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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23

many months, was steamed up today
and piloted to the north side of the
river whore several weeks Of work
loom. The machine will be put Of
work rolling rock on fairfield street
and on other streets as fast as they
are graded and graveled ready for
paving.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Lodge WI BE Host.

Pendleton Masons viii on Monday
night be hosts to Milton and Pilot
Rock lodges. Fifteen Pilot Rock mem
bers will be here and S5 from Milton.
The Milton lodge will put on the mast
ers' degree. and the evening Will ter
inmate with banquet. Tonight 25
Pendleton Masons will go to Helix to
put on the masters degree.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Rotarlnns In WaIIa WaIla.

Sam Thompson, w. A. Rhodes, r. E
Chloupell. c. y. A. Lonergan and
Lowell Kearn, representing the Pen
dleton Rotary club. motored to Walla
Walla today to meet Charles Cochran.
district governor of the club, who
meets Walla Walla Rotarians today.
An extensive program has been plan
ned by Garden City members and the
affair promises to be big success.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Cuthbcrt Liked pendleton.

Herbert Cuthbert, general secretary
of the Pacific Northwest Tourists AS
sociation. who was here during
Roundup, liked Pendleton, the show
and the local spirit very much he
writes in a letter received today by
the Pendleton Commercial Associa-
ton. Mr.. Cuthbert resides in Van
couvcr, b. C.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Lodge VIII Have Entertainment.

Following the regular meeting of
Damon Lodge. K. of p. Monday night,
m entertainment, consisting of pro-
gram. musical numbers, addresses.
recitations and refreshments will be
given. Members as well as their wives
or friends will be welcomed to the en-
tertainment. Delegates from nearby
towns are expected to attend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Girls WIN BE Addressed.

Older girls in Pendleton will be ad-
dresse by Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis on
Sunday Nov. 7, during the time when
the Older Boys Conference is having
their mass meeting. Mrs, Ellis is a
vocational guidance expert and her
talk to the girls is expected to be an
inspiration 10 them as to the boys.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Snow Fails in Mountains.

There is about foot of snow on the
summit Of the Blue Mountains, accord
ng to reports received from Umatlla
forest rangers by r "A. Bottcher, as
sistant supervisor Of Umatilla and We
naha forests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our gratitude to
the many kind friends who so kindly
assisted us during the illness and
bereavement of our husbsand and
father, J. A. Drake, also for the many
beautiful flowers.
HIS FAMILY
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
stxIe TYlm Relng shown

A style review film. showing the
latest in fall styles, Is being shown
this afternoon and evening at the Ar
eade theater in conjunction with the
regular program. on Sunday the same
picture will be displayed at the Alta
theater. The film was obtained
through the efforts Of Alexanders de-
partment store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Nan Drops Dead

w. w. Easley. of Cambridge. Idaho,
aged 81, dropped dead near SAKE sta
.ion yesterday, while en- route BY wag-
on team from the coast TO his home
He was accompanied by his wife and
family. The death was due to heart
disease. No funeral arrangements
have been made. The body is at Fol
som's undertaking pariors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23

. oct. Eastern oregon ses-
. sion supreme court here.
. Oct. 26.--American Legion
y dance.
= oct. 29.-Pendleton Athletic
> Club smoker.
; Nov. 2.-General election.
3 Nov. 6-6-7-Norther Oregon
) Older Boys Y Conference here
B Nov. 1l.-Armistlce Day
, State holiday.
Nov. 1S-20-Pacific Interna-
!, tional Livestock Exposition, Port
land.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
...eoosee.ss~eVs,
Miss Putnam Resigns

4VHETT = HN1NFEHF HEE77'HE"7
Miss Margaret putnam, for the past
four years employed in the II. w. Col
Inns grain office, has resigned. She
will leave Pendleton the first OF No
vember and will reside In Salem with
her mother. Miss Putnam is popular
.here and her proposed departure is
regretted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Miss Johns Chosen.

Miss Helen Johns, Pendleton girl
who is attending Pratt Institute in
New York, has been chosen as presi-
dent of the students who are taking
instruction in library work. Miss
Johns is the first local girl to enter
training in library school.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
barometer Is High.

