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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
FOOD PRICES SLATED
FOR DROP is CLAIMED

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 90
oined clothing and other commodities
n the downward sweep of prices. AL
hough the slump in food prices is not
general, it is reported mainly from
southern points. Leading wholesale
Frocers in northern cities and govern
ment officials here predicted food
quotations will soon be lowered
throughout the nation. They based
their forecasts on the tfghtness OF the
money market and economic scondi-
tions- The contraction of credit will
force on the market goods being held
by spectators, causing flood of
sales throughout the nation, it is pre-
dicted. Liquidation of loans ordered
hy the federal reserve board have
been proceeding quietly throughout
tho country for several weeks, it Is
earned. The stock market continued
20 drop. due to tightening of the mon
market. Another important factor
IA the slump of prices was the falling
off of exports. This is due to the fact
is getting back on its pre- war
lasis economically and won't longer
need such large amount American
products.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
DEMOCRATS ASKED TO WRITE
IN NAME OF C. p. STRAIN FOR
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Starkweateher. All indications. how
ever. point to a landslide vote for
Chamberlain. Though frequently. DIFF
fering widely from the senator on
some points local democrats with very
few exceptions are inclined to back
Chamberlain for reelection.
Strain for Commissioner.
A move has been started by local
friends OF c. +. Strain to have his
name written in for the democratic
nomination for public service commits
s.oner from Eastern Oregon Mr. Strain
is agreeable TO the move and has In
dieated to friends that he may mako
the race for commissioner II given
sufficient support. Mr.. Strain II not
an aspirant for reelection as assessor.
For the democratic county Judge
ship nomination J. B. Sayior has the
field to himself. Nor are there con-
tests for any county nominations w1kh
the exception OF county commissiontr
wherein the race Is between Comnni9-
sioner Barney Anderson and Lane
Hoon OF the East End
William q. McAdoo Il tho only
name on the democratic ballot for the
- -. I.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITHHELD
BY DECISION OF PRESIDENT and
CABINET, CAPITAL LEARNS TODAY
FIRST SAILOR DEAD
COME FROM OVERSEAS
(ey Associated Press.l }

NEW YORK. May 2O.-Secretary
Daniels yesterday paid tribute to the
first American sailor and marine dead
Of the world war to be brought home
from overseas.
At impressive ceremonies in the
New York nayy-yard over ISL flag
drapped caskets which were landed by
the transport Nereus last Monday, he
called upon the nation to ever bear
in mind that they made the supreme
contribution on the altar of their
country-reverently. soIemnly and as
Courageous men always go into bat
tle''
OF the bodies, &c will be buried in
the National cemetery at Arlington on
Saturday. The others were claimed
by relatives.
Among them was the body of one
civilian, Llewellyn Snowden, Of the
American Legion at Rome.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
tRy Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. May 20.-While the
wave OF price -cutting in wearing APP
parel continued yesterday merchants
In several cities denounced the cam
paigns. as futile step toward rcduc-
ing high prices and predicted that tne
,novcment would be short-lived and
result In higher prices later.
They asserted that the reductions
could not be maintained because the
merchant did not control the cost OF
manufacture and that when stocks
we're depieatcd, market prices would
have to be paid for new stock
pendleton merchants take the view
'ra,,or4ed above. They say that price
cutting on certain classes OF apparel
a always to be noticed at this time OF o.
tha year and that such sales do not
mean any real decline in prices.
Local businessmen show invoice
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20

