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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

Even at this time in the year there
are people looking for houses and no
houses to supply the demand.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

The local creamery gives quotations
for butter fat this week at "a cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22

which means that if you don't like LUCKY STRIKE
pipe you your money back from the dealer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22
MORE THAN CASH
World Movement
Spiritual Success.
State Secretary Clemmer IN
Answer to Doctor Aked.

Editor Topeka State Journal;
I was an interested reader OF the
story in Mondays State Journal of Dr.
Aked's Sunday address in his Kansas
City church on The Collapse of the
Interchurch World Movement" The
brilliant doctor was evidently not on
a Peace Expedition" on this occa-
sion The great interests involved jus
tify an accurate statement for a fair
understa nding of the matters.
The facts recited concerning the
cost of the movement have been IN
the hands of the churchmen of the
nation for some time and are. there
fore, no news But to say. Last year
they spent eight million dollars and
received less than three million" is a
gross nis-statement with wholly mis-
leading inference. The fact Is that
the Interchurch movement is not
wholly a financial movement and
money IS only the necessary incident
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22

of its bigger program of cooperation
paigns, simultaneous evangelism by
communities, adjusted missionary pro-
grams and most of all. a complete
and continuous survey Of the whole
nation and world upon which each
and every denomination can project
it's own program in consulting with
each other, eliminating waste and
overlapping thru cooperation instead
ship For these other things than the
iture of the, eight millions of dollars
was made
Greatest Religious sum
Even then mot less than three mill
lions were received but upwards Of
s1s0, 100000 for all the cooperating
bodies and hundreds of churches yet
to report and finish the campaign
which undoubtedly will result in the
greatest sum ever realized for religious
causes Concerning this orgy of
spending and ''incompetency of man
agement-"-the budget was approved
by the greatest gathering of Chris
tian leader in history-I, 500-at At
lantic City conference in ary-the
most eminent leaders of all churches.
Scrutinized by every process of expert
ence, recommended by the finance
committee of business men of whom
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was spokes-
man when he said speaking as one
business man TO another business man.
my profound belief is that while the
expenses are large. they are not large
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22

friends finally. the Interchurch World
movement follows good precedent But
this cooperative movement cannot
die. The stars in their courses are
fighting" for this sort of a co-opera-
tive movement that seeks to project
denomina tionaI cooperation instead
of UNCONVENTIONAL compet ition.
Clifford Pinchot said the other day
in duplicating his gift to this move
ment: 1T is the largest and most
needed movement in Christian organf-
zatton and efficiency in our day. It
would be a calamity for Christianity
not only IN America, but thruout the
world. TO have it die. It has the
promise of better day and will make
that promise good" The thousands
Of friends OF the movement every
where believe this counsel will pre-
vail VIM. B. CLEMMER.
State Secretary, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22
RAIN WOULD MAKE POTATOES.
Precipitation in Next Ten Days Needed
in kaw Valley.

The greatest potato crop in the his
tory of Kansas will be harvested pro-
viding rain falls within the next week
or ten days, according to wholesalers
in Topeka Furthermore, according
to T. c. Whiteker, local commission
merchant, if the rain does come and
the Kansas crop gets on the market
before the Arkansas crop is entirely
gone. a big price drop will be sure to
come
One hundred and twenty bushels to
the acre and larger acreage than
ever before is the prediction of r. B.
Cunningham. division freight agent
for the Santa Fe, who has been out
looking over the Kaw valley potato
crops. The total acreage for the kaw
valley this year is about 1000 acres.
Early Ohio" will be the first variety
on the market and they will be ready
in a week, but the Irish CobbIers"
viii not be on the market until later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22
FIND ALLEGED l. W W. MEMBER.
Italian Armed With Literature Picked
Up by Rock Island Special AGENT.

The first alleged I. ". W. picked
up by county authorities this season
was fined 500 and sentenced to serve
sixty days in the county jail Monday
by Judge Rad NJ. Lee on a charge of
vagrancy- The man was picked up by
a Rock Island special agent and gave
his name as Steve Gaia. an Italian.
He had considerable I. W. W. litera-
ture on him and from papers in his
possession had apparently joined the
order only few DAYS ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22