The barometer registers 1892 to-
day and is higher than it has been for
several months, says Major Lee Moor
house. who prophesles fair weather.
The maximum today is 81 and the
minimum is As.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23

grades on Monday and Mrs. Van Deu-
sen has been assisting them in getting
equipment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Miss nedwclI EmpIoycd

| Miss Dorothy Bedwell, formerly q
teacher in the Lincoln school, is now
in Medford and is employed as deputy
county treasurer of Jackson county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Daughter Is Born

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Polk are the
parents OF a little daughter born to-
day at their home, 621 Calvin street.
The new arrival weighs six pounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23

HARVARD 81. CENTER IL
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, oct. eS.-(A.
P)-Harvard today defeated Centre
college in football 81 TO IA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23

Garage Permit Issued.
A permit to erect a garage costing
$3.50 was issued today to +. II. Roork.
The building will be on Spruce street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23
Gar Parked on Crossing.

Jim Beard today was fined So by
the police judge for having parked his
car on ono of the crossings on Main
street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23

Steam Roller Brought Out
The city Of Pendleton's steam roller,
which has been out of commission for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-10-23

that probably four or five days will be
necessary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
R.O ToAct
As Pail Bearers
At Boys Funeral

Funeral services ror George Louis,
Is years old. son OF Rev. and Mrs.
Harvey s. Lawrence, 3154 Aurora
street. who was accidentally killed
Tuesday morning, viii be held at 10
o'clock Friday morning at St Paul
Lutheran church. Montana and Ange
streets DR.. Newton Roger, Of Okla
homs City, will conduct the services.
Burial viii be in Evergreen cemetery.
The boys personal friends from the
high school r. o. T. c. will act as pail
bearers.
Young Lawrence was Instantly
killed by his chum. Joseph Grsever, Is
years old. son Of Rev. and Mrs. ]. B.
Greever, when the boys were getting
ready in the Greever home for a hunt
ing trip. The accident occurred when
Joseph handed A revolver to Harvey.
Capt Rem Lawrence, Of Browns
vile, Teas. the dead boys uncle. Will
reach FL Paso Thursday evening to
attend the funeral services. DR.. Roger
VIII arrive Friday morning
Many personal friends Of Rev. and
Mrs Lawrence called at their home
during the day to express their SYN
patty. Many also were the friends Of
the dead boy who called at the home
Joseph Growers father is pastor Of
the st. Paul Lutheran church.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
DECLARES EVERETT NOT
FORCED TO MARRY GIRL

al Wood. deputy sheriff OF Socorro
county. New Mexico. who Is in e
Paso today. denies the story OF WI
liam Everett. now in jail at Albu-
querQue. that he followed Everett
and forced him 10 marry Miss Jenny
Baca.
Il did 60 to san Antonio. to which
point Everett took Miss Baca after
he left Socorro." said Wood. and ]
found them az a hotel there and took
the girl % the home OF Vivian Te-
foya. county commissioner. and told
Everett she should not stay with
him at the hotel. Later Everett
took the girl and went TO Albuquer-
cue. where he married her He had
ample chance TO get away at san
Antonio IL he did not wish TO marry
the SRI. He was not forced 70 marry
her.
when. the two left socorro, I
heard that they had gone to san An
tonic, so 7 asked my vile 70 get IN
the car with me and drive over there
and we went out OF friendship for
Jenny and 10 protect her. not on the
advice OF sheriff Baca or anyone
else"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
RAILROADS GETTING BETTER
UNDER PRIVATE OWNERSHIP

Freight business handled by the
Kansas City Southern railway for
March, April. Nay and June, 1920, was
nearly 100000 ton miles greater
than 1t was during the corresponding
four months in 1919, according to a
statement from the road received
Wednesday at the chamber OF COM
merce-
The purpose OF the statement is to
show that since the roads have gone
back 70 private operation conditions
have improved and not grown worse.
During the month OF March, 1920.
the Kansas City Southern handled
lss,s02,0o0 net ton miles Of freight
The amount handled during March,
1913 was 105,625,Q00 ton miles. For
April 1920 it was ss.s4o.00o and for
April 1913 Ii was los, 10000 ? de-
crease for April Of this year. The
total for the four months under con-
sideration Is shown 20 be 554.7ss, 900
for 1920 and al, 60s.O0 for 1913.
The total car miles for the four
months period are 27.54S.00o for 1870
and 22,s17.0 900 for 1918. an increase Of
more than 100000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
RITTER FAMILY
SUES COMPANY

