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Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
REPORT DEATH IF
 OLD MAN FROM HEAT

to the sheriff's office last night con cerning man said to have been found dead on the desert near Agua Caliente last Tuesday, and Sheriff Montgom cry with Deputy Blanco left imme diately to investigate the case.
 According to the report given Sheriff Montgomery, a boy rode a motorcycle into Agua Caliente last Tuesday and said his partner. an elderly man, had succumbed to the heat on the desert He is said to have told officers in Agua Caliente that the man had been making a trip from California with him on the motorcycle and had been complaining of. the heat for several days previous to his collapse. The old man was without arms and clung to the motorcycle with hooks while the boy did the driving.
 Officers here hinted that there was a possibility of new developments, however as a rumor reached them that the old man was carrying con siderable money and papers of value. When the body was searched only s5 was found. according to the report. Telephone and telegraph communica- tion is out of commission between here and Agua Caliente, so the officers were unable to get further details of the case last night. They expect to con- duct thorough investigation today.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
HUNG HAT ON WAVE
 AND LOST HIS HOME

Rain had no terror for J. w. Boein last night and neither did the water of the canal along West Van Buren street. He was prepared for both. Answering a call from the west side Policeman Edwards found Boein dis porting himself along the banks of the canal clad only in a suit of light underwear.
 Where are your clothes?" the officer asked.
 T don't know" came the nonchalant reply.
 Where do you .live?':
 Wherever I hang my hat
 Where did you hang your hat?'
 ''On a wave. It has floated on down the canal, I guess"
 Boein was taken to police head quarters where he is being held for investigation.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
SMALL PERCENTAGE
 IF REG|STRANTS IN
 LATE WAR DESERTED

w WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Less than one per cent of more than 24,O0O 900 men registered under the draft during the war have been found chargeabie with wiiful assertion. the war depart ment announced today. The total against whom Assertion charges have been recorded is I73,911. representing, the statement says. "a tremendous inn proVement over the draft record of the civil war"
 The department soon will announce those branded as deserters and tine statement adds that the government desires to obtain cooperation of state and local officials, patriotic societies and other agencies. including the de- partment of justice. in bringing about their apprehension
 Pending the publication, the state ment continues, any man charged with desertion may avoid arrest by surren- dering at any army post. If his record is cleared, his name will be omitted from the deserter list Those in doubt as to their status are urged to inquire or the aoJutant general
 The list was compiled after local boards had been instructed to send in records of all men classed as draft deserters during the war. A total of 4SS,0oS records were forwarded. but on examination it was shown 16.000 dealt With cases disposed of. They included registrants who enlisted voluntarily and failed to notify their draft board men who failed to report when drafted and who reported at the camps; few men discharged as physically unfit ana some convicted of desertion during the war and registrants who died.
 The records in 151, 900 other cases also showed wilful desertion could not be charged and they were eliminated.
 The statement says that because of expense which would be incurred pay. ment of the $50 reward for apprehen. sion of draft deserters has been tenn. porarily suspended.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
ARMY PLANES IN ALASKA

WRANGELL, Alaska, Aug. 15.-The army airplane expedition en route from Mineola. L. l., to Nome, Alaska, reached here late Saturday from Hazelton, B. c. The landing on Ser gief island, near here, was witnessed by the entire population of Wrangell, in- cluding number of Indians.
 Captain St Clair Street said the flight from Hazelton to Wrangell was over an almost continual chain of glaciers.
 The expedition was to leave this af- ternoon for White Horse, Yukon terri tory, a distance of 300 miles.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

1 am a partisan Democrat, behoIden to no clique or interest and if nomi- mated and elected, pledge my office to a comprehensive and constructive re- building of those state departments .hat are now little but drags upon the purse of the people.
 = I believe that this nation is one of law. and that capital and labor should be held equally amenable to the law.
 I believe in the wise expenditure of money for the use of the general pub lie. but my policy is and always has been that full return should be expect ed for every dollar spent in public works.
 We have sanitary experts for hogs sheeps and cattle; demand that we give our children as much considera- ton.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
SAN DOMINGO PROSPEROUS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-The mili- tary government established in San Domingo by the United States has started the republic toward prosperity and self government, according to the governor, Rear Admiral Thomas Snow den, made public today.
 Internal revenue collections have in- creased from $700,000 annually before the occupation to approximately $3- 50O00O last year, with prospects of a S1,OOO, ,0000 more this year. the sum- mary said.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
RIOT IN NEW YORK CHURCH

