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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-15
Small Run Hogs
Eorces Advance.

Seventy-five carloads OF livestock
formed total Monday morning arrivals
at North Portland, and Of this volume
seven cars went direct 10 outside kill
eFs. The days run compares with l0t
cars a week ago, los cars two weeks
ago and ll2 cars year ago. Hogs
were firmer. 25c 10 soc higher, cattle
were steady 10 strong in spots, while
sheep and lambs were considered
steady.
Development in the hog market at
the start of the week reflected the
starved condition Of the local trade.
All told only 6S4 head appeared in the
alleys at the opening of the Monday
North Portland market. Even this
was slight increase over the nominal
showing of last Monday.
Early sales In the hog division were
generally made around 50 for tops, but
one load went during initial transae-
tions at s9.25. This was an extreme
mark.
General hog market range:
Prime light ...........$ $500 9.25
Smooth heavy. 100000
pounds ........... 1900 $50
Smooth heavy, 9OO-lbs.,
up .............. $500 $50
Rough heavy .......... 5000 200
Fat pigs ............ $500 800
Feeder pigs ........ $3.50 800
Stays ..,.........,.... 1000 SIS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-15

A man is a queer proposition. He
goes iclear through the roof if the
telephone operator fails to give him
his number in half u second, and yet
he will stand for hours in Il pit await
ing the arrival Of flock of geese.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-15

We suggest that the man who adver-
tised in the L. o. for lost shoe blow
loudly on his shooe horn. (Eh, Os.
waldo
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-15

Because Of the very fair prices avail
able for excellent quality stuff in the
East, few really worth while cattle are
now coming forward to the North
Portland alleys. This is especially re-
Elected in the steer division. the Mon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-15
Not Violcts,. However

Those who experienced yesterdays
noon-tide shower agreed with the poet
that 1T is not raining rain to me-"
etc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-15

II these bone-dry laws continue,
even a storm won't be permitted to
brew.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
WOMAN "RAFFLES" TRIES
SUICIDE BY POISON

CHICAGO, July 14.-Mrs. Eta
Perry Hell, wife of a wealthy broker.
whose arrest several weeks ago a. a
woman "raffles" caused a sensation.
Is In serious condition at a hos.
pital here today after an attempt at
suicide. She swallowed poison in the
waiting room of a railway station.
Earlier In the week Mrs. Hell made
an unsuccessful attempt to kidnap her
two children who have been in til.
custody of their father, Joseph r.
Hell, since Mrs. Heil's arrest for
looting the homes OF wealthy residents
where she had obtained employment
as a maid.
Mrs. He'll has been at liberty under
bonds Of $40 900 furnished by her hus-
band.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14

WE DON'T WANT AND WILL
NOT HAVE IN THE DISTRICT OF
ANY KIND OF A
ZONE FARE SYSTEM.
Anybody who has that idea linger-
ing around In his head and thinks II
is the answer might Just as we'll get
1t out. be he traction official. utility
or lawmaker on the
Hill.
Washington will not stand for anv
such scheme of doubling UP fares on
the people VINO happen to live In the
suburbs.
In considering the so-called zone
fare system. the first thing to re.
is that, as proposed for
IL is a fake on what
Is ordinarily meant by that term.
Let's look over, first, the zone-farc
system as II Ia usually understood,
based on long years Of use In Eu-
rope, where II has been a great sue
cess.
over there. where American street
railway officials got the idea, the
sone.fare system works like this:
y You get on a street car to ride ten
blocks. You pay few cents. II you
want to ride ten blocks more you pay
another cent. II you want to ride
a mother ten blocks you pay an sddi'
tional cent. and so on.
The theory Is that, the passenger
who rides only a short distance, In
the congested area, should pay less
than the passenger who rides great
er distance. but the increases are
graduated in small amounts, mount
ing slowly TO a miximum, spread
through several zones In which ths
Increase is about cent per zone.
In a city the size Of the District oi
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
HOLD STEPFATHER AS
CO-SlAYER OF TWO BOYS

