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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
Legion of LOggers
Votes Wage Reduction

PORTLAND, May 18.-(A, p
Wage reduction of seven and half
cents an hour was voted late yesterday
by the board of directors of the Loyal
Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen,
effective June 1st. The minimum was
fixed at SO for common labor and will
apply equally to both sides of the Cas-
cade mountains. Higher paid workers
will be reduced in proportion. Alien
employees on logging camps railroad
work were reduced! further five
cents an hour.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
DAILY MARKET NEWS, LOCAL AND GENERAL
Including PeudetOn Prices and Associated Press Reports

ed also as bearish factor in wheat to-
ward the last.
Weakness which developed in prices
for corn and oats seemed to be due to
enlarged rural offerings OF corn, the
result of the fact that corn planting is
nearing completion.
Increased supplies of lard here had
n bearish effect ON provisions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
Employment Increases
In Eight Industries.

WASHINGTON, May l8.-(A. p
Increased employment in eight major
industries and decreases for the re-
naming six reported, was shown in
labor department figures today for
April. The largest increase was in
the automobile industry at 25.2 per
cent, others being wooden 223 per
cent; hosiery and underwear 7.6 per
cent; mems clothing I per cent; Silk
90 per cent; cigars SO per cent; cot
ton finishing II per cent, boots and
shoes s. per cent.
Decreases were car building and re-
pairing. 1913 per cent; iron and steel
81 per cent; leather workers 11.3 per
cent; paper making ia per cent; coal
mining 3 per cent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
IIOOkcdt

That old. old gag the shell game,
relieved Joe Grinde of the o. X. Bar
Der Shop Of five good bucks last night.
Joe was down at the circus, and saw a
chance to make money a lot faster
than he could by cutting hair. Wit
nesses declare he came mighty near
tearing his pocket, so eager was he to
put up his money. The "fiver" faded
away, however, and yesterday morn
ing. Joe did likewise. He remained at
the shop only five minutes and hied
himself to the ripping brook where
there are other fish.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
Urges Need of
Meeting Foreign Needs.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-(A. P.)--
pressing need of stabllizlng foreign
exchange and the necessity of Ameri-
can exporters making greater efforts
to sell what foreign importers want, in
order to build up American trade,
were pointed out to the National Asso-
citation of Manufacturers today by
representatives of several foreign
countries.
7. c. Suez, Chinese consul here; DIR.
Julio Bianchi, minister from Guate-
mala; Sadigh- h-Es-Saltaneh, minister
from Persia; Dr. R. H. Elizalde. min
lister from Ecuador, and Ambassador
Ricci OF Italy outlined trade conditions
with their countries.
The note principally stressed by
each was the depressing influence of
unfavorable exchange rates.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
IIclluDl

On days when the brunette t. c. and
the blonde s. e. chew gum the cringing
Offiscat is of the opinion that these
reformer guys who advocate abolish
ing the dear old jimmy pipe have only
got started in their good work,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
So Much Maste,I Effort

Milton, ore, May II.
Sir:
We read in the Milton Eagle that in
the high school graduation class, Miss
Opal Kicker was second highest" The
blame for this, we venture to state.
should be placed upon the physical
training instructor.
~J u. TELLUM.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18

The Offiscat thought that Security
couldn't be improved upon as a name
for an apartment house until he heard
of the Downey Apartments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18

Exports OF corn for April aggregated
10,495,676 bushels, worth SS,2l6, S64,
compared with l,llIoS2 bushels,
valued at $Is55,3S4 in April 1899.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
DROP IN MARKET PRICES.

PORTLAND. May 1S.-(A. P.)--
Cattle are 25 cents lower, choice steers
1926 to $3.50; hogs are 25 cents low
er, 1925 to $3.50; sheep are so cents
lower. prime lambs 81 to $3.50.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18

Germany says that If she pays her
debts she will be broke, which makes
Germany one of good sized crowd.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18

The Dam Truth is the title of a
new Arizona publication. We were
tempted to contribute until be learned
that it refers to irrigation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
Are They Osteopaths? =?
They Feather the Nest

BY the way, Turner & Patter is the
name of firm in Bucyrus, Ohio.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18

The Officat was surprised to see
THE Smallest Man in the World" at
the circus last night. The o. C.
thought the S. NJ l. r. w. was the fell
Ter who left town at house cleaning
time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18

