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The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
ARMY WILL BE i5o.ooo.
Enough Discharge Applications Are in
 to Effect Reduction.

Washington, July 26.---Applications for discharge of enlisted men will re- duce the army by July 3i to 150.0O0 men, the reduction which, under con- eressionai' appropriations must be reached by October, Secretary Weeks said Tuesday. adding that the app;ica- tions on file were sufficient to reduce the total strength of the army to the figures decided upon by congress.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
TWO BEES, AND TWO NOSES.
Simultaneous Attack Wrecked Car of
 a Chicago Couple.

Chicago, July 21.-W. F. Ryan, for merly an alderman, and his wife were motoring along the Milwaukee road toward their summer cottage at Della van, Wis. Just north of Niles thoro- " angry bee alighted upon the nose of MT. Ryan and sunk it's jagged bayonet into the ample proboseis. At about the same moment another bee stung Mrs. Ryan on the nose. Mir. Ryan lost con trol of the steering wheel and the car went into a ditch and turned over. Neither of it's occupants was badly in-
 ured, but the machine is total wreck. They continued their vacation journey by train.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
THIRTY MILLIONS GIVEN. All But s2,0OO.O0O of American Relief
 Funds Is Distributed.

New York, July 26.-More than S29, 100000 was collected in this coun- try and all but about $2,000,000 of it distributed for child relief in the war torn sections of Europe up to May 3l, by the European relief council, of which Herbert Hoover is chairman. it is set forth in a report made public here Of the sum unallotted, $1, ,000,- GOO is in pledges not yet collected ard the remainder has been transferred to the European relief administration.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
WOMAN BADLY INJURED.
Dallas Resident Suffered Broken Leg
 in Runaway Accident.

III hunaWay Accident
 Thrown from wagon near Odd Fellows cemetery Wednesday after noon, Mrs. Nelson Townsend, living at Dallas, suffered serious injuries, both legs being broken just above the an- kles. The injured woman was taken to her home after Dr. J. c. Hilton had been summoned.
 The accident happened shortly af- ter 1 o'clock, and was caused by the team becoming frightened by pass ing auto. Mrs. Townsend, who Is a heavy woman, was thrown out of the wagon in such way as to break both legs. At the time of the injury she was accompanied by her son and daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
Heads Educational Movement.

County Superintendent w H. Nor den of Mena has been chosen as man ager of the Foreward educational movement in the fourth congressional
 district. supt. Morden will direct the work of raising the educational stand- ard of Arkansas largely thru tho county superintendents of the district.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
Help to Get Over Bad Roads.

Wiley Cannon, who motored to Mena to visit relatives and friends. left Wednesday morning on the re- turn trip to his home at Hartshorne Ok. He engaged Charles Tate as mechanician for the trip from Mena to Heavener. fearing that the rough going over the mountains might ne cessitate such help. Mrs. Cannon and son left on No. for their Oklahoma horne.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
Bred of Husks, Back to Mena.

E N. Cooper of Myton, Utah, ar L in Mena Saturday to prospect
 location in Polk county and sur 1ding counties. Mir. Cooper is a
 Pe of Arkansas. having been born [zreared near Hot Springs. He z.for the west some fifteen years Fand after going thru the ups and
 ls. "eating husks," so to speak. 4 ready to come back to the state
 |s nativity, fully convinced there 0 other place where man can come zRar raising his own living as in |1nsas.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
WATCH OUT

THIS IS THE LAST WEEKLY STAR BEFORE AUGUST I, 1921. LOOK AT YOUR DATE, AND RE- NEW NOW so YOU WILL NOT MISS A SINGLE ISSUE.
 THE MENA WEEKLY STAR
 Mena, Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28

