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Evening star., 1920-07-11

n Tor all of the drink troubles
M of the bureau of internal
revenue are due to the Vol
stead act, and the necessity
Of keeping an eye on manufacturers
vendors and consumers OF alcohohc
LIQUORS. The soft-drink industry
Yields millions of dollars annually to
the federal Treasury. and the task
of getting a penny or two out OF
each sale of soda pop. ginger ale' etc.
is giving Commissioner William NJ
Williams grave concern.
So general is the neglect or wilful
evasion of the law on the part OF the
soft-drink venders, who are charged
with the duty Of making the collec-
ton of the tax from the consumer,
that after several weeks of prepara-
tion the bureau has sent into the
fleld a corps of special agents who
are to gather evidence against Of
Tenders. large and small, and press
their prosecution in the federal courts
With the passing of the saloons the
consumption of soft drinks has null
tiplied until the industry Is one OF
tho largest in the country, and the
loss of oven a small percentage OF the
tax thereon soon amounts to con-
siderable figure. To prepare for the
drive against vendors who fail to
collect the tax as provided by law,
Commissioner Williams summoned to
Washington a corps Of revenue Off
GERS more than a month ago. Here
they were given a special course OF
instruction in the provisions of the
act relating to soft drinks and the
proper way to obtain evidence against
violators.
To Form Flying squadrons.
Within the last few days these
agents have returned to their respec-
tive fields, where each will organize
flying squadrons" to descend on soda
fountains, refreshment booths. drug
stores and other places where Uncle
Sans 10 per cent has not been forth
coming In the past the government
has taken into consideration the fact
that many dealers were not familiar
with the law and might violate its
provisions innocently, but with the
beginning of the new fiscal year July
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have held that the Constitution is plain In
stating that under such conditions the Dill
must fair But the general desire to have the
measure enacted will probably prevent the
question Of constitutionality being raised. 1t
now appears that the bond houses would be
the only parties sufficiently concerned to test
this question on account of uncertainty re-
eardine the soundness of the investment of
hundreds of millions of dollars. Assurances
have been given however, by responsible bond
houses that their attorneys have decided the
signature is valid.
The administration Of the act is intrusted to
commissio composed of the three secre-
taries of War, Agriculture and Interior. with
Secretary Baker chairman. O. c. Merrill.
handled this legislation for the Department
been in the forest service for ten years and
chief engineer since 1914.
This week the water-power commission will
announce its definite scheme of organization
Lieut. Col William Kelly has been named as
engineer from the Engineer Corps. The organ
ization is now waiting upon the return Of Sec
retary Meredith from the San Francisco con-
yention and for decision from the controller
of the Treasury, to whom submitted for
Interpretation the provisions of the legisla-
tion with respect to utilization of the appro
priation It is probable that there will be
staff organization working directly with Mr..
Merrill and that the bulk of the work will
he handled through the personnel of the three
departments interested.
Evening star., 1920-07-11