Aroused by the contest over the
educational measures, the road bond
ing bill and various fights for nomi-
nations good vote is expected at the
primary election tomorrow.
The voting starts at n. m. and
continues until s p. IN. with an inter-
mission of an hour for lunch.
In the republican camp the last
gun of the presidential campaign will
be fired for Hiram johnson at a meet
ing at Labor Temple this evening. The
speakers will be Charles \. McGee
and James Murphy.
The race for the republican nomi-
nation for commissioner has develop
ed into a spirited contest between
Messrs Demaris and Bean. Tho re-
publican candidates for county Judge
are Il. II. Richards of Athena and l.
NJ. Schannep of Pilot Rock. For dis
trict attorney the present incumbent
X. I. keator ana 5. II. Peterson OF
Milton are in the running.
Chamberlain Safe
In democratic circles some interest
has been aroused by the fight made
on Senator Chamberlain by H G.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
MERCHANTS DECLARE HIGHER
WHOLESALE PRICES PREVENT
ANY GENERAL PRICE CUTTING

proving that Wholesale prices for fall
merchandis are much higher than In
the spring and that under such con-
tlitions higher prices are inevitable.
They are not only paying more Tor
merchandise but frequently they have
great difficulty securing supplies.
Many instances are given where cur
rent wholesale prices are shown to be
parallel with local retail prices
should stocks be exhausted by price
reducing campaign a merchant would
be compelled to restock at higher
figures.
information given by trade publica-
tion shows that the wave of price cut
ting in the east originated with the
Wanamaker store and one other large
store. It Is believed those stores either
handled the move for advertising pur-
poses or else found themselves over
stocked and were Obliged to raise
I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
]. N. JOHNSON, PIONEER,
IS CALLED BY DEATH

J.,N. Johnson. aged 6z, died yester.
day at his home. 315 Lillith street
Mr.. johnson had been a resident OF
this city for the past s years.
lie was born in Texas. but went to
Idaho early in life. Later he came TO
oregon. He is survived by the follow
ing children. Bert, William, Edward
James, Douglas and Bernice Johnson
and Miss Ivy johnson. Mrs. Johnson
died g years ago.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at 2 p. m. from the Folsom
chapel, with Rev. Il. l. Bussabarger,
pastor 'of the First Christian church,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
SEVEN DETECTIVES
I four Miners ARE DEAD On DAY
|. AFTER WEST VIRGINIA SHOOTING
HOUSE REPUBLICANS
FOR SOLDIER BONUS
tBy Associat ted. Press.l }

WASHINGTON. May 2o.+House
republicans, in party caucus last night.
came out squarely for enactment Of
soldier relief legislation as advocated
by the American Legion.
Before deciding In favor of the legis-
lation. the republicans refused. I41 to
40. to postpone indefinitely all action
on relief iegislation. Several repub-
lican leaders. including a majority Of
members of the steering committee.
were said to have supported the mo
tion, but there was no record vote.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
Furs and siIIss prop.

CHICAGO. May 20.-Big whole
sale houses here have begun preparJ
ing for a general drop in the cost of
living and restriction of credit by
tanks by restricting credit to their
own customers.
"Our advice to merchants is to cut
their stocks down and to be prepared
for whatever comes" said a Marshall
Field & Company official toda,
Wholesale buyers say fur and sill
prices are already on the down grad,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
APPEALS TO PRESS OF
COUNTRY TO ASSIST
lRv Associnted Prcesl

WASHINGTON. May 2o--The treas
ury department appealed today to the
press of the country TO aid in improv-
ing the liberty bond situation by car
rying In its columns statement re-
luting to the intrinsic value OF bonds
and present prices. The treasury ad-
vlsed the holding OF bonds and buying
of as many more as possible.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
Claim Much Booty
tBy Associated Press.

Z xkE1sNNIftNNA
LONDON. May 20--An offensi'e
begun last Friday by the bolshevih
against the Poles along a so mile line
on the northern front. was continuing
successfully up to Wednesday, accord
ing TO q. soviet wireless from Moscow
today. The Polish retreat was panichy
at some points. the statement declared.
The capture of many prisoners ana
much booty Is claimed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
Poles Flee In Panic

LONDON, May 20.-Russian soviet
troops have started a general advance
against the poles over q 50 mile irope
IN the Poiotsk -Lenel region, accordins
to MOSCOW dispatch today aooihs
that Russian forces pierced fhe Pohsh
ront May -.
The enemy's attempted ress'a hce
amounted TO panic in some dirtr'ces
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
ARMIES
FORGE AHEAD FOR
GAIN OF 50 MILES
Offensive Along SO Mile Line
on Northern Front Precipi-
tates frustrated Retreat
With Costly Sacrifice.
(By United Prcss.)

