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The Washington times., 1920-12-20
lob SEEKERS out
F.. FOR WElLER'S AID
Hundreds From Maryland In
Capital TO Press Suits for
G. o. p. PIums.

BALTIMORE, Dec 20-rhs de-
cIsion OF Senator-elect o. Il. Weller
10 spend as much time as possible In
Washington between now and when
he takes office next March. probably
win result in a national Increase In
railroad passenger fares betwern
points in this State and in the Ma
tiOnal Capital.
Seekers after the Federal jobs are
growing In number daily. and each OF
them hunks for the Senator-elect to
an easy job, even with MIR. Weller
spending most OF his time In Bslti-
more. With Mr.. Weller in Washing
ton. the difficulties OF the ambitious
members OF the q. o. p. undoubtedly
will increase.
In the office of the collector OF GUS
toms, for instance, are four s3.OOO
ibis, four which pay $500 and
four more which carry an annual
salary Of $1,000 each.
These Jobs are In addition 10 the
more important posts or surveyor
which pays $4,000 and naval officer
at 5000.
The internal revenue collector re-
celves an annual salary OF $4,000. his
deputy $1,000, and there are several
good paying chief clerkships in this
office,
Tho Job OF United States marshal
which carries a $4,000 salary. OF
course, will be much sought after.
| There still is some confusion over
The Washington times., 1920-12-20
To Study Cattle Disease.

Responding to IA call for assistance
to determine the cause OF recent
losses OF cattle in some sections OF
Texas from what is locally known
as loin or back disease, the Depart
nent of Agriculture has dispatched
a specialist or the Bureau OF Animal
Industry to the area where the
losses have occurred.
The Washington times., 1920-12-20

which postonice places viii be under
the civil service next March, but that
hasn't deferred the many applicants
from trying to obtain promises OF the
postmastership. which pays $4,000.
SO far. there doesn't appear TO he
many candidates for the job OF United
States district attorney. "a $4,000 post.
The fact that they will have to prose-
cute Volstead act violators has de-
TERED some young lawyers previous
ly ambitious.
An Immigration commissionership
with salary of $4,000. also Is at
tracing attention.
There will be many plums for Re-
publican appetites. but not nearly
enough to go round.
The Washington times., 1920-12-20
Corn Whskey Thrown on
Girl at Dance Causes
Busy Day in Court

ROCKVILLE, Nd. Dec. 2O.-As
result OF a row precipitated at a
dance held recently In Community
Hail. near Great Falls, this county
when some one sprinkled one Of the
young women guests with odorifcr-
Gus corn whiskey. Judge Edward
Welt devoted practically an entire
day In the police court here dispos-
ing OF cases growing out OF the in
cident.
Thomas Burdine, charged with
shooting Mosby Butt with re-
volyer, was required to furnish bail
In the amount OF $500 for his APP
pearance at the March term OF the
circuit court to answer a charge of
assault with intent to Kill; Ralph
Jenkins was found guilty OF carry
ing a concealed weapon and was
fined $50 and costs; Robert jenkins
pleaded guilty to a charge OF disor-
derby conduct and was fined SIS and
costs. Charles Cummings was
nned $40 and costs for assaulting a
constable. and Charles Burdine'
charged with assault, was acquitted.
The Washington times., 1920-12-20
Practical Gifts for Children

BATHROBES-In large variety Of
styles, both light and dark colorings.
Some arc ribbon trimmed, others plain.
Deep pockets and cord girdle.
Sizes 1 and 2 years. ... S1.9o to $500
Sizes a and years. 1886 to 1895
Sizes to Ii years. S4.95 to $685.
For 16 year old girls, $685. and $7.s5.
Baby Buntings-In Eiderdown, cordu-
roy or japanese quilted silk Very warm
and comfortable for baby. $5.s5, $3.50
and $3.50.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07
IRRI CATION MEETING TO
EMBRACE ALL NORTHWEST

SPOKANE. WASH. Jan. 6.--The an
nual convention of the Washington
Irrigation Institute on the cards at
Spokane for January and Q Is of
special interest this year because its
scope has been enlarged to embrace
the entire Pacific Northwest. Western
History is in the making at this juno
ture from an irrigation standpoint.
Upon the attitude of the federal gov
ernmept the future of the west hinges
and 1t is believed too much influence
cannot be brought to bear IL the gov
ernment Is to be impressed with its
duty in regard to the undeveloped |
areas that only require water to make
them gardens. The state irrigation |
Z: SANITATION has therefore asked the
" hole country TO join hands in the
of plans Notable speak
srs are included in the program for
he two day session and special efforts
will be made TO have every irrigation
district well represented.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07
COLLEGE CAMPA|GNERS
WATCH HARVARD DRIVE

