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The Washington times., 1921-01-29

rerv ponulsr With ths newspapers snd
magazines. They haYe not been really
huTt-sny OF them. They still dis
seminate knowledge and information.
more or less correctly, but they dc
not like IL nor me. Since that time
have noticed a very strsus tendency
among them 10 regard the postal
service as rotten and myself as an
incompetent tyrant. In this connee-
ton, l would like TO say that the "zon-
ing system was not my idea. but ]
approve Il. And the newspapers have
been dancing up and down my spine
ever since. haven't they
STILL MORE ENEMIES.
'Yes. sih. Who were the next set?'
We'll. there was the pneumatic
tube contract fight and the screen
wagon contract fight. Both OF these
contracts were long established
Both were backed by powerful bust
ness and political interests and both
were inefficient and reeking with
fraud. This was the opinion OF the
experts who studied the cases ana
we abolished them both.
"It would amaze you 10 know the
number and extent OF the enemies
made over those two things. Yet
do not believe there is an intelligent
or fair man in the world who knew
the facts who would not agree that
both were bad. Certainly every ex-
pert in the department agreed and
recommended their abolition.
But perhaps. next TO To- newspa-
pers, j made more powerful enemies
when / took on organized labor tnan
in any other way. 1t was In 1910 that
made my first recommendation
against permitting the postal clerks
to affiliate with the American Fed
Grafton. / pointed out that l believed
il to be a menace TO the Government
to permit Government employees to ar
filiate with any outside organization
TO which they would be bound by ties
OF greater loyalty and self-interest
and which used as weapons the
strike and boycott.
Understand, please, that l am not
unfriendly to organized labor; that j
believe strikes are, in many instances
Justified, but l most emphatically be-
The Washington times., 1921-01-29
A Paramount
Picture
This Is What the Producing Direct
sr
By ALBERT CAPEPLANI.

81 made The Inside Of the Cup' because: 80.
at is wonderful story that deals only with ideas
but also with idealsthe ideals Upon which this nation
founded.
But the drama before anything else-the great
humanity of the characters described by Mr. Churchill,
the tremendous possibilities of action that could be used
in picture drama
"The Inside of the Cup is clean the outside Of The
cup, and it reveals finally social justice it ought to be-
Bct beyond anything elsc 1t is great picture of human
life as it actually U.s."
The Washington times., 1921-01-29
A Drama That Sets a NeuU Standard SssSs
for the Motion Picture Art sc.
FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS NOVEL .....
f;ss"s1'' ns""s BY WINSTON CHURCHILL 4s Dss,sa c
Director and the First Exhibiting Director Think of It,
|. BY HUGO RIESENFELD.

q" selected The Inside of Tho Cup for extended show
ing at the Criterion Theater New York, because:
"The theme is SO tremendous that it dwarfs ordinary
pictures.
"The love story is so we'll into the bigger theme
that the whole becomes that thng-a drama that
reflects life E
with its severe indictment Of hypocrisy its arrangement
of the present social order and its appeal for social
Justice it is bound to make people think
Last but by least, it is thrilling picture
play of modern American life"
The Washington times., 1921-01-29

iieve that the GoNerument ia menacea
Il strikes are 10 be permitted against
the Government That seems 10 be
sound principle. recommended
against having the Postal Union any
itself with the Federation or Labor
The Federation OF Labor met ANA de-
nounced me. II has denounced me oy
resolution three times and nave
made the recommendation four
times"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
M. AND M. FESTIVAL.
WILL BE POSTPONED
UNTIL AFTER ROUNDUP

A decision to postpone the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Fan Fes-
tival until after the Round-Up was
made this morning after canvass by
men bers OF the general committee
was made of the merchants Of PEN
dEeton.
Too close to Round-Ep time. is
the explanation made OF the decision
only short time remains to perfect
the festival if il were to be held in
this month, and after sounding out
mgjority Of the participants IN the
carnival held Last May and who In
tended to have part in the festival
this fall, it was thought best to alter
plans.
The weather will be rather warm
curing this month to accommodate
the huge crowds that will undoubted-
n attend tie festival, and that was
another factor that caused the post
poncnlent cf the show
While plans have not definitely
been made. it is probable that when
the weather is cooler, big festival
Of SOME kind will be held this fall
curing October or early November.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
PENDLETON ELKS WILL
ATTEND CONVENTION

Pcndleton lodge. No. 2SS &. p. O..
f., is making arrangements to have
a number of local Bills in attend
ance at the state convention of the
order which is to be held this year at
Marshfield, August Is. 1s and 20.
That good time will be the lot of
those fortunate men who can find
the time TO forgather with other mem
bers of the "herd' is evidenced by the
fact that the Marshf eld lodge has ap-
propriated cool $4,000 10 provide
entertainment for the convention
guests
Roy w. Ritner is expected TO head
the local delegation, and others who
are expected to make the trip include
Jack Allen. f. j. McMonies. h. Nj.
1nroeAmorton George Furstenberg
and Claud Williams. Several Others
plan to make the trip if it is possible
and it IS thought that the delegation
Will he a large one.
Boosting Of the Roundup viii be
one of the functions Of the local men
when they meet the throngs at
Marshfield
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
FIVE STEPS NECESSARY
TO BRING RESTORATION
OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS

NEW YORK, Aug. l2.-(u. P.)--
Earl Constantine, executive secretary
Of the natioanl industrial council. de-
clared the following five elementary
steps we're necessary to bring about a
complete restoration of normal busi-
ness cunditions the further cost of
living reduction, housing relief liqui-
dation of the governments obliga-
tions to the railroads: taxation read
justment and the solution of the for
eign debts problem
Constantine declared the industrial
council survey pf general conditions
indicated gradual spasmodic iu-
provement for the rest of the year and
the following spring.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
BODY OF RUTH HART
VILE REACH PENDLETON
ON SUNDAY MORNING
Mrs. Blackburn, Local Woman
Receives Word of Fate of
Her Sister and Family

The body OF Miss Ruth Hart, Pen
dleton girl who lost her life when the
steamer Alaska went down will arrive
here SUNDAY morning on No. "a, ae-
cording To telegram received today
by T. f. OBrien depot agent for the
o. w. r. & y. Mr.. O'Br!en received
word that the body was forwarded
from San Francisco at 1880 a. m. to-
day and that it will arrive in Portland
at 10 p. m tomorrow
Mrs. Julia Metzler, of La Grande,
sister of Miss Hart. is accompanying
the body from California to Pendleton
and it is thought that Mrs. G. w.
Phelps another sister will arrive here
on Sunday also No announcement as
to funeral arrangements have been
made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
EDITOR OF LONDON TIMES DENIED ANY
INTERVIEW WITH KING GEORGE; DODGES
POLITICAL ISSUE OF ALL DISCUSSIONS

PORTLAND. Aug. 12.-(U. P.1-
H. Wickham Steed. editor of the Lon
don Times, one of Northcliffe's chief
assistants. told the United Press
there was absolutely nothing to the
interview he was reported as having
with King George. He said he knew
nothing about it. During the talk the
British editor lodged the political is
sue OF the discuss ons although he in
dicated his belief that King George
was almost pro-Irish. He declared
the world must disarm IN mind be-
fore it could scrap the fleets He in
dicated the belief that Englanders
should rid their minds of the belief
that america vas almost a part Of
England and Of coming to this coun-
try with the idea that blood is thick
ct than water
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
TAX REVISION BILL TO
Be COMPLETED MONDAY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.=(C PD-
Representative Mondell. the house re-
publican leader, told the United Press
the house ways and means committee
completes the tax revision bill Mon
day should the committee give com
plete approval, the house intends to
rush the measure through next week.
The senate finance committee adopt
ed the American valuation plan as the
tariff bill basis, with slight modifica-
tions, republican members supporting
that plan unanimously and the repub-
lican members of the house ways and
means committee present also agree
ing. They reached a vital agreement
to eliminate dyestuffs from the EN-
barge proposal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
FIFTEEN YEAR MURDER
MYSTERY IS SOLVED

SPOKANE. Aug. 12.-(A. P)--The
purported dying statement of a wom-
an who was reported to have declar-
ed she shot and killed Reno Hutchin-
son. general secretary of the y. NJ. G..
a. here in 1906. was said by the po-
lice today to shed light on the mur-
der mystery which baffled them for
- years According to a statement
ade by a resident OF Vancouver. 3.
C.. the woman declared she sho
Hutchinson by mistake for banFe-
ts Spokane who was formerly head
OF bank in Vancouver which failed
losing her money. She did not learn
Of her mistake until after leaving the
city and feared to return. The name
OF the intended victim and the wom-
an were not made public.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
HIGHTOWER, WAU DISCOVERED BODY OF
MISSING CATHOLIC PRIEST, WILL BE
CHARGED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF MURDER
IRE0RGANIZED HAPPY
CANYON DIRECTORATE
WILL MEET TONIGHT

= The first business meeting Of +
the reorganized Happy Canyon +
: directorate will be held tnis =
evening at 1880 o'clock at the +
= offices Of the Commercial Asso- +
= ciation. =
The scope Of the Little +
+ Brother OF the Big Roundup" +
. will be discussed at tonight's
= meeting. and several decisions =
> are expected to be made. In
+ addition to the directors, the
= heads Of the various depart
ments will participate in the
= meeting
+ Time until the Kound-Up is =
+ held is rapidly passing, and 4 +
Z concerted cooperation VIII be =
+ ne. essary TO insGre succsss p
= request ~ the officers mas rcen 8
= made that every director and +
Z department head be present.
. Z = = = : + = = = =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
POLICE DISCOVER PLOT
TO EFFECT JAIL RELEASE