LONDON. May 20.-Russian boil
shcvik troops have advanced 80 miles
in the region Of west Of Vitebsk, cap
turing Polotsk, according TO a Mos-
COW dispatch today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
Like a T.argain counter.

NEW YORK, May 2o.-Broadway
and Fifth avenue stores have the ap-
rcaranoe of huge bargain counter.
Scores of merchants Joined in a price
cutting movement. Apparently no eff
for; is made to restrict bargains in
these Places. a reduction of from rs
TO 10 per cent being announced on all
goods. Newspapers continue to carry
columns of advertising announcing the
reductions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20

BANDITS SHOOT UP
MAIN STREET, THEN
FLEE WITH $4,000

= TOLEDO, May 20.--Six BAN 4
. dts this morning shot up the :
= main street of Delta, Ohio. near
= here, seriously wounding one I
= man. invaded the Peoples saw 4
. ing bank and escaped with sl2,- .
= 600 in cash and liberty bonds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
To Come UP saturday.

WASHINGTON. May 20.1The sol
died bonus bill. with a 10 per cent
tax on the privilege OF Issuing stock
dividends, was reported by the house
ways and means committee by vote
OF Is to 10 today. Eight democrats
and two republicans voted against the
measure. II Is planned to bring IL up
in the house under special rule Sat
urday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
IulI Strikes Snag.
~. rTt.I n...~- =

WASHINGTON. May 2O.-The re-
publican soldier bonus bill struck
snag in tho house ways and means
committee today when the democrats
succeeded in writing into the measure
q tax OF 10 per cent on the privilege
of issuing stock dividends
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
VICE PRESIDENT TALKS
FOR LEAGUE, DEFENDED
AT MAMMOTH COST

; INDIANAPOLIS. May 20
, The league OF nations "in de-
fense OF which President Wilson
, has broken his body" was de-
Tended here today by Vice Pres
> ident Marshall in an address be-
fore the Indiana state demo-
cratic convention.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
MARSHALL APPEALS
FOR EXACT JUSTICE

INDIANAPOLIS. May 2o.--"Eaual
and exact Justice to oil men," as a
remedy for unrest was prescribed by
Vice President Marshal in a keynote
address today before the state demo-
cratic convention.
He also urged jail sentences ior
profiteers and Increased prouuctioh
to reiiove the high cost of living.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
TACOMA CENSUS
SHOWS INCREASE
OF 1922 PEOPLE

WASHINGTON. May 20.--The cen,
s,is bureau today announced the pop
ulation of Tacoma to be 96.965. an in
crease of 1922. Denver has 256,369,
an increase of 42,eSS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
CATTLE MARKET Is
UNCHANGED TODAY


PORTLAND. May 2e.-cat,le anu
sheep are weak and unchansed' NOES
are weak. prime mixed at sl4.ov anu
SIS and butter and eggs are s'es'"'
and unchanged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
Eviction of Workers From Coal
Company Houses After For
nation of Union Develops
Quarrel Which Starts Killing
THREE AMONG MANY
.ARE CRITICALLY HURT
City Executive Intercedes and
is Fired on by Secret Service
Man Who Is Instantly FelIed
by Chief of Police.

MATEAwAN. w. va, May 90
With. 100 armed deputy sheriffs pa
trolling the streets and IA detachment
OF state constabuiary expected momen-
tarily. the situation In this mining
Village, the scene OF the killing OF ~
persons last night In a battle between
private detectives and citizens, was
quiet carly today. Last nights shoot
Ing. according, to authorities, resulted
from the action OF detectives who evic-
cd a number of miners from Stone
Mountain Coal Company houses.
a shot, said TO have been fired by
Albert Feits, a detective, which end
cd the life Of Mayor Cabeii Testerman.
started the battle. Feits being Killed
an instant afterward by Chief of Po-
lice Hatfield. The shooting then be-
carne general. seven detectives. four
miners. and the mayor losing their
lives. Three others were badly
wvu1ded.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
BOOM FOR MARSHALL
is NiPPEO IN BUD
lRv Associnted Pressl