BOSTON, Jan. Educational in
4 stitutions all over the country are
4 watching intently the outcome of Har-
wards drive for a SIS, 100000 endow-
ment fund as the first of long series
Of similar campaigns planned by col
leges and universities in practically
every state.
Just how far Harvard,s alumni and
friends are willing to go for the Cam
bridge school will be good indication
Of the extent alumni of other schpols
will really round their alma mater
when it calls for money, it was stated
here today by a university official in
touch with the situation.
If the endowed universities are suc-
cessful in their drives, many state uni
of the west and middlewest
Will approach their legislatures with
requests for appropriations that will
equal the big funds sought in the east,
according to one of the Harvard cam
,aigners who came back today from a I
western tour.
Princeton has entered a campaign {
or $I4, 200. 900; Cornell wants $4,000 =
90; Bryn Mawr has asked for a mill I
lon, while SMITH has likewise an
ounced a campaign. Dozens of small Z
sr colleges have been lin drives for
nds ranging from 100000 10 81 d
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07

100000 for year or more Some
have had a fair degree of success.
while others have been forced to wait
until things are better"
Workers reporting here today said
that every Harvard graduate ap-
preached has given something, and
that the average of generosity has
been large in comparison with in
comes. Both in New York and Boston
almost 100 per cent results have been
obtained, 1t was stated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07
PLAN TAPPING TOUCHET
TO IRR|GATE VALLEY

SPOKANE, Jan. 7-On undertaking
to irrigate 1000 acres OF land in the
Prescott section with water from Tou-
chet river to be diverted at Folies has
been launched. The cost Is placed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07

at two million dollars, to be financed
by the formation OF irrigation dis
tricts. Land to be watered is classi-
fled as semi-arid and cost OF irriea-.
tion Is placed at $40 per acre for Tou-
chet valley sections and a higher fig
ire for the lower flats. IL
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07

Colds Cause Hec faches and p.sv. =
Feverish Headaches and Body Pains
caused from cold are soon relieved BY
taking LAXATIVE BRoMO oUTNfNfs
Tablets. There is only one "Bromo
Quinine." T.. w. GROVES signature
ON the box. 30c.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07
INCOME TAX POINTS

INCOME TAX POINTS
One of my clients has Just received a
check from the Treasury Department for
$1,000, as refund of Income Taxes paid
This was more than half the amount orig
nally paid. He was advised at the time of
making his return that it was correct. How
many others have GIVEN the Government
money? Why not have it done right in the
first place? Do it now.
CECIL COSPER,
Income Tax Adviser,
ith-Crawford Bldg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07

Specials in Hosiery
Mothers. here's your opportunity. a
special clearance sale OF
HUSTLER BROWN
Ribbed Hose fer Children. Values that
we cannot possibly duplicate when these
are gone.
BOYS HEAVY WEIGHT RIBBED
HOSE
with double knees. hose made for wear
and service, marked at these special
prices.
Small sizes. the pair..... .45c
Large sizes. the pair ......-.......5O soc
BUSTER BROWN
fine ribbed hose for girls. color black.
soc hose that we have marked for the
clearance sale at
Small sizes, the pair ..............s5 .s5c
Large sizes. the pair .....i...-... 4Oc
Your last chance to buy
SHAW KNIT SILK BOOT HOSE
Colors of black, white and ,cordovan at
the Clearance Sale Price o. ,... Sf.00
The price in the future win be $3.50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07
Leather Handbags
Strap Purses

Entire new fall and winter
stocks in grand clearance of
every one of them~to make room
for new Spring Stocks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07

CoLORED OUTING FLANNEIS
Light and dark coiors. a very good
quality in this January Clearance Sale
at, the yard ........ zoe
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-07

ALI. VELVET BAGS
Silk Bags and Novelties in Fam
cy Bags in January Clearance
Sale at
One-half Price
Evening star., 1920-12-12
CARUSO BURSTS
4 BLOOD VESSEL
IN HIS THROAT