'semi-famine" in Arkansas and pei lagra is no more prevalent than in previous years, according to Dr. c. w Garrison, state health officer.
 Jackson, Miss, July 26.-There is no grave danger of pellagra epi- demic and no semi-famine condition prevails in this state, said Dr. W. s. Leathers, secretary and executive of- ficers of the State Board of Health.
 Atlanta, Ga, July 26.-There are no indications of an increase in the mum Der of pellagra cases in Georgia this year over the corresponding period 'of a year ago, according to Dr. T. F Abercrombie, secretary of the State Board of Health.
 New Orleans, July 26.-"There is no epidemic of pellagra in Louisiana, said Dr. Oscar Bowling, president of the State Board of Health, today. "On the contrary, there are fewer cases than usual at this time of the year.
 Dallas, Tex, July 26.-Famine is not threatened in any section of Tex as and that portion of Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona and New Mexico embraced in the eleventh federal re- serve district and neither is there dan- ger of an epidemic of pellagra in those sections, according to federal authori- ties here.
 Oklahoma City, July f6.-Pellagra has invaded southern Oklahoma to some extent, according to Dr. A. R. Lewis, state health commissioner, but only four cases have been reported for June and two so far this month, he said.
 Montgomery, Ala, July 26-The report of the State Board of Health of Alabama shows that there was a de- crease last year in the number of cases of pellagra in the state and there were fewer deaths from this malady than in the proceeding year.
 Nashville, Tenn, July 26.-Reports to the Tennessee State Board of Health do not indicate anything unus- ,;ssl i;i feiiIIssErr conditions, aceoriiing to Dr. Olin West, secretary of the board. There were fewer cases in Tennessee in June, 1921, than in June, 1920, or 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
REPORTS ARE DENIED.

Little Rock, July 26.-There is no 'semi-famine" in Arkansas and pel- lagra is no more prevalent than in previous years, according to Dr. c. w. Garrison, state health officer
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28
fsaptists to Meet at Big Fork.

H. T. Howell of Big Fork, in Mena Tuseday. reports that there will be a meeting by the Baptists at that place on Saturday, July 30. and urges a large attcpdance.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-28

<rst Zone, Year S1.50 0ther Zsnes, Year s2.OO frictly in Advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
GUN OFFER SHOWN IN SECRET LETTER
 TO FIELD AGENTS
(Continued From Page One.)


 klansman and who recently published what purported to be an expose \of Inc order concerning palace" at Alt lanta owned jointly by Clarke and Mrs. Tyler. Wright said he, had often been entertained within Its hospita- ble portals and that 1t cost upward of $75,000, but Williamson said if 1t was there-he could not get track of 1t.
 Wright, who testified that he quit the klan because he objected to the methods of management by Clarke and Mrs. Tyler, was pressed by com mitteemen to say whether acts or violence committed by alleged klans- men actually could be charged to them He declared he had no knowi- edge of such affairs. nor was he able to state whether members of Con gress belonged to the organization, hut he added that Simmons had openly boasted" of a congressional membership list
 Burns Called to stand
 There was a buzz in the room, with nearly 100 members of the House sit- ting and standing around when Chairman Campbell called William J.. Burns, director of the department of Justice, bureau of investigation. to the stand. But he was there only a moment, merely stating that the de- partment was still at work on its in- vestipation of the Ku KluX. that it was not ready to report and that its inquiry had not been stopped or held up by the committee hearing.
 Representative Gallivan. democrat, Massachusetts, made plea to the committee to consider his resolution providing for appointment of joint committee of the Senate and House to ascertain if members of Congress were Identified with the Ku klux' In the last primaries MT. Gaiiivan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
TWO BUSINESSLIKE SESSIONS HELD BY
 BRITISH AND IRISH

tContfnued From Page One.)
 who are so accustomed to conferences
 in Downing street that they seldom turn their heads to watch arrivals, today had the windows thrown up | and were all curiosity. Mr. Collins, the most picturesque figure, was the target of a veritable battery of eyes. The window spectators were reward ed for their trouble because the way in which Mir. Collins avoided photog- raphers was an achievement that few would like to initiate. He jumped from the step of his automobile across the sidewalk into the hall and opened the door to the premiers residence,
 and in so doing he upset the pompous
 butler dressed In brilliant livery. It was an occasion to see the man whom not an inconsiderable part of the
 British army and secret service un- successfully tried to catch during the
 war. although he often quietly walked the streets of Dublin. But he was
 not. as then. accompanied by a body
 guard of armed men. In fact, 1t was rather surprising to visitors from Ireland to see the Sim Fein dele
 gates going about unguarded.
 Chamberlain III
 Attorney General Hewart took Aus tin Chamberlain's place at the morn
 ing session, the latter being too Ill to
 attend. Only MT, Lloyd George. Lord
 birkenhead, Winston Spencer Church. III, Sir Laming Worthing ton Evans, Sir Hamar Greenwood attended the afternoon session with the same Sim Fein delegation.
 This evenings communique merely stated. as did the one issued this
 morning. that the second session of
 the conference on Ireland was held at No. 10 Downing street at o'clock
 this afternoon" It merely added the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