We Knew II All The Time
The weather burro makes real
donkey of itself when it predicts Rain
and warmer, clearing Satur-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-05-18
day and colder" and then adds:
'"Weather unsettled"


Tut, Tut
Mary has a little calf,
AS white, almost as snow
Her hose are made of skeeter net,
And that is how know.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
TARIFF MEASURE
PASSED BY HOUSE

Washington.-By an overwhelming
majority the house passed the emee-
gency tariff bill, including the anti
dumping and foreign exchange sec
tions. The vote was 2ss for 10 liz
AGAINST. Fifteen democrats yoted fer
and nine republicans against the bill.
The bill. which now goes TO the sen
ate. where republican leaders have
promised to give 1t top place on the
calendar, imposes duties on approxi-
mately 20 important farm products
for a period OF six months. unless re-
pealed within that period by the gen
eral tariff bill on which the house
ways and means committee is now at
work.
The anti.dumping section Of the bin
provides that In the case of foreign-
made goods. being brought into the
American markets and offered for sale
at prices below the cost of productien.
there shall be levied in addition to all
other duties a duty that will bring
their laid down cost up to the level Of
the cost Of production plus transpcrta.
tion costs.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
VETERANS GET DIVIDENDS
Government Life Insurance Pays %
on Each Thousand.

Washington, d. C.-Secretary Mellou
announced a dividend on government
life insurance of not less than 81 .
thousand of insurance.
The dividend, II was explained, will
be paid in cash on the s7o6,391,00o %
permanent converted insurance fer
which earnings totaling $l,o3o,9is
have been apportioned. In additicA
to the permanent insurance, the sec
retary added out OF the $4,000, 100000
written by the government on the lives
OF soldiers, sailors and marines dur
ing the war, there was in effect Decs
ember 81, ss.s52.3sO.5OO Of wartimR
insurance.
Policies that have been in force TIVE
years. he said. on the anniversary data
in 1921, will receive the amount Of
two yearly dividends and policies iR
force one year will receive one yeaia
dividend.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
RESOLUTION UP 70 DIsARM
Would Ask Britain. France. italy and
Japan 10 Conference.

Washington. u. CA resolution nFs'
ing President Harding to invite Great
Britain, France. Italy and Japan to
a disarmament conference here was In
troduccd by Representative Rogers Of
Massachusetts. ranking republican
member OF tho house foreign affairs
committee, II also would declare that
until a program for the reduction of
armamenta Ia agreed to by the prin.
eipsl nations OF the wosld. including
the United States. II Is hereby de-
olared to bc the policy OF the congress
that the United States should have q
navy second 10 none"
Prohibition against the shipment of
arms and munitions TO any country
whore they might be used for revolu.
tionary purposes has been asked OF
congress by the state department
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22

Potsdam. Amid the tolling OF bells,
funeral services for Augusta Victoria,
former German empress, were held
here. ovor the simple coffin In the
mausoleum or antique temple in the
potsdam palace grounds had been
raised the familiar yellow standard OF
the ox.empress and at It's foot stood
the four sons OF the former royal
couple who we're free to attend the
services. Lacking was the presence OF
the former emperor, and OF former
Grown Prince Frederick william, ex.
lies In Holland.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
JAPANESE NOTE ON
YAP MADE PUBLIC
Communication Received Feb.
26 Given Out BY State
Department.

washinEtou,- TO maintain its posi
tion regarding the island Of Yap 'h'
American government would hAss "t'
prove not merely the fact" that Presi
dent Wilson made reservations con
csrnipg II. but also that tho supreme
council decided IN favor Of thoss
views" the Japanese government aays
In a note under date OF last February
20. made public Monday by the N'ate
department. with other correspondence
between the two governments regard
Ing zap.
at mus, also be- remembered" Japan
says. that II . decision In favor oi
the exclusion Of the island OF Yap-~a
question OF grave conccrn 10 Japan
and one on which tho Japanese delega'
tion Invariably maintained n firm at
titude--had really bson made. as Il is
Implied by the argument Of the United
States government. AZ tho meeting OF
tho supreme couneill May I tisisl,
at which Japan was not represented.
II could no, but have been regarded
40 an &C, OF entirely bad faith"
II was 10 this note that Secretary
Hughes replied April s, at the same
tino sending similar notes to che gov
ernmenta OF Great Britain. France and
Italy. lie declared that the United
stAtes vas unable TO agree With
Japan's eontsi,ion that In order TO
maintain It's position Il would have TO
prove" not only that President Wilson
made reservations regarding Zap. bu,
also ,hA, the supreme council adopted
those views.
"AH no treaty has ever been eonelnd'
ed with the United States relating to
the island Of yap." Mr., Hughes added,
"And a. no ono has ever been author.
lIed TO cede or surrender the riEht or
intorea, OF the United States In tho
island. this government must insiss
that Il has not los, It's righi or in
teres, a. Il existed prior 10 any action
Of tho supreme council or OF the
League Of Nations. and cannot recoE'
nire tho validity OF the mandate 10
Japan
Japan has not a. YET replied TO this
communication. no that 10 date the
correspondence consists Of the two
notea quoted above,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
U. S. WILL NOT
TOLERATE WAR
Panama aed Costa Rica hsll-
lied They Must Settle Dr..
ferences Amicably.