ALBANY. Ga. July 14.-Mrs. Ben
ME Hudson and Glen Hudson, her
second husband. were arrested here
yesterday afternoon and charged
with the murder of Mrs. Hudson $
two small sons, Robert and Isaiah
Temple. .-.-
The boys, twelve and fourteen
years old. were found dead at the
Hudson home Tuesday afternoon.
They had been shot through the
heads. A pistol wns found nearby.
Mrs. Hudson asserted her belief in
the innocence OF her husband and
denied the charges against herself.
Robert and Isaiah were the sons
Of Mrs. Hudson and Gary Temple
who was killed in action while serv'
ing over seas. They will be buried
at Columbia, Ala.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
THREATENS TO PULL
TEETH OF WOMEN BITERS

CHICAGO. July 14.-e''If you women
come into this court again, I'll have
your teeth pulled. Go and sign a
peace bond"
so Judge j. H. Haas, in police court
settled dispute as to which bit the
other first, Mrs. Emma Seymour or
Mrs. Lucille Arsenaux. both living at
the same address.
Looks to me like a free-for- all"
commented Judge Haas after easa
woman had barred injured should ,-s
to show the teeth marks OF the other.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
MARY PIcKFoRD TESTlFIEs
IN $15O,OOO FILM SUIT

LOS ANGELES, July 14.-Tes-
tifyins for Marshal Neilsn, film
producer, Mary Pickford took tho
stand in Judge Myers court today
In the $780, damage suit Of Mrs.
Carrie p. Hutchinson. against Netlan.
Mrs. Hutchinson. a scenario writer.
alleged that Neilan's film play,
Mickey" was pTseiarized from her
scenario, "Jackie's Quest" The manu-
script Of the latter had hecn submitted
to Neilan by Mrs. Hutchinson. she
asserted, and rejected by him.
The jury yesterday saw the play
Mickey" at private showing.
Mrs. Hutchinson's script was read
from the stand for comparison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
POPULATION OF w. VA.
JUMPS 1o PCT. IN DECADE

The 1920 population of West Vr-
ginia comprised 76s.1oo males and
zoo, sol females, the Census Bureau
announced today. During the decade
the total population increased 1913 per
cent, the male population by 1s.s per
cent and the female population by
2l.4 per cent. The ratio OF males TO
females was 1893 to 100.
The distribution OF the population
according to color in 1920 was a. fol-
lows: White. 1.377.235; Negro. S..
345: Indian. Z; Chinese, ss: Japanese.
10: all others, s.
The foreisn-born white population
numbered ei,s0s, constituting "a per
cent OF the total population In 1880,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14

D. c. FUNDS
M|SsPENT
0NSCH)()LS
Cong. Focht Charges Gross Ex-
penditures and Asks Thor
ough Inquiry.

Severely criticisinR the District
authorities, members Of the House
District Committee today charged
the District Commissioners with
gross waste of funds and violation
of the law in employing nine arch.
itects to erect nine school build.
ings.
Shocking Conditions.
Chairman Focht, of the District com
mittee. during an investigation this
morning. declared that the committee
would leave no stones unturned In
delving into the practice of the Com
missioners in preparing bids and let
ting contracts for public buildings In
Washington.
The condition surrounding the
Erection Of these school buildings Is alb
Aolutely shocking" declared Congre ess-
man Hammer. 'It is clearly waste
of Government funds.
Major Carey H Brown, assistant
Engineer Commissioner; Albert l..
lHarris. MUNICIPAL architect; in de-
Tending the Ccmmissioners action in
hiring nine architects. declared the
move was made solely to expedite
erection OF the school buildings,
Major Brown declared the present
force OF twelve men in the architects
office Is insufficient to draw plans
for nine school buildings which
plans must be ready oy January /, In
order to have the buildings completed
by September, 1873.
Congressman BlAnton. during Ma.
Jor Browns testimony, interposed
and made several criticisms.
.. Blanton Criticize..
II think that we ought to give
Major Brown to understand that ne
must put the municipal architect 10
work.. declared Mr.. Blanton. III
he cant do. this work himself ther
we will find someone who can do it,
All sorts of questions regarding
the propriety and the legality OF
securing outside help were put to
Major Brown. Brown replied thai
every move was made to expedite
the building
Harris Defends Action.
Harris. the municipal architect
took the stand and his testimony
was virtually the same as Major
Browns He declared that his Of
flee was crowded with work and that
II could not under any circumstances
take on additional work.
He said further that lack OF space
and low salaries paid by the District
prevented him from expanding his
force and doing the work required at
this time.
IT was brought out during the hear.
Ing that the architects are each given
per cent commission. on the cost OF
the buildings they plan. He said that
II Is costing the District one-half of
1 per cent additional by securing out.
side architects.
Congressman Sproul of Illinois. whc
started the investigation, declared hs
believed II was had business policy tc
hire outside architects.
Chairman Focht. by resolution
was instructed to investigate the le
rality of the commissioners actor
In securing the nine outside archi
tects. Mr.. Focht probably will re
port back at the next meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
ALL ERIN PRAYING
FOR SUCCESS OF
PEACE CONCLAVE
New Disorders Break Out as
De Valera and Lloyd George
Greet Each Other,