r/"HE outstanding need OF Eu-
rope today is the; establish
ment Of international bal
ance sheets and a more defs
termination of the German lnoem-
nifty"
This briefly summarizes the views
of two of the vice presidents anu
members of the managing committee
of the Guaranty Trust Company, +.
w. Stetson and Harold Stanley, VINO
returned Thursday after two-montn
business survey of the situation in
western and central Europe.
Commenting on the situation IN
western Europe, Mr.. Stanley -saio'
zone finds much of a reassuring ma
ture in the developments of the past
year among the allied countries.
"Engiand's courageous and farsee-
ing policy, in spite of serious polit-
icaI problems throughout the British
empire, is bearing obvious results in
the restoration of credit and business
activity generally. Her firm tax pro-
gram, her foreign trade policy and
her dogged determination to main
tain per position of financial suprem-
acy, are all combining to speed the
restoration of normal conditions in
England.
"Of course, labor troubles, decreased
production and political difficulties in
her dominions are giving England
great concern. but the British. trait of
sticking to the job promises to tri-
umph over these difficulties and sub
stantial progress over a year ago is
evident English traditions are pow
erfuI influences and are largely ef-
fective in the work Of reconstruction
There is considerable agitation in
England, as there is in this country
against the heavy taxation that pre-
walls: and there, as here. the question
is raised as to whether such burden
some taxation can be continued with
out impairing the social and indus
trial interests of the nation.
France Rapidly Recovering.
France is rapidly getting back or
her feet. The French peasant is pro.
ducing splendid crops, and France
expects to raise enough wheat to sup.
ply her needs this year. The French
industrial worker. in spite of spo'
radio strikes. is producing effectively
and the whole labor situation. in fact
seems to be much improved in the
last few months. The French peopl,
generally are ready and eager to e.
to work.
France still needs fuel and raw
materials, and has great fnancia
problems to solve, but definite plan
can be made to meet these problem
as soon as the German indemnity Il
fixed and there seems no doubt tina
France will work out it's future sue
eessfully.
Belgium has already moved bacl
well toward the normal. Condition
there have been fully described. ant
it seems pretty generally understood
that Belgium perhaps least of all o
, problem
In Central Europe.
Supplementing his visit to the of
nces of the company in the thre'
countries mentioned. Mr.. Stetsol
travelled through Germany, Austri'
and Czechoslovakia. studying condi
tions in middle Europe.
As result of his investigation
= there, he states:
"An atmosphere of uncertainty an,
hesitation prevails throughout Ger
many and middle Europe. and it Il
very difficult to forecast even the i'm
mediate future for these nations. oil
or new. Germany has at last come t
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to Emancipate Industry
From the Coal-Shortage Menace
By Utilization Of Water Power

project has been held up for years
waiting for the passage of the
water-power legislation under
which it could be developed. This
is for a general development-sale
of water power, manufacturing
and pumping water for irrigation.
1t involves s20,000.O00 and 100000
horsepower.
X X X X
The proba ability of using Great
Falls for supplying water, heat,
light and power to the National
Capital takes a big leap forward
under the plans now being work.
ed out. The measure carries an
appropriation of $4,000 for max
ing an investigation of the prac-
ticability and desirability of utiliz-
ing Great Falls for water power,
and this investigation is being
made under the supervision of
Gen. Lansing H. Beach, chief of
engineers.
The great difficulty with the
Great Falls project, the engineers
explain, is due to the low water
at the falls There are two ways
to correct this-one, by building
auxiliary steam plants in Wash
ington, heretofore used as an ar
gument against the project, and,
two. going back nearer to the
headwater of the Potomac and
building storage reservoirs. Sew
eral sites for such storage reser-
voirs are being studied.
Under this appropriation better
study of Great Falls with a view to
early development is being made
than ever before. Cost estimates
made several years ago are now of
no value. 1t is proposed to have
the government build this water
power project in connection with
the water supply for the biggest
industry in the world-Uncle Sans
workshop-located in the National
Capital. Through co-ordinating
the light, heat and power project
with the water supply for the resi-
dents of the District and for the
Evening star., 1920-07-11

IN EVER too old to learn"
is an adage of long
standing, but only re-
Gently has the United
States government taken the posi-
tion that neither age nor expert
ence disqualifies an Army officer
from adding to his military knowl-
edge, and the graduation of eighty
six officers from the General Staff
College in Washington marked the
first step in one of the greatest
educational projects the country
ever saw.
OF the graduating class" TWEEN
ty-f1ve were men who served as
brigadier generals or major gen.
erals during the war with Ger
many. and most of the others served
as division chiefs of staff or held
positions of similar Importance.
Next September another class Of
scarcely less distinguished officers
will be organized and will apply
themselves diligently to books and
maps and problems all winter in
order to qualify for their diplomas
next June.
The general STAFF of the Army
in Washington is limited under the
new law to eighty-eight officers,
and in. time all Of these will be
picked from graduates of the Gen.
eral Staff College. which was
formerly known as the War COL
1ege."
X i X 4
There are three schools through
which an officer must pass to quali-
fy for q place on the general staff.
The first is the school Of the
line" as the service schools are
termed. where he ie taught the
fundamentals Of troop leading. the
Evening star., 1920-07-11

