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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
TREATY ADVOCATES PLAY SECRET PARLEY
AND INSIST THAT COVENANT BE THROWN
BACK IN OPEN SENAT FOR DISCUSSION
HORSE RACING SEEMS
DOOMED TO FOLLOW
FOOTSTEPS OF BOOZE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-Re-
form forces OF congress are
quietly organizing for an often
sive against horse racing, and
gambling. which is expected TO
dr1ve those pastimes into the
limbo where liquor now lies. The
fight will not be started in the
open until the reform forces are
certain they have enough votes
pledged to give them victory. The
work OF lining up those votes is
now in full swing.
The senate judiciary committee
has before it a bill barring the
sending of all kinds of betting
odds through the mails. or over
telegraph and telephone wires.
This measure, sponsors believe.
VIII strike a crippling blow at
horse racing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
/narges of Extensive Profiteer-
ing in Potatoes Brought to
Attention of Government and
Are Being Investigated.
FORTUNES BEING MADE
IN VEGETABLES SALE
Cost Consumer $500 BuSheI
While Farmer Gets $1.57,
Price Paid for Them in No
vember, Says Department.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Charges
of alleged extensive profteering in
potatoes were brought to the atten-
ton of the government, il is learned
today. and are being investigated. For
tunes are probably being made out of
the erstwhile humble "spud" accord
ing to information already in the
hands Of Investigators. Consumers in
many parts of the country are forced
to pay S3.20 "A bushel for potatoes.
Farmers who grow the potatoes re-
ceive S1.57 a bushel. which was the
price paid for them in November, ac-
cording to agricultural department
reports.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
WILL IMP0UND OWNERS
NOT DOGS THEMSELVES,
SHERlFF'S NEW CURE

MARIETTA, O., ian. 2S-lmpound-
ing owners of dogs instead of the dogs
themselves has been decided on here
by Sheriff Roberts as cure for per-
sons who violate the local dos license
act
With the advent of the new year,
Roberts issued the usual warning
against failure TO buy dog tags. Many
owners of CANNES ignored the warn
ing. So Roberts promulgated the new
edict.
He holds it is cheaper to imprison
and feed the owners Of the dogs than
to feed and house the dogs and then
pay to have them killed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
Chicago Fights Measure.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-While
Secretary Glass was appearing be-
fore the house ways and means COM
mittee urging a s15o,oO0,O0o loan to
starving Europeans, a Chicago delega-
ton appeared before the house agri-
cultural committee and claimed that
high prices are causing undernourish-
ment of thousands of children there.
Embargoes limiting the export of AM
erican foodstuffs was recommended as
the only means of lowering prices.
The high cost of living is the real
problem before congress, members of
the delegation declared. They said the
number of undernourished children in
Chicago has increased from $4,000 out
of SOC, 900 in 1915 to 100000 this year
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
BELIEVE
ERzBERGER WILL LIVE
BY CARL D. GROAT
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, Jan. 2S.-The condition of
Matthias Erzberger is worse" physi-
clans stated this afternoon.
BY CARI. d GROAT

BERLIN, Jan. 2S.-Rumors of a
monarchist outbreak following the
shooting of Matthias Erzeberger minis
ter of finance today shows no signs
of becoming a reality. with troops pa
trolling the streets. The condition of
Erzeberger, while more dangerous
than was believed at first, is describ-
ed as favorable" and it is thought he
will recover unless infection results.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
|. W ". DEFENSE STILL
IS SEEKING TRANSFER

MONTESANO, Jan. 2S.-Though
examination of jurors to try the 1. W.
w charged with the Centralia muir
ders has resulted in the selection of
two temporary jurors, Defense Attor-
ney Van Derveer win make a deter
mined fight for a change of venue.
Four attempts to have the trial shift
ed from Montesano have been denied
by Judge Wilson. ALREADY we have
examined IL men and only one of
them has shown he can enter upon the
case without bias and this only be-
cause he was i'll and failed to read the
shortly after the shooting
at Centralia occurred" said the at
torney.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
DROP IN NUMBER OF NEW INFLUENZA CASES,
CARE AND SUNSHINE SIGNAL EPIDEMIC BREAK

today received orders from the state
health officer DIR. ID. n. foberg. that
all employers shall report suspicious
influenza symptoms in employees The
wire said:
Emergency state board regulations
require employers to report suspicious
influenza symptoms in employees, and
refusing employment TO such persons
All persons finding influenza or sus-
picious symptoms must imemdiately
placard n quarantine and report the
cases to the jurisdiction Of the health
officer. Nurses are being mobil.zcd
and instructed by the health offiecrs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
ITALIAN STRIKERS TO GIVE
UP "ABSURD" PAY DEMAND

