho same basis.
rs. 900 ton capital ship fleet for France
would allow her a submarine tonnage
Of $4,000 tons. That would be very far
below the figure the French desire. espe-
cially IL they are to accept the American
figures on capital ships.
The British desire to restrict closely
submarine construction is said to rest
not only oh considerations OF humanity
but on principles OF national defense.
Submarines have reached a perfection
which makes them really effective only
IN narrow waters such as those through
which Great Britain has TO convey her
food supply. When used against mer-
chantmen the underwater craft also
constitutes q menace 90 the maritime
nations. OF which Great Britain is the
most influential.
IN the view of the American and
French naval experts, however. and per-
haps those also of Italy and Japan, the
activities OF the submarine against mor-
chant shipping can be curtalled by an
agreement on new r;iles OF warfare,
leaving only purely military considera-
tions involved
Not being 80 directly dependent as
Great Britain on the navigation OF mar
row waters. the other Powers loolN at the
question from the standpoint OF the
demonstrated strategic value OF the sub
marine In the light OF the experiences Of
tho world war. They agree that not only
is the submersible an efficient weapon
Of coast defense, hut IL also has shown
important areas
toward q decision the naval experts OF
All the Powers are giving more and more
% their attention 20 the submarine ques-
ton as one likely TO present a trouble
some knot for the conference 10 unite
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
BY EDWIN &. HILL.

Special Dispatch to THE NEw YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. g., Dec. 10.
it is a safe assumption that no world
conference was ever so sensible OF or
sensitive to public opinion. The dele
gates OF the Powers here consider tirnn-
selves in a very real se:.se the servants
of their peoples. You will be interested
as to how they keep in touch with pdclic
estimate OF their proposals and decisions
The only practical and available method
is through newspaper comment, news
reports and editorial expression. Daily.
therefore, a distillation Is made OF the
news and editorials concerning the con-
ference printed in important newspapers
throughout the country.
This duty Is sl1illfully performed fy n
special committee OF the American ad
visory committee after q system devised
by Col. William Boyce Thompson. Every
morning digests are made of the Wash
ington newspapers and of New York
city and other newspapers simulta-
neougly circulst ted here. These gleau.ngs
are supplemented by daily telegrar he'd
bulletins containing the gist of confer
ence news and comment I'm distant 2ubli-
cations. A tabulation OF the whole In
half a dozen typewriter pages is laf1
every morning upon the desk of every
American delegate. They are accessible,
of course, to foreign delegates.
The day following any proposal, such
as Mr.. Hughes's opening naval program.
or any great decision, such as the agree
ment on the four Power treaty. the con
ference is accurately aware of Just what
the people in every part of the corEtry
think of it's work. In this way the peace
makers have been able to so along witt.
public opinion with a certainty and con-
fidence absolutely unique in history It
will have been noted, too, that the con.
ference. before launching any important
proposition or coming to any inlpo tant
decision. has tested the drift Of public
opinion with trial balloons" USUALLY re-
leased by Mr.. Hughes or Mr.. Balfour
While this method has been fra.lSly
utilized by the American delegate, the
foreigners have not held themselves
aloof from the opinion of their own
peoples. The British have kept a wary
eye on the comment in the influential
journals of the British Isles and o. tbs
far flung empire. They receive a iaily
cabled digest and are doubtless guided
by it. The japanese work through the
large number Of their own correspon-
dents here and are unquestionably
swayed by what their people think. The
case OF the Mutsu illustrates their atti-
tude. The Japanese people absolutely
refused to give up their great battleship.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
stiu Are Optimistic.

American delegates, while privately
admitting irritation over the uneX-
pected move made by the French dele
gates, still continued to hold an opti-
mistic view of the situation. They eX-
pressed the belief that the demand of
France for authority TO build a navy
potentially as large as that of the
United States, Great Britain and Japan
would either be withdrawn or the fig
ures cut down to a reasonable level"
II seemed TO be the impression of not
only the American delegates but those
from Great Britain. Japan. and, in fact,
those from all of the countries at the
conference except France, that the
move made by the latter was really
designed to influence favorable action
on submarine ambitions.
The italian delegates. while privately
expressing the hope that the French
capital ship claims will be reduced, in
timated they would support the posi-
ton of their neighbor on the subma-
rine issue which the delegates from
Great Britain will oppose.
A canvass of the submarine phase
of the naval controversy by naval eX-
perts indicates the acceptance OF the
American plan providing submarine
tonnage and power which is far in
excess OF that favored by the British
Government. American and Italian
naval experts who accept as correct
the theory that France is much more
ambitious to obtain the maximum OF
auxiliary and submarine tonnage than
capital ships were therefore mystified
over the demand for the latter, in view
Of the fact that British opposition to
submarines will probably prove futile.
In other words, the American and
foreign delegates asserted that the
French would have won their point
without recourse to go startling q
proposition as that projected into the
naval situation on Friday last.
British officials, who have made
their position perfectly clear on the
submarine issue, refused to discuss 1t
further to-day. They displayed a
tendency to follow the American lead
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
FIGHT ON SUBMARINE
NEXT IN CONFERENCE
Britain Asks Privilege Of Pre-
senting Her Case at a
Public Session.
Japan Has No Plan
on Submarine Issue
al Dispatch to THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. G.. Dec. 10.