BELFAST, July 14.T-Efforts Of
British and Irish officials to enforce
the armlstIce In the Belfast district
have failed, and a number Of. per-
sons were wounded In an outbreak
of violence early today. "A girl was
killed. Snlping continued through
out the greater part of the day. A
grocery store was bombed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
HOPES OF YUKON VETS
DASHED BY u. S. LAW

DAWSON. Y. T., July 1.-THE en-
thusiasm OF the vets in the Yukon
over the big vote on Monday in favor
of importation of liquor for beverage
purposes was dampened today when
II was learned that the United States
already had enforced an embargo on
all liquor shipments throughsits terri.
tory. All transportation routes into
the Yukon cross American territory
in Alaska.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
173 POLISH JEWS WILL BE
DEPORTED FROM AMERICA

BOSTON. July 14.-one hundred
and seventy-three Polish Jews who
arrived here on the liner Lithusnia
yesterday will be deported at once, ac.
cordins to immigration authorities
today.
The Polish quota under the immi.
grafton law was exceeded in June for
that month. July and August. The
return will be made at the expense Of
the Baltic-American line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
BY HARRY L. ROGERS.

Japan has informed the United
States that she will be happy to
participate in disarmament con-
ference at Washington" but failed
to announce her willingness to
participate in . conference con-
cerning Far Eastern policy, it was
announced at the State Depart
ment today.
China Also Accepts.
China has also informed the United
States Of her acceptance OF the invita-
ton extended by President Harding 10
attend the proposed conference, IT was
announced.
1t was emphasized by officials tiaaA
Japan had not expressed an unwilling.
ness to participate in discussions .oS
Far Eastern problems, but the fact -
hSafneds that. the acceptance applto0
only to q disarmament conference, OF.
fictNis have by no means given up hcpe
that Japan will eventually agree to 90
cept President Harding's invitation
without reservation.
The acceptance Of China has been
anticipated from the start. and what
ever delay occurred was attributed
rather to difficulty of communication
than to any reluctance on the part Of
the Chinese to act
Armistice Day Fnvored.
With Great Britain. France. italy.
and China having accepted uncondi-
tionally, and Japan having given at
least . partial acceptance. officials to-
day gave tentative consideration to a
possible date for sending the formal
invitation to the powers. 1t was point
ed out that In the natural course Of
events a date for the conference would
have to be agreed upon before the
and this question would involve some
exchange between the various govern
ments with q view to ascertaining the
most convenient time.
The Harding Administration has al.
ready let 1t be- known that Armisticc
Day, November IL. is regarded as
peculiarly fitting for the conference,
but there is no disposition on the part
OF this Government to insist on this
date. 1t is believed. however, that
this date would allow a sufficient time
for the powers to assemble a corps Of
experts and to determine upon the ut.
titude their representatives should
take.
Small Nations Excluded.
In connection with suggestions in
dispatches from abroad that Belgium
and the Netherlands might ask for
participation. II was pointed out that
both these countries have important
interests in the Far East and there
fore might claim the right to partici-
pate on that ground. While II Ia not
that either Belgium or the
Netherlands has the same vital In
terest as the other powers from the
point Of view of armament. there n
no disposition on the part OF the
United States to take a stand againet
the application OF any power which
had legitimate important interest In
the Far East. ="
The motive OF the United statss IN
limiting the invitation to the Alliss
and China II was emphasized, was
solely OF expediency, II being deemed
unwfse to make the conferencs -
large as to become cumbersomA
Officials would not ccmmant - the
Japan ese acceptance. nor did tkSY o.
fer any explanation ~ % o. -
sibis reason for japan -fR0m9-S&~1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
SOVIET REMOVES BAN
ON RIGHT TO OWN WEALTH

LONDON, July 1.-THE Moscow
Soviet has issued a decree removing
all restrictions upon the right of in.
dividuals to accumulate wealth, &C.
cording to Central News dispatch
from Helsingfors today.
Russian nationalized banks may ac-
cept deposits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
13-Ton Yacht Sails for Britain.

