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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
PART TIME OPERATION
BRINGS UNEMPLOYMENT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-(U. PD--
unemployment throughout the coun-
try is resulting from the part time ope-
ration Of mills and factories, directly
due to attempts to keep up prices
Ethelbert Stewart, government price
expert today charged price is the
only bar TO full time production said
Stewart Every mill in the country
could operate ~ fnll time If prices
were down. The depression will dis
appear as soon as the producers and
statesmen of foos. clothing and other
give up the idea Of prof
In war time.
eWhen that happens. continued
Stewart the public will find Il posi-
bic to end the big buyers or consum-
els strike. Although slight cuts have
been made in the retail prices of few
cutting is not yet general
enough. Cuts in the wholesale prices
have been deeper than in the retail
prices 1t must be remembered that-it
gkts from six months to a year for re-
iuced wholesale quotations to be re-
.lected in retail prices.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
Boiling Makes Denial
.GNLY NECESSARY REPAIR
IS PLANNED FOR BRIDGE

I Repairs to the surfacing on the Mat
/ lock street bridge probably will be
confined to the work actually neces-
Sary to keep it in shape for traffic,
Mayor John Vaughan said today. fol-
( loving an inspection of the concrete
Taving \ bitulithiC surface over the
present concrete would cost the city
approximately $1,000. Pat Lonergan,
Of the Warren Construction Co, re-
Gently estimated. With new base
and paving Tor the bridge, the cost
would total close to S500e, the mayor
said
The trouble with the present surface
that breaks constantly occur on
either side of the expansion joints
When heavy truck crosses the bridge
tit bumps from the expansion joints
outo the concrete and in time causes it
To- crumhle. The city has been kept
constantly busy filling up the holes
aused by this added strain. SO many
ead spots have recently been found
that the council took up the matter Of
laying an asphaltic surface over the
present concrete, This is thought in
advisable from an engineerins stand
point
The fill ON west High street is an
other matter for the street committee
to look after, the mayor and street
committee today agreed. There are
frequent slides on the north side of
this fill and it is believed that more
dirt must be hauled in and the fiji
widenCd. \ slope of one and half
feet te the rise Of one foot is suggest.
ed. Councilman Penlsnd. chairman ot
the street committee and owner OF
iscme unused property nearby, believes
that dirt could he put on the fill cheap.
IN Shy the use of a Warren Construc-
ton Co, drag. He would give the
dirt free of charge from his lots.
Paving on jackson street behind the
county library is crarking slightly in
one or two spots and the city is ob.
liged to fiji a bit and resurface a few
wards, the mayor said today. The
present administration Is taking the
position Of continuing with street work
right up to the end Of the year rather
than leaving anything undone for ths
new offi-isls.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
YOUNG ACTORS SCORE
IN UP-TO-DATE FARCE

Farcial in its very nature but pre-.
stnted and costumed with finish far
superior to the average Of high school
productions. the Merchant Of Venice
Cp-to-Date," given last night by the
Drama Club OF Pendeton high school.
entertained a large audience for two
hours. The play was the initial offer
ing Of the club this season and pro-
duced many laughs.
The young actors put a lot Of force
into their lines and those Of the audi
ence familiar with well known lads
and lasses in the school were enter
tained by the frequent reference TO
them. Teachers also came in for their
share Of the mention in Shakespeare
classic parodied and a vein of whole
some humor throughout formed the
vehicle for high class high school
Miss Blossom Wilson, a
brunette type with excel
lent stage presence, had the part Of
Portia, while Donald Woodward play
ed Bassanio, her suitor. Character
parts we're handled in finished style
by Frederick Rohrman, as Shylock,
Lawrence, as Launcelot Cob
90, and Laura Johnson as Miss Abbie
). Threedice, teacher.
Scenery painted by Mr., Woodworth
and Ivan Houser under the direction
1f Miss Burtenberger, are supervisor,
formed an effective setting for the
play, which was in five acts Miss
Elizabeth Severance. Of the Faculty,
,oached the cast with the assistance
4 Mrs. l.. NJ Spaulding and Mr.. |
Voodworth was business manager.
Preceding the play. the seniors gave |
skit from their forthcoming produc- /
Ion which is also Of the comedy .
lamp.
The high school orchestra, under B. /
|. McDonald's leadership made It's
Irst public appearance and delighted !
18th several well rendered numbers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
DONATION OF WHITE
ELEPHANT SHADE IS
DESPATCHED TO HERO