Japan is refraining from taking
a stand on the submarine is
y sue of the naval program un-
I'll all facts are submitted to the
naval committee. Japan will have
no special proposals to make in re-
gard to submarines.
Admiral Baron Kato, Japanese
Minister Of the Navy. who is in
direct charge of the naval negotia-
tons for Japan. made this declara-
tion tonight when, due to ap.
parent settlement of the issue with
France over the naval ratio, inter
est shifted in a degree to the sub
marine question. which is to be one
of the next items that will receive
attention.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
Conference Doings

= ECRETARY HUGHES, NJ. Sar-
raut, head OF the French
- delegation; NJ. Jusserand and
Admiral de Bon held a long con-
ference with a view to bringing
about an adjustment that win per-
NIT the completion of the naval
ratio program.
Instructions We're received from
Paris and London regarding the
French proposals, but their precise
nature will not be revealed until
the naval committee of fifteen
meets this morning.
Japan and China were believed
10 be at a parking of the ways on
the terms over which the Shantung
ranroad is 10 be turned over un-
less a sudden change of attitude is
developed at the conversations.
AS the capital ship problem came
nearer 10 a decision the naval eX-
perts turned their attention to the
submarine, and it was expected
that definite action on that branch
OF naval armament would be taken
soon.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
TREE vENDERS WARNED.
Magistrate Levine Lenient to side
walk obstructor.

Christmas tree vendors were warned
not 10 peddle their wares IN February
by Magistrate Max Levine in West side
court yesterday Dismissng q charge
Of obstructing the sidewalk made against
Frank Pane who had n display OF ever
greens IN front of his store at 426 AM
sterdam avenue, the Magistrate said
'If YOU arc brought before me on SINH
lar charges two months from now I'll
send you TO the workhou8c for iifc.",
Pane said he'd try not 10 offend that
way, ,t
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
INSPIRATION

Voltaire, the great philoso.
pher, and Button, the eminent
naturalist, drank a great deal
of coffee,
To which habit is ascribed
the wonderful clearness in
everything the former wrote,
AS well as the harmony and
warmth which pervade the
style of the latter.
Cleafness, harmony and
warmth-they still are found
in the mellow coffee served
at CHILDS,
And its steaming fragrance
still inspirss the mind to noble
thousht.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20

Kato and Tokugawa would not nave
dared to return had they consente, TO
screo tho zscts.. The French seem less
affected by their newspaper comment.
Washington is immensely interested
in the news that Mrs. II. II. Asquith,
wife of the former Prime Minister and
"AIargot" of the diverting diary which
has prattled its way around the world,
is coming here to be with he. daughter.
Princess Bibesco, whose husband Is the
Minister of Ruurania. 1t IS hard 10
think OF any British parsonage whose
coming would be more interesting. There
Is something about the lady of the diary
which captures attention-her pep prob
ably. The story is told at the British
Embassy that when the very downright
Mrs.. Asauith was asked how long she
ins&oded to stay in the United States,
she replied: MY God. how do know %
There were chuckles of amusement
among the English when they heard a
little while ago that "Margot" had been
cast for the part of THE Silent Lady"
In society performance of Bulwer Lyt-
toms mot SO Bad"
There is n Morse woman here who
commands the eye, Nine. Siri Hard, re-
porting the news of the conference FOR
newspapers of Stockholm. Blonde, blue
eye and OF heroic build. Nine. Hard
makes you think Of Sagas and Vikings,
of Freya and the rumbling Of chariots
over the Valhalla Bridge. She is study
ing organizations of American women
in order that she may take home ideas
helpful to the women of Sweden.
american women do not realize how
fortunate they are compared with women
elsewhere in the world" she says. yet
we in Sweden have our good points.
Primarily, we are wives and mothers.
not much interested in politics, though
interest has auickened since we achieved
suffrage o year ago. We have one law
that should interest women of this coun-
try. Under our marriage and divorce
law both parties to the contract are
equal in all rights, and the contract may
be dissolved like any other business
agreement, thereby obviating scandal
and notoriety. Divorces are neither
popular nor fashionable with us, thank
God One of the most veXatious prob
lens Swedish women have 10 contend
with is housing facilities. Houses are
so scarce that people cannot even get
married"
The French are praising enthusiastic
cally the wonderfully vivid and effective
modelling of the Verdun medal which
President Harding is to present to the
heroic city through which the Germans
could not break. Two undraped figures.
half locked in desperate endeavor, mas
slve assailant plainly held by slim and
graceful defender-the work Of John
Flanagan, New York sculptor.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
Griffin Arouses Applause.