in proportion to the work that is be-
ing done: and that a smaller expense
would not be worthy Of those who are
in the movement and those who are
asked to come into il. and the great
task that is laid upon it"
That mistakes were made is freely
admitted. The movement as a result
of its rapid growth and constant need
of improviza ton had grown in some
respects unwieldly. that It became
projected on too large a scale-not too
large for the needy world and TO meet
such a need as that-but too large
in order to properly coordinate its
parts in the hurried necessities thrust
upon it for organization. is realized.
and this the leaders OF the novem ent
have been the first TO admit.
and are now in process of re-
adjustment. antedating the demands
made by UNCONVENTIONAL action
later. The most costly error was
a great venture of faith in our
citizens friendly TO great values of
the Christian churches in our whole
life believing that after the thirty
nominations had gathered all. the
twelve baskets fuur would still be
cemaining for the needs of the general
.uud. including the overhead of the
whole cost OF cooperation. publicity
and promotion, is now well known,
Profit in Idealism.
But 1t was projection of faith in
our common humanity which. tho
costly in disappointment, was splendid
in its una nimity and idealism- If IN
the putting the denominations first
and itself last. it loses its life for its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22
This Man Intends to
Keep 1t in the House

In May or June, 1918, I sent to
you and got four bottles which were
worth many dollars to me They en-
aoIed me to go TO work again had
lost 40 pounds. but these 4 bottles OF
Mayr's Wonder Remedy for stom-
ach trouble gained back all I had lost
and I feel Ike a new man since
shall Ike % It in the house all the time
II IS a simple. harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays the
Inflammation which causes practically
all stomach. liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. one
dose will convince OF money refunded
At all ugzists-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-22

This advertisement is for the purpose
of acquainting you with the fact that
Swift & Company IS not close cor
poration," and that any one may
participate In the prohts-anG share
the risks and responsibilities - by
becoming a shareholder.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13

UP AFTER WEAK
START ONCURB

Chicago, III, Dec 15.-Wheat
prices ran upward today after show
ing considerable depression at the
start Adverse financial and indus
trial conditions were much comment
cd on. but selling offers proved less
numerous than had been expected.
and the majority OF traders appeared
willing TO accept tentatively an opin-
ion that bearish factors had been
more than discounted for at least the
time being. Strong commission
houses led in the buying which de-
veloped- Opening prices, which
ranged from &c to Sc lower, with
December sl-635 3 and March S1-56i-
TO S1-5S, were followed by a sharp
advance TO well above Saturday fin
ish.
Export demand counted later as a sus-
luyiug OF futures on the part OF houses
With country connections Prices closed
i'm. % 70 80 c net higher, with Deem
ser sL68& and March s161Z 10 S162
Corn displayed Independent strength A.
ter opening sc of 70 = e advance, iuclud.
ne May at tic TO y &c the market scored
MATERIAL gains all around Wet weather
md buying for elevator Interests helped
% uphold values. The close was firm. &c
o 2Hc meet higher, with Nay 52Hc 20
axe
oats were inclined TO lag. starting &c
o = lower. Nay 49c 10 491t C and ezsins ]
little more before beginning 10 rally
'roVisions went down grade with hogs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
TAXES CAUSE
DOUGLASFIGHT
ONROADBONDS

Jerome, Ariz-- Dec - - James S
Douglas. president Of the United
Verde Extension Mining company.
says his opposition 70 the issue Of ST.
10000 in bonds for the building OF
roads in Tavapai county is because
the bonds were about 70 be sold for
80 cents on the dollar, though bearing
percent interest OF the $4,000 IN
terest and $4,000 retirement fund. the
mines Of Jerome would have to pay
IS percent. their share Of the county
and state taxation During the war,
the Extension paid the federal gov
eminent In 1917 and 1918, over 81
100000 To this. In 1913. state and
county taxes levied. amounted 20
S4S8.O00. an increase Of 100000 over
the previous years assessments.
meaning a charge OF $3.50 a ton on all
ore mined and a charge against the
copper bullion Of 1.69 cents q pound.
Mr. Douglas favors all possible re-
trenchment in the cost OF state and
county government and expresses be-
lief that the outgo for official pur-
poses should be cut in half during
1891.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
GRAIN. PROVISIONS

Chicago Grain. Close.
Chicago Ill. Dec 13--Close:
Wheat-December. S1-sB%; March
SL61M.
Corn-1lay, 72Ke; July. 7sHe.
Oats-May, 49, C; July. 49tzc
Chicago Provisions. Close.
Chicago, Ill, Dee 15--Close:
Pork-January. g22-27-
Lard-January. s1a77; Nay. $3.50.
Rihs-January. s11-75. May. sIz.17.
Chicago Produce. Close.
Chicago. H.. Dee I3.-Butter-Firm.
Creamery. $50 5sc
Egss-Unchanged- Receipts "a eases.
Firsts. 72GTfc; ordinary f-rsts. s. Q $50
az market eases included s. lie: refrlE-
orator firsts. 5sit G57isc-
Poultry-Alivs, unchanged. fowls. 1s8
24ci springs. 2fc: TURKEYS. SIC
Kansas City Produce. Close
kansas City. no. Dee 15-EEEs-
Firsts. 10c lower CSC; seconds. unchanged,
re.
Buttsr-cresmery. 1e lover. Sec pack
inr. unchanged. 1sc-
Poultry-Unehanged Hens. 1661ec:
ROSTERS. IS 02oci springs 2ic; turkeys,
Kansas city Grain. Close.
Kansas city. No.. Dec 13.-Cash wheat
II 20 Sc higher. No ] hard gI.681I-7s.
10. 2. sl-e7 e1-7f; No. red. s1-9s: 40. 2.
Conf to &c lower. No. mixed. SIC:
No 3. SIC. no white, 7QG71c; No. 9,
69c' No. 2 yellow. zoe: No. 3. CSC.
Oars-Unchauged. No. . white, SOC:
No. mixed. 46c; No. ? red. 47c
Rye-s1 A.
Kaffir and milo 1naizs-s112aLao
Hay-Unchanged 10 81 lower. choice
alfalfa. $500 27.0G.
shorts-s1-s5G L50.
Brln-G1-50.
Receipts-W heat. $40 cars.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
HUDSPETHS MEASURE TO
ADMIT MEHCANS FAH s

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 15.-Rep-
resentative Hudspeth's amendment
70 the immigration bin 10 admit
Mexican laborers with a waiver OF
tue literacy and head tax was voted
down This amendment IS the same
as the Hudspeth bill OF last session.
introduced for the same purpose. to
teleYe the labor shortage in the
Representative Hudspeth and
former mayor Roy Miller. Of Cor
pus Christi after the amendment
was defeated, called on senator COLT
Of Rhode Island chairman Of "a
senate immigration committee. and
explained 20 him the necessity OF az
hitting Mexican labor 10 the south
3 aslern states Senator Colt said he
favored IL and would grant a hear
ing by his committee on the amend
ment before the committee frames
the senate immi grafton bin.
Nr. Miller left for Corpus Christi
and VIII bring a large delegation from
Texas cities 70 Washington for the
hearing, probably soon after Christ
mas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
Male Ponder Puff
DeUotee Is Turned
OUer To Psuchiafrist

Detroit. Mich, Dec. 11-Attired in
stylishly modelled women's garments,
Bonnie Banks. Of 81 Gratiot ave-
nue.. appeared before judge Cotter
charged with disturbing th6 peace
He told the court he was an actor
and a marine cook. out Of work be-
cause his boat was laid up for the
winter.
Il don't know whether 70 refer
you 10 Miss Mcknight, the woman's
probation officer. OF to George Gas
ton. who handles mems cases" rumi-
mated the court. while Bennie care
fully piled a powder puff TO his face,
on which a new beard was -sprouting.
I'll compromise by sending you to
DR.. Hickston for mental examination.
as there must be something wrong
with man who prefers the intrica-
cies OF woman's clothing" he de-
cided.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
Americans Better Shots
Than The Labanese

HolustOns Mass, Dec. live
Doughboys who served alongside the
japanese soldiers in Siberia are not
worrying about war with Japan.
whatever the rest OF the country may
be doing
1--WE outshot the crack jap troops
on the range; we outhiked them on
the march, and we outEamed them
throughout the whole Siberian busi-
ness. and they know it.
we know that there are a few
japanese soldiers at least that are
sincerely anxious not to have war
with the United States"
So says Harry Marcus. Of this town,
who went from here to do up those
Bolshevikl' ond remained in Siberia
long enough to sympathize with their
struggle for liberty.
He served with Col Morrov's
famous 9th infantry IN Siberia from
the middle Of 1913 TO early In this
year, when they were among the last
troops 10 be shipped home.
Marcus served among the mixed
races Of soldiers. He knew the un-
happy kolchak personally. Marcus
has Just returned on Through with a
hearty belief in letting Russia solve
its own problems.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
FEW
INLATVIA, LOOK
FOR AMERICANS