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2o.-A boom
started for Vice. President Marshall In
the democratic state convention here
today for the presidential nomination
at San Francisco, was nippcd in the
bud by the yice-prcsident.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
SECOND EXECUTIVE TO
HEAD DELEGATION

tBy UnItcd TTtss-J
INDfANAPOLIS, May 20.--Vice
President Marshall was named today
to lead Indianas four delegates at
large to the democratic national con-
vcntion by the state convention.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
FUGITIVE READY TO
SIGN RESIGNATION
REBELS ARE TOLD
President Carranza, in Ell Paso
Story, is Declared to Have
Found Refuge on Mexican
Gunboat Progress"

MEXICO CITY. May 20.-Advfces
received here today indicate the situ-
alton throughout the country is grad
ually returning to normal. The out
look for the formation OF a new gov
ernment is considered bright.
An unconfirmed reported stated
that Carranza has advised the proyis-
ional government that he is ready to
sign his resignation Emissafies are
said to have been sent to confer with
him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
Kefuge on Gunboat.

Ell PASO, May 20.-The Ell Paso
Times today prints "A story quoting a
Carranza refugee official here as hay-
ing advised the Carranzistas that the
deposed president has found refuge on
the Mexican gunboat Progress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20

Reported by Major Lee Moorhouse'
observer. :
Reported by Major Lee Moorhouse.
Maximum, "a.
Minimum. Al.
Barometer, 29.35.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
DEEP PROBEOF ALL
CAMPAIGNS ORDERED
lBx Associated press. !

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Investi-
CATION of the presidential campaigns
of both parties. including contribu-
tions and expenditures or use OF in
fIuence, was ordered today by the
senate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
State Troops Arrive.
fRy limited Press,

MATBAwAN, May 2o.--with at
least 10 persons dead and many
wounded. Matcawan was quiet when
the first detachment of state troops
arrived this morning 10 take charge
following last nights battle between
miners and operatives OF tho detec.
tive agency. Eviction OF miners from
their homes by detectives caused the
battle.
The dead include seven detectives.
Mayor Testsmcn and two miners.
Excitement ran high throughout the
night. and authorities feared they
would be unable TO handle the situa-
ton so summoned the state troops.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20

A battle IN the streets OF Matcawan
late yesterday came as climax to tho
fight obcr the new miners union. Coal
companies hired detective agency to
hunt out the union members. Former
employees OF one coal company are re-
ported TO have been discharged and
eyicted from company-owned houses
due to membership in the union. De
tcctives were at the depot waiting for
a train when tho fighting opened.
Reports vary as 10 how II started.
Sheriff Blankenship reported that
Mayor Testeman ntcrcedcd for tho
men cvictcd from their homes and
that as he was taiking TO a detective
no was shot down. This. 1t is said.
started the general fighting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20
tBy United Press.)

WASHINGTON. May 20.-The in
vestigation was reported favcrably
from the. expenses committee, and adj
opted without debate. 1t directs the
privileges and elections committee to
Investigate Immediately the campaign
of all presidential candi-
dates and to get the names of.ali per-
sons. firms. corporations and oraan-
izations contributing to such funds
and the amounts given. The commit-
tee is also to learn how the money was
spent and whether any influence or
promise of patronage was made to
obtain support for any candidate
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20

john Doe I'm Trouble
:. John Doc was apprehended today
1for parking on the wrong side OF tho
street. He forfeited bail OF 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20

This paper 10 q member or ana audited
by thu Audit Bureau Of Calculations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-20

m. nnst oreronian is TsAatern Ore
~or,sr greafest nawnpapex aud a. o.
sriling force gives 20 the adycftieef
over twice the guaranteed psin eafv. eaf
lition In pendleton and Umaukk1 coun~
~ 81 any other ncwspaper-
New Mexico state record., 1920-02-13
MAN ROLLS FOR HALF MILE
Was Bound Hand and Foot by Ban
dts Who Relieved Him OF
vsluables.