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-SerVlces in the Russian Orthodox cathedral of St. Nicholas were interrupted today by what church dignitaries charged was bolshevist attempt to precipitate a riot. Archbishop Alexander was ad- ministering communion when shouts broke out in the rear. A police guard was stationed at the cathedral today as a result of warnings that bolshevist sympathizers planned to break up the services. Five alleged rioters were escorted from the church by the con- gregation.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
SELFISH AMBITION
 WRECKED RUSSIA
(Continued from Page One

bringing about an upheaval with the aid of 'monarchists' and of my desire to take German orientation.'
 The reports even went abroad In NovorossislS I was visited by MT. Mac Kinder from England requesting in formation as to the veracity of these rumors. He asked me whether I could be perfectly frank with him. I re- piled: T could not admit the thought of any action against my chief. under whose orders I had placed myself
 Not seeing the possibility of being able to help in the defense of our country. having lost in confidence in it's leaders I resigned and went to the Crimea."
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
GALVESTON STRIKE ENDS

GALVESTON, Texas. Aug. 15.- Striking union longshoremen today voted to return to work pending arbi- tration of their demands for increased wages and improved working condi- tions, provided coastwise steamship companies discharge strikebreakers here. A committee was appointed to confer with steamship officials to- morrow
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
MISSING sEAPIANE LOCATED

SAN FRANUISCO, Aug. 10. = A naval seaplane which became lost in a dense fog in a flight yesterday from San Diego to San Francisco bay was located late today about 40 miles south of here after having been adrift since late yesterday with empty fuel tanks. The crew of five was safe. second seaplane, also missing since yesterday, was found anchored in a safe haven about 20 miles south.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
DENVER CONDUCTOR ASSAULTED DURING
 FARE CONTROVERSY

DENVER. Colo, Aug. 15.-FolIowing dispute over payment of an additional one cent fare, Frank Mantilla, a street ear conductor on the Twenty eighth avenue line late today was beaten so badly it was feared tonight he would die
 An unidentified passenger boarded Mantilla's car at Forty-fourth and efrove street, offering five cents car -iare- The conductor declined the fare declaring the cost of riding was six cents.
 In the fighting that followed the argument Mantilla was so badly beaten IL was said at the hospital he had suf- Iered internal injuries.
 -O
 MEXICO DROPS cARRANzA STAFF
 MEXICO CITY, Aug. 14-Francisco Murguia, Francisco Uruqueso. Fran CISCO de D. Mariel and Federico Mere 1es, followers of President Carranza ana Manuel M. Dieguez. former com nander of government troops in North Mexico, have been dropped from the soil of the army it was announced to- lay All officers who fled from the country have also been divested of .helr military honors, the announce nent says The first four are in the military prison here awaiting trial on charges arising out of Carranza's sSath. Sas9g4
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
CHAMP PLANS s FIcHTs

CHICAGO. Aug. I5.-Jack Dempsey expects to take part in five fights be- tween September and December 31. he announced tonight before leaving with his manager, Jack Kearns for Benton Harbor. Mich. to start train ing for his bout there Labor day with Billy Miske of St Paul.
 Dempsey said that all of the matches tentatively had been agreed on. Three will be in New York and one in Bos- ton. he said.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
MISSOURI INDEPENDENTS MEET

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15.-The Missouri branch of the Farmer Labor party to- night launched preparations for par ticipatlng in the November elections by adopting a platform and nominating a state and electoral ticket, and w J. Mallett, Kansas City, as the candidate for senator, after an all-day conference of delesates.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
SOUTHS|DE H|GHWAY
 GETS FINAL TOUCHES