ROME, Jan. 2S.--Ttalian railway
strikers today agreed to abandon their
demands for an absurd increase in
wages and now ask only recognition
of their unions, the Corrie D'Italia
stated today. Railway traffic has in
creased throughout the nation and is
NAL.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
ADDS 1876 VOLUMES

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eu-
gene, Jan. 2S.-A total of 1876 vol
umes was added to the University OF
Oregon library during 1913, accord
ing to the report of NJ. II. Douglas, Ii
orarian. The total on the shelves is
now 92,142, says the librarian. who
hopes to see the 100000 mark reach
ed by the end Of this year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
COTTON RAlSERS SEEK
LIFTING OF BAN ON
LABOR FROM MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-Lifting of
the ban on immigration of Mexican La
Dor into southern cotton states during
the summer was urged today by rep
resentatives of cotton producers before
the senate judiciary committee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28

Only four new cases of influenza
were reported to the police for quar-
antine this morning compared with
"a on Tuesday, and with sunshine and
dry atmosphere. indications pointed
to "a partial break In the epidemic.
Noticeable cooperation on the part
of individuals is seen in attempts to
check the influenza. Public places
last evening were less crowded than
usual and those who ventured out
were not of the sneezing, coughing va
riety. School children are also being
kept close to homo in most instances.
DIR. II. ]. Kavanaugh, city physician,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
JUGO-SLAVS REFUSE
OFFER, PARIS LEARNS

PARIS. Jan. 2s.--Jugo Slavia has
rejected the latest allied proposition
for settlement OF the Adriatic dispute,
1t is reported today. The Jugo-Slav
has been received and will be deliver
ed to the French foreign office at Z
p IN. It is reported the reply advo-
Gates putting the boundaries of Jugo-
Siavia back to the lines President viii
son proposed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
POET WARRIOR SIEzES
CO|N-LADEN STEAMER

ROME. Jan. 2S.--Gabriele D'Annun-
zio forces today seized the steamer
laramie. en- route to Albania with
supplies and two million lire in mon
ey. and are unloading her at Fiume
a dispatch states. The poet explained
according to the dispatch. that he
Ieeded the money to pay his troops.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
BRITAIN ISSUES OUTLINE
FOR BLOCKING INFLUENZA

LONDON. Jan. 2S.-Due to the pre-
valence Of influenza in America, Po
land and Japan, the department of
health today issued warnings outlining
preventive measures.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
ICEBOUND STEAMER
REACHES PORT FROM
POLAR EXPEDITION

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-The freighter
Sidney Neff. iccbound of Chicago for
nearly a week, made port today under
her own steama nd docked here The
Sidney Neff was running short of pro-
visions and coal. No casualties re
suited from the polar expedition" eN-
perienced by the vessel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
SENTENCING Of NEW
IS AGAIN CONTINUED

Los ANGELES, Jan. 2S.-For the
third time the sentencing of Harry
New. convicted of second degree mur-
der. was today continued by Judge
Craig. Attorneys for the defense ask
ed more time to permit them TO pre-
pare additional affidavits to be used in
arguing motion for a new trial. To-
morrow morning was set for the ar
guments and sentence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
LABOR PARLIAMENT MAN
HANDS IN RESIGNATION

LONDON, Jan. 2S.-George Barnes,
Ia Dor member of the cabinet without
portfolio has handed his resignation to
Premier Lloyd d-George, according to
newspaper reports today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
Tuesday is Ground Hog Day,

Next Tuesday is Ground Hog Day"
Tradition has it that if the ground hog
sees his shadow February 8. he will
not come out again for six weeks thus
delaying the advent of real spring
weather.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
U. S. AMBASSADOR TO
MEXICO QUITS POST

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S-Secretarv
Lansing today officially announced
that Henry Fletcher, United States
ambassador to Mexico has resigned.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
INDEX OF T0DAY'S NEWS
The Weather