Retallztory methods against the
Great Southern Sulphur company
were adopted late Tuesday when three
relatives Of DR.. Z. W. Ritter, under
$4,000 bond on a charge OF embezzle-
ment filed suits against the company
for back salaries, expenses and debt.
to total OF $1l,s2s-25. The charges
against Dr. Ritter were made by COM
pauy officials who have alleged the
embezzlement Of more than $4,000 and
have sued the man for an accounting
for $4,000, which they allege he dis
posed Of
The first suit was filed by Mrs.
Isabelle Ritter. wife Of the doctor.
who asks a total judgment for S.
S3l-25. She states that or ekis amount
$4,000 IS owing as her husbands
salary for May, June and July. She
states that this was assigned 10 her
because OF money she lent the doctor
from her personal property She also
claims TO have loaned the company.
band as manager, q total OF S5851.25.
E. ". Ritter, Jrs son. sues for
$3.50 salary, at $3.50 a month for three
months, and also asking the return
Of $500 he loaned the company. The
man asks that percent interest be
allowed him on the total amount Of
$3.50.
A W Ritter, a nephew, who claims
that he holds mechanic and laborer's
lien on the company, asks a total OF
S1247, with ACQUIRED interest at per-
cent. He asks the salary as an archi-
tect Of the company for three months.
during which he claims TO have drawn
plans Snd Specifications for the com
pany's buildings at Sulphurla, Texas.
The suits were filed in the 65th dis
trict court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
SAYS He LOST ROLL
AFTER TAKING DRINK

W D. Coyne, a miner. arraigned
before police judge Charles Pollock
Tuesday afternoon. told a weird tale
Of the theft Of $500 from him, fol-
lowing the taking OF a drink with
a friend"
The man was charged with Tag-
rancy, the charge being made by John
Ford, proprietor OF the Casa de ORC.
SO South FL Paso street Ford told
detectives the man was loafing at
the place without paying his bill .
Coyne said a man invited him 20
have a drink and that he took one.
He said the following morning he
awolzs in the Casa de orc. after hav-
ing been robbed OF his money
Judge Pollock dismissed the charge
and ordered Coyne to 90 to work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
NAVY MEN WILL GIVE LESSONS
IN SWIMMING AT CITY BEACH

Free swimming instruction to
bathers at the Washington Park
municipal bathing beach will be an
innovation 10 be offered in the near
future
The local navy recruiting service
has rendered the use Of well trained
"gobs" for that purpose, and the city
council has invited officers at the
station to be present at the council
meeting Thursday morning. The offer
will be accepted, IL was stated
Inasmuch as the station personnel
is comprised Of several excellent
swimmers, IL Is probable that they
viii be invited 10 participate IN a
water carnival planned for the near
future.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
COAL PRICE NOT TOBE BOOSTED
Beyond RI FREIGHT ADVANCE

A Ny Increase in the price OF retail
~ coal other than enough to cover
the added cost OF freight trans
portation should not follow higher
railroad rates unless prices OF the
commodity are substantially boosted
at the mines, according 10 C. P. Simp-
son, president Of the West Texas
Coal and Lumber company
ny. Simpson expressed the further
opinion that II coal prices are in
creased at the mines, il viii be be-
fore September J. He said he did not
look for coal to go much higher
However. ne asserted the Supply
Of coal viii be short Fl Paso, he
said, secures practically all its coal
from Colorado, and the supply does
not nearly equal the demand rms
fact. he said. Is unusual for the sum
mer. and inasmuch as the demand VIII
Increase with the coming Of cool
weather. he predicts that the situa-
ton viii become even more acute
Simpson asserts. The supply OF coal
IS 50 short that competition between
the dealers has ceased 20 be run
for trade. Today the competition
for there is an instant market for
coal Of any description that can be
Shortage Is Expected.
Users Of Industrial coal. he said,
are making an effort 10 lay in a sup
many instances. however industries
have little storage room. ana conse-
cuentlv are unable to lay in more
than 4 small supply. A great many
domestic users are storing coal for
winter he said. but the number indi-
Gates that there viii be coal short
ages. and probably serious ones, dur
ing the winter.
FL Paso. De said, would exhaust its
coal supply in less than two weeks II
no more was received. even at this
time Of the year, when the quantity
available IS usually At its maximum
Mr. Simpson said that communica-
tons 70 him from Las Vegas were
10 the effect that the ice plant there
was compelled to shut down two days
last week because its supply was ex-
hausted and coal was lot Immediately
available.
Buyers VIII Pay Premiums.
Mr. Simpson has Just returned from
Colorado. which he says supplies
practically all coal used in FL Paso. ]
and where he went to study the coal
situation For every ton Of coal
mined since the freight increases
several buyers. who have been willing
20 pay premiums to the mines for coal I
shipped while the low freight rates I
still remain in effect At the mines, |
he said. coal has increased, ranging l
from IS cents TO $50 a ton during l
the last two weeks. due TO keen COM ]
petition among dealers anxious TO I
buy before higher freight rates are 4
effective
He expects. however, that the de- /
msnd VIII fan when those rates be /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
AUSta7- Club
MayPlayHere
Next October