HALIFAX, July 14-Lieut Comdr.
Sidney G. Houghton, OF the British
navy, set sail yesterday for England
in his thirteen-ton yawl.rigged cruiser
yacht Meth. lie had a crew OF four.
The Meth made a similar attempt
last year, but was obliged to put
back TO port for repairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
MRS. kAbER''
INSANE, SAY.
WIT THESES.
Ex-D. c. Doctor Testifies Sore
on Mothers Finger Brought
Disordered Brain.
By MILDRED MORRIS.
Interns stisnai News Service.


CLEVELAND, Ohio, July IA
A sore on her mothers finger be-
fore her birth affected the baby
brain of Mrs. Catherine Eva Kaber
and was partly responsible for the
disordefed mind which plotted the
murder Of Daniel Kaber, rich
Cleveland publisher, DR.. James
Hassell, mental expert, formerly
frst assistant physician at St.
Ehzabsth's Hospital, of Washing
ton, ID. c., Government institution
for the insane, testified at the
woman's trial today.
Poisoned While Nursing.
The sore finger had poisoned the
mother and the poisoned blood
transmitted to the child while nurs-
ing at her breast had much to do
with the insane conduct" of the
accused woman later in life, the
alienist declared.
Mrs. Gertrude Rossiter, 4 Christian
Science practitioner, who had pre-
ceded the physician, also expressed
the opinion the accused woman is
insane,
Mrs. Kaber, Ill, physically and
mentally. had come TO her for re-
lief, she testified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
ZONE FARE JUST PLAIN
BOOST, SAYS NEWMAN
By Major OLIVER P. NEWMAN

r.
President Of Commissioners District Of Columbia
decidedly conclusive fact stands out vividly in the
Washing ton street car situation.
Whatever may be done to solve the traction problem by
the companies themselves by the Public Utilities Commission
Congress- that one fact well be written down as
ndisnutahle start with.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14
TOKYO IS
SILENT ON
FAR EAST
PROBLEM
Mikado's Halfway Acceptance
Indicates Nippon WIFI Cling
To Chinese aggression.

- LONDON, July 14.-In reply to
question as to- whether he will
head the British delegation to Presi-
dent Harding's disarmament con-
ference, Premier Lloyd George an
nounced in the House Of Commons
that the British arrangements fof
the conference have been made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14

One line In Mr.. Forbes articles
referring to 100000 idle freight
cars tells you what business condi-
tions are. In one year the coun-
try's exports and imports have
been cut down three Thousand
million dollars. We have stopped
doing business with the outside
world, and that Is no joke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-14

Partly cloudy wealth
er with local thunder
showers tonight or Fri
day. no change In tenn
perature; moderate to
fresh south winds. Tenn
Perature u 8 a. M
n degrees.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
Class Recital.

Miss Vivian Woodrow's music class
at State Line, KY, was heard at Pop
lar Grove Church in recital on the
evening of May 10. The program in
Guided twenty or more numbers,
which were rendered by the pupils In
a way both creditable to the teacher
and the school. Miss Woodrow is a
pupil of the Cincinnati Conservatory
and she is making a speciality of mu-
sic. We are glad to state that she
is meeting with fine success.
The pupils taking part in the re-
cital were Frances Prather, Hazel
Shaw, Kathleen Threlkeld, Margaret
Threlkeld, Elizabeth Shaw, Henriet-
ia Shaw, Mary Waugh Prather, Eve
lyn Shaw, Gladys Shaw. Mildred
Threlkeld, Frances Maddox, Ruth Pra-
Their, Virginia Brasfeld, Fine Jewel
Brasfield, Ethel Rose, X. M. Mcneil,
Virginia McMurry, Katherine Pra-
Their, Clara Clark.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
ELECTION NOTICE FOR
TOWN OF KENYON