TEMPE, Aug 16-With the throw ing up of five foot borders on both sides the pavement, the Tempe Mesa cement highway is now practically completed. Following the opening of the stretch to traffic several weeks ago, the contractors have been adding the final touches to their job of build ing up the shoulders on both sides The work on this end is entirely com pleted and following q bit of grading to be done O.! the Mesa end the job will be completed in it's entirety.
 Notwithstanding the opening of the remainder of the highway, travel -'s still directed over the two blocks de tour on the east of the Tempe city limits. The main highway, over which the three -cornered controversy be- tween the town of Tempe, the Arizona Eastern Railroad company and th" state corporation commission is still on, remains closed. blocked on one end by railroad ties and the other end by derailed railroad cars. Meanwhile two perfectly good blocks of cement road are going unused and traffic is bump ing the bumps over the detour
 Home From Gila Valley
 Robert Finch returned yesterday fol- lowing a week at Globe and in the Gila valley Finch was delegate from Tempe to the American legion conven- tion in Globe the first of last week. ana 1OllOWlnB us cOucluS1On passed a few days visiting in the Gila valley town.
 Return From Prescott
 Mrs. Brosius of McAllister avenue and two sons, Arthur and Foster. re- turned yesterday from a two weeks vacation with friends at Prescott.
 Returned Last Night
 Mrs. G. A. Goodwin and children were expected in last night from Pres colt where they have passed the greater part of the summer.
 Visiting With Friend
 Miss Katherine Quinn of East Eighth street left yesterday to spend a week with her friend. Miss Muriel Stewart at her home near Comeback.
 Joins Family On Coast
 D. Baird of the Mission service sta tion left Saturday evening for Los An geles, where he will join his family for the remainder of August.
 Hunters Are Out
 Arthur Viault. Lyle Weir and Fl. S. Harelson comprised a party which spent most Of yesterday in the Sacaton regions hunting whitewings
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
TWO GOVERNORS IN VERA CRUZ

MEAlCO CITY, Aug 1o.-IWo gov ernors are functioning in Vera Cruz state, according to advices to Fl Uni versal. Antonio Maya. recently de- posed from the office by Provisional President de la Huerta for calling state elections. is still performing gov ernmentaI duties at Jalapa while Gab- riel Garzon Corsa. appointed to suc- ceed Maya, also is functioning.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

Silverthorn law office left Saturday fol Iowa, where he will join Mrs. Var Spanckeren, to spend the remainder of August
 Back From Iron Springs
 John J. Riddle returned Saturday from Iron Springs where he enjoyed a short vacation. Mrs. Riddle and her sister are spending the summer there.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
Six Troop Trains Held Up.

LONDON. Aug. 15.-Workmen in Upper Silicia regard Frances recognI- ton of General Wrangel, anti -bolshe- vik leader, as equivalent 10 a decIara- tion of war on Russia and will refuse to recognize French representatives or, the plebescite commission, contending they are not neutral, says the Daily MalIs kattowitzs correspondent Six trains of French troops from Teschen. he states. have been held up at GIeI- witz by workmen who feared they were going to help Poland. The French com. mander, he adds, demanded a clear passage or he would use machine guns.
 The Belgian government has forbid den shipment of munitions which have arrived at Antwerp from France. des- tined to General WrangeI. says an Antwerp dispatch to the Daily Mail This action. it is believed, was due to announcement by Belgian workmen that they would refuse to handle the shipmer-
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
EDQcHafiOn Of Warsaw Matter
 Of Fen Hours
[RepubIIean A. ?. Leased wIrel

WARSAW, Aug. 15.-Saturday was one of Warsaw's most strenuous days. The government. besides Completing defense preparation, had the task of getting the Polish peace delegates started for Minsk. It also continued removing valuable records.
 Soon after midnight artillery fire 10 the north was heard and military observers said it was near Radzyrnin. Wounded are being brought to Praga in carts and automobiles. There they are transferred to street cars which haul them through Warsaw to the hospitals.
 representatives of the American Legion, welfare organizations and mis- slons tonight decided to remain until tne government orders evacuation. Meanwhile, all preparations are being made to leave.
 some Americans express confidence Inat the Poles can halt the bolsheviki British and French ministers have de- parted. but military missions remain
 Gold and silver are being taken from the city. The government national bank is moving to Cracow
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
pRoPs MlLEs-PownERs MosE