game in the fourth. made four runs on four hits, sacrifice. a steal and an error by McNally. The bases wore quickly loaded on Snyder's and Barnes singles and Burns sacrifice, McNally making,a poor throw to nail Burns at first. Snyder and Barnes rushed home on Bancroft's single to left Bancroft was forced at second by Frisch, Burns scoring. Frisch stole second. Young struck out and Frisch scored on Kelly's single to right. Kelly tried to steal and was thrown out by Schang.
 The Giants added a run in The sixth inning. Captain Bancroft sin gled to left, went to second when Frisch walked and was thrown out trying to steal third as Young famed. Frisch went to second on the play at third. He scored moment later. when Kelly rapped single to center. Irish" Meusel ended the inning by flying out. After that only two Giants saw first base. both going there on singles in the ninth inning off Piercy. One of them, Young. was thrown out trying to steal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

i, charged that nominees for certain of | fees joined the Ku Klux prior to election
 T want to find out who they are
 and If they are in Congress- he shouted.
 Explains Financial status In the course of his examination 1n- spector Williamson gave detailed in formation as to the financial status of the Ku Klux, saying Clarke and
 Mrs Tyler. In general charge of the
 records. made no objection to the in spection. Mrs Tyler. he said, was
 not a member, as women are ineligi-
 ble, but she explained. he added, that
 she was working for the organization as business proposition. "If Clarke Is running the Ku Klux,
 what is Simmons doing? he was
 asked,
 When I was in Atlanta Colonel Simmons was trying to get over severe cold" he said.
 Asked about published reports that
 water from the Chattahoochee river had been bottled and sold at $1o a quart for annointins purposes, Will Hanson said he did not believe 1t, and that Mrs. Tyler had told him 1t was untrue.
 Checking of available records, the inspector said show collections amounting to $ss0,393 from June 1, 1920, to september 24. 1921. Another alleged news letter sent out from headquarters and presented to the committee by the inspector
 stated under date of May 24. 1921.
 that Mobile was having its ups and downs. that representatives of the
 National Association for the Advance
 ment of Negroes had declared the only way "to get social equality was by fighting for it." and that such state
 ments were calculated to incite uot.
 The letter is alleged to have added
 that 1t was the rnrpose ito run the instigators out ofWown." Did Not Keep oath Wright was sharply questioned by Representative Fou, democrat. North Carolina and stated. in reply to a question, that he had not kept the oath he took In becoming a member
 of the Klan, and that he had refused to be bound by 1t after he found how Clarke and Mrs. Tyler were running the business" Simmons, he said, had
 maca himself imperial wizard for life.
 He declared the purpose of the Klan was "to control the government through the sballot." and that Klans-
 men were to vote as Simmons ol- , rected.
 Well, 1 must have been organized
 by the republican party" said MT Pou.
 Only Protestant Gentiles and na- tive po.n Americans. Wright said were admitted to membership at the N0 a year. This sum was paid for the first degree. the idea being. he
 added. to confer other degrees at so much extra.
 Nobody eligible Tor mempership
 under the three general headings was denied admittance. the grand goblin. who got $4 for each new one passing on h.s fitneas, the witness testified. Wright declared thar he believed but had been imposed on by Mrs. Tyler and Edward Young Clarke. the imperial kleagle."
 Wright told the committee that
 Texas ought to be Headquarters fo.
 the klan. because much of the gov-
 ernment in Texas was under Its doml-
 nation" Tn Georgia he sad, the Klan was looked on as . joke. that Wizard Simmons, WAS absolute ly sincere in working for the Kian,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
NORFOLK CHIEF DENIES MEMBERsHIP IN KHAN

Norfolk. Va. October 11.-Col. c. R. Borland. chief of police of Norfolk. tonight reiterated his denial of sew eral weeks ago that he was member of the Ku KlGx Klan, as was claimed in news letters of the klan revealed before the House rules committee in the congressional investigation in Washington. ment.
 A copy of the news letter presented to the House committee today was printed here several weeks ago and 8 few days afterward. following his de- niai. Chief Borland made public a letter which he said was from the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan deny ing that Borland was member. Col oncl Borland did not reveal the name of the writer of this letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
FLORIDA BISHOP TO SUCCEED CARDINAL
 GIBBONS IN CHURCH
By Associated Press