Libau. Latvia, Dec 13.-Latvlan
girls are looking louginEly at the
American matrimonial market The
war has lest Latvia with a surplus OF
women and husbands are scarce and
expensive Under the Lsttlsh customs
a bride must bring her husband a
dover IN keeping with the social po-
sition OF her own family and thar Of
her husband.
A Lettish merchant consulted the
Associated Press correspondent in all
seriousness about the prospect OF
finding husband for his daughters
In America
zone OF my daughters Is in New
York IN school She Is only IS and ]
am not worrying about her" he said
Il know she viii learn English per-
fectly and find a good husband who
won't demand any money settlement
But I have two older daughters here
In Latvia- ANY men that I would have
for sousinlaW demand unreasonable
dowries- They want 100000 rubles at
least equivalent TO about $500 Some
Of them demand 100000. That's a lot
OF money 20 us under present condi-
lions, and I want 20 send the girls to
America They are studying English
now, but ] can't get permission for
them % 90 70 the United States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
School For Automobile
Mechanics Plan OF HY''

FL Paso soon viii have q training
schoi for automobile mechanics. Il
was decided at a luncheon OF the
automOtive trades department Of the
chamber OF commerce Monday, follow
ing plans mapped out BY representa-
tves OF the Y H. e. A
The school as explained by s. =
BRENT. secretary OF the local Y. n @.
A. and Il II Rugg- OF New York,
representing the national association.
viii be conducted at the expense OF
the = Il C. A. but under supervision
OF FL Paso automobile dealers
p n Bennett. who succeeds p J.
Pritchard. as secretary OF the auto
motive trades department was intro
duced al the luncheon. He said the
department ought 70 get behind good
road work, begin planning the an
nuaI automobile show, and forward
the ship by truck" movement He
also said a clearing house FOR used
cars was badly needed.
l. G. Perry. Barry Cool and F. n
Banuen spoke IN faLor OF the propo-
EILiDua-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13

LOOT FOUND;
HOLDNECROES

T. j. Williams, charged With rob
berry BY use OF firearms. and Luke
Moore. with selling stolen property.
both negroes. are held IN the city 5an
charged with completely in the rob
nng or AIRS z Gordon Perry. at her
home. s424 Mckinley avenue, last
Tuesday night
Both men have confessed. and the
property has been recovered. police
say A diamond ring. alleged to have
been taken from Mrs Perry's finger
while the negro Is alleged TO have
stood over her with a gun. vas found
IN q pawushop and has been returned.
Moore was arrested Sunday light,
after the police learned, they saw
property alleged to have been stolen
from the home OF Carl Studer. 35e1
Mckinley avenue. across the street
from the Perry home
Williams was arrested Monday
morning at 1910 lladero street. his
hone. by detectives Cunningham and
E E Reynolds. and captain Claude
Smith.
According to his alleged confession
Williams says he gained entrance 10
the Perry home through rear door.
he Illeu suit case with Elrme1rs OF
various kinds, and then entered the
room occupied BY Mrs. Perry. where
be compelled her TO give him the ring,
valued at $500, and which she wore
upon her finger He left the house
without taking the suit case
The ring, he says was given %
Luke Moore. who paWned Il IN a
South Fl Paso shop for Sos.
Two pistols and a watch. alleged 20
have been taken from the Studsr
home, we're found az Wiliiams's house,
captain Smith said.
The reward Of $500 which was Of
fered By the city council for the
arrest Of the man who entered the
Perry home, wiz 90 70 the police. 10
IS stated.
Williams and Moore probably VII
be transferred 10 the county jail this
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
German Surgeon Mentally
Unbalanced. Oberafes

Berlin, Germany. Dec. 11.-Herr
Gerhard a surgeon with a large
practice in Schwerin, the capital OF
Mecklenburg. has just been certified
insane and removed to a lunatic asy-
lum- He had continued TO operate
long after his mind had given way.
for he was the proprietor Of a nurs-
ing home.
tt had been noticed that a dispro-
portiouate number OF deaths oc-
Cured in the home, and during a re-
cent operation the nurse who assisted
him noticed that he went on oper-
ating after the patient. a woman. was
dead She drew his attention to the
Iact that death had occurred. but DIT.
Gerhard calmly went ON operating on
the corpse
After his removal to the asylum e
was discovered that a number o. un-
usual operations had been performed
by him. Among them was the case
of a soldier whose arm had been un-
necessarily amputated. while
woman suffering merely from in
flammation OF the ear had her ear
removed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
Textile Wage Reduction
To Be EffectiOe. Dec. 20