Washington, D. c. - War betvssn
Panama and Costa Rica growing out
Of the boundary dispute will not be tei.
Grated by the United States, Il vas
learned auihoritatiyely.
Both governments were understood
TO have been informed that the OBJ
duracy Of Panama over acceptance ot
the White award insisted on BY the
American government. must not Be
made the basis for the renewal Of hos
tilities.
Official reports recently have indi-
Gated that the peace Of the isthmus
was about 70 be disturbed. Panama
was mobiiIzing her army while Costa
Rica was assuming a belllcose stti-
tude and had been assured OF support
by Salvatore. Honduras and Guats-
mala.
The American position vas under.
stood TO be that the United States 10
bound by treaty obligations to safe
guard the integrity Of Panama and
that any move by Costa Rica would
justify drastic action.
There is a considerable force Of
American troops in the garrison In
the Panama canal zone. This Is sup.
plemented by the special service
squadron in Central American watern
and the Atlantic fleet Is In Cuban
waters.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22

erson of Pendleton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Watts will make their home in Athe-
ma.
The bride is a charming young wo-
man who has made her home in Port
land during the past two years, hav-
ing formerly lived at Waitsburg, at
which place her first husband, who
was an attorney, died from the effects
Of influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts were school
mates at Monmouth Normal School,
and friends look upon their marriage
as the happy elimination of ripen-
ed boyhood and girlhood friendship.
Childs Welfare Clinic.
Mrs. w. P. Littleiohn and Mrs. r..
A. Thompson were out yesterday list
ing names of little folks between six
months and six years of age, for ex-
animation at the Childs Welfare
Clinic to be held at Weston on May 5
and 4, under supervision of DR.. Boy
den of Pendleton, DR.. Smith of Ath-
ena, DR.. Mckinney of Weston. Miss
Lane, expert from o. A. c., Mrs. c,
II. Smith and other graduate nurses
will be in charge. Mothers are in
vited to bring babies to the clinic.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22

msyon Volcano now qus,
lives Philippine islands Of the
most the weird fer the American tourist to visit
Noun, Mayon province Abay Philippine
world No
which viewed the almost perfectly symmetrical
rises TO height The peak visible
for more than bare the giving
while
landscapes be anywhere the
world miles circles the
active volcano
in
1900 sending
Since
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22