St. Augustine, October 1.-The Rev. M. J. Currey. bishop of the Ro- man Catholic diocese of St. Angus tine, announced today he would as sume his duties as Archbishop of Baltimore on November 30. at which time the papal document authorizing his appointment to the position held by the late James Cardinal Gibbons would be read at quasi private cell ebration. Installation ceremonies and presentation of the pallium from Rome will take place at formal celebration to be held in the cathe- dral in Baltimore early in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
GIANTS EVEN BIG SERIES BY HITTING
 YANKEE PITCHERS

(ContinueA From Page One.) the right field stand. Rawlings flied to Miller and Catcher Snyder lifted a circuit drive into the left field bieachef seats. tying the score.
 Tanks Regatn LeAd.
 In tho Yankees half of the second they forged ahead on 5hawkey's sin-, gle and Fewster's home run into the left field bleachers. That ended the American leasuers' scoring for the day. No Yankee got farther than. second during tho remainder Of shss game.
 The McGra~ 7 n eana'ng the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
STATE TO TAKE ACTION

MobilA October l1.-y(Special.)-- Unless some county cattle owner or group of owners take steps under the authority given them in the state law to force the board of revenue and road commissioners to continue the tick eradication work in this county. the state department will undoubtedly act, just as in the case nf Shelby county, where the board declined to continue the work, ac- .eording to Dr. c. J. Becker, federal
 Inspector for Alabama, who Is In Mobile today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
AMERICAN SEAMAN
 SLAIN BY MEXICAN
By Associated Press

Washington, october t1.-AHenry La Flame, an American member. of the crew of the shipping board steamer Salem County, was stabbed an unidentified Mexican at Tampico. In advising the state department of the occurrence. the American consul at Tampico reported he had tele- graphed Mexico City. asking the Mexican government to arrest and prosecute the murderer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
You Would Fly
 Out Of Your Skin
Ks..nsA M.k.s You wi.h You Could

kaHsnsa Mskee You Wish You Could
 YsuF aissass. wAisA s senstinss called sass vh'saa. pss epiy lteAes. bus also sNzuss eesss, dries and scales over and ever ssain. Sometimes N covers tho wAels hs&y ea6 ssusss sntsnss suffsrins.
 YsS have founA that local applications have He asseias sffset Asd yen want p~snsss@s Fsiiez.
 Yea mast therwasAly purity yvug blood w eAe sruvtsen win continue e annoy. pssAecs sSsnase yOe. Take Hoods serss- psrilia. Ihs hioed-purifyinE medicine hes bean successfully used in Shousands ff easee.
 To make am6 Aeep ehe bowels normally astivs. take Hoods Pile. They are gem Ns and therouah--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

Downing street bought a small slnn Feiin flag, which hawkers were sell ing. and spat on 1t, threw 1t to the ground and trampled on 1t. He was Immediately attacked by a number of Irish girls and was handled so rough ly that policeman took him to Scot
 land Yard for protection. Having routed their enemy, the girls cheered lustily and returned to await the de- parture of their delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

names of the delegates present. and stated that the conference adjourned until II o'clock Thursday morning"
 A meeting of the cabinet council will be held at II o'clock tomorrow. at which MT. Lloyd George will ad- wise his colleagues regarding today's proceedings.
 Ony one untoward incident occur red today. A young man passing through crowd at the entrance to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
PLAN ARM|ST|CE
 DAY CELEBRATION
Pottery Exhibit at BeSsemeT
 Attracts Much Attention. { Lunch Room Suggested

9hs Age Herald maintains special rep reseptativss in Bessemer for handling oorrsnpcndence. advertising and sub ecripttonA Mre. L. D. McCoiium, cor reapondent. receives news items. phone Bessemer i0T3. H. R. Walker, Realty nuilding. Besesmsr. manager of Oirou- laeiom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