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 11.-En-
rico Caruso, terror burst blood
vessel in his throat while singing
at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music
tonight. The performance was
stopped.
The accident, which it was said is
not serious. occurred during the
first act of Donizetti's "L'Elisir
-d'Amore," but the tenor did not
stop until the end of the act.
A physician in attendance then
told him it would be unwise to con-
tinue, for. if he did so, the results
might prove serious In addition.
the blood in his throat interfered
with the singers vocaliZation.
The manager. in dismissing the
audience. said: Mr.. Caruso assures
me that he is willing. and even
anxious, to finish the performance.
to decide"
NO" came the answer from al
most every person in the big
theater, which was crowded.
The hemorrhages were similar to
those which resulted from a rup-
tured blood vessel while Mr.. Caruso
was singing at the Metropolitan
Opera House last Wednesday night,
it was said.
Evening star., 1920-12-12

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, December 1.-THE Black
Hand in Chicago as revealed by At
torney Rocco DeStefano:
Terrifies Italians so that none dare
testify.
Keeps Italians from buying proper
ty, lest they be suspected Of having
money and be blackmailed.
Causes banks to refuse loans on
property in Italian districts.
Causes insurance companies to
withhold fire insurance and offer in
stead bomb insurance at high premi-
ums.
Kidnaps judges of election and
through terror prevents identifica-
tion of kidnapers.
Girls Are Kidnapped.
Kidnaps young girls and forces
them into marriages with gangsters,
then coerces the girls parents to sup
port the unwilling bride and her
gangster husband.
The failure of Joseph Gabreala. who
was a waiter in the cafe Of James
Colosimo when the latter was mur-
dered last May. to identify a. suspect
is only an incident in a succession OF
outrages among Italians which have
Evening star., 1920-12-12
Black-Hand's Reign of Terror
Now Holds Italians in Grip

been unpunished because fear locked the
lips Of the witnesses, Rocco De
Stefano, attorney for Cclosimo, said.
De Stefano declared that inability
Of the police to protect witnesses
against Italian criminals was re-
sponsible for the long list of unsoIved
crimes among Italians. The moment
such protection was given, he said.
criminals would be driven from Itai-
ian neighborhoods by the testimony
of the law-abiding and respecta BILE
majority. on whom the criminals now
prey.
Testimony Prevented.
mo Italian. dares testify against a
criminal. Criminals who prey on Ital-
lans have influence in high places
witness the KIDNAPPING of election
judges in Italian districts recently.
Tho kidnapers. were we'll known. but
no one dared identify them-the wit
nesses feared the sawed-off shotgun
and the bomb.
"This reign Of terror has gone on
here until no italian will buy prop
erty lest he be listed as a man of
means and become victim Of brig
ands and blackmailers. who bomb
and murder. No bank will loan money
ON. property In Italian districts"
Evening star., 1920-12-12
U. S. Nays New ''Sea Hornet"
Boat Of Peace, Yet Deadly in War

eight feet long. with a hinge bow
which drops from place. in the
bow is twenty -one-inch torpedo,
carrying in its war head 500
! pounds of high explosive. Two
additional torpedoes are carried,
as well as six depth bombs.
When in operation as war craft,
the ''sea hornet" which carries
crew of four men, sinks until but
little more than one foot of the
hull is above the waterline.
The plan of the inventor and
those interested in the invention
is to have the boat operate in
squadrons-or, rather, "swarms'-
against enemy craft. The small
size of the craft and it's low visi-
bility would make the possibility
of one or more of them making a
target of an enemy battleship
very high. especially at. night.
The '.sea hornet" launched to-
day was christened by Mrs. w. B.
Shearer, wife of the inventor.
Evening star., 1920-12-12
u. S. MAY TAKE LEAD
IN SCRAPPING WEAPONS.
SPEEDING LEAGUE PLAN
Would Cut Funds
For u. S. Fighters
To Move Crops

Reduction Of the apprOpr1a-
tions for the Army and Navy
by one-half, and the use Of this
money to finance exports OF
surplus crops and the creation
of n corporation similar to. the
United States Grain Corpora
tion to purchase the wheat
crop were recommended to the
Senate agriculture committee
yesterday by the Farmers Ma
tiOnaI Council.
Regulation Of elevator and
milling companies, Immediate
extension Of short-time gov
ernment credits to farmers, re-
turn of the railroads to govern
ment operation and passage OF
the regulatory packer bill also
were included in the recon-
mendatiOns which were present.
ed by Ben c. Marsh, secretary
Of the council.
Evening star., 1920-12-12
WITH
SEER'S AID, PIERCE
HARDING SECRETS
Discover He Has Consigned
League to the Alien Prop
erty Custodian.