SULLIVAN, Ind, Aug 12,--(U. Po
Prisoners held in connection with
running the mine foreman from the
county rushed to Terre Haute when
tlfe police discovered the miners plot
to effect awholesale jail delivery OF
the two men held. Three mine bosses
were forced to leave the country when
the miners visilants stormed their
homes and threatened mob violence as
protest against Unemployment.
Twenty shots were fired at Danny Nc
Garry as he left the Peerless mine, as
a remonstrante against McGarry's al
legged employment OF foreigners in pre-
ference to Americana born miners dur
ing the period OF unemployment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
Police Claim Strong Chain ;of
CirCum StantiaI Evidence
Against William Hightower.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12---(U. P.)
William Hightower, hearlded as the
man discovering the body of Father
eslin, spent last night In prison cell
and viii probably be charged with the
priests murder. He will also prob
ably be paid the $4,000 reward for dis
covering the body The police claim
strong chain Of circumstantial e.t-
dence connecting Hightower with the
crime. His movements at the time of
the kidnapping are regarded as highly
suspicious.
The case against Hightower in,
cludes; the police finding an Internal
machine calculated to fire when the
door is opened such contrivance as
the kidnapers said guarded the kid
naped priest during the ransom nego-
tiations: typewriter In Hightower's z
room tallies closely with the type used
in the note demanding ransom: High
tower rented an automobile about the
kidnapping date: he has unorthodox
religious views; he cannot account for
the time at about the time Father He's
lin left his home: he is known as ii
worker with wierd inventions. High
tower will make no statement.
Three Are Implicated
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l2--(A. P.)
The police believe that three are Inn
plicated in the death Of Father Heslin.
cne woman and two men, They hope
to have the second man soon. They
are still hunting Dolly Mason. A let
detained, addressed to DolIy Mason,
was uncalled for and was opened. The
letter contained request for further
facts regarding the story the casual
visitor X alleged 10 have given her..
and announced the finding OF the To-
cation Of the grave.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
RESUMPTION OF TONG
WAR IS INDICATED

PORTLAND. Aug. 12.-(U P1-
Resumption of the tong war was indi-
Gated by the disappearance of Tong
leaders of the Suey Sings and Hop
Sings from Chinatown. according to
District Attorney Evans Chinatown
is enpoying quiet, although Evans re-
CARDS it as calm before a storm. He
believes the Suey Sings plot re-
Nenge for the shooting of three of
their number and cannot consider
peace until after they even the blood
eebt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
loLn aolNr coNrERENcr.

WASHINGTON. Aug. l2.-U. \.
S.)--The republican members Of the
senate finance COMMITTEES meeting N
conference with members OF the house
ways and means committee, agreed to
modification of the American valua-
ton plan for fixing tariffs provided by
tie Fordney tariff bill. The question
Including the dyestuff embargo in the
bill, was referred to the sub-commit-
lee. The committee also agreed 10
adroGatc the extension of the emer-
gency tariff bill until January /, 1922.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12

A fire which broke out at noon to-
day destroyed the combine owned by
NJ. l.. Watts and Homer Watts OF
Athena and is now raging in 40 acre
wheat field owned by Watts Brothers,
with the blaze threatening SOC acres
adjoining and owned by Lou Hodgen
Word of the disaster was brought TO
Pendleton this afternoon by Mrs. VIII
Ferguson.
Athena people are now fighting the
conflagration in the hope of saving
some of the wheat. The fire. whose
origin is unknown, was first noticed
by the harvest crew during the noon
meal The men rushed to the scene
of the blaze which had gained much
headway before the fire fighting be-
gan,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
ROBBER SUSPECT HELD
IN DEFAULT OF BOND

KANSAS CITY. Aug. 12--tU. 70
The four men and one women ar
rested Tuesday when Louis Gordon,
Edward Patton were jailed in connec-
ton with the $4,000 Seattle bank mes
senger robbery, remained in jail IN
default of $4,000 bonds each.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
UPON j. P.
DAVIDSON UNSUCCESSFUL

NEW YORK. Aug. 12.-U. Pl-
Physicians announced the operation
upon II. T. Dawson. the noted fnan-
eier, was unsuccessful, due to the dis
covery of a tumor at the base of the
brain, They We're not able TO remove
the growth due to excessive bleeding.
Dawson is in no immediate danger. A
second operation will be performed
later.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
CHARLES EATHERN SHOOTS AT FORMER WIFE THEN Turns GUN ON HIMSELF
AMERICAN
PRISONER TELLS OF
HORRORS IN RUSSIA

Kilpatrich declared the prison condi-
tions are unspeakable. Many Of the
communists are dying and leaders urg-
ing that the food shall go only to the
fittest are letting the weakest die. He
declared the crop failures not due TO
drought, but to on-planting. The
people were angered when the soviet
confiscated the crops last year and
previous years.
Fitzpatrick described the prison con-
ditions. say ing the prisoners died like
flies, had little rations and bad water.
he fell deathly sick and finally got re-
moved to hospital, where conditions
were little improved, except he had
flesh air, cleanliness and sunlight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
Fitzpatrick Says Many Are Dy-
ing in Slow Misery and Tor
ture; Papers Destroyed.

REvAL. Aug. 12.-(U PