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The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
BOOZE RUNNERS
 TRY WATER ROUTE
Fleet of Ships From Bermuda Seek to Quench Thirst of "Wets" Along Atlantic COast-U. s. Navy
 in the Game.

Washington, July 24.-The great rum war now is developing it's naval phase.'
 With the difficulty of getting booze into the country by land increasing, the smugglers have taken to sea. It is reported that a big fleet of small ships has left the Bermudas, making for various northern ports, all loaded with valuable cargoes of thirst quenchers.
 The seizure of two vessels as al- legged rum runners also has tended to clear up the mystery of the phantom ships" reported in the last few weeks. One of these vessels is the British schooner Pocomoke, taken over by government officer at Atlantic City, who will hold it until the story of the ships master that he threw his cargo overheard and did not land it is proved.
 Rum runners, facing great demand in the hot, thirsty cities of the east, have been driven to desperate expedi- ents, it is said, by the increased effect iveness of prohibition enforcement in the South. It no longer is practicable
 to land cargoes at some coast point close to the Bermudas and then ship the booze by train to northern cities.
 So the smugglers are trying now to deliver their cargoes closer to the ulti- mate point of sale. The swift liquor craft are deserting Florida waters, where many of them have been seized lately, and are undertaking the more hazardous run to New Jersey, Con- necticut and Rhode Island ports. They are trying to get thru the blockade and reach secluded bays and inlets where they can unload their cargoes in com parative safety.
 Big stakes are being played for in the liquor smuggling game. The pro- fits are much greater in using the water route. Larger shipments can be made at one time and fewer hands are needed to handle the goods, thus eliminating some of the "cuts" in the reward.
 The presence of two navy seaplanes off the coast at Cape May gave rise to reports that air scouts have been employed in the hunt for smugglers of liquor. The flying boats which ap- peared to be of the FL type, cruised about most of the day.
 It was reported that navy air scouts have been ordered to comb the Atlantic coast from Northern New Jersey to Norfolk, looking for sus- picious craft. Every cove and inlet was said to be guarded to prevent the landing of contraband liquor.
 Coast guards have been ordered by Capt. George Little to maintain a half hourly watch of the horizon and inform the naval air station if they sight any mysterious vessels. Dela- ware river pilot boats also have been requested to maintain sharp look out
 A days developments in naval" booze war includes the following: British schooner Pocomoke seized at Atlantic City as possible mystery ship"
 Sloop Jennie T. captured at New Haven, Conn, $50,000 worth of liquor seized and eighteen men, including several prominent in Connecticut city, arrested.
 Naval seaplanes reported ordered to SCOUT coast line for signs of rum fleet coming from the Bermudas.
 Coast guard stations ordered to re- port movements of suspicious vessels havond 2-r1ila limit
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
MILLIONS ARE PAID BY
 TAXPAYERS TO SWINDLERS


 Washington, July 2O.-Grafters, big and small, have become great menace to the taxpayers, and revenue chiefs are securing the country to rid cities and towns of this element.
 Revenue Commissioner Blair has before him reports showing millions of dollars have been paid out by tax payers to swindlers. He said there is no possible method of computing the public's real losses thru frauds prac- tised by crooks passing themselves off as tax experts" or former goverh- ment attorneys capable of yielding strong influence at Washington
 Secret service men already have run into nests of schemers of this type in many of the large cities, in which they have centered their operations. On the strength of evidence secured grand juries in several states now are deliherating over indictments.
 Indictments expected by Commis- sioner Blair are expected to involve a number of former government em- ployes who remained in the govern ment service long enough to gain ac- cess to the private files of officials and then have resigned to use the knowl- edge so acquired for illicit profit.
 Commissioner Blair said he will prosecute such swindlers to the limit of the law penalties in every case where proof is conclusive. Special agents report that many of the swim dlers have caused taxpayers to under estimate their true liability to the government and have made false re- turns. The swindlers have charged large fees for such advice as was given. In the process the taxpayer has lost money, has become perjur- CT, and the government has sustained losses which are, incalculable.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
ARKANSAS TO GAIN ONE.
Congress Agrees on Reapportionment
 to Increase Membership.