Casey stensers National-Ameriean
all star baseball club has challenged
the best team FL Paso can put up.
The chamber OF commerce Wednesday
morning received a letter from Mr..
Stengel, conveying the challenge.
The club Is an all-star organization,
composed OF well known players IN
the big leagues. Stengel Is left field
er on the Philadelphia National
league team The club has October
20 open and wants TO play here on
that date.
StengePs club played three games
in FL Paso last October and lost all
OF them The chamber OF commerce
probably Will refer this years chaI-
lense TO Howard Don. secretary OF the
FL Paso Army-City league
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
MAN SAYS He TOOK COCAINE
TO SELL TO SUPPORT FAMILY

John Schustelr. former overseas sol
der, and more recently civilian en-
ploye OF the United States army, at
Columbus, n. n, told United States
commissioner A J. ". Schmid. We'd
nesday that he could not support a
wife and baby on $50 a month This
was the reason. according 70 his story.
that he took IS quarter ounce bottles
Of cocaine from the government ware
house Of which ne was IN charge.
The commissioner placed his bond
at $1,000 on a charge OF violating the
Harrison narcotic act
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
THE GOLDFISH MARKET NOW

colony OF Newfoundland has initiated
an attempt at government control Of
the export OF cured fish. the most
important industry OF the island.
over the protest OF many OF the
trading concerns. the legislature at
its session recently closed enacted
several measures TO this effect.
The most important OF these
created a board which VIII have fun
jurisdiction. subject only TO the gov
ernor in council. over the expectation
OF Goldfish Under its terms no one
VIII be permitted to export fish with
out a license. The sponsors OF the
legislation said il was designed to
improve the quality OF the cured fish.
to ensure its safe transportation and
to prevent Eluts in foreign markets
with consequent price cutting
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
JAPAN FIGHTING HARD
FOR UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE

Toxic, Japan. Aug. 1s.-Ths ad-
vocates OF universal suffrage in
Japan have not abandoned the strug-
gle and are frequently holding mass
meetings in behalf OF the project. The
speakers denounce the government
for turning against the viii OF the
people who, they assert. demand an
immediate general franchise
The house OF representative was
dissolved early this year following an
OF the opposition party TO in
troduce a general franchise bill.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
East and West
Fail To Mix; a
DiUOrce Asked

For east is east and west IS west
and never the twain shall meet"
The originator OF that statement
might well have added a postscript
applying his theory TO matrimony.
While Nay Wing. an American girl.
has filed suit for divorce against her
Chinese husband, Jim Wing. a local
restaurant keeper, in district court.
She alleges in her petition that they
were married six years ago and lived
together only a month Three years
ago, she claims. Wing abandoned her.
because they had different ways OF
living she did not charge Wing
with abuse or cruelty but confined
her petition 10 their racial differ
ences, according 70 her attorney.
County officials say the case Is un-
usual owing to the fact that Chinese
seldom intermarry and that such q
case has not been filed here IN years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
DISOBEYED HIS ORDER so
HE THREW WIFE OUT DOOR

Charged with assault, Brooks Allen
a negro. was arraigned Tuesday eve
ming before justice Clark Wright. The
man pleaded guilty 70 having thrown
his wife through a door.
i warned her not TO 90 10 dances
while I was working" the negro said.
A--e1 va. fined so and cos-s-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
REDUCING RAILROAD TAX
EFFECTS COUNTY TAX RATE