NEW YORK. Aug. 15.-Eighty- seven loops in two-mile airplane drop. claimed as a worlds record for women. disturbed Miss Laura Brom- well just enough today so her first act after landing was a request that her maid hand up her powder puff Then she asked official observers how many turns they counted. and when told they say ST, exclaimed she counted over 100.
 Observers explained that weather conditions cut off their view of the first stages of her drop A French woman mad set the previous record Of 25, they said.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
Serbs Occupy AIessio

LONDON, Aug. 15.-Serbian forces have occupied Alessio and the valley or the Drin. Albania. surrounding Scu- tarl and cutting its communications with Durrazzo and Turana. says a Rome dispatch to the Central News quoting an Avlona telegram to the Idea Nazionale of Rome.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
French Note Dispatched

WASHINGTON. August 15.-The French rejoinder to the note defining the United States position on Poland and the soviet has reached the state department, it was announced tonight It was thought probable the document would be given out early this week Officials refused to comment on the note or to disclose it's purport
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

Nealon of Phoenix fer Supreme Court. Adv bn
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
PROPULSION OF ROSES
Is PREDICTED

While plants Of Hood Rivers numer-
Gus rose gardens have been killed back
almost 10 the earth. the root system
does not seem 10 have been injured ~
the December cold weather. ana George
Hasliuger says the mid summer blooms
II the roses Will be more pr0fuse and
handsome than ordinarily.
with the old wood killed back.
saws Mr.. Haslinger. we will nave
dearth Of early blossoms this year. and
Hood River Will miss its banks of rose
bouquets at the commencement week
Of high school But bv midsummer
ard later in the season. new shoots Will
have sprung up in great protuslon, and
Hed River is due wonderful array of
flowers at season when roses are usu-
ally blooming sparsely. ~
Nearly every home took pride IN a
climbing rose trelhs or rambler plant.
These, it is said. Will make but small
display this season. Except for ramb-
ler roses planted by !. II. Fredricy TO
decorate an msightly bank Just west
Of the passenger station. climbing roses
were killed back tc the snow line by
the extreme cold Massed against the
bank. Mr.. Fredricy's roses We're GOV
cred by the snow blanket ana thus es-
capped damage.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
A FLYING FIELD

We hope that Hood River citizens
recent experience with aviation does
not put too great damper on plans
for securing a landing field The day
is at hand when commercial aviation is
no longer novelty. Aviation com
paules, however, are perforce going to
pass over towns that do not afford safe
and convenient places of landing. I'm
fortunately, nature has not been good
to VS. here IN the way Of providing a
landing field Practically but a single
site is left for such a field, We clip
the following from The Dales Chron,
icle
The Dalles should at once obtain "a
suitable location for an airplane field,
the need for which is at this time i'm
peratlNe, the chamber of commerce iii
rectors decided at last night S meeting.
That the government is deslrous of OBJ
tanning the use Of first class landing
and starting field IN this city has been
brought out by official communication.
That the city is losing out as a future
factor in the aviation field every day it
delays this important adjunct to flying
especially with its reference to forest
patrols, was the opinion.
We Hood Riverites do not want to
allow our Heighbors to forge ahead of
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
Hood River PAYS Bills

j. b. Lister. agent of the Washington
Nursery, has received a commendation
from his principals for collection on
deliveries Of trees. The nurserymen
declare that Hood River growers de-
serve credit for prompt payment of
their bills
1T is needless to say letter
states, "that We appreciate the 100 per
cent payment on deliveries. "
MIR. Lister says heavy paintings of
pear trees are being made here this
SEASON.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11

Principles OF good American citizen
ship will prevail. Seattle, in her
sweeping defeat Of Redism last week,
ought to 90 far toward disillusionizing
boslheviks and to anesthetize some of
the body polite VINO have been in a
gloom over visjoning prospects If the
country going to the dogs.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11

Cant. j. c. Wood, brother of Mrs.
O. b. Nye who has been on mission
for the United States marines in the
mapping Of Beleau Wood, where the
Devil Dogs added new laurels in the
summer Of 1918, writes that the work
mas been very interesting. He states
that French banks have begun cam
paign to maintain the thrift morale of
the French people The country is
placarded with bank posters encourag-
ing safe forms of bond Investments.
He has sent home number Of the pos
ters which have been displayed at the
First National bank.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
The Baptist Church