The help given by Archie Leon
ard. Portland detective, in the
man hunt last July for the muir
sderers Of Sheriff Til Taylor is not
going unappreciated by his fellow
officers. Mr.. Leonard has just
been promoted 10 captain of in
spectors in Portland and today an
expression Of congratulation went
forward from the sneriffs office
here.
a miners cap, bearing a shiny
tin star, a set Of broken hand
cuffs. a broken flasnilght and a
demolished jail lock were among
the articles sent. A worn-out
blackjack and a pistol Of civil
war DAYS, using cap and ball were
also sent A holster for the enor-
nous horse gun. m5'e from a
piece Of shawl strap and a little
leather whisk broom holder. In
ished the equipment which. the
officers said, they hoped would
aid him in the discharge Of his
duties.
MIR. Leonard is known as
practical joker himself, so. 10
make the party effective. the
box was sent express collect to
the Office Of Captain Of Detec
uves Circle where Mr. Leonard
viii be obliged 10 open 1t before
his fellows
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
GIFTS TO Be SENT TO
CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL

Funda Tor Christmas gifts for so tu-
oercuiar Indians, ranging in age from
! TO p Years, who are in government
sanitorium on the Nez Perce reserva-
tlon Idaho. win be raised in Pendle.
ton lEkMonday by Mrs. Anna Sforia
and Mrs. Wesley MatIock in resnonss
to- a plea on behsif A-uF tRgSefh ;5ggissss
made by Miss Maize Crawford who Il
mission worker near the reservation
Miss Crawford has many friends here
aid. 80
Any SUM, from penny UPWARDS
VIII be accepted. according to the To-.
eai women. The government provides
care for the tubercular Indians bu,
there is no money for Christmas gifts
tor the boys and girls who suffer iron,
me dread disease A small gift for
each one is to be purchased here and
Miss Crawford will personally take
charge Of the distribution.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
COAST HOCKEY SEASON
OPENS MONDAY, DEC. 20


s NAAesAlvET. H. C., Nov. 2o.--
Vancouver and Seattle hockey teams
will open the 1g20-2t Pacific coast
hockey association championship
schedule here on Monday, December
20. it was decided by league officials
at the tenth annual meeting held here
last night
The schedule opens a week earlier
this year TO give each club u home
mat ches.
president. Other officers elected in
cludo: president. J. f Douglas,
Seattle; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, A. J.
Small, Vancouver; rectors, Lester
Patrick, Victoria, c. F. Mudoon. Sc
attle
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
FLAMES SWEEP TENEMENT HOUSE
IN HARLEM, TRAPPING VICTIMS
AND LEAVING DEATH IN RUINS
ALLEGED SLAYER TRIES
SUICIDE AFTER CAPTURE

BROKEN BOW. Neb.. Nov. 19.-CA.
PJ-Dennis Chester, alleged slayer OF
Florence Barton, Kansas City society
girl captured yesterday near Oconto,
Mob. following his recent escape from
q railroad train near here, attempted
to Kill himself By strangulation in the
county jail here late yesterday.
Chester tore blanket into strips,
tied one end around bar Of his. cell.
placed the other end around his neck
ard then allowed himself to fall back
ward with his feet still on the floor.
He was found unconscious in this posi-
uon By Sheriff V. C. Talbot and the
latters brother-in-law, II. F. Kennedy.
The attention of the sheriffs wife
was attracted about 5 p. m. by a noise
coming from the Jail which adjoins
the sheriff's living quarters. She sum
moned her husband and the latter,
with Mr.. Kennedy, a former sheriff.
began an investigation. Immediately
following their discovery they called
TWO physicians both Of whom report
ed that the prisoner had an excellent
Chance to recover.
Chester was brought here yesterday
from near Oconto be he held pending
his return to Kansas City to face a
Charge Of having shot Miss Barton to
death some time ago. A few days ago.
while being taken from Montana.
where he was arrested, to Kansas City,
he leaped from a Chicago, Burlington
& quincy passenger train near this city
and remained at liberty until Sester-
gay. His recapture was affected by
deputy sheriff and physician. who
while working on a rip that Chester
was near Oconto, found him walking
along country road and forced him
o surrender.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
Cash barley-SSm 1903.
Exchange.
London, S.4S.
Paris, .0605.
Berlin, .0t42.

Berlin, .0142.
tFrom Overlook & Cooke CO..
Wheat-Ijquidation aga... set IN
after the opening buying.
Although the market had frealent
rallies accompanied by weekend
snort covering, the tone was decided
" weak, 1t was reported that the ex.
port sales yesterday might aggregate
three million bushels, but if there was
any such amount worked. it was NOT
evident in the pit. and there was ev-
cry reason TO believe the reports were
greatly exaggerated.
The weakness in stocks and cotton
was disturbing factor and shortly be-
tore the close, a message from n. Y
Calming exporters offering large bloch
OF corn for resale, gave the trade
food for thought as to what might
happen should some of the wheat now
held by exporters be put bacN on tho
market. Spot prices in Chicago were
To 8 cents lower and from 10 to ~
cents lower at outside markets. We
see no indication that the current pe-
rlod of deflaton hps yet spent its
force.
CHICAGO, Nov 20.-(A Pl-De-
oember wheat at one point today went
down as low as S1.66h, compared
with S2,75 bushel when trading in
futures was resumed on July Is. One
authority said that the recent farmers
strike had been followed by Il retalia-
tory strike by wheat consumers and
trars1 the market break 10 this.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20

ss.N.
NEW YORK. Nov. 20.-U. P.)-
Nine persons were killed in a fire
which swept a tenement house in
Harlem today. The ruins are being
searched for more bodies. The charr-
ed remains of three children were
among the first to be carried from the
building. Most of the dead are yet
unidentified. F
The tenement house had no ten
ants The fire was discovered on the
first floor. 1t spread so quickly that
Harry StuTkers. who gave the alarm
found escape by the front door block
ed BY a wall of flame. He cIimebd
out of ground floor window. with
"a roar. the fire swept up the stairway
II was soon cracking through the
structure from basement to roof. Ter
m ed men. women and children. iii
night clothes, hung screaming from
the windows with the flames coming
up behind them. Many fled down
fire escapes, but others We're unable
to reach them
OnloolSers Croan at Spectacle.
a great crowd. watching, groaned
when two figures At one window. sill
honetted against the red glare OF the
fire behind them. suddenly vanished
as Tame poured out through the
opening. Firemen reported other VIC
inns appeared to have been trapped
in their beds.
Several chafred forms were found
hnddled by bedroom doors where they
had fallen as they were cropping their
way through the dense smoke.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
Dutch Minister Proposes Re-
consideration Of Article 18
on Treaties, and Belgian
Says Disarmament Prema-
ture.
GERMANY'S THREAT ON
COLONIES CONSIDERED
Informed Opinion Looks Solely
to Economic Pressure as
Means of Holding Former
Enemy to Terms Of Treaty.

GENEVA, Nov. 20.-(A. P.)-The
first formal step looking toward the
revision OF the covenant OF the League
OF Nations was taken by the league as
sembly today. The Dutch minister Of
foreign affairs introduced resolution
for reconsideration OF article is re-
latlng to the registration OF treaties.
An international military force. with
an international staff was proposed by
Senator La Fontaine. OF the Belgian
delegation. who declared the world is
not ready for disarmament.
Would Rest ON Armies
GENEVA, Nov 20.-(By Henry
Wood. U. r. Staff Correspondent.)- -
The hour for universal disarmament
has not yet arrived La Fontaine. the
Belgian delegate, declared addressing
the assembly OF the League OF Nations
IN public session today. La Fontaine
maintained that the economic situa-
tion Is the most important confront
Ing the world. insisting upon the right
OF the league to rest upon the strength
OF nationl armies" which are at its
disposition, and "then II will be al the
mercy of no one.'
The question OF how the League OF
Nations will meet Germanys threat to
disregard the clause in the treaty OF
Versailles involving ALLEGATION OF her
colonies under various mandates. oc-
cupied much attention OF the league
assembly today. While none OF the
delegates consent 10 be quoted, ythe
impression seems TO be general that
undcr present conditions the league
will have to depend solely upon eco
nonic pressure 10 compel Germany's
acknowledgment OF the binding ma
ture Of the pact. That this would be
efficacious Is regarded as certain ow-
ing to Germany's peculiar vulnerable
ity In this direction at this particular
time
AS the situation now stands. La Fon- I
taine said. discussing disarmament.
the league is composed of 42 states /
with armies numbering millions yet is .
unable 10 cave Armenia. lie demand f
ed the formation of an international /
general staff immediate employment .
of international force. under the +
league in behalf OF Armenia, there /
by demonstrating TO the world the ef- /
fectiveness Of the league"
Disarmament not being possible {
now. the army should be placed at the (
disposition OF the league to form'a ba-
sis for international force under the
league, La Fontaine said. His remarks
were greeted with tremendous APP
plause.
Criticiscs League Council.
Delegate Rowell of Canada, criticia-
ed the league council. declaring that
1t wasted time with Secondary aues-
tons and demanded an immediate
settlement Of territorial disputes be-
tween Poland and Lithuania. Rowen
warned that unless the council is
backed up. by a few well done ac-
tions' IL will cease to hold the respect
OF the world.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
May Alter liberty Bonds
TH|RTY-TWO DON BLUE
FEz At DOK|E CEREMONY

Thirty-two Knights of Pythias last
night became Knights of Khorassan
after a tortuous journey across un-
charted but extremely warm desert
sands. The initiation was held in
Eagle -Woodman hall by l[haled Tenn
Ize. No. 10. of la Grande, of which
the Pendleton lodge is part.
Owing to deluge of rain at the
hour appointed for the parade, there
was no procession preceding the ini-
tiation. The Khaled Temple band,
however, played several numbers on
Main street and a patrol wagon gath
cred in few stray novices and gave
them a memorable ride through the
city streets.
Plans for the holding OF "A ;imilai
session at Heppner this evening were
called off on account of inclcment
weather and this morning the large
number OF visiting mobiles from La
Grande and neighboring towns return
cd to their homes. The 32 mon who
earned the right last night to wear
the blue tez are:
+. Huffman, Freewater; X. +. Mar
vim, Enterprise; w. H. Clifton, Hunt
ington; w. u. Humphrey Pendleton;
Claude Davis and r.. Z. Smith. Wes-
ton; Il. V. Johnson, La Grande; A. Il.
Ninnis and It, b. Leedy Pendleton
Lyle Webb, Weston; Q. Pecavet, Pi-
lot Rock Aug, Thomas, Pendieton;
Oscar Purcell, Weston; Frank Paul
sen, Dean Thompson Chas. Despair,
II. S, Miller and Chas w. Daley, Pen
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
ALLEGES BRIBE WAS
PAID SHIPPING BOARD

NEW YORK. Nov 2O.-(A. PD-
f. W Boiling. brother-in-law Of Pres
ident Wilson and treasurer Of the L.
:. shipping board, was named today in
connection with a $4,000 bribe alleged
to have been paid by a Staten Island
shipbUilding company to procure un-
usual favors from the board, in testi-
mony before the congressional COM
mittee investigating shipping board af-
fairs. Tucker +. Sands. a former
Washington banker, said he under
stood the $4,000 was TO be split four
ways between himself, Boiling, Lester
-,s.,r, former shipping board secre-
airy, and a man named Kramer.
Boiling Makes Denial
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-(A. P.)--
There is not srain of truth in it,
said Boiling after reading Sands
statement today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
MINISTER ARRAIGNED
FOR KILLING IN RAID

WINDSOR. ont. Nov. 2O.-(U.
P.)--Rev. J. o. Sprlcklin was ar
raigned in court here today charged
with killing and staying" Reverly
Trumble. proprietor Of a roadhouse.
Sprackl!n shot and killed Trumble
during raid on the latter's inn two
weeks ago Border residents filed
many complaints with the attorney
leased by the coroner's jury and due
to alleged irregularities in methods
used in his campaign against rum
runners.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
~ :,$:y
-ELED IN CAR
CALIFORNIA CONG.
ON WAY FROM
OF VICTORY

LOS ANGELES. Nov. 2O.--(A. p
While returning from the celebrate
on Of his election as republican Con-
gressinan Charles r. Van de Water,
Of Long Beach, and his secretary,
Miss Janness Leubin, were killed to-
day in an auto wreck Mrs. Van de
Water suffered fractured skull
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
Mlfe SerlnllsIN injured.