We, the undersigned Commission
ers of Election of Obion County, Ten
nessee, hereby order and call an cleo
ton to be held in and for the town OF
Kenton, Tennessee, at the regular
voting place therein, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1921,
within lawful hours, for the purpose
of electing Mayor, six Aldermen
and recorder for said town.
We hereby appoint the following
persons to open, hold an. make re-
turn of said election as required by
law:
officer, A. ]. McNeeley; Judges,
J. D. Carroll, G. w. Garrett, T. M.
Boyle; Clerks, Henry johnson, Ray
burn Carroll.
This May 4th, 1921.
M. M. MILES,
Chairman.
E. M. MARSHALL,
Secretary.
ROY A. VINCENT.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
The Commercial, Union City, Tenn.
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1921.
TROY HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT
Baccalaureate Sermon and Gradu-
ating Glass Exercises.

The Troy High School commence
ment exercises have been in progress
this week. On April 20 musical
program was rendered at the high
school auditorium.
On Sunday last DR.. j. S. Moffatt,
president of Erskine College, Due
West, s. c., delivered at the A. r. p.
Church in Troy the baccalaureate
sermon. DR.. Moffatt is one of the
widely known churchmen and edu-
Gators of that denomination. He is
related to the family of the same
name at Troy and his visit there was
therefore a matter of special interest
to the people of that community.
The sermon was heard by very
large congregation. The minister
spoke of the value of Bible study to
young men and young women, and
the relation of the Bible to literature.
The graduating class was presented
at the college auditorium last night,
according to the program of arrange
ments, with an address by Rev. K.
A. Clark. The certificates we're pre-
scnted by A. H. Grantham, former
principal of the school,
The class roll is as follows: Pau
line Pressly, Jennie Harper Polk, Alta
B. Pate, Mary Myers, Mildred Mar
shall, Maggie Lou Shores Bonnie
Laslcy, Pressly w. Moffatt, Jr.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
Deputy Fish and Game Warden

Us. Adams, formerly chief of police,
received his commission Wednesday
from Governor Taylor, appointing
him to the place of Deputy Fish and
Game Warden, whose duties will IN
clude principally the work of Obion
and Lake Counties ana Reelfoot
Lake. Mr.. Adams is we'll qualified
for this work, and he will make a
first-class officer. Governor Taylor
has made a good appointment.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
A. coNvls.

Legion of Siberia. He remained with
the Legion through varying fortunes
and vicissitudes until its total collapse,
when only $40 men survived.
Mr.. Convis was peculiarly fitted to
serve among Slavic peoples because
of his long study of Polish as well as
Russian peasants and upper classes.
both in America and in Europe. Their
ambitions, impulses and reactions he
interprets with fidelity and sympathy
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
KATHARINE RIDeEWAY.

enthusiastically received by audiences
in every part of the United States.
When building her programs she dis
plays an unfailing instinct for fresh
and thoroughly entertaining material
Wit and fancy, power and pathos, spir-
It. dash and charm, all stamp her work
with the impress of genius. This sea-
son the presentation of two one-act
plays will be feature of her program.
Miss Ridgeway is southern woman
Of distinction and charm, whose whole
soul is in her work and marks II
with a striking individuality.
FOR RENT-Several nice first
floor rooms-cabinet mantel, BATH
and lights. See Mrs. Lula Beaver, at
Cash Grocery Co. 1-zt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
Here on Artists
Night at Redpath
Chautauqua

An interpretative recital by kath-
arine Ridgeway will be a delightful
feature of the coming Redpath Chau-
tauqua program. Miss Ridgeway's ex-
ceptional art has been recognized and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
CONvIS TO SPEAK ON
RUSSIA AND SIBERIA
chautauqua Audiences VIII Hear
Mastery Address.
Lecturer Tells of Personal Experiences
With the Bolsheviki, Giving Deep
Insight into Russia of Today.

Lewis A. Convis, at the coming Red
path Chautauqua, will present sig
nificant, informative address ON Boil
sheyism in Russia and Siberia.
In 1918, Mr.. Convis was assigned
as civilian worker to the Polish
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-13
CAMP UNAKA.
Athletic and Educational Camp for
Girls, in Cumberland Mountains,
MONTEAGLE, TENN.

) Swimming, athletics, arts and
crafts, woodcraft, dramatics and trips
to points of interest.
illustrated booklet from Mrs. I. +.
Taylor, Monteagle, Tenn, or Mrs.
Susie Kieser, Osceola. Ark, Directors.
CAT