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The Washington times., 1920-02-28
LOCAL FINANCIAL
and BUSINESS
GOSSIP

More than $500 banks and trust
companies have made application for
food draft blanks to assist In the re-
lief OF European food conditions un-
der the plan worked out by the relief
administration and the Americas
Bankers Association, according to an
announcement made public today BY
the committee on public relations Of
the association.
Banks In every State have cooper
ated In furthering the sale of food
drafts In their particular States, Il
was stated. many institutions going
30 far as to urge the sale OF these
drafts through window displays and
letter appeals.
Reports from abroad seem to show
that the lack OF food Is particularly
acute around Vienna Following the
first announcement OF the food draft
plan. 10000 inquiries were answered
in twenty-four hours by the relief
administration.
The American Bankers Association
is in constant touch with the larger
clearing houses OF the country to In
form them of such developments a.
transpire affecting the sale OF drafts
so that they can make the necessary
preparations TO meet the demand. The
demand for these drafts IL expected
to increase materially as soon rs the
numerous requests from abroad have
had time to reach this country.
w. II. McCray. a local builder, has
been elected a member OF the board
OF directors of the Liberty Savings
Bank.
Gordon Erskine was elected q trust
officer of the Continental Trust Com
pany yesterday to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of James
ii. Baden. who became cashier OF the
Commercial National Bank.
Mr.. Erskine, who is a native WASH
ingtonian. served as a major with the
American expeditionary forces In
France, and was decorated for Draw
cry by the French government. He
will assume his duties at the Conti-
mental Trust Company Monday.
Clip your Liberty Bond coupons snd
exchange then for w. 8. g.. thereby
aiding yourself and your country.
The Washington times., 1920-02-28
Safeguarding tho
Safest Investment

N - Q generally recognised fas& tnaa
arSt mortgagss are the safest invsstmsoe
IN the world. We would like to send -
Guards, ws have placed around our nrSe
mortgage SIX per cent notes. which ~ -.
Neye make security doubly secure aD1
Vhich constitute the chief reasons fer -
record Of nifty ysars without los - -
investor ~.
SWARTZEIL, RHEEM 4
HENSEY CO.,
The Washington times., 1920-02-28
SPECIAL NOTICES

THE OFFICES OF ROBERT LEE
O'Brien, successor to Belt, O'Brien
& Co., Inc, have been removed to
1910 / street northwest, where he
will be glad to see his friends and
clients. Telephone Franklin $685..
The Washington times., 1920-02-28
FINANCIAL

Swift & Company
Union Stock Ysrds Chisags'
Dividend No. 1877
Dividend Of TWO DOLLARS (S2oo) Per sAarssa
he capital stock Of Swift 4 Company, will b.
naid on April I. lo2D. to Stockholders Of rscsed,
March 10. 19e0. - shown on the books II the
c. A. PEACOCK. sssresas,
The Washington times., 1920-02-28

Clip your Liberty Bond coupons snd
exchange then for w. 3. g., thereby
aiding yourself and your country.
The Washington times., 1920-02-28
EDUCATIONAL

II other INFORMATION Is
desired than that given below,
write to GORDON GRANGER.
Bureau Of Schools and Colleges.
The Times.
The Washington times., 1920-02-28
Fine POSITIONS

every day are secured by placing an al In
The Times Situation Waited Column.
Phone an ad night away. an experienced
operator viii haip you With IT. Bill win
~ 'ssot o~tf-N
The Washington times., 1920-02-28
First Trust Notes on Improved
Washington Real Estate

investment for all timesI guarant1od
title and fire insurance for full amount tn
vested furnished with notes Interest COZ
,ected and RENTED promptly. This oey-
vice given at no expense to investor. Call
write or phone for list Of such securities
now on hand in denominations from $1ts
to $4,000.
The Washington times., 1920-02-28

w. II. McCray. a local builder, has
been elected a member of the board
OF directors Of the Liberty Savings
Bank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18
LIQUOR FIGHT In NEW YORK.

cent beer La not intoxicating. Some
not be such demand for II from GER
tain sources. Moreover. that is an
argument which should be addressed
to congress New York State can pro-
vide for less alcohol in beverages
sold in that state. but cannot provide
for increasing that allowed under the
Federal statute Wayne b. Wheeler,
general counsel for the Anti-Saloon
League. warned the committee that
the Legislature might pass a bill per-
hitting a higher alcoholic content, but
anyone foolish enough to sell It would
land in a Federal Jail
Mrs, Ella A. Boole, state president
Of the w, C, r. r.. told the committee.
composed Of more men, that the pro-
poSal for beer and wine legislation
was but camounage to cover a scheme
for bringing back the saloon. There
can he small doubt she was speaking
for a considerable number of wen1en
who think likewise and can vote as
they think.
Altogether, the Empire state Is hav-
ing IT'S liquor agitation, just as vfr-
cinia has had similar agitation.
Evidently, the dry forces OF New York
are alert and will put UP better fight
than ever. In Virginia the wet folks
recently have been showing the great
err vim.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18

II seems that the legislature OF the
state Of New York is not going along
! with the recent procurement OF the
NnofYicial state democratic convention,
- far as prohibition is concerned.
Ssnater George +. Thompson. of
Niagara, is sponsor for the bill which
represents the views OF the Anti
Saloon League and which has been
approved especially by the superin-
tendent William H. Anderson. The
details OF this measure are not avail
able, but from summaries that have
appeared in the New York papers ii
appears to be similar to the Mapp
Law. except that II la drawn with par
kicnlAr reference to the yolstead Act
In the meanwhile. a Tammany
member by the name of Cuvillier
said 10 be of Virginia extraction, has
the investigation of the methods Of
the Anti-Saioon League. which there,
~ everywhere, are regarded by all
E4norites as unspeakably wicked
Whatever separates them from the OBJ
tett OF their alteration, namely, whts-
% HAY il a hon,instfa and shouts he in
1estigated without delay.
The attorneys for the United States
4rewinE Company and allied interests
J ~ ~ Albany in full force They
NJ attempting to prove that ITS per-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18
THE TWILIGHT ZONE.

a Immediately after the termination
SSCf each session OF the general assem-
\ bay there is widespread uncertainty as
no what The legislature did or did not
sdo. The officials OF the house and sen
I ~ are too busy enrolling bills, having
them signed and hurried TO the gov
4 sr1sor, 10 give any satisfactory an
owere to questions as TO what became
aAOS this or that measure. The mem
i bers themselves, unless especially in
taroeted. could not for their lives give
- accurate account of more than a
kt3khc of the measures which were en-
ncted. and for most OF which they
NOTED. Even the numbers of bills,
when published in a list as having
&nenGed or been approved. give little in
a&thn&tion of what changes were made
n Il the laws. The printed bills carry
4Mw these same mum bers may perhaps
n 1r but slight resemblance TO the
SJ11le having those numbers WHICH were
kMAily passed. Quite naturally. the
psiiES clerks cannot permit the
nerai public 10 be peerins over
ir shoulders as they carefully tran
nbe the bills which are to be the
- aszdsps~ . which tnilIions. .oif pesaaslla
atp live.
preOver. there are many meas
earrying emergency clauses which
not humanly possible 70 have
fod "a ~ accessible form, for sew
&3nfhs after their passage In the
w1lses svvH lawyers and. 5udses
remain ignorant Of them un-
663ht 10 their attention by es-
M snterprtsing persons The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18

have been taken by us in this matter.
We were not then aware, nor indeed
arc we yet aware, that the petitioners
have been vanished from England. or
that they belong TO the sect of the
Rrownists.
I'VE therefore beg your cxcellency
to forward this information with .hc
accom panying document to the lord
advocate, so that no misunderstood
ing may arise between ourselves and
their exceliencies the amba ssadors, or
his majesty himself and that we may
he held excused by their excellencies
and, consequently, by his majesty
The Dutch people are justly proud
ar this brave stand taken by Jan van
Hout and his fellow magistrates in
I1eyden. They feel that 1t is typical of
one of their best national character
istics, courteous firmness on matters
of principle
Other records recently brought to
light are the marriage deeds of Will
liam Bradford and Dorothy May and
various documents containing the
sigma ture of John Robinson. These
last show conelusirely that some al
legged autographs of the famous clergy
men held by collectors in America are
spurious, The writing is clear-cut in
the English fashion, and does not fol-
low the Dutch style OF chirogra ply
shown in the American specimens,
Thus the sigma lures of many other
notables on manuscripts. soon to be
reproduced in memorial volume,
Will serve to check up various Amer
lean documents
In Holland the Pilgrims learned the
great principle of tolerance. or, at
least--for Robinson from the very first
was tolerant man--they had that
principle UNNECESSARILY reinforced.
William the Silent had impressed it
upon the Netherlands a generation be-
fore
In Holland they learned an even
deeper love of liberty than they had
entertained at home: and they carried
that enthusiasm for individual free
dom far beyond The sea
In Holland they learned many prac-
teal things the outcome OF a nations
faith; the accountability of magis-
trates to the people as under the di-
vine rule: the value of popular cleo
ton whether of ministers or nfagis
trates' the conservation OF minute la
her to the conn Ilweal. as in the
registration of q , Dis and mortgages,
rs in he personal care of the poor;
| the nut and the privilege hat de-
voive or thinking and responsible men
TO se"ur' and jealousy 10 guard Inc
freedom of the press
They learned. in state not rudi-
mentary but highly organized. that
government. 10 be just and euuitab le,
! must be of the people, by the people.
for the people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18
NEWS PRINT PROBLEM

News papers are almost as much
necessity of modern life AZ. the foea
We eat or the clothes we wear; they
are the medium through ana ny
which the people re kept informed
tf what is happening IN the Wort"
~ large, and in the various com
munities through which they cir
culate. ley should be protector
from the greed of the prof1teer, ana
al consumers OF newsprinf snouia
haze an opportunity to secure VIVA.
,1i,.h, h, termed their daily breau
upon the same terms and conditions :,
If there Is not enough T. pfoviee ~
with a full ration the aVailaoie
SUNNY should be SO eqnifaoiy appoe-
tioued that a part would not nave
to alarve while another part grew
tat and sleek. II the consumers OF
news;.1lnt are not willing 20 mas
ills fdiustment among tnemseiNes'
th~n the strong hand Of the GOV
ernmcnt should take hold OF the ma
far ana adjust it, and do t now
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18
CHAMP CLARK SPURNS ToGA.

Hon. Beauchanp Clark. known to
fsne as plain Champ Clark, LIZ deter
mined to claim exemption every time
M4y0ne wishes to draft him for service
~ tbs United States senate Time
AM0 again he has been urged TO make
IN race for the senate. The gov
arnor rendered him the appointment
~ tili the vacancy caused by the death
INC Senator Stone. Then Clark prefer
Eed to be speaker. Now he prefers
hedns the leader OF the minority to
having back seat In the senate
Mr.. Clark gives an excellent reason
Tor this preference. He knows the
house game better than he knows the
SENATE game In reality, he is aware
that 1t would take him many years
10 win such a comma nding position in
1 the senate as he occu pies in the house
He b no longer a very young man and
1 Il II doubtful whether he would live
70 hight To the front in the senate.
s3nce there are men there younger
thAn he. whom he would find dificulty
~ passing on his way to leadership
Another fact. of which Mr.. Clark
cannot be ignorant. is that different
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18

general public may not know for q
much longer period under what law.
they are supposed TO be living. So 4
may be said there lis a twilight zon,
after each session when light ON the
more recent statute law shines dimly
The average citizens who wish to b.
Law abiding must walk by faith; the,
cannot know certainly, without tn.
most painstaking inquiry. just wha,
they may or may not do and keer
within their statutory rights.
In some states summaries of the
new statutes g published immed late.
ly after the adjournment of the legis.
lature. Perhaps the clerks Of the two
bodies could arrange to have some.
thing OF the sort prepared which
would at least make plain the more
important statutes. Even il there
we're bureau OF information estab-
iished by the state. which would fur
nish to itersted. parties information
of this character. either free or for
"A nominal. compensation, IT would
save much OF the confusion which al
ways prevails when there is a mass OF
uew statute law, of which the public
ss'4's bad Eva Adequate asrsawnsa ssSmssa
During this period of uncertainty
the plain citizen should esteem him.
self fortunate, IL he does not hnd that
he has Inadvertently become a viola
tor Of some criminal statute carrying
a heavy penalty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18
DELEGATE HURT ON
BISHOP CANNON

Delegate Joseph NJ. Hurt. repre-
senting Nottoway and Amelia coun-
ties in the general assembly. IN
communication to the News Leader
of Wednesday. bears out the state :
ment made in the News Leader by
Bishop Cannon several days ago, IN
reference to the recent caucus, IN
which the name OF Bishop Cannon
was used in a manner indicating that
the writer Of the article sought 70
impute improper motives to him, IN
conversation he had with Delegate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18
Hurt. The Communication, printed
in the News-I.eadcr follows:
MIR. HURT AND BISHOP CANNON.

Editor The News Leader. a
Sir:--i did not see the article In
your Issue of last Friday to which
Bishop Cannon refers in your issue
of March Is. / wish TO state, hon.
ever, that Bishop Cannon talked to
me only as voter from my county.
and made this plain to me at the
time. l was very glad to have his
views as to who should be elected
com missioner of prohibition, for !
have the highest respect Tor him ~
a man, and for his ability and integ-
rity; yet, l felt that the matter A.
for whom ] should vote was one that
| must decide for myself. In my re-
marks made at the caucus did not
cast siur at DIR. Peters, but stated
that ! could not endorse the past
selection of minister of the Gospel
Tor this political job, hence could not
vote for DR.. Peters reelection. ] am
charging my action up to no one.
acted for what thought best for pro-
hihition and have no apologies 10
make,
JOSEPH M. HURT.
Blackstone, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18

qualities are required to attain pro-
minence In the two houcec of con-
gress- John G.. Carlisle never held
the position In the senate that he held
In the house. Joseph w. Bailey found
that his political star began to vane
the moment he exchanged the house
for the senate. Other examples may
be cited. Perhaps 1t may be said that
there has never been time in the
history of the country when the real
leadership of the senate was in the
hands of former members OF the
house
In the house Champ Clark will al
ways be forcefui figure He will have
the prestige naturally belonging to a
former speaker. His large frame and
powerful voice. as well as his direct
diction, wifi ensure him a hea ring.
His forte Is rough and tumble debate.
His best friends would scarcely CON
slider him master OF a senatorial style
OF address. Long training. custom and
habit have moulded him into a part
of the composition of the house and
while he lives he will belong there
and nowhere else.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18

mond lawmakers was their failure To
provide adequate relief for the schooi
TIERS of the state. which Will
COY he followed by the fur
Their depletion of our teaching force
through the retirement of many ca
pable inStf uctors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-18

The foreign exchange rate Will
tempt the Germans 10 resist the allied
demands for German military and
naval leaders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27
Social and Club NelDs

of the Redeemer The coming mar
riage is OF unusual interest because of
the prominence of the couple. Their
hetrothai was recently announced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

.CROOKEDNESS BAN|SHED
DECLARES TESTIMONY

CHICAGO. Sept. 27.-CU. P.)-
Crookedness in national league base
ball games has been eliminated in
opinion of President Heydler, here to
testify before the grand jury invests
eating gambling on baseball. "Heine
Zimmerman, Hal Chase and Lee
Magee were thrown out of the national
league because OF gambling" Heydler
said. Although it has been generally
known that Zimmerman, Chase and
Magee were banished due to alleged
crookedness, and this is the first Off
cial announcement of the fact. This
cleansed the game in the national lea
que and as far as I know the only
scandal in the American league in con-
nected with the 1919 world series
said Haydler.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

Fancho stubblefieid. The plaintiff,
who in a minor. Is represented by his
mother as his guardian.
For the past two months or more.
the complaint alleges. the defendant.
with whom the plaintiff has been in
partnership. has refused and neglect
ed to make an accounting OF the busi-
ness and has ignored him in the oper-
alton OF the business. Two cars have
been destroyed by fire and the insur-
ance. s1100 in each case. has been col
Iected by the defendant. the plaintiff
alleges. but he has not made an ac-
counting for this money nor tor other
money accruing to the partnership.
Mr., Terry AYERS that he has an un-
divided half interest in the stage bus
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

GUEST OF BROTHER
A guest at the home of Judge and
Mrs. Charles II. Marsh is Mrs. Walter
ely. Mrs. Ely is n sister of Judge
Marsh.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

GUESTS DEPART
Among ont OF town folk VINO were
guests in Pendleton during the IestlS-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27
COX CALLS TO Church
PEOPLE TO AVERT WAR

ENROUTE WITH COX. North
Platte. Nebr.. Sept. 27.-(U. P)-
Governor Cox. following a bitter de-
nunciation at Cheyenne of Wayne
Wheeler. counsel for the anti-saloon
league, today began n stump invasion
of Nebraska, the home state of w. j.
Bryan. He was scheduled to make
nine speeches.
In his speech here, Governor Cox
appealed to church people to forget
the party ticket their forefathers may
have voted and vote for our sharing
in the only practical way that has
been suggested to end wars"
Talks ON Agriculture.
NORTH PLATTE, Sept. 27-(A
P.)-The league of nations and agri-
cultural problems were prominent
topics of Governor Cox on his tour
through Nebraska today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

From Overlook e Cooke Coz
CHICAGO. Sept. 27.-Wheat-The
volume of trade moderate and market
was rather weak but meeting resting
orders to buy followed later by heavy
short covering. Cash premiums have
been SO well maintained that it has
been a source of uneasiness to short
sellers and the continued export de-
mand has added to their worries
There was no business reported
worked for export today but there was
evidence that foreigners will be after
our export wheat again this week.
Receipts are small and country Of
ferings disappointing. The decrease in
the visible supply as considered small
for this time of year compared with
last year. This market is in a strong
position and should advance EARLY
when liquidation sales are withdrawn.
Corn--More strength was displayed
today than for some time and the mar
ket closed about two cents higher for
the deferred months than three and a
half cents for the September. The
buying power was good and more ag-
gressive than heretofore. Some buy
ing of December against sales of May
by elevator interests attracted atten-
tion. Inc caSnf market again Ialleu u
show independence following the Sep
tember exclusively. The weather map
wes less favorable and showing excess
sive rains over a good part of the belt
and materially lower temperatures in
the west and northwest, although no
frost was reported. Offerings to ar
rive continue liberal at lower prices.
The present level of quotations means
about IS cents on the farm for new
| corn. We think the decline in futures
has gone fa.. enough for the time be-
ing at least and that a good rally
should occur IL only on the technical
condition Of the market.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27
CHICAGO WHEAT RISES
TO $2.23 II TODAY

December wheat rose to $2.23 Ia
today after opening at 2.17 1-2, while
March wheat closed at $2.17 "a after
opening at 2.12 I-2. Following are
the quotations from Overlook & Cooke
Co.. local brokers:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27


MISS ADAMS DEPARTS.
Miss Louise Adams, who has been
the guest OF Miss Leura Jerard, left
yesterday for her home in Silverton.
MISS REEDER VISITS.
Miss Helen Reeder of Roosevelt,
who was the guest OF Mrs. John Sher-
man during Roundup. left yesterday
for her home. She expects to leave
soon 10 spend the winter in New YORK.
EASTERN STAR TO MEET.
Members OF Bushee Chapter No. ~.
q. E. s.. are to meet in regular session
at Masonic hall tomorrow evening. The
event is scheduled for o'clock.
RETURN FROM WEDDING TRIP
MIR. and Mrs. Archie Rugg have re-
turned from a short wedding trip To
Portland and are guests for a few days
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. u. NC
Culley on Lee Street. Mrs. Rugg was
Miss Hazel McCulley before their mar
riage which was an event of Septem-
Der l6. The couple made the return
trim in a new REQ Six roadster ana
they plan to motor soon to their But
ter Greek ranch where Mr.. Rugg is
engaged extensively in the stock rais-
ing business.
GUESTS DEPART
Among out OF town folk who were
guests in Pendleton during the festlv-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

iness and the several autos operated
but that he has never received diyi-
dends. He asks that a receiver be ap..
pointed. an accounting rendered by
the defendant and the partnership
dissolved. He has retained Peterson.
Bishop q Clark as his attorneys.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27
WANT gAps TO WITHDRAW

TOXIC. Sept. 27.--fU. P.)--The
China Japanese business association.
an Influential Organization requested
the Japanese government TO withdraw
troops from shantuny and effect an
early solution OF Tsing Tau controver-
eu AZ $
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

RECEPTION TO BE GIVEN. sA
reception win be given this even
ing in the Presbyterian manse in hon
or of Mrs. Fletcher Linn of Portland.
Members of the Sunday school classes
taught by Mrs. II e Mclean. Mrs.
Clark and Mrs. w. w. Green will en-
tertain. Each girl in any of the class
es may bring with her a girl friend.
A social hour will follow the reception.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27

WEDDING CARDS ISSUED
Invitations are being issued by MT.
and Mrs. f. ]. Murphy for the mar
riage of their daughter. Miss Jahe
irene Murphy to Roy X. Temple. Tne
wedding is to be an event OF Wednes-
day evening october G at $50 O'Clock
and il is to take place at the Cnurcn
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-27
ASKED IN
STAGE LINE TROUBLE

A receiver is asked for the Pilot
Rock stage line in a suit for dissolu-
ton of partnership filed in circuit
court today by Waldo Terry against