evening in the circuit court room at s o'clock. when the plans and sugses- tions for the Armistice day celebra- tion outlined by the executive oom- mittee selected for this purpose will be submitted to the meeting for ap- proval. according to a decision made at meeting of the committee held Tuesday afternoon in the circuit court room
 Representatives from all civic clubs and organizations in the city have been selected to act for their various bodies in connection with the e&ecu- tive committee, and these are speed fly urged to be present at the meet ing Friday evening. /
 The celebration of Armistice day. according to the plans of the Worth Lewis post auxiliary. will be mo- mentous occasion in Bessemer worthy of the splendid sacrifice made by so many of her sons who went out to the World war and the cooperation of the entire citizenship is desired.
 LunchrOom for school.
 The Parent-Teachers' association of the Clarendon school decided at their meeting held Tuesday after noon at the school that a request would be made of the board of edu- cation of the city to build lunch room at the school. and 1t Is under stood the association, If the request Is granted, will equip the room.
 The lunchroom at the high school, which was opened at the beginning of the year and is meeting with <uch splendid success, has provided a greater Incentive for the grammar schools to supply this urgent need of the school children. and the Clar- endon school is working toward that end. The request of the association will be presented to the board at its meeting Tuesday evening.
 Miss Mary Woodruff, director of tho school and community better mont division of the educational de- pertinent of the state, will address the women of Bessemer at the nigh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

BoseemsT, october l1.--(epecial.)--- A mass meeting of tho eitisens of Ressemer will be called for Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
Tuesday Morning prIdEe.

The Tuesday Morning Bridge club was delightfully."- entertained Tues
 day by Mrs. J. A. Little at her nome on Fourth avenue The beutiful col ors of the autumn sheason were used in the flowers adorning the home for the occasion and in the ecore
 cards.
 | The prize for the highest score, a lamp shade, and the consolation. ,in-. gtrie, pieces, fell to Mrs. Charles Long and Miss Kathleen Cahill. A delicious two course hot luncheon was served after the games. Mrs. Little's guests for the occasion in- clpded only members of the club, and these were: Mesdames Charles Long. Charles Kutchins. F. U. Harris, Ray
 mond Allen, James Fitzpatrick. Ster- ling Floyd. Mac Batson and Misses
 Ethel and Berney Glllen and Kath-
 leen Cahill,
 Mrs. w. H Phillips has returned
 home after a visit to Mrs Charles
 Ray.
 The tea that was to have been
 given Thursday afternoon by the
 young matrons at Mrs. Rush Ran
 1all's has been postponed until 'ater
 date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
Tick Eradicati ton.

school auditorium at 8 o'clock cn Wednesday afternoon. October 19
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

| ArS lovers or BeSSemer were de- lighted with the Beautiful display ot rare American pottery exhibited Tues day afternoon at the Carnegie ii- and by courtesy of the Alabama Art league.
 | The collection includes beautiful pieces of Rookwood pottery. the love- | Hest piece of which IS vase about 14 inches In height and of jade color. | Another group Is from the Arden studios of New York, of the famous Durant pottery, which is perhaps the most notable of all the exhibits. This collection snows vases. bowls and numbers of other articles, all of ex Quisite mold and texture. One bowl of the lovenest Persian blue Is most admired.
 A distinguished foreign authority states that the Durant pottery of America ranks with the best done In any country and referring to the Persian blue in which this excels, says that 1t Is a triumph which the French have been endeavoring for years to obtain. Among the pieces exhibited are beautiful articles for daily use as we'll as museum pieces. There are, exhibited Indian pottery, three pieces of Paul Revere pottery and a collection of lovely Newcomb pottery.
 For those who are lovers of beau-
 iful form and color, this collection is perhaps most appreciated, as 1t portrays in its decorations the soft southern twilight and Spanish moss.
 An interesting piece displayed is a hand built bowl of lovely Greek design. made by AIiss Alice T.. .dc- Adory at Columbia university.
 The exhibit was in charge of the Writers club Tuesday afternoon, and each day until Saturday afternoon a different club of She city will have charge. The exhibit is entirely free, but a free-will offering may be left, which will be donated to the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

Tick Eradication. w. W. Cameron, federal tick officer for Jefferson county. has submitted the following report for the month of September: In the free area of Jefferson county there were dipped 44.267 cattle and 1i.17l herds. In the Bessemer cut off 3o.2o0 cattle and 9,5I3 herds. Mir. Cameron states that if the peo- pie of the district continue the dip ping through the winter months that Jefferson county will be cleared of ticks.
 Floyd Millhouse. negro, Is In the county Jail in Bessemer charged with having robbed numbers of houses in Fairfield and Bessemer
 All of the stolen goods have been recovered. according to Officer J. A.. Curran, who. with c. c. Williams, ap- prehended the negro, except that taken from the residence of Mrs. Joe Quinn on Second avenue in Besse- mer.
 Other houses entered in the city were those of pr. F. F. Lacey on Eighth avenue, the Kennedy home on Arlington avenue and that of Mike Sweeny