When the Speaker declared against
Mr.. de Valera Mr.. Griffith proceeded 10
deliver a powerful. lucid address, moving
Tor ratification OF the London settle
ment lie brushed aside idealism win
out attempting to reconcile II with the
agreement, b.. he strongly dereEded the
prachcability OF the terma
1--WE were sent to London 10 make "A
bargain reconcilable with Irish aspira-
tions," he said IL hold that we have
done H."
Mr.. Griffith stirred the members most
when he cried: 1T is on a quibbling or
words that Ireland is asked TO throw
away this treaty and 30 back TO war
This Is the first treaty since 1112 that
England and Ireland have signed ON an
equal footing. We have brought back
the evacuation of Ireland by the Crown
forces and the right TO organize our own
army"
This brought the house to its feet in
@ tremendous wave Of applause.
CunmaEdan. John j. McKeown, "the
blacksmith" cce Of the most daring Of
the army leaders, seconded Mr.. Griff his
motion, declaring the Irish people want
substance not shadow" but his rich
brogue had scarcely ceased TO echo
when Mr.. de Valera sprang to his feet
and in long, forceful speech condemned
A4lc tiSdNy as Signing away AIlSh iItt
DOM He declared that rather than
sign a document which would give the
British authority in Ireland. they would
be ready to "go into slavery unit.
almighty God blotted out the tyrarrs."
lie emphasized his mistrust OF the
British and told the Assembly they
might sneer az the words in the treaty,
hut that the words meant something.
Like Mr.. Griffith, he went into the past
and said that by acceptance of the
treaty they would transgress Parnelis
words that no man has a right to set
Boundaries to the onward march of u
nation. FIe provoked great enthusiasm,
but while the cheers for him were as
loud. the volume of voices was not as
apparent as. that which greeted Mr..
Griffith.
Michael Collins spoke for less than
half an hour but he had a great effect
on the Dali, especially when answering
the charge that the English had buffed
the Irish delegates, shouted
"'rhe British put up n pretty big bluff
In ireland these last few years and l
didn't break down before that"
lie dramatically emphasized that re-
lection OF the treaty meant the adoption
OF u policy of war until England was
beaten and asked
Are we going TO keep ourselves in
slavery forever in order to maintain an
impossible flght?'
The feeling here tonight Is that the
day. with all its fireworks, has not
greatly changed the voting prospects,
and predictions that the treaty will be
ratified continue general.
Something OF the Dairs temper was
shown when woman member Offered
q resolution that the press representa-
tives agree To report the speeches Ver-
batim or be forced stay away. The
point was adjusted by the suggestion
that Desmond Fitzgerald, Sim Fein
Minister of Propaganda, consult the
newspaper correspondents which he at
tempted to do, but the writers from all
countries here refused any dictation.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
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"Pretty Nifty Coats

This from Pete the old circus
horse now delivering Knicker-
booker Ice. "The very best for
warmth" said Ted, who teams
with Pete. Were kept warm in
our snow white stalls, too, and
our shoes-Oh boy-they're or
thopedics' or something that
helps to keep your feet steady
over the icy pavements. Our
customers must be served, so we
can't take holiday Christmas,
but We'll be getting an extra
course of oats. Not bad-this
ice business-when you work
for people that treat you like a
human being"
The New York herald., 1921-12-20

Valera attempted 10 befog the imme-
diate issues by proposing that his
amendment should not be read until
such time as he might direct. lmme-
diately the electrified air began TO
rumble as Mr.. Griffith jumped TO his
feet and shouted:
lis my tongue to be tied and the
Irish people TO be kept again in dark
ness?'
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
japanese Obduracy Oh Shan
tung Railway More in
Evidence.
BRITISH OFFER HELPFUL
European Readiness to Solve
Economic Tangle Stimulates
American Impulses.
by WICKHAM sTEED,
Editor of London Times.

EuttOT OF LOInOR IfHteS.
Copyright, 1921, By United Ne,cs.)
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-Interest to-
day is equally divided between the
situation in Washington and the prog
ress of Anglo-French negotiations in
London. Up TO Sunday evening the
French delegation here had received
no fresh instructions, but they were
hourly awaited. An extremely out
spoken note from Secretary of State
Hughes, which the American Ambas-
sador in Paris probabl, I'D handed to
NJ. BRAND on Saturday afternoon, or
a similar communication that Ambas-
sador Harvey may have been in
structed TO make to him in London on
Sunday night, certainly left the
French Government under no illusions
as TO the effect OF the French naval
proposals upon the American Admin
istration.
The New York herald., 1921-12-20
Auxiliary Ratios.

The spokesman of the American
delegates said this afternoon that the
naval subcommittee of fifteen had
not yet taken up the question of aux
iliary and submarine ratios, and inti-
mated that no steps would be taken
regarding them until after the holi
days. The delegates who had planned
to return to their homes within the
next ten days have therefore can
celled their steamship reservations
Mr.. Balfour, who was scheduled to
leave on December 81, said to-day
that he hoped to be able to depart on
that day. but would remain as long
as he could be of any help in the con-
ference.