L -
Several Chain Development" proposals have
been made. This contemplates several plants
strung along the stream. One OF these is in
Montana and another in Utah.. The great
number Of those proposals now before the
commission means construction two or three
years hence. The applications have been filed
to take advantage of that provision In the
act that allows preliminary permits not to
exceed three years and for the purpose of
maintaining priority, while the applicants
are making surveys, diagrams for develop
ing the project collecting data, arranging
for disposal of the power and financing the
operaton so that when they finally come and
ask for a license they will be in position
to go ahead with the expansion
Several projects in western states long con-
temn,ated and already financed, for which
.nnlications will not be filed until the rules
covering the data required have been pup
lshed are expected to be under way this
fall
The general attitude of the water-power
commission-consisting of Secretaries Baker
Payne and Meredith, with Executive Secre-
tarv Merrill-is to be careful to safeguard all
nublic rights and to not allow the people s
mower to slip out of their hands or be monop-
Allied. At the same time they are disposed
IN allow plenty of opportunity for those who
invest their millions in much-needed power
development to find it well worth their
while.
Evening star., 1920-07-11
SWISS SECURE COAL.

BERN, Switzerland, July 9.-Swit-
zerland has concluded a new CONNER
cial treaty with Germany, under
which Switzerland will get about
"a. 900 tons of German coal monthly.
switzerland lately has been using
American and British coal.
Evening star., 1920-07-11

~ EFORE snow flies it is con-
X f1dently expected that i'm
portant water-power de-
velopment will have been
started under the water-power
act, signed by President Wilson
ten days after it was generally un-
derstood that this measure had
been given pocket veto AL
ready there are more than forty
applications for leases, and next
week should witness the new
water-power commission ready to
pass upon those applications.
This act making possible the
utilization of white COAL" which
is certain eventually to put the
industry of this continent safe
from fears of coal shortage, is
believed to be the biggest piece of
progressive legislation passed in
many years-on account of what
it may accomplish.
While 1t will cause a gradual
easing up on coal consumption.
lIllS QHdS0 OIL us achievement Will
depend most of all upon the extent
to which the railroads of the coun-
try are electrified. The unsettled
condition with regard to railroad
control, operation and finances has
been such that the railroads are still
unable to tell just what they can do.
Electriflcation will demand tremen-
dous amounts of capital and just
now capital is not easy to get and
rates are high. This situation has
forced slower action by the rail-
roads on utilization of water power
than otherwise might be expected.
There does not seem to be a pros
pect of relief for several years.
and general development will lag
in consequence.
X x X X
There has been much doubt re-
garding the right of the President
to sign this measure after Con-
gress adjourned. The Attorney
General ruled that the President
had ten days after Congress closed. :
Evening star., 1920-07-11
SWISS LIGHTEN PASSPORTS.

BERN, July s.-The Swiss govern
ment has accepted a bill which would
tighten considerably after July Is the
passport regulations and simplify the
police formalities with regard to In
coming tourists. sn
Evening star., 1920-07-11

IN 7 EVER too old to learn"
is an adage of long
standing, but only re-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27
ARCADE TODAY

(From the rortIand oregonlan.l
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

Paramount picture, "The Testins
Block" more than ever convinced that
us the western bad man who later de-
velops streak Of pure gold, there is
no one comparable to Mr.. Hart. In
this picture he has an opportunity of
displaying not only his skill as a rider.
fighter, and actor but in portraying IA
human being, essentially.
AS Sierra Bill, he got under the
skin of the spectators: reused them to
a high pitch of enthusiasm, especially
when he fought half a dozen of his
own gang single handed; and then
wrought them to the point of tears
when he strives so desperately to save
his baby, lying at the point of death in
his lonely cabin
Mr.. Hart is clever enough to sur
round himself with fine players and IN
little Eva Noyak, who plays Nelly
Gray, the heroine, he found leading
woman who is most appealing. The
picture abounds in novelties, not the
least of which is that scene wherein a
band of nomadic minstrels is forced
to entertain the bandit crew in the
shadow of the tall redwoods, which
has been exceptionally well photo
graphed by Joe August, a. S. c.
Lambert Hillyer wrote tho screen
version from the stars original story
and also directed it. The Testing
Block" will keep any audience on edge
to the final fade out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