Washington, July -Reapportion- ment legislation providing for House of Representatives of AGO members as compared with the present member ship of 435 was agreed upon by the House Census Committee. Chair man Seigel was ordered to report out such bill as soon as possible.
 Under the reapportionment legisla- tion two states, Maine and Missouri, each would lose a member, and IS states would gain members as fol- lows:
 California, four; Michigan and Ohio, three each; New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas, two each, and Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Washington, one each.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
A TONIC

Groves Tasteiess chill Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and Enriching the Blood. When you feel its strengthening. invieorating effect. see how it brings color to the cheeks and how 1t improves the appetite. you will then appreciate its true tonic value.
 Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is simply
 Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. So pleasant even children like it The blood needs QUININE to Purify it and IRON to Enrich it Destroys MaIariaI germs and Grip germs by its Strengthening. Invieor- atine Effect Soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
Wants to Kiss 1000 Girls.

New York, July 2O.--Kissable young women between here and San Francisco are hereby warned that they may be approached soon by a young Irish Bohemian poet in a crushed opera hat and khaki hiking suit and asked for kiss. Two young poets from Greenwich Village made the rounds of New York City editors early today and exhibited the cham pion kisser, who. they declared, had wagered he could win kisses from .00O girls on trip across the con- tinent. This main attraction of the party, who refused to give his name, said the young women of Yonkers would be given the first chance to kiss him today.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
KIDNAP BUSINESS MAN,
 DEMAND S50,000 RANSOM
Relative of Billy Whitla Taken: Wife Receives Notes From Gang;
 Police Active.

sharon, Pa. July 19.-Thomas D. Randolph. leading business man here, was kidnapped and is being held for s50000 ransom, according to in- formation received by Mrs. Ram dolph and turned over to the city and county authorities.
 Mir. Randolph did not return home last night and his wife was almost hysterical when she received two notes, one signed "kidnapers," and one signed Tom" The first note de- manded s50.000 for the mans re- lease and gave specific instructions as to how the HfoEey was to be paid.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
DEFINITION OF GOOD CITIZEN

"A. Barton Hepburn, former President New York Chamber of Commerce.)
 A good citizen must be honest, honorable and just in his rela- tions to mankind, loyal to friends, to family and to country, and loyal to convictions and con- science; chivalric to the weak and dependent; ready to sacri- flee personal interest and per sonal comfort for the good of the community, to fight for the right and not only pull his own weight, but help raise the moral standards of his community to a higher level.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
WARNING! SAFETY FIRST!
Protect yourself and friends!

Protect yourself and friends!
 The law requires two lights in front and one in rear of autoes and this has not been done by some people. This will be the last request to observe this law. I will be on the highway and when a car shows up without lights as required by law, you will have to settle with the court.
 J. A. Thornton, Sheriff.
 a avY,at.t
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
Chain Stores Sold Much Stocks.

St. Louis. July 2o.--The Industrial Transportation Company. which was capitalized at s20,000,000, had issued $2 100000 of stock to the public and s495.0 promotion stock to officers at the time it filed voluntary bank ruptcy petition April 1, 1t was testi- fled hy Alec Hart, vice president and treasurer Of the company at hearing before Referee in Bankruptcy Coles.
 Of the amount of stock put out,
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
Colds Cause Grip and influenza LAXATIVE PROMO oUININE Tablets remove he cause. There is only one 'Bromo Quinine. . }. W. GROVES signature on box 3oc

The other was from Randolph. Ran dolph is related to practically the same wealthy families as Billy Whitla. who was kidnapped in March, 1902
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28

s2i0,000 later was cancelled, Mir. Hart said. The company established about l5O chain grocery stores in Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Louisiana, he said, but none proved profitable.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28

When there is hard work to do in hot weather Frickiy Ash Bitters proves it's worth as a stomach, liver and bowel purifier. Men who use it stand the heat better and are less fatiQued at night. Price S1.25 per bottle. Gunnels & Mccoy, and Jack son Drug Co, Special Agents.
 -Adyertisement
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
SILK PETTICOATS

S5U0 Silk Pettcoats; Jersey and tafeta large range to select from Last CalI-S3.95
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
LADIES' PETTICOATS

SIoV Ladies Petcoats seersucker and sateen full size
 Last Call-9Sc Each
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
DRESS LAWNS

About 800 yards Dress Lawn left; pretty floral { designs; regular BOG. Last CaIl-
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
BROWN DOMESTIC

Good weight Brown Domestic; yard wide.
 Last Call--12H Yards for $1.0
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
SILK TAFFETA AND MESSALINE

$250 grade Silk Taffeta and Messaline all coors
 Last Cal-S1S9 Yard
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
MEMS SUMMER SUITS

UnIy lew Ieft. Best of styles and colors.
 See these at Big Reducti
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
DRESS PERCALE

soc Dress Percae 36 nch extra quality neat batter pick from. Last CaIi-17hc
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
TOWELS

Huck and Turkish; bleached; good quality large size
 Last Call-19c Each
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28

lures Malaria. ChiIIs and Fever. Fever. Colds and LaGrippe. or
 rffunded.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
DRESS BINGHAM

25c Dress Gngham; extra quality; neat patterns pick from Last Cal-19c
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
GEORGETTE AND CREPE DE CHINE

All $225 Sk Georgette and Crepe de Chine 40 inches
 Last Ca--S1.69
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
SHIFTING MADRAS

soc Shifting Madras neat stripes good quality.
 Last CaI-29c Yard
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS

SI5O Mems Dress Shirts neglgee good quality; wid narrow stripes. Last CaI-9sc
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
LADIES' HOSE

Good quality black and brown Hose for Ladies'
 Last Call--15
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
BOYS WASH SITITS

S2.50 Boys Wash Suits; styIishly made; good ri good quality. Last Call
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
MEMS DRESS SHIRTS

S25O Mems Dress Shirts extra quality madras real stripes; coat style. Last Call-S1.4
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
LADIES' OXFORDS

LADIES UXFUKDS 5000 Ladies' Oxfords; French and Cuban He brown. Last Cal
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
MEMS SUMMER UNDERWEAR

DUG ohlrIs and Drawers; good quality.
 Last Ca
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
BOYS WASH PANTS

$l.5O Boys Wash Pants good quality; assorted s
 GneciaI
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
Last Call on Summer Merchandise For the remaining days of July. Don't forget we give you Quality Merchandise at the Lowest Prices

you Quality Merchandise at SILK TAFFETA AND MESSALINE $250 grade Silk Tafeta and Messane most all coors.
 Last Cai-SfS9 Yard GEORGETTE AND CREPE DE CHINE All $225 Silk George and Crepe de Chine 40 inches wide
 Last Call--S1.69 Yard
 SHIRTING MADRAS soc Shifting Madras; neat stripes good quality.
 Last Cal-29c Yard
 DRESS PERCALE BOG Dress Percae 36 nch extra quality neat patterns pick from Last CaI-17Hc Yard
 DRESS GINGHAM 25c Dress Glngham extra quality; neat patterns to pick from Last Cal-19c Yard
 BROWN DOMESTIC Good weight Brown Domestic; yard wide.
 Last Call--12h Yards for $1.00 LADIES' HOSE Good quality black and brown Hose for Ladies' Last Cal--15c Pair DRESS LAWNS About 800 yards Dress Lawn left pretty floral and stripe designs; regular 3Oc Last CaI-11c Yard TOWELS Huck and Turkish beached; good quality; large size TaStC 1Qc Eac
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
(By United Press)

London, July 13. (By Ed L.
Keen) Opposition to Premier Lloyd
George as the head of the British
delegation to the Washington dis
armament conference was growing
today. The premier's most forceful
enemies were marshalling their forces
to forestall him from assuming lead
ership. .s
In well informed circles, Arthur
Balfour is being mentioned as pos
sible chief Of the British delegation.
The Times, in leading editorial
following Viscount Northcliffe's in
terview with the United Press, gen
orally opposed the participation of
either Lloyd George or Lord Cur
ION in the conference. The latter
was characterized particularly unde-
sirable because of his pompous, pre-
tentious maanec, and business inca.
pacity as executive of the present
department. @:, -. -. -. e ii ,
The Times, however, approved of
the opening of the conference on
.Armistice Day, but warned against
tprejudices which might be brought
about by too hasty action.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
Lack Dramas In Verse.

I 1t is a curious thing, in the present
high tide Of the drama, and remember.
Ing that the glory Of English literature
Is its poetry, that we have no good
modern English drains In verse. 1t Is
all the more remarkable because the
foremost French dramatist and the
foremost modern German dramatist
wrote their masterpieces in verse form
"Cyrano de Bergerac" by Rostand
and "Die Versunkene Glocke," by
Hauptmann. a..,.s *.
John Masefield, when he writes
plays, writes them in prose, with only
slight exceptions. And SO, for the most
part, have Synge, Yeats, Lord Dun
sany, and others. George Meredith
might have written poetic dramas in
the Elizabethan manner. Thomas
Hardy's "Dynasts" is an intellectual
rather than a poetic masterpiece-it
has nothing of the sublime, emotional,
thrilling, transporting power Of Ros-
tand. We admire. the authors mind
more than the work.-William Lyon
Phelps in the Yale Review.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
THIS TIME LAST YEAR

Shocker, St. Louis Browns, struck
out Babe Ruth three times and eleven
others.
Chapman's hit was the only one
made off Rommell in eight and two
thirds innings but it drove in the run
that gave Cleveland to 0 win over
the Athletics.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
Shoes Worn by Chinese Women.

Many young Chinese women have
adopted western shoes, but those who
grew up in the days before foot bind
ing was forbidden still wear the tiny,
resplendently embroidered shoes that
have no counterpart in all the world.
Roughly, these shoes are Of two types
one. which has a fair-sized heel made
on the shoe for. outdoor wear; and an an
other, which has no heel, for indoor
use. The latter, however, may be
fitted with a. loose heel held In posi-
ton by tapes if the lady wishes TO
walk abroad. # e. ,s-s:- .s,. +s55s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
PROFESSIONAL GOLFER
" BARRED FROM COUNTRY
(By United Press)

New York, July 13.---James A.
Barnes of New York, professional
who represented the United States in
the recent British open golf cham
picnship matches, was barred from
entering the country today under the
new immi gratl on laws. j. ~
Although Barnes lived in this coun-
try for 16 years, he has only taken
out his first citizenship papers and
is still listed as British subject.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
PORCH PARITY

/ The Misses Ruth and Mary Lloyd
entertained at a porch party Tuesday
evening in honor of Miss Myrtle
Harding, who left this afternoon for
an extended visit lin the west. n ~ FL
The porch was prettily decorated
with japanese lanterns. A delicious
lunch was served at midnight by Mrs.
Thomas Lloyd and Mrs. John Dout-
cher. Miss Harding was presented
box of stationery by the guests.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
KATHERINE EVA KABER%
CARRIED FROM COURT ROOM
lRY United Pressl

Cleveland, Ohio, July 13.---Mrs.
Katherine Eva Ka,ber was carried
out of the court room today. She col
lapsed following testimony by Charles
Brickel. Brickel was giving testi-
mony regarding his mother, who is
also charged with being connected
with the murder of Daniel Kaber.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
When Matching colors.

After one has looked ut color
for few moments the eye becomes
adapted to that color and is no longer
able to distinguish small differences.
When matching dress goods you
should not look at the materials
longer than a minute at time II
Won want close match. - 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
IRISH PEACE NEGOTIATIONS j.,
WILL BE OPENED TOMORROW
(By United PresS)

London, July 13.---(By Charles Nc
Cam. )---Irish peace negotiations are
to be opened mere at a o'clock tomor-
row afternoon, it was officially an.
nounced this afternoon. Premier
Lloyd George and Eamonn DeValera
will first meet lin the formers office
III Downing street, it was stated
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY
LIMITED
Is Ii a Disadvantage?

Is 1t a Disadvantage
Apparently one outstanding fea-
ture about an election on a school
site is that you can get into any num-
her of areuments as to which is the
best site even if you agree with the
other fellow. That's the easiest way
to start most arguments, anyway.
Don't Agreed
Taking Chances
A woman of our acquaintance and
who is quite well known about town
looked into patent medicine book to
find out whether or not she was sick.
r. She Was p.
Grade Stuff
Due to the fact that the city has
lady clerk, it seems as if the city
council might do away with lot OF
this dirty, low-grade talk at the
meetings by having a special COM
mittee appointed to take up all petit
titions asking for repair OF dirt roads
and grading of streets v- -
r Might Help Some
t... Try 1t Anyway ~:
Instead of letting the city council
argue for at least Is minutes at ev-
cry session about securing a site for
detention hospital. why not let the
public vote on it? Said public has
already done so we'll with the school
site election. 3. n. ;.S. ., -
A.. But, Has IT, ,... ..-
Saskatchewan ..z---.-.-... ..
The guy who has real sticktoitive-
ness is the guy who can stick to his
job in weather when he sticks to his
chair. rr....s ss'$ts&.
SO, Stick to I'll s
thlt& st-S i44 ~ e. =.
&C. Picturesk ~ :"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
The Difficulty.

A Kansas City divine says the secret
Of success is to be born without mon
jey. friends or influence. This may pc
true. but how are we going to NIX II
to be born that way and would we II
we could? -. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
India Rubbee the Earlier Name

IINuI1 nUUU|s S''S 1e&' ''S' =. =
: India rubber is an earlier name Tor
rubber, but now little used. Soon az
ter the discovery Of America (then
called India), Europeans heard of the
use of this substance. They called II
elastic gum until. they discovered that
lend pencil marks could be erased with
It, when they began to call it India
rubber. n i7sZ
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
M A r K rs
Observation-Disclosures
HIDES
WORK ON NEW BRANDON
HOSPITAL IS UNDER WAY
(By United Press)

Brandon. Man. July 1s.---Work on
the new Brandon HOSPITAL to cost
$25O,000 has commenced. The build
ing will be OF reinforced concrete
finish with brick and tile and VIII be
four stories high. The trimmings
will be cut stone. More than 10u
men are employed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13

be called a scoundrel. Not that It
makes any difference, but in our opin-
ion a man of that marked ability
should be called a wonder. ','" ~
A Genius, at Least ra
Still at 1t .ur -
According to the reports of con-
tinued fighting in northern Ireland,
it might be said that the armistice
was quite success. s-.-.. a@
What's the Use?- .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
JAPAN HOLDING BACK -
% REPLY TO HARDING'S BID
Continued From Page u
,onvenes here Saturday, it was learn
(By United PreSs)

Toxic. Japan, July l3.---Japan to-,
day notified the league of nations
that if any situation arises over the
Anglo-Japanese alliance which APP
pear inconsistent with the leagues
procedure, the latter will prevail.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
Goddess Of Water.

{, The Virgin de los Remedies is
small wooden image about twelve
inches high, evidently carved with
dull penknife. The carving bespeaks
the work of the Indian, The statue Is
reyered as the Goddess of Water.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-07-13
Trees Used in Best Seller.

An average spruce tree when con-
verified into paper yields about 5OO
pounds of that product, according to
the Scientific American. If a novel
runs to 100000 copies, the destruction
OF trees would be 600. ls.s..