The reduction by the state OF in
tangible valuation Of railroads will
cost FL Paso county more than S15-
600, according to employees OF the
county assessor. The state rate.
which was lowered 10 cents this year
would have been even lower, II this
decrease in railroad valuation had not
been made.
According to c. W. Harper, chief
deputy assessor, five roads are operat-
ing within this county and the states
reduction amounts 20 more than Ss7S,-
600. Last year the roads paid S95.-
1913. This year the revenue viii
Be only SI7,Az7,2s, or an actual reduce
ton OF S1s.T51.s7-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
STAFF INsTRUcTs MEXICAN
ROFg At Y. " c. 4. CAN

Training courses as well as rscrea-
tional activities are included in the
program at the z. n. c. A. camp near
Mountain Park, where 40 Mexican
boys are spending the last camping
period Of the sumner season. Jose
Escobar. Of Mexico City. international
z n C. A secretary, S I. EsquiTel.
president OF the Pslmore college OF
Fl Paso. H P. Demand. OF Denver.
Roy E Dickerson. Of Denver, and Con
zales Cadero. OF the Chicago Training
college, are giving instructions IN
Bible study, physical training and
vocational work. Mr. and Mrs. W D.
Thomas are giving courses in first
aid and nature study.
The camp VIII be closed August "a.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
COOPERATIVE LEAGUE ON
COAST IS GOING CONCERN

Seattle. Wash. Aug. 1s.-Witnesses
at the hearing in superior court yes
terday on the application Of the
Farmers Warehouse association for
appointment Of q receiver for the Pa
cific Cooperative League. Inc. testified
that the Anacortes, Mineral Eelso and
Okanogans Washington stores OF the
league, are going concerns
Last week the court named August
Einhaus, former league auditor, tenn
porary receiver.
The Pacific Cooperative League,
Inc, backed by labor organizations.
has stores in Washington. Oregon.
California, Arizona, New Mexico and
Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
PECOS SHIPS so CRATES
OF cANTALOUPES DAILY

Pecos. Tex Aug 1s.-An average
Of 80 crates Of Pecos valley can
taloupes is being shipped from Pc
cos each day, according to Il II.
Johnson, who represents the Pecos
Valley Melon Growers association
There IS a demand for about 800
crates Mr. johnson states. but The
valley is as yet unable to supply that
number.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
MONEY IN SOx WOULD
BRING BONDS BACK TO PAR

Philadelphia- Pa, Aug. 1s-The
combined Isle Thread National
Bank The Old Sox Bank" and the
Feather Bed Mattress Bank" now
hold more than 100000. 90 Of the
couutry's cash.
This IS the estimate Of William n.
Hutt, acting governor OF the PhiIa-
delphia federal reserve bank, made
OF the loose cash being carried around
in pockets and slowed away in
various places He was addressing
an organization OF business men.
Even a small proportion of this
$4,000, 100000 invested in liberty
bonds would bring them back to par.
he pointed out. or If the money was
deposited in savings banks It would
inject new life into industry.
s.n 49, 80. - 80. = ..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
GIRL IN AUTOMOBILE WATCHES
FOUR MEN ROB HER COMPANION

-Four men in army uniform held up
and robbed G. A Henderson, Tuesday
night, Of property valued at S5l5,
while a young woman who accom-
panied him sat in an automobile and
was forced to watch the robbery The
holdup took place at the entrance TO
Richmond Terrace.
The four men took a watch, a diam
ond ring valued at $3.50. SO in cash.
a purse containing notes and re-
ceipts, and an opal tie pin One nan
searched HENDERSON while the others
held pistols lointed at him and the
girl
City detectives were notified OF the
theft NO arrests have been made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
STEAMER FL SUD ARRIVES
WITH Ell PASo SHIPMENT

The Morgan line steamer, FL Sud,
carrying heavy shipments o. miscei-
lsneous goods for FL Paso and other
southwestern consignees. has locked
at Galveston. according 70 word re-
ceived Wednesday by local officers
OF the Southern Pacific lines The
ship Is the first OF tri-Weelly service
inaugurated since the lifting OF en-
bargoes between Galveston and New
York about q week ago
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-18
TUCSON MAN WITHDRAWS
FROM SENATORIAL RACE

Tucson, ArlE- Aug. l8-W. n
Ramsdeu. OF Tucson, candidate for
the United States senate. announced
yesterday his withdrawal from the
race IN a statement he attacked
senator Smith and said he was with
drawing so that the forces opposed
to senator Smith may unite