lem, life as distinct and apart from
every other creature as are individuals
in real life from each other. To awak-
IN the imagination of her following, to
make them feel that they have never
before seen Pauline Frederick as She
Is In the role being enacted before
them on the screen at the moment,
such Is the purpose or this sublime
actress. Can any Snowman doubt that
an artist OF such individuality is bound
constantly to grow in popular favor?
II Is just this individuality which
lAiss Frederick applies with startling
effect in THE Paliser Case" To the
role Of Cassie Cara She has applied all
the wealth OF a rich imagination, her
powerful intelligence, her search for
truth.
The simplicity Of the struggling sing
ing student in this vehicle of human
hearts and touching tragedy is por-
trayed with pathetic wistfumess as
haunting as the melodies Of an inspir-
ed violinist. The little human touches
and the great elemental passions Of
the victim Of wealth and the woman OF
revenge are communicated with ir-
lresistahle force from the hands, the
eyes. the lips, the every movement OF
this great artist. Like hunted thing
she appears at the end of this great
drama, painting, struggling, reeling
and pleading through the terrible mo,
ments of despair and suspicion to the
last thrilling moment of vindication
and love.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

be raised by the sale of certificates OF
Indebtedness sufficient to pay 10000
bonuses.
North Dakota will pay $25 for each
month in government service. but the
money must be spent in buying farm
home, medical relief or obtaining an
education. The money is to be raised
by tax on real estate
Wisconsin put into effect an educa-
tional bonus. providing for the pay
ment to each man or woman in service
$50 for each month. TO be used in get
ting an education anywhere I'm the
United States. Cash bonus was also
voted, giving each person $40 for each
month of service. The money is to be
raised by levy on incomes.
In Washington state, every service
man or woman will be entitled to SIS
for each month served between the
beginning of the war for America
April 6, 1917--to its end--November
Ill, 1918
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

terest by repelling his advances. He
gives her his card, telling her signi-
ficantly that he can be Gound there,
if she ever needs him.
She scornfully puts away the card,
firmly resolving that nothing will in
duee her to accept his offer, but some
time later her lover falls sick, and
frets because he cannot fulfill his am
bition to relieve the suffering of the
poor. She realizes that his worry
must be alleviated, or he will not re-
cover and decides to sacrifice herself
so that he may live.
Stanhope gives her the key to his
apartment.
At eight that evening, she comes to
the Stanhope apartment. and on OPEN
ing the door is confronted by a man
who eagerly takes her In his arms
that man is not stanhope-it is her
lover, David;
Dollars and Sense may be seen
at the Pastime Theatre, for two days
commencing Sunday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27
ELEVEN STATES REWARD
WORLD WAR WORKERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-(U. P)-
Soldiers, sailors and marines-and il
some cases nurses, and first aid work
ers-who took part in the World Wal
will be rewarded in at leat eleven
states Of the Union.
I That number has already authorized
the expenditure of approximately
$3.50. .000, 900 for relief of veterans and
for buying farms, obtaining medica
relief and securing educations. Bonus
bills have been proposed in score OF
more other state legislatures, but have
not yet been enacted.
The states that have so far extended
\ financial relief in payment in part, at
least, of it's gratitude to it's sons and
4 daughters for their valiant service
during the great conflict, are New
York. New Jersey, Minnesota, North
Dakota, Wisconsin, Washington, Mas
sachusetts Rhode Island, Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont.
N. Y. Appropriation First.
New York's appropriation, naturally
leads the list in point of size. on ac-
count of the fact that that states with
approximately 10 per cent of the ma
tons population, had the largest en-
rollment. The amount the Albany leg
lislature voted for soldier bonuses was
$4,000, 900. This sum was approved
by the voters in referendum at the
/ November election
Other amounts, where definitely set,
follow: New Jersey, s12,000,O00;
Minnesota, $20,O00.O00; Wisconsin,
$4,000, 900; North Dakota, 100000
(first Year,.
In Massachusetts,, Maine, New
Hampshire. Vermont and Rhode ISL
and the bonus decided on was $40 for
each recipient, the amount to be rails
ed by taxation.
In Alabama the legislature cancelled
THE veterans poll taxes for five years
Efforts were made in Illinois and
Maryland last year to pass q bonus bill
at the state legislatures, but they fall
eds A provision for soldiers aid was
defeated by the Missouri electorate at
the last election.
Further legislation is necessary in
New York to determine a method of
Tying the bonus. Shortly after the
legislature meets at Albany next month
il Is expected that a commission will
be created to work out scheme. Sol
d'ers. sailors, marines and nurses are |
to receive $40 for each month of SER
vice. No officer above rank Of cap
tain may participate in the bonus.i
New Jersey Pays $40.
New Jersey created a bonus COM
mission TO carry out the provisions Of
the scoldier aid law approved by the
.nters. Every man and woman from
New Jersey who volunteered or who
was inducted into service under the
draft laws viii receive so for each
month Of service, the aggregate indi-
idual bonus not 10 amount 10 more
han 500 however
Minnesota granted SIS for each :
month Of service. The funds ars to-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27
PAsTnrE SUNDAY AND MONDAY