The Weather
Maximum, a..
Minimum, 80.
Barometer. 2a.72.
Section Two.
Pendleton markets, Everett True 10
Want ads, classified directory and
Doirss of the Duffs ..------.---.-----..--1t 1 I
Home products page .--..--------...-.......10 l o
special news Of Tmatilla COUNTY
Late news Of CITY and state -....-....-- Z
Section One.
Social and personal news ..... s
County official news -...--.---.--.----........ 5
Editorial page, overseas diary 49,. 4
News notes of Feudleton ----.--.----..---- 3
Realty transfers ---.-..--------.-.---.-......- ?
live news ot city. state and nation /
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
1877 DEATHS IN CHICAGO
SET NEW DAYS RECORD

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-Another influ-
MA a-pneumonia death record was es-
tablished today when 1ST deaths were
reported.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
President Wilson in Letter to
Glass DepIores Delay Of Con-
greSS in Hearing Cry of Eu-
ropes Hungry.
THOUSANDS FACE DEATH
AT STARVATl0N'S HANDS
America Cannot Sidestep Re-
SponSibiIity for Moral and
Material Chaos, Says Execu-
tive, While Husbanding
Surplus.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-President
Wilson today requested Secretary of
the Treasury Glass to make another
appeal to congress for an appropria-
tion Of $50. 100000 for thefstarving
populations of Poland, Austria and
Armenia.
Wilson. in his letter TO Glass. OK
pressed regret that congress had not
already authorized the loan. The ap-
preparation is pending before con-
gress II has been urged by Herbert
Hoover. General Bliss and others who
declare starvation will XIII thousands
II the relief is not authorized.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
cites Responsibility

This prosperous republic ought not
to bear any part of the responsibility
for the moral and material chaos that
must result from unwillingness on our
part to aid those less fortunate than
ourselves. We cannot, merely to hus-
bnnd n small portion of our surplus.
permit the happening of this great
catastrophe"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28
Delay is Deplorcd

The presidents letter follows:
with considerable regret have not
iced from the press that congress Is
delaying granting authority for extern
sion OF prompt and generous relief to
the stricken portions OF Europe, the
urgency and importance Of which, es-
pecially in respect TO Poland, Austria
ard Armenia you have already ex-
planned to the ways and means COM
mIttee. II is unthinkable TO me that
we should withdraw from these peo-
pie. who are in such mental and physi-
cal distress. assistance which can be
rendered by making available on cred
IL small portion of our exportable
surplus OF food which would alleviate
the situation.
while ! am sure you must have
explained fully TO the ways and mems
committee appalling the situation in
these parts OF Europe, where men,
women and children are dying of star
walton, and the urgent necessity for
prompt assistance beg Of you make
another appeal to congress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-28

This paper is a member nni audited
b. tho Audit bureau of Circulations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
VERMONT BOYS AND
GIRLS TOOK PRIZES
Secured More Than Their Share Of
Winnings at Eastern States
ENnoeition
ENposItion.


The names of the prize winners at
Camp Vail, the section Of the New
England States Exposition devoted to
the activities of the boys and girls,
held at Springfield, Mass, on the 18th
to tht 25th OF September have just
been made public. Vermont, with one
tenth Of the total registration in the
camp, took considerably over one
tenth of the prizes. Besides this, it
has become known that the exhibition
Of Vermont products displayed by the
State department OF Agriculture was
judged the best Of any State exhibit
ton, although no prizes were award
cd for this type of display.
The Vermont delegation was made
up Of 80 club boys and girls, 10 boys
and Is girls, and IL leaders. These
young people comprised delegations
from 10 clubs, chosen through com
petition in local and county contests,
from no less than 60 clubs in all parts
of the State The expense of the
trip were met by the Eastern States
Exposition and the Vermont State
Bankers association to the extent Of
nine clubs and nine leaders. Three
club members became so interested in
their work that they paid their own
expenses to the exposition
To these people, averaging about IA
years OF age, this trip proved OF ines
Unable benefit in an educational way.
The travel from the rural communi
ties to enc of New England's most
promising and progressive cities was
a great event in the dives OF the
youngsters, and that they fully en-.
ljOyed and profited by every minute
OF the trip might be seen in the eager
questions that greeted every new and
unfamiliar sight The exposition was
filled with all sorts Of wonderful ex.
hihits, touching oil the intimate de-
tails OF the farm life and of the life in
THE smaller rural communities. To
the bcys the horse show proved the
greatest delight, while the girls were
fmure Interested in the exhibitions of
model homes. There was all kinds OF
keen rivalry between the State
/ groups in professional way, but the
best OF good fellowship existed be.
tween the club workers from differ.
ent States at all other times All
members of the camp came back to
Vermont filed with the inspiration so
/ necessary to do good work in the
coming year; inspired with pride in
their work and especially in the pride
Of their State which had made such
a showing against the competition Of
so many larger commonwealth.
Bennington sent a team OF poultry
judges consisting Of Lester Har-
wood, Clarence Chandler and Freder-
4 ick Rice. under the leadership of Miss
Marthat Pratt, that won third place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
FOUGHT WAR OVER LAP DOG
Matter Of History That Conflict Be.
tween the Florentlnes and Citizens
of Pisa Began Thus.