LOS ANGELES. Nov. 20.--(u, P)
Charles Van de Water, congressman
elect and his secretary, Miss James
Lubn, both Of Long Beach, Cal, were
killed early today in an automobile
wreck near Pomona. Van de Waters
crashed into trailer
standing beside the road Mrs. Van
de Water and Mrs. T., n. Jackson. a
close friend Of the Van de Waters,
were also hurt, the former so seri-
ously that news OF her husbands
death is being withheld from her.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
ONE DEAD, MANY HURT
IN SAVOY HOTEL FIRE

DETROIT. Nov 20.-CU. P)-Onc
man Is dead and several are injured
as result Of a fire sweeping the Sa-
voy hotel here today. The hotel was
occupied chiefly by sailors and dock
workers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
conference Is Held

LUCRENE. Nov. 20.--(U. P)--
Vice Admiral Marx Kerr. former Brit
ish naval attache at Athens. held an
unofficial conference with King Con
stantfne shortly after his arrival here.
it is learned today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
BILLION DOLLAR TARIFF
TO Be REPUBLICAN AIM

WASHINGTON, Nov 20.-- (By J.. c.
Martin, L. p. staff Correspondent.1 -
A billion dollar tariff is to be the aim
Of the republicans when the new ad-
ministration comes into power next
March, republican leaders here today
indicated. Senator Curtis. republican
whip of the. senate, said he believed
one billion asyear could be realized
from tariff duties, by an increase OF
500. .OOO.O 900 over the present duties.
II that can be done, Curtis said, two
billion dollar income from other sour
oes wilk meet the needs OF the govern
ment.
Government officials recently an
rounced that four billions year will
be required for the next four years
Curtis and other republicans, however
said that immediate reduction OF the
army of government employees by
about 200 900 would be made By the
republicans when they take control
and other money-saving methods EN-
ployed.
Curtis predicted that annoying tax
es" on articles Of apparel such as soda
water alH htuff innings ~ CNlHlnhh uS@
would beremoved. and that the'ncome
tax return would be greatly sifnpiified
by the new congress.
May Alter Liberty Bonds
A liberty bond bill, probably along
the lines suggested by President elect
that is, to exchange liberty
5onds for new issue. is another, mea-
sure to lie considered early by the next ,
congress, Curtis said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
TRESTLE REPAIRED AND
TRAIN HOLD UP CLEARS

NORRISTOWN. Pa. Nov 20.-tA
PD-August Pascal, who kidnapped
and smothered Baby Blakeley Cough
lin, was sentenced today to life i'm
prispnment
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
RoyaI Eam,Iy Invited.

PARIS Nov. 2a-W. PA
French foreign office dispatch today
said that Premier Rhallis has invited
all the Greek family, including Kips
Constantine. to return 10 Greece.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
FRANCE AND ENGLAND
TO DISCUSS PROBLEMS

PABtS NoY .20.-(U. Pl-An offi-
clai announcement was made today bv
Premiers Leygues and Lloyd George
Of a. meeting in London next week a.
discuss international problems affect
ing France and Great britain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
.fWTRAL.L

- q q ne S
NEW HAVEN, Nov 20.--(A PD-
Harvard defeated Yale 90. The Grim
son scored three field goals.
90 End Th;rt; Period
NEW HAVEN, Nov. 2O.--(A. PD--
Harvard was leading Yale go in the
third period, having made field goal
IN the first period and two In the
third.
Illinois Ohio Tied
URBANA, Ills, Nov. 9O.-(A. PD-
llhnc's and Ohio state were tied at the
END q the third quarter, 90.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
Ne,y Cablnet sworn In.

ATHENS. Nov. 20.-tU. PD-The
Greek cabinet has taken oath OF Of
flee before queen Mother Olga, who
issued "a proclamation assuming the
regency in the name of King Constan-
tine
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
Lives OF Every Member But One
in Two Entire Families Are
Snuffed Out as Five Story
Apartment CrumbIeS Away.
HUNDRED OCCUPANTS
TERRIFIED BY BLAZE
Men, Women and Children,
Clad in Night Clothes, Hang
Screaming From Windows as
Fire Behind Them Roars.

NEW YORK. Nov 20.-(A. Ply
Nine persons. constituting every mem
Der but one Of two entire families lost
their lives early today in fire which
DESTROYED five story apartment
house. Fourteen other families es-
capped or were rescued by firemen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
Wedther

Reported oy Major Lee Moorhouse.
official observer.
Maximum, So.
Minimum. 20.
Barometer. e9.S0.
Rainfall. 20 inches.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
SPARKS FROM ENGINE
START 100000 FIRE

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20.-tA. r.
Damage estimated at $4,000 GOO was
caused by waterfront fife tnday
which authorities believe was started
hy sparks from switch engine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
DECEMBER WHEAT CONTINUES SPECTACULAR
SLIDE, MARKET TODAY TOUCHING 1863

December wheat continued to slide
today, closing at s1.s9 after opening
a. R.72. March wheat closed at Sl.59I
after opening at $L65. Following are
the quotations from Overlook & Cooke
local brokare,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-11-20
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