With nearly all preparations COM
pleted for the May Day fete Of Athe-
ma high school and the holding Of
the track meet on next Friday, April
80. all will be In readiness for the
realization Of one Of greatest events
in the history Of the local schooPs-
activities.
The cleanup day at Athena ccme-
terry last Wednesday was n gratifying
success. A large number of citizens
turned out and the work done by
them made marked Improvement in
the grounds and surroundings.
Mrs. W. 5, Ferguson is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. II. r, Belknap. at
Nampa, Idaho,
Mr. and Mrs. George Shcard were
visitors Sunday at the Will MeCorkle
home on Reed and Hawlcy Mountain.
A. Walker hns purchased the VIM.
Schrimpf cottage in the north part
Of the city. Consideration, $1,000.
Mrs. William Rice is visiting in
Spokane this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Smith Of Wes-
ton, were in the city Tuesday,
Mrs. Thomas Booher and daughter
OF Weston, are visiting relatives in
Athena this week.
Miss Arota Littlejohn and Vern
Dudley are Athena students at U. of
o. receiving special notice for good
scholarship,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Macarthur are
here from Portland, visiting relatives.
They but recently returned from
winters sojourn in California,
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Clore
April 20, 1921. son. The youngster
arrived at the home Of the grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Achilles are
in the city from Caldwell, Idaho, vis-
iting relatives, They were called
here to attend the funeral Of Mr..
Achilles father.
Postmaster G. 0. Henry g at his
home in this city from the hospital
at Walla Walla. He is by no means
a well man yet, but is gaining in
health daily.
Lefty Kretzer has been absent from
school for several days on account Of
Illness. 1t is hoped that he will suf-
recover to play baseball Fri
day against Helix.
Charles Dickens classic, "a Tale of
Two Cities" being reviewed by the
third English class in Athena High
school, will be presented at the Stand
ard Theatre, Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Weed have
been enjoying visit from their
granddaughter, Mrs. Clarence Bur-
len, and their two great grandchildren
from their home at North Powder.
Members of Mignonette Rebekah
Lodge will go to Weston tonight to
assist Hiawatha Lodge in receiving
she visiting grand officer, Mrs. Mel
lie MILESTONE Of Pendleton, vice.
president of the order, Team work
win be put on jointly by the two
odges.
News of the death of Elliott (Doc)
Booher, at Charleston, WASH, was re-
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
oftIe.r ordered kIllIna, says PothIsr

Tacoma. Wash. h.--Roiand P. Pothier,
charged with Staying Major Alexander
Cronkhite at Camp LOWS In October,
1918, confessed to federal authorities
that he was ordered by his superior
officer, Captain Robert Rosenbluth. to
bring out loaded gun and get"
Cronkhite. was announced by Prose-
cutor Seldom. who disclosed five alleg'
ed confessions made by Pothier
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
Demand For Gold Mad. sy Allies.

Berlin.-The reparations commission
has verbally notified the president Of
the German war burdens commission
that the gold reserves of the Reichs.
bank and other German issuing banks
must be deposited before May /, either
in Cologne or Coblenz as security FOR
reparations, it was semiofficially an
nounced here.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
FROM "ONER THE HILL

ceived ~ wire Wednesday, and his
brothers. Hamp. William, Al and
Charles Booher left Athena yester-
day morning to attend his funeral.
He died after a long illness with
heart trouble. He leaves a wife and
six grown children. The funeral will
bc held at Charleston.
Professor Fitzpatrick Of Weston
called at school Tuesday. A game
Of baseball was scheduled with the
Weston boys for Wednesday evening,
April 81.
G. w. Dickson recently purchased
the cottage on West High street, be-
longing to Mrs. Ross Catron and now
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Barnes
Infant Son Buried.
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Hansell re-
turned Monday to their home near
Lewiston. Idaho, after the burial of
their infant son in the Athena cem-
otery. The case was a peculiarly sad
one. as the little one was found to
have passed away very suddenly
while sleeping, without any appar-
ent prior illness. The physician pro-
nounced a case of heart disease, as
there were no signs or chance of ac-
cidental smothering. The young par
ents have the sympathy Of their
Athena friends.
Charter Amendment and Bonds.
A total of 30 votes was polled in
the special city election held Tuesday
on amendment to the city charter
and funding bond issue. Both meas
ures carried, but three opposing bal
lots being cast.
Athena Is Out of II.
The supporters of the Athena ball
team have decided to withdraw from
the Blue Mountain league. The de-
cision was made after the return of
Omar Stephens, vice president of the
league, from meeting held at Pend
Teton, Tuesday, where Athena's sign
ing of Catcher Beaver of Walla Walla
was protested. Rather than enter the
league without an experienced catch
err, Athena fans prefer to play inde-
pendent ball, and will schedule games
on that basis.
Rex Payne Married.
Rex Payne, formerly Of Athena, and
Miss Adrain Hayman of Portland,
were married at Vancouver, Wash,
April 4th. They were accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Payne. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Mallory snd
Mr.. and Mrs. Spangle. Since going to
Portland Rex has been n the grocery
business in partnership with his
brother, Floyd,
HOMER l. WATTS MARRIED
TO BoYH0oD sCHoOLMATE
The marriage of Homer |. Watts,
we'll known Athena attorney and farm
N, to Mrs. Persephone Pickett of
Portland. was an event of Wednesday
,vening, the marriage ceremony be-
ny performed in the county court
,ouse at Pendleton. The couple were
accompanied by Mrs. NJ. L. Watts of
his city, and Attorney Win M. Pet
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22

Senate Confirms Eseh Appointment.
Washington, d. C.-The nomination
OF former Representative Esch Of Wis
consin to be a member of the inter
state commerce commission was con.
firmed by the senate. Senator La
Toilette. republican, Wisconsin. opp
possd confirmation.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1921-04-22
n.n. Wood unlvsrsItY chlef.