Dr. f. Herbert Hayden, Pastor,
Residence, lio7 Pine Street Phone 1928
sunday Services Preaching / a. m.
and $50 p IA, Bible School 10 a. m, ,
MIR \ b. Bennett, ~upt Young Peo-
pies Hour, 645 p. N. Ladies' Aid,
Thursdays, . 80 p. m Mission Circle,
third Thursday in each month Com
muniou service, first sunday in the
month, = m \ cordial welcome to all
these services.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11

Current statements of the Hood Riv
er banks show record high mark for
resources and deposits The total de
poslts Of the two institutions reaches
S., 3oGo5LSl, more than $4,000 in
excess of a year ago. The total re
sources of the two institutions is 81, .
61L@I5,32. While the cold weather Of
the past winter caused heavy individual
losses in numerous instances. general
prosperity for the district has never
been more marked than at the present
time
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
Traffic Law is Observed

City and county officials declare that
action taken in providing a Joint traffic
officer for the city and county has re-
suited in careful driving. Automobile
owners, it is said, are observing all
traffic laws. Since the appointment
three weeks ago Of Gordon Boyngton
as motorcycle officer. but two arrests
have been made.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11

The rains and msts brought rainbOws
again last Week. and with them new
hope and better feelings to the tlu con
valescents. Wild geese honked their
way to northern nesting grounds. Like
Pippa, let us say. Gods in His Heay-
en-. All's well!'
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
First Church of Christ, Scientist

Services will be held in Church
Binding, 9th and Eugene, sunday, II 0o
a. M, subject; Substance.
Sunday School at IL a. m.
Wednesday service, p. IN.
The reading room is open daily from
TO ! p m, in the Church.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
Moore to Build Apple House

Frank Moore, son of the late ex-Gov.
Moore, of WASHINGTON, has recently
been here from Walla Walla arranging
ing for the construction OF a modern
packing house and storage plant on his
Upper Valley orchard place, A three
story structure, 30X50 feet will be built
Of reinforced concrete. The lower floor
will be used as storage, and apples viii
be packed on the second floor. Quar-.
ters for harvest help will be be pro-
vided on the top story. The Baldwin
4 Swope Contraction Co. will build the
new nlant.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11
Washington Nursery Trees Protected
Toppenish, Wash, March s, 1920.
Mr. J. r. Lister,
624 Cascade Ave,

Toppenish, Wash, March s, 1920.
Mr.. ]. B. Lister,
824 Cascade Ave,
Hood River, Oregon.
Dear Mr. Lister This acknowledges
your letter Of Feb. 25th, enclosing a
clipping which appeared recently in
the 0regonian, and will say that we
had noticed this same clipping some
time ago ourselves.
The Clipping to which you refer re-
fers to a shipment we sent to Centraia
last fall. The trees in question ar
rived at CentIalla during the severe
cold snap which came on suddenly in
early December, The stock was not
properly cared for by the delivery
man, and consequently when the deliv-
cry was made this spring much Of the
stock was dead
Practically all our trees were in our
large frost proof storage house, and
came through the cold weather Of last
winter in good condition. The apple
trees which were heeled in in our yard
here were not damaged at all tho in a
few cases some cherry trees and pear
trees We're slightly damaged which
We're standing outdoors. and these. Of
course. have been properly inspected
and would not, under any circum-
stances, be shipped out
The trees which you have sold will
ne In good condition when delivered to
your customers. and you may SO as
sure your people.
This matter at Centralia came about
entirely through matters over which
we had no control
In any event, the matter at Centralia
ma been satisfactorily adjusted, as we
retiIIed the orders this spring with
good trees from our storage house ;
and you need have no fears along this
line, Mr. Lister.
Sincerely yours.
Washington Nursery Company
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11

How many people in Hood River and
Oregon are eating California oranges
instead Of Oregon apples? Both are
good. But the benefits to be derived
from apples cannot be surpassed by any
fruits. Eat apples yourselves every
day, and allow the children all they
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-03-11

If Hood River county teachers fol-
low out the elaborate program they
have outlined the county's men, women
and children will be all the better, and
every kiddie will have a bank account.