LaWrence. Mass, Dec 13.-First
announcement OF actual reduction Of
textile operatives wages by large
mill generations was made today by
the Pacific mills and the Arlington
mills OF this city. Their 1900 work
ers were notified that a readiustn ent
had been made. effective December
20. In accordance with custom the
amount was not stated but 10 was
understood 70 approximate 221a per
cent as suggested by a manufactur-
ers conference last week
NO word OF its attitude on the
from the American Wooden company.
whose four local mills employ most
Of me other operatives In the city.
The Pacific and Arlington mills
make principally cotton cloths The
notice posted by the Pacific mills
manaEement said chat due TO lack
Of orders and on account o. stock
conditions in the textile industry
the REQUIREMENT was necessary.
New Bedford, Mass, Dec 13--Wage
reductions affecting approximately
$4,000 operatives, were announced to-
Gay by all cotton mills offiliated with
the New Bedford Cotton Aanufactur-
ers association. The reduction.
amounting 10 Z2A percent, viii be-
come effective next Monday.
1000 Hands Affected.
Lonsdale, p I. Dec. 13-Employes I
OF the Lc-ls1ale company and the Lin
coin Bieachery were notified today
that a wage reduction would become
effective December 20. The amount
was not stated About 1900 employees
are effected
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
Homicide Charge VIII
FoNolp Death Of Hfcfinl

Phoenix, Ariz-. Dec. IA homicide
charge viii be filed against Bert
Heed held IN connection with the
fatal shooting Of Edward Herowitz
AZ the home OF Heed's Wffe's parents
early Saturday morning, IL was stated
at the county attorneys office today.
after a coroner's jury had returned a
verdict that HeroWitz came 70 his
death as a result OF a gunshot wound
inflicted by Heed.
Herowitz died Saturday afternoon.
refusing 20 make any statement other
than that the shooting was an acct
dent Others OF two automobile
parties Of which Heed and Herowitz
had been members. were said % have
told the county attorney that the
shooting followed a fist fight over
the humping OF HsroWitz's car by
Heed's-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
AdUOcates Renewal OF
Alliance With Jaban

Toxic, japan, Dec. I5.-Baron sa-
kamoto, a member OF the house OF
peers. advocates renewal OF the
Ang lo-Japanese alliance and insists
on the removal OF the clause which
e4eIinpts Great Britain from any obli-
cations 70 Japan in the event ~ a dis
pute with America
Baron Sakamoto points out that
TINS exemption clause has been a dead
letter for the last 10 years.
The baron argues that the clause fs
against the spirit OF article y Of TIE
league covenant which places an equal
oollgauon upon each member Of The
leasue or nations in respect Of mu-
tual defence against Territorial a.
erosion.
Finally. he argues that the peace
OF the Pacific Is now maitained bv fhe
o1lance OF power Of Great Britain.
america and the arbitration tresfv
the equilibrium Of power in the Pa
citic VIII be destroyed. he asserts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
Pesqueira Resigns, VIII
Wed And LiUe In EEPas

Roberto Y. Pesquelra. fiscal and
confidential agent Of the Mexican
government IN the United States. has
resigned He viii get married this
month. 90 into business and make his
home in FL Paso- That was ne IN
formation elected from llr- Pes
guerra on his arrival IN El Paso from
Mexico City. He reached Fl Paso late
Saturday
Mr.. Pesqueira viii wed Miss Lsonis
REBEL OF Tucson. Ariz-- Miss Rebel
IS a society woman OF that city and
belongs 70 an old French family. The
wedding VIII take place December IS
Alr- Pesqualra's resignation has not
been accepted Until it g, be said, he
VIII decline 70 make a definite an
nouncmeut Of his plans. further than
TO say that he expected 20 look after
his private Interests with headGGzr-
ters in this city The fiscal agent
lives at 1918 Montana street He VII
leave late today for Tucson. according
20 his present plans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-13
BUSY
AT HOLDUPS
IN Ell PASO
By Briggs

HighWaymen were busy IN FL Paso
Saturday night. according TO police
reports. which show that two men
heidup and robbed a grocery store.
Another san entered a bakery. drew
gun but fled when a woman
screamed and that highWzymen held
up two men going home
2. Blum, proprietor Of q grocery
store at l001 East san Antonio
street, held up his hands while rob
Der took IS from the cash register.
When Mrs. y. Womacz. cashier OF
a bakery at 1898 Alameda avenue.
was closing NJ the place for the
night a man entered the office and
drew a gun She screamed and the
robber fled.
A w Aivine and A. r. TueseI. 1905
East Rio Grande street. were held up
by a man while on their way home,
but neither had any money.