Philadelphia -MajorGeneral Leon.
ard Wood was elected head of the
University of Pennsylvania, by tho
board OF trustees.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-06-09
Educate
for
Business

There is a demand now for
the really trained young man
and young woman in bust
ness. We have been placing
graduates in good paying po-
sitions just as soon as they
graduate.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-06-09
Should Your Wife
Open Your Letters
See Too Wise Wives

should q wife open her husbands let.
tens l. IL more roprvh,nsblc To- huld
hack n l,tirr than Co. open 80 la wife
docs not open hrr husbands mail but
holds back letter which she believes
viii disrupt hcr household IL she less
dishonest than II she had opened Il and
acted upon e.
Tho action ~ Lois Wohcr's latest
phutuphy. "Tuu Wise Wives hinges
upon Witr's decision regarding u lot
ter Witch r'm,s tu her husband with
q crest upon b. which she instantly
recognizes. What M, docs With the
letter provides one az the most intensely
interesting situations ~ The play,
"Too Wise Wives b. another ~ those
dellghUul phuopliNs uf htr in N, hest
American suUiyty which have created
q large following for Lois Weber. Num
IN flock tn see LOIS Weber plays.
Th,r,'s reason o. g. % Paramount
plciur. and r. now showing ~ ihc Ms.
sion Theatre.
IN, story deals with the trials ut a
Young wife who's" devoted attentions a.
her husband weary him and cau,, him
tn NtaW Tor the society ~ his former
sweetheart who has married a wealthy
man. Then follows developments that
narrowly wreck the lives 1T tWo wives
and their husbands. Claire Windsor
and LOU, Calh,rn play the leading
roles Phillips Sunll,y and Mona lis,
also are On the cast.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-06-09

i.lsh, I-ne,ra,ss s.ooe tee, below the
l.ysl - the ucsan.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-06-09
START PLANS FOR
BOY SCOUTS CAMP

o. II. Nesslage. boy Scout executive.
hopes To BEGIN plans soon for the hold
tnr ~ summer camps for all Amarillo
boy Scouts according to an announce.
mcni he made Monday IN a meeting
With representatives from the Kiwanls,
Rotary and Lions clubs In the city hall.
The plans have taken no definite form
vet but Executive Ncsslagc hopes "a
take two weeks camping trip with
The scouts, probably during July. llo
expects 20 take camping supplies Ter
the entire trip and plans to camp two
ur three days In enc place ana then
move on ~ another.
Next year, Mr., Sosslagc statcs. he
hopes 20 have the Hoy Scout organlm
lion sufficiently developed and popular
here that steps may be- taken toward
he establishing ~ a permanent Hoy
scouts camp at some suitable place
near Amarillo.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-06-09

blue MS and rink rosebuds. Mrs.
Harding elasred thesr hands and and
The interest II Mr. Harding and
mySel; IN the work ior the blind u
very personal We Van, 20 assure You
that we are ANXIOUS 20 cooperate with
wa IN every way possible for the sue
cess Of the Lighthouse campaign We
arc very grateful ~ YOU Toe owning
here today We shall never forget YOU
and We shall always keep these eeau,i.
inl gifts and pnsr them dearly. I'll
give yO1 thought each day. Good
hye and God-speed."
-Four DAYS later, the President and
Mrs Harding VISITED the New York
CITY Lighthouse. and in his brief al.
dress 20 bind men and women. pre>i-
den, Harding again wished success 90
the S.NN0C campaign.
Andrew " Mellon. Secretary OF the
Treasury. Is Honorary Treasurer Of
the COMMITTEE. Franklin D. Roose-
Nel,. former Assis,an, Secretary OF the
Navy. Is Chairman; lew. l. Clarke.
I presiden, 81 the American Exchange
National Bank. u Treasurer. Contr,-
ha,icns should be sen, TO ie~r L.
Clarke, Treasurer. Ill Fast Fifty
ainsh Street. Ns~ York City.