President-elect Harding having fail
ed, during his recent visit to Wash
ington, to give very much insight into
possible developments in administra-
tion and politics. the Gridiron Club at
its annual winter dinner at the New
Willard last night was fain to resort
to necromancy, soothsaying and the
dark art to fathom the mysteries of
the future as well as enlighten some
of the inscrutabilities of the present.
And this not only for the edification
of the members of the club, but for
the benefit of company of distin-
guished guests gathered around the
board. = -. .{-a
When President Jer,nane of the
Griifron Club bade the diners welcome
he said that ordinarily such revela-
tions would be hefH Ii confidence. but
that in this case the ban of secrecy
would be lifted and only the remarks
of the speakers of the evening would
be regarded as confidential. according
to the immemoriaf custom of the club
Cox Gets Appointments.
st crystal g zer,- robed and bespan-
eled according to the best accepted
traditions of 0agliostro. with his mag
ic globe, was introduced and told to
proceed with his impish tricks. Some
preliminary clouds in the crystal. at
tributed to the apprehended presence
of Senators Borah and Hiram Johnson
pcrtents of trouble. vanished and the
crystal began to reveal it's secrets
President Harding sends the league
of tn fhe al
todian." "Was the first revelation. And
next, president Harding sends to the
Senate the names of two men for the
committee on debris-Alton e. Parker
and James NJ. Cox" The globe regis
tered much excitement. not to say
consternation: The President ap-
points a regular railroad man on the
Interstate Commerce Commission. All
railroads are to put on extra cars
after March 4. as a heavy exodus from
Washington. especially to the south.
is expected.
"By executive order" the sazer
cont nued. The star Spanglsd Banner
must be sung hereafter in the De-
partment of Labor without German. or
Russian accent" BY order of the
new President the Secretary will ex-
change copies of "The New Freedom"
and ''The Life of Napoleon Bona parte"
in the White House library for copy
of the Constitution of the United
States. The White House statistician
reports that despite all contradictory
rumors. Senator Borah did mention
Senator HaDiins's name twice in the
campaign. SO the gazer continued,
playing upon men and affairs to the
delectation of the company until
finally he was asked.
who viii be the Col. House of
the new administration?
Uncle SAM was the prompt re-
tort as he departed withs his globe.
Changing the order a little. from
Continued on Page 4, Column ~
Evening star., 1920-12-12
PREDICT CENT DROP
IN PRICE Of MILK
Expected to Follow Four
Cent Reduction or GAL
Ion by Farmers.

The retail price of milk is expected
to drop from 1s to II cents per quart
in Washington on January 1.
This was forecast last night when
the directors Of ths MARYLAND and
Virginia Milk Producers Association
announced that on the. first of the
month they will reduce the wholesale
price to the local dairyInen from Il
TO 20 cents per gallon.
Z One local ta;rynan. when told OF
the action taken by the farmers, pre-
dicted that the wholesale price will
go still lower before winter is over,
with a consequent reduction in the
retail price. He based the prediction
on the assertion that Baltimore
dairymen are paying only "a cents a
gallon for their milk.
This dairyman stated further that f
the wholesale price in nearby cities
remains at the present level he be-
lieves. the Maryland and Virginia
farmers who supply Washington will
make another reduction.
Some milk is being sold in Wash
ington. now at II cents per quart, but
the great majority of Washington
consumers are paying Is cents a
quart. The reduction of cents a
gallon in the wholesale price will
bring the retail price down to II
cents a quart
w B. Westlalze. president of the
Federation of Citizens. Associations.
expressed qualification last night at
the action Of the farmers in dropping
to 40 cents. The federation endeavored
to have the farmers stick to 40 or AZ
cents in September, when the winter
increase to AZ cents a gallon was
decided on.
Evening star., 1920-12-12
Z. sss 80 - z s.
PROSPERITY AHEAD,
SCHWAB ASSERTS
"seyerer the Storm Now,
Quicker the Recovery"
Steel Magnate Declares.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK. December 1.-THE ex-
listing slump in business is only the
natural transition of industries re-
turning to a normal basis from the
speeding UP of production made nee
essary by the war, declared Charles
NJ. Sehwab, chairman of the board of
directors of the Bethlehem Steel Cor
poration, in an address here tonight
at the annual dinner of the Pennsyl-
vania Society.
Il want to go on record here" said
Mr.. Schwab, "as saying nothing could
be healthier for American business
than the very condition through
which we are now passing. The
severer the storm now, the quicker it
will be over, and the sooner we can
emerge into clear weather and shane
our course upon the sea of pros
perity."
Question Of Unemployed.
, Commenting upon the status of un-
employed iaberers, Mr.. Schwab stated
that "the great need Of the world to-
day is to work hard and save" This,
he said. applies to men of means as
we'll as 1workingmen. I, The man who
rails to work was characterized as
Stacker" who deserves no place
among honorable men"
The foreign trade of the United
States depends upon the power of
business men to think Information
ally" Mr.. Schwab said, in advocating
the plan of trusting in the good faith
and productive power of Europe by
sending raw materials, and accepting
in payment securities representing
their producing activities.
During the last two years, Mr.
Schwab said. there has been
smaller annual production in this
county than at any time since 1918.
He declared efficient production was
the, only guarantee. of employment
and higher wages.
Shelves Of World Bare.
Never in our lifetime.'' said the
speaker, .'have the shelves of the
world been so bare. At the moment,
our export trade hangs by slender
thread. We are rapidly getting tnto
"a position where the whole world
owes US money and yet cannot pay it.
1--WE are getting relieved of the inn-
purities in our business life. The
process is not complete yet. But the
patient will in time be cured, and
when he is cured. the great body. of
American business will emerge with
a vigor and an energy the world has
never known before"
Mr.. Schwab made plea for econ
omy in government demanding 'the
same degree of efficiency In govern
lment as we require in private busi-
ness" Immedfte revision of taxation
was also urged by Mr.. Schwab as a
means for promoting nationalS pros
|pertty. .ia-
Evening star., 1920-12-12


BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December IA
high-powered motor boat, which
during times of peace can be car
ried on battleships as service
launch and in war converted in
few moments into a deadly torpe-
do boat, was. demonst rated here
today IN the. launching of the first
vessel of the new naval auxiliary,
known as type A-3 sea hornet"
The vessel is designed to form an
important part of Americas coast
defense, and the launching took
place in the presence of more
than hundred Regular Army and
National Guard officers, as well as
representatives of the Navy and
the Governors Of New York and
New Jersey.
The ''sea hornet" type was con-
ceived during the war and was
held as navy secret, its opera
tion being prevented by the
armisticG 1t is a twin screw.
600-horsepower motor, boat. fifty
Evening star., 1920-12-12
DRY LAW REVISION.
Wisconsin Grand Jury Frames
p.eolut;ou After Irou;ry.

Resolution After InqHiry.
MILWAUKEE,, December 11--Wis-
consin congressman and senators have
been sent copies of a resolution ask
ing repeal or modification of the pres
ent prohibition laws, it was learned
today in connection with the complies
tion of an investigation of the Illegal
.liouor traffic in wisconsin by the fed-
eral grand jury. The resolution was
signed by all the members Of the
grand jury.
Evening star., 1920-12-12
|SloW Process Seen
by Assembly
at Geneva.
COVENANT CAUSE
OF LONG DEBATE
[Chile and olivia
Threaten Bolt as
Result Of Split.
By the Associated Press.


GENEVA. December II. Disarm-
ament of the world must be a slow
and gradual process, is the decision
reached by the league Of nations as
sembly commission which has been
celebrating on the question more
than three weeks. The opinions Of
leading members of the commission
are that neither the political situa-
ton nor public opinion is yet ready
for full realization of that object.
In fact, even beginning the reduc-
tion of ornaments is not considered
possible by the commission ct the
present time. Accordingly. the pro-
gram which will be presented to the
assembly is to proceed in three
stages. The first involves an agree
ment between the powers to make no
further increase in armament. The
second will provide for a gradual. re-
duction on a basis which will be laid
down by the armament commission
OF the council of the league. The
third will provide for general and
complete disarmament when it may
be found that the situation permits it.
N"'ice'
Hlscount Ishii has improved the oc-
casion to give notice that Japan can
not reduce her armament so long as
the United States increases hers. One
conspicuous fact to date is the neces-
nj mr. 1o
world for a radical solution of the
question.
The manner of choosing the four
elective members Of the league of
nations council developed a long and
earnest debate over the covenant to-
dAysetn which Dr. Ariskt1essAguero of
cuba, Dr. Wellington Koo OF China,
a. II Helnpursof sEnktan9 and Edward
DE- kdiilen Of 1Austra1ia were the prin-
capaf participants.
The Cuban delegate was warmly
applauded when he contended that the
assembly was able to decide for itself
what its procedure should be-
DR.. Balfour said he doubted the
right OF this assembly to commit fu-
ture assemblies by fixing the term Of
membership In the council beyond one
year or by appointing members from
dinerent parts OF the world. as pro-
posed.
Balfour Proposal Wins.
"e'u e"a'
.opon y. 'ne .,au a'''ipueins
o ~ the
~ Aiouh'eu
y ~. covenant
sembly elect members now for one