Madge Kennedy's latest Goldwyn
picture is Dollars and Sense" a
screen version Of the Saturday Even
ing Post story by Octavus Roy Cohen.
Miss Kennedy plays the part of Hazel
Farron. chorus girl who is ambitious
10 become a Broadway favorite.
Though her friend, Daisy vanNess,
another chorus girl, she meets a veal
thy stage door johnnie, Godfrey STAN
hope. and arouses his curiosity and in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27
realure.I by "schooI IlIrcn

The national commissioner Of ed
ucation has asked the University of
Oregon to contribute regular articles
on its educational work to school
Life magazine OF 10000 circula
iion published by the United States
Bureau of Education.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

Bonus bills will be proposed at
many legislatures this winter, includ-
ing Tennessee, Kentucky Delaware.
PENNSYLVANIA, Iowa. Indiana, Michigan
and Illinois, according to reports to the
United Press.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27
NeuraIgic Pains
Give Way to Soothing HamIln'e
Wizard oil

Hamiin's Wizard Oil is a safe,
simple and effective treatment for
both headache and neuralgia.
Rubbed in where the pain is, it eases
.he tortured nerves and almost in
variably brings quick relief. Keep
supply on hand.
Wizard Oil is a good dependable
preparation to have in the medicine
chest for first aid when the doctor
may be FAR away. Its healing, anti
septic Qualities can always be re-
lied upon as preventive against
infection, or othe,- serious results,
from sprains. bruises, cuts burns,
bites and stings. Just as good, too,
for sore feet, stiff neck, frost bites,
cold sores and canker sores.
Generous size bottle 35c.
II you are troubled with constellation
o. sick headache try Hamlin's Wizard
liver Whips, just pleasant little pink
pills at druggists for zoe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

NAVY USES OREGON COURSES
The United States Navy, in their
educational work aboard battleships
and in yards, use the mathematics
correspondence coures of the Univer.
sity Of oregon. a recent order has
been received for $50 coutese.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27
~ GOTO c
E1HRNPEq
GREAT ROLE roR STAR

SO intense and SO indicidual is the
art OF Pauline Frederick that illumi-
bates her every role with a fascination
pn Interest which would be given them
~ no other actress before the screen
public
IN project the individual and not the
type is her purpose. The stereotyped
formulas for emotion. the creed Of con-
ventional dramatic Interpretation is
before us constantly. She studies each
character assigned her as new proh-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27
nrMoRoUs pAPER PrANNEn

The Lemon Punch" a humorous
paper. will he published three times a
year by the students Of the University
Of Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

HIS is season Of the year when it is a pleasure
to exchange fraternal greetings which cement
the cordial relationship and good feeling which
lists between us.
We wish also to assure you that our best endeavors
will be to maintain that quality and service which
has gwen character to the Harvest Bread
And in extending to our friends sincere and hearty
Holiday greetings, desire for you an abundance
Of the best things in life. And may the coming year
bring health, increased wisdom and happiness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-27

Men ana women left the Liberty
Theatre yesterday after the opening
of William S. Hart's new