One OF the bitterest Of the minor
wars of history was fought over a
lap dog. In the thirteenth century q
Florentlne emlssary attending the cor
onatlon ceremonies of Frederick II
saw and admired lap dog belonging
to n cardinal. The church official not
ing the admiration, promptly assured
the Florentine that the dog was his,
and the emlssary agreed to send for
It. The ambassador from Pisa saw
and admired the same dog, and was
just as promptly promised 1t on the
morrow. Both men sent for the dog,
but the Florentine's servant, being
first, carried It away The citizens OF
Rome, hearing Of the incident, began
TO joke about It, and the visiting Flor
entines were especially vicious about
the matter. Street fights began and
when news of the affair reached Pisa
the citizens seized all the Florentlne
shipping in the bSy,
The war that followed was first Of
series that ended with Pisa falling
before the triumphant Florentines,
and the beginning Of the wane 1f
her power The famous leaning tower
Of Pisa was only one skyscraper Of a
score or more although the others
have long since crumbled down. These
towers proved valuable in the attacks
Of the Florentine army, but one by
one were overcome and the first city
OF the world to have skyscraper
skyline lost its unique standing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
HARpINe,s OCEAN TRIP
Will Sail from New Orleans on
November 10.

New York, Nov. s. (By The Asso-
ciated Press. -President-elect Hard
ing will sail from New Orleans Nov.
Is for the Canal Zone on board a
United Fruit ompany steamer, it was
learned here today. Returning, he will
be landed at Norfolk on December 4.
The ship he is to take from New Or
leans will remain over one day from
her scheduled sailing date to accomo-
date Senator Harding and his party,
now placed at thirty five persons. The
stop at Norfolk will also be special
arrangement
The steamer selected by Senator
Harding for the voyage fro mNew Or
leans to Cristobal is the Parismina,
which has passenger accommodations
particularly adapted TO travel in the
tropics.
The Parismina leaving New Orleans
November is, will arrive November %
at Crlstobal, where the Harding party
will and Tor an inspection tour.
The return voyage will be on the
liner Pastores, sailing from Cristobal
on November rs, on her regular voy-
age to New York. The stop at Norfolk
is to permit Mr.. Harding to go to Bed
ford, Va, where be is to deliver an
address before meeting OF the Elks
lodge
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
A FELLOW WHO FIGHTS ALONE

The fellow who fights the fight alone.
With never a word of cheer,
With never a friend his help ~ lend
With never a eomFade near
It's be has need OF a stalwart hand
And a heart not given TO moan
He struggles for life. and more than life.
The fellow who fights alone!
The fellow who fights the world alone,
With never a fathers smile.
With never a mothers Kindly tone
HIS sorr0wful hours 10 guile,
Who joins the fray at the dawn OF day
And battles ill light is flown.
Must needs be strong. for the fight Is
long
The Fellow who fights alonel
God bless the fellow who fights alone.
And arm his soul with strength
Til safely out Of the battle route
He conquering comes at length;
TIL far and near into every ear
The fame of his fight is blown:
TIL friend and foe In the victor know
The fellow who fights aione
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
corning snakcs In Ireland, . is frequent.

corning Snakes In Ireland, is frequent.
ly quoted in connection with the above
story, but the phrase Is Itself q mis-
quotation and had in reality nothing
to do with snakes In Ireland, The orig
lnal phrase does not refer to Ireland
at all, but to Iceland In a transla.
ton of Harebone's works, THE Nat
ural History of Iceland" published In
London In 1863, chapter AZ Is headed
"Concernlng Owls and Is as follows:
sThere are no owls Of any kind in the
whole island" Chapter 70 Is en-
titled Concerning Snakes" and the
entire chapter Is as follows: mo
goakes Of any kind are to be met with
throughout the whole Of the island"
The application Of the phrase TO Ire
land probably at FIRST arose from
printers error.-New Orleans Times
Plcayune.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
What's In a Manner

At one time the people believed
that the descendants OF Judas Is
CARROT were living in Corfu, although
those accused stoutly denied such an
cestry. In Brazil an effigy Of Judas
is carried by the school boys to a
ship where sailors hang It from the
yard arm. In the Creek church at
Smyrna once year there is a cere-
mony at which person is paid
great sum to impersonate Judas.
Such is the feeling of the people that
he who accepts this odious part Is
liable to retain the name through life.
Boston Post.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
MARLBORO DIVORCE GRANTED
Former Consuelo Vanderbilt Get3 d
vorce for DISCRETION

London, Nov. 9.--The Duchess Of
Marlboro, formerly Consuelo Vander
bilt, daughter. W. k. Vanderbilt was
today awarded a decree of divorce
from the Duke of Marlborough. ALE.
cations of desertion and misconduct
were made by the Duchess. A formal
denial OF the charges was made by the
Dukes counsel but no evidence was
taken. The Duchess was also award
ed costs OF action.
Early in October the Duchess OF
Marlboroughs petition appeared in
the list of defended causes for hear
ing by the Divorce Court Under the
English law failure to comply with the
decree for the restoration of conjugal
rights constitutes desertion The mar
riage of the couple took place in New
York city in 1896.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
Edible Oysters in Solid Roo4

Edible oysters that live with their
shells imbedded in solid rock, like the
fossil Of some extinct creatures have
been discovered in Coos bay, Oregon.
The fact that they are fairly abundant
makes these strange mollusks no less
a curiosity, and the university of the
state Is now engaged in a study Of
their origin aud mode Of life. Be-
cause they are considered an excep,
tlonally delicious food, the invesliga.
tors are also examining into the posi-.
billy OF their propagation for the mar
ket.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
BONUS FOR EMsERWcE MEN
Women Also to Share in Fund Voted
in New York State,

W. .lNCW TWIN OhdbCs
Albany, n. Y, Nov. 8.--Women OF
New York state as we'll as men who
served their country in the world war
will be entitled to the soldiers bonus,
a proposition providing fer which was
passed apparently at the recent cleo
tion according to available returns.
Attorney General Charles D. Newton
made a statement to this effect today
in memorandum designed to inform
veterans Of the present status OF the
bonus law
The attorney general pointed out
that while the comptroller might pro.
coed to issue and sell bonds, no
money could be paid out until the Leg.
islature meets as the funds are to be
distributed by a commission not yet
created.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
MAY BE CANDIDATE
Not Yet Decided Whether He viii En-
ter Field for Speaker Of House

Montpelier, Nov. 7--An0ther name
is suggested for the speaker OF the
House of representatives and Frank
Barber of Brattleboro. who was re-
Gently in the city stated he might
be candidate, although he had not
yet decided TO enter the field. If he
does and Hale X. Darling and William
Wishart appear it looks as though
1t will be doubtful II Mr. Billings Of
Woodstock will be selected as speaker
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09
SUGAR AT 1oN AND II CENTS
Demand for Refined GRADUATED Light
in New York.

New York, Nov. S.--The market for
raw sugar was unsettled today and
while no fresh business was reported.
there was considerable sugar available
at last prices or 6h cents for Cubass
cost and freight, equal to 752 for ceIl-
trifugal 80 E
Refined was in slight demand and
onfined 70 nearby requirements
Prices were unchanged at 10k and IL
cents for fine granulated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-09

It is said that there are no snakes
In Ireland, but the story thnt they
were driven out by St Patrick is
probably based more on, hcarsay than
hlstoleal evidence, The phrase Con