Los Angeles.-Tied hand and foot
and gagged by robbers. who threw him
out OF his automobile and stole it, j.
W. McManus rolled half a mile on a
frost-covered road to seek help. His
time was two hours fiat.
Reeklng wet from his cxertions, but
with frost-coyered clothes, McManus
rounded u front porch. rolled into posi-
tion and then thumped his feet against
the steps until the residents came out
Released, he telephoned the sheriffs
office that, as he had driven toward
Long Beach early in the day with
four young men who had gone out with
him 10 try the car. with view 10 pur-
chase. they had pinioned him and de-
parted with the car, his watch, stick
pin and pocketbook.
New Mexico state record., 1920-02-13
HOOVER MAKES
A STATEMENT
WILL VOTE FOR TICKET THAT
STANDS FOR LEAGUE BUT
WAITS FOR PLATFORMS
IS NOT A CANDIDATE
HOOVER WILL "EXERClSE RIGHT
OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP"
ON BALLOT.

New York, Feb. 9-Iierberi Hoover
has issued ii Statement defining his al
titudc toward The presidency.
He ANNOUNCED thai he is not Il can
diditp for the nomination and that n"
one is authorized To speak for him p"-
liIically. If the league of nations Is
made an issue in The election, he says
he will vote for The party that stands
for the league.
In RESPONSE to requests that he de-
clare allegiance To either one or the
olher of the great political parties, Mr..
Hoover says he will wait until it more
definitely appears what the party man
ayers stand for, and will exercise il
preroyatiNe of American citizenship
and decline to pledge my vote blind
fold"
His statement follows:
In order to answer II large number
of questions all at once, let me empha-
size that have taken Il day or from
the industrial conference in Washing
ton TO come Ia New York solely to al
tend to pressing matters in connection
with the children'S relief. am not "A
candidate | hnve no organization.
No one is authorized 10 speak for me
politically.
AS an American citizen by birth AMI
of long ancestry, am naturally deep
~ interested in the present critical
situation. My sincere and only polit-
ical desire is that one or both of the
great political parties will approach
the vital issues which have grown out
of the war and are new, with II clear
purpose looking to the welfare of our
people and that candidates capable OF
carrying out this work should he nom
mated.
"If the treaty goes over to the presi-
Dental election, then ! must vote for
the party that stands for the league.
With il there is hope not only or the
prevention of war. hut also that we
can safely economize in military poll
cies. There is hope of earlier return
of confidence and the economic recon
struction of the world. ! could not
vote with party if il were domi-
mated by groups who seek to set aside
our constitutional guarantees for free
speech or free representation, who
hope to re-cstabisl control of the gov
ernment for profit and privilege.
could not vote with n party If II
were dominated 10y groups who hope
for any form of socialism, whether il
be naturalization of industry, or 9th
or destruction of individual initiative.
Both these extremes, camoullaged or
open, are active enough ia the country
today. Neither of the Nominations
would enable those constructive
economic policies that will get us down
from the unsound economic practices
which of necessity grew oul of the war;
nor would they secure the good will Ia
production in our farmers and workers
or maintain The initiative Of our busi'
ness men. The issues look forward
not backward.
Il am not unappreciative or the
many kind things that my friends have
advanced on my behalf Yet. ] hope
they will realize my sincerity In not ty'
ing myself to underlined Imrlisanship
New Mexico state record., 1920-02-13

friendly rats ventured forth and
watched proceedings from the corner.
The young prisoner said he left his
home about six months ago. Two
months later he says. he decided that
the sewer should be his future home.
He had covered the walls with canvas
sheeting, had bought an old mattress
from a junk man for a bed. had dis
carded blanket for covering, and said
he was happy.
The lad told the police he had tried
several experiments with boys as com
panons. but that they always were
frightened by the rats.
II never knowed any nicer r better
rats he explained. "They never bit
me once; maybe that was because l
was good to 'em and gave 'em lots TO
eat. had two specially good pals
with them and them two used TO sleep
In the mattress with me every night"