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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
APARTMENT HOUSE TO
ADJO|N ELKS' TEMPLE

The 100 by 100 lot west of the new
Elks temple was bought this noon by
the Security Loan & Investment Co.
as site for their proposed apartment
house. The price reported paid Is
$500.
The lot was purchased by the Elks
several weeks ago from Hamley & Co.,
who. earlier this year bought 1t from
Mrs. J. p, Murphy The Elks reguir-
ed only the east half of the half block
tract for their temple and were hold
ing the unused portion as an invest
ment. The apartment will cover
about go by 100 feet. leaving piece
40 by 100 which may later be avail
able for sale.
Progress toward erection of the
apartment is reported very favorable.
Twenty-one applications for the 30
suites have been received locally and
there are still several travelling men
TO be heard from. The company is
ut work on details and definite an
nouncements regarding plans are eN-
pected in the near future.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
GOVERNOR PLEDGES AID
IN CASE OF UPRISING

Active cooperation from the states
chief executive. in case of any upris-
ing of reds or other radicals is prom
ised to any city so afflicted, in cir
cular letter from Governor Ben Olcott.
received today by Mayor John l..
Vaughan. The governor asserts that
the state administration stands ready
to stamp out any uprising against the
government, with every power at his
command.
The governor calls attention to the
provisions in the state laws which
assist officials in combating radicals
He directs attention to Chapter IL OF
the general laws of Oregon for 1919,
defining criminal syndicalism and
sabotage. Chapter 80 of the laws of
1911 are also recalled. defining vag-
rancy.
Any city which may be afflicted
with an uprising and which cannot
handle the situation with its own re-
sources is urged by the governor to
notify his offices without del.y and
state aid will be forthcoming.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
GRAND OFFICERS WILL
Be EFETED BY |. 0. OF.

F. L. Hubbard and P. A. Hantz of
Baker, grand master and grand patri-
arch, respectively of the l. o. o. F.
lodge of Oregon, will be honor guests
at a joint melting of Eureka and Inte-
gritty lodges, Pendleton. next Wednes-
day evening, December 9. The third
degree will be conferred on a large
class in honor of their presence and
a banquet will follow.
Mr.. Hubbard is on his way to Port
land to call a special session of the
grand lodge December for confer
ring degrees on rast grands. At the
meeting a silver service set will be
presented to E. f. Charon, grand
secretary. who has served 25 years in
that office. Mr.. Charon is a member
of Eureka lodge. Pendleton.
Several prominent Oddrellows from
Pendleton and the county lodges plan
to attend the special grand lodge ses-
sion in Portland. Among those likely
to go are: H. J. Taylor. r. F. Kirk
patrick, r. Alexander and S. A. Barnes
of Weston.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
EPISCOPAL PARISH HERE
ORGANIZING FOR DRIVE

Plans now under way for the local
participation In the nationwide cam
paign of the Redaemer parish into IL
groups. each to be headed by n leader
who with his or her assistants. Will
bring the campaign before the people,
Some Of the leaders were appointed
Mt n meeting Of the parish on Wednes-
day. and by tomorrow the list will
probably be completed. The first step
in the campaign will be a careful study
OF the literature which has been sent
out by the publicity committee, so that
the workers may gain an adequate
idea of what the campaign means.
Th9 campaign is for the purpose of
enlarging the church field, bringing
the benefits OF the church into more
communities. helping struggling
parishes and In every way possible.
promoting the tendencies to better
moral and religious life among the
people.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
HE DUG GOOSE PITS
HE STAYED THREE DAYS,
MAYBE so, MAYBE so

Mack Fosters friends, his low
ing friends, are telling tales on
him again. They tell tales but
not their names. Their story is
good even though their identity
is clouded. Anyone who knows
Foster. and his loving friends
may take the following for what
il is worth.
Three days ago the hard work
ing huntsman went To his ranch
on a goose hunt. He spent three
days in the goose pits which he
dug, by the sweat Of his brow. i'm
the field. He is back in town
now. with two geese, his informers
said over the phone.
"One goose had a broken leg
and the other had something
wrong with his neck" they put it.
Mack got two crippled geese in
the three days and used up two
boxes OF shells" the story goes.
Maybe so. maybe so.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
PEACE TREATY BATTLE NOW ENTERS 1920 ELECTION RING
HUNGARIAN RULE DEMANDS
AUSTRIA DELIVER BELA KUN
10 QUARTS OF BOOZE
TWO MEN AND MACHINE
ARE CAUGHT SPEEDING

Ten quarts of moonshine
whisky obtained in Pasco. two
men who purchased it, and their
automobile are held by the sher-
iff here as IA result of their having
been arrested for speeding near
Freewater yesterday. According
to w. w. Roedcr, who held the
men. r. Carlson and j. II. Moore
for speeding. there was about one
more quart in each of them.
Deputy Sheriffs Marin and
Blakley were notified of the cap
ture of men, car and liquor and
went to Freewater on last even
ing's train. They drove their cap
tives to Pendleton in their own
machine.
I'm bet Roeder 500 the ma
chine couldn't make more than
25 miles an hour" Marin said to-
day. We had to drive from
Freewater to the pavement at
Athena on low gear. Then it
wouldn't make the limit wide
open"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
PRESIDENT AT WORK ON
URGENT DOCUMENTS FOR
CONGRESS AND COUNCIL

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-
President Wilson within 10 days
will make a supreme effort to end
the inroads of bolsheviki into Am
erica's social structure and at the
same time make the United states
a member of the league of nations
The president is now vigorously
working on two state documents
which he intends shall be the
most compelling of his adminis-
tration. One of these is his mes
sage to congress. to be. delivered
December l. The other is a mes
sage to the new Industrial COM
mission. called to effect peace be-
tween labor and capital, which
will probably convene here the
same day congress meets
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
GRAND JURY ORDERED
REC0NVENED DEC. IS

The grand jury was ordered re-
convened December 15, in an order
issued today by Circuit Judge G. w
Phelps. The same seven who served
late in September will meet on the
third Monday or next month TO con-
slider the several cases now awaiting
consideration.
There Is one man charged with
murder. several with assault and lar
ceny and a few other criminal actions
District Attorney II. l. Keator is pre-
pairing subpoenas for witnesses for
these various actions.
The seven who will be called TO pass
on the various indictments are: w.
A. Barnes. L. c. Rogers. George w.
Bradley. Milt Whitmore. james Z.
Harvey. Royal NJ. Sawtelle and Carl
A. Gilbert
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
Admiral Horty, New Army Head
Instructed to Take Military
Measures, if Necessary, to
Enforce UItimatum.
DECLARATION OF WAR IS
FORTHCOMING IF NEED BE
New Government Ready to
March on Vienna if Authori-
ties do Not ACCede, Say Bud
apeSt Dispatches.

PARIS. Nov. 21.-The Hungarian
government has sent an ultimatum 10
the Austrian government ordering
Vienna authorities to surrender Bella
Kun. former Hungarian soviet dicta-
tor and his accomplices. according to
Budapest dispatches today.
Admiral Horthy is instructed to
prepare military measures. if neces-
sary to enforce the ultimatum. The
Hungarian demands will be enforced
even If a declaration of war, or march
on Vienna is necessary the advices de-
clared.
Horthy is head of the new Hun
garian army.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
Miners Have Proposal.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 21.-Proposal
for settlement of the coal strike will
be made by the miners late today,
President Lewis of the miners union.
announced. While Lewis refused to
say what demands will be made by
the miners, it is understood their pro-
posal will be for an increase of about
25 cents ton or 10 cents more a. ton
than the operators offered yesterday.
Lewis made the statement just be-
fore opening the afternoon session of
the scale committee. after a talk with
Secretary vii On.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
EASTERN OREGON WELL
REPRESENTED IN STOCK
EXPOSITION AT PORTLAND
Umatilla County Agricultural
Agent Clerks for Judging,
and on Return Lauds Show
ing at International Exhibit.

Eastern Oregon made a good show.
Ing in the exhibit of carlot stock IA,
the International Livestock Exposi-
ton, says Fred Bennion, county agri-
culture agent, who returned this
morning from the exposition, where
he clerked for the judging of the car
lot stuff and for the Aberdeen Angus
cattle.
Mr.. Bennion cites as an example
| the winning of the first prize for a
carload OF light fat hogs by George
Strohm. Of Hermiston. Mr.. Strohm's
/ SO Duroc hogs won the prize of $3.50,
and at the auction yesterday the hogs
sold at 20 Ia cents or S206s for the
entire lot. Besides the prize, Mr..
Strohm realized $500 above the mar
ket price.
J. w. Chandler. of la 0rande. was
another Eastern Oregon winner. Hts
car was the grand champion car and
his heavy class Poland China hogs
sold at 25 cents, netting more than
50 900 for the 80 hogs. In the same
car was the grand champion market
pig, which sold at so cents. The
Union Experiment station won second
prize. OF $3.50.
ie fAdSltIH oregon Beef 1altte
company Of Haines won most Of he
prizes for carlots of cattle, states Mr.
Bennicn. T.. w. Coles, of Haines vita
n car of two. year old grade Hercfords.
won first prize. The cattle sold for
s24 hundred, or $40 a hundred ever
the market price. a higher price Chan
was paid for California pure bred
steers. w. ]. Townley. of Union, won
xt.ftI - ,lf,
Mr.. Townley purchased at the auc-
tion sale two year old Junior cham
pion. paying s35OO. Jim Sturgis and
Bert Whitman. Of Pendleton. bought
five pure-bred cows and calves for
foundation and stock
Meetings of the various stock assoc
cations held during the exposition |
were attended by the Umatila county 4
delegation. Henry Laz!nka. director 1
of the Oregon Cattle and Horse
Breeders Association, was present at
the meetings of that organization, as /
was Al Bond, of Ul<iah. II. n. Stan |
field made an address at the State |
Wool Growers Association meeting. [,
and among other Umatilla county |
sheep men who attended were Ken /
meth Warner. Of Pilot Rock. william /
Slusher of Nolin and Claude Hamp- I
ton, of Echo.
Mr.. Bennion says the Exposition was /
a credit to the Northwest and exceed
ed all expectations. The building, |
which covers seven and a half acres. /,
was filled with exhibits, besides h. !
temporary sheds which were built I
Practically all the stock. he says, was |
from the northwest. although there |
was some from Colorado. Midwest
ern breeders who attended announced |
that they will exhibit stock in the flu |
ture.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
Blocking Rumored
GERMAN REACIl0NARIES
DELIGHTED OVER TREATY
BY cARLp. GRoAT.

BERLIN. Nov. 2l.-Refusal of the
American senate to ratify the treaty
means not only that the smaller ma
tions of Europe will desert the league
of naions. but that Germany will be
left at the mercy of France. German
government officials said today.
1T is essential that something be
done Immediately to relieve the pres
ent confusion a high foreign office
official said. What Germany wants
most is peace"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
MINERS RECEDE FROM De MAND FOR 6OPER CENT
INCREASE; EARLY SETTLEMENT IS HOPED FOR

WASHINGTON Nov. 21.-Coal OPP
orators and chiefs of 400, 600 miners
still striking, may reach agreement
here today or tomorrow. The miners
today decided to recede from their de-
mand for 60 per cent increase in
wages, according to Secretary Green,
of the United Mine Workers.
I suppose we will have to submit a
proposal to counter one the operators
made yesterday" said Green. 1t will
be in irreducible minimum and prob
ably will be submitted today"
The proposal which the operators
made late yesterday was rejected as
entirely inadequate by the miners.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
MEXICAN CAPITULAT|ON
EXPECTED AFTER NOTE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Imme-
diate capitulation of Mexican authori-
ties on the issue created by their i'm
prisonment of Consular Agent Jen-
kins is expected to put a quick end to
the latest Mexican crisis. The
United States peremptorily demanded
Jenkins immediate release in what is
considered the most aggressive note
ever sent Carranza. The reply is ex-
pected today or tomorrow.
Caution Necessary
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-The
United States. regarding the Mexican
situation delicate, will proceed with
the greatest caution in the case of Ann
rican Consular Agent Jenkins. impri-
soned at Pueblo. it is learned at the
state department today. Responsible
officials would not predict possible
action in event Mexican officials re-
fuse to release Jenkins, as the govern
ment demanded in a sharp note.
Nothing has happened to change the
impression that Mexico will comply
with the American demand.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
GASOLINE TO RETAIL
MONDAY AT 50 CENTS

The retail price of gasoline will go
to 80 cents in Pendleton on Monday,
announce local dealers, who give the
increased cost of doing business as
the reason for the advance in price
Gasoline has been retailing at &c to q
cents in this city.
The wholesale price of gasoline here
is 25 cents. In Portland the gas sells
to the consumer for 23 1-2 cents to
"a cents. Gas is higher in most towns
in the county than in Pendleton say
dealers. The price at Pilot Rock has
for some time been 80 cents a gallon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
BRITISH COALITION TO-
STAE OFF. UNWARRANTED l11yk
BY GERMANY EFFECT ff/ODAY
countries Exchange Formal Notices of Ratification Whereby
CIllaIn agrees TO Stand Former Ally; Allied German
Commissioners Consider xeclIon of Terms

PARIS, Nov. 21.-The Franco Brit
ish treaty by which Britain agrees TO
go to the aid of France in the event
OF unwarranted German aggression
became effective today when Earl
crewe, on behalf of Britain and
Foreign Minister Piehon on behalf of
France. exchanged formal notices of
ratification.
Allied and German commissioners
are holding their first joint session to
consider methods for execution of the
treaty and protocol.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
several ACTIONS ortlered Dismissed.

Dismissal in the following actions
pending in circuit court were made
public by the county clerk today: Jack
Bililnger VS.. Al Slusher; a. L. Larson
VS.. F. r. Knapton; James A. Fee and
S. d. Peterson VS.. Mike Ryan; PEN
dleton Auto Co, VS.. Frank Nudo;
benjamin H. Inman VS.. A. Mairet;
The Charles Company VS.. NJ. w
Smith; VIII NJ. Peterson VS.. Emil
Beilke; L. NJ. Gains VS.. Carrie Berge-
win; C. H. Olcott VS.. Clarence Brown;
First National Bank of Hermiston VS..
j. Howard Reid ct al; G. A. Parson
J. A. Schmidt, administrator;
Merritt ]. Ingals VS.. Anna Mae Ingals.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
FOOD REGULATION GOES
TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
BY WILSON PROCLAMATION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-President
Wilson today issued n proclamation
transferring to the department of JUS
tice, powers of the food adminstra-
tiou, in order to meet the sugar short
age throughout the United States. AS
sistant Attorney General Figg will be
placed In chare of he departments
work in dealing with the sugar.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
pronnrtr Division Ordered.

Orders were issued in circuit court
today calling for division of S21,-
600 proceeds from the sale of disput-
ed land, involved in the action of Al
bert w. and Amanda Byrnes vs. EliZ-
abeth NJ. Byrnes ct al George A.
Price, referee, is to be given $500 for
his services. the attorney in the case
$3.50 and the court costs paid. Par
ties to the suit are to be given their
proportions of the $1,000 realized
from the property contested.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
Freight EmharrnsHenre,i.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-While coal
miners and operators debate in WASH
ington on wage scale. several sec
uons of the country. particularly the
middlewest and southwest, face an in
creasingly serious situation as a result
of fuel shortage. Curtailment of train
service, abandonment of non essential
industries. rationing of coal supplies.
reestablishment of "lightless nights"
are being reported in an effort to con-
serve the diminishing coal supply
In many places only a few days re-
serve remains. Above all there is dan
ger of a nationwide freight embargo
admitted by Hines TO be n possibility
should the situation show no improve
ment within the month
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
TREATY DEFEAT MEANS
HUGE NAVAL PROGRAM

WARREN, o., Nov. 21.-Rejection
of the league of nations covenant by
congress will be the signal for a great
naval program, Secretary Daniels said
in an address before the chamber of
comemrce today. ''The United States
will need a navy large enough to op-
pose the best navies of the world il
the league of nations is defeated" he
said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
supplies Vanish.

CHICAGO, Nov. sl.-The third
week of the coal strike ended, the re-
serve supplies of fuel in this section
had practically vanished. the regional
fuel committee today announced.
Train schedules on lines running from
Chicago have been chopped to a mini
mum.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
PRESIDENT HAS POWER
TO KILL RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON, Nov 21.-The
Lodge concurrent resolution which de-
clares the war ended. will be voted
by the president if congress passes it,
high administration officials today be-
lieve. They cited the constitution TO
prove that the president has this
power
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
SO CHICAGO GROCERS
HELD FOR PROFlTEERING
ON SUGAR AT 20 CENTS

CHICAGO. Nov. 21. - Warrants
charging 9S grocers with profiteer-
ing I'm selling susdr were issued today
Sugar is selling as high as 20 cents a
pound here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
lPRINCE OF WALES PUTS
| WREATH ON ROOSEVELT
GRAVE AT OYSTER BAY

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-The Prince
of Wales today placed a wreath on the
grave of the late Theodore Roosevelt
{ oyster Bay
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
ST. LOUIS BREWERS ARE
UPHELD BY INJUNCTION

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21.-Federal Judge
Pollock today grantd a temporary in
junction restraining officials from in
terfering with brewers in manufacture
or sale of beer. He declared it was
not ruling on the constitutionality of
the wartime prohibition act but that
reasonable doubt existed
The result of the ruling is that the
manufacture and sale of 2.75 per cent
beer here is permitted today. The
court ruling does not affect the sale
of whiskey, or its release from bond.
the decision specified.
f. c. Chamberlain of Walla walla.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
FINISH FIGHT MAY TAKE PLACE
WITH COUNTRYS VOTERS DECIDING
LEAGUE, RESERVATIONS ISSUES
Predicted Party Lines May be Broken Down Senate Fails to
Raty Before Election ri me and battalion Of DEATH"
35 Strong Determined Upon Blocking Treaty is Rumored.

4 WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.--Ratifica-
( ton Of the peace treaty today appears
, to be shaping itself in to the big issue
of the 1920 presidential election.
Many prominent leaders of both
parties expect a finish fight before the
country with voters deciding whether
or not the United States shall enter
the league OF nations and, IL so. with
what reservations.
In this struggle, party lines may be
broken down. Should the senate fail
to ratify the treaty before the 1920
fight gets under way. there will be
clear cut issue. with President Wilson
possibly again forced to take the
stump in support Of the treaty, 1t is
predicted. =
Committee VIII Decide
1t is indicated a bitter contest will
start when the treaty comes up before
the next session. The treaty will go
to the foreign relations committee
first. The crucial struggle Will come
within the committee this time, ac-
cording to present plans. The treaty
will not be reported out until reser-
vations' are agreed upon which will
meet the approval of two thirds of the
senate. Proceedings on the senate
floor will be cut. and dried, it is ex-
pected.
Blocking Rumored
Looming in the background are re-
ports of 35 senators. including three
Dr. four democrats have pledged them
selves to remain as battalion OF
Death to prevent any ratification OF
the treaty This is more than third
IF the senate, enough to block a two
birds approval of the treaty.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21
Unfavorably Received.

DIES MONIES. Nov. 21.-Governor
Harding's proposal that the governors
of soft coal producing states seize and
operate the mines in AN effort to Sc
cure resumption of mining operations
has been untavorably received. The
proposal was submitted to nine COVER
nors. of seven replies received by
Harding only one approved the plan
Harding Has Plan.
Meanwhile a proposal OF Governor
Harding of Iowa. that governors OF
oituminous coal producing states seize
and operate the mines in an effort TO
effect normal production Is meeting
with varied responses. Governor Cox
OF Ohio, in a message TO the United
Press today. supported Harding. Gov
ernor Cornwell OF West Virginia, de-
clared 1t would be playing into the
hands OF radicals. Governor spruie
OF Pennsylvania. regards such move
unconstitutional.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21

f. c. Chamberlain of Walla Walla,
is in the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-21

The East Oregonian h Eastern Gro
gou's greatest newspaper and ~ Q
selling force gives 10 its Advertisers
over twice the circulation In Pendie-
ton and UmatiIia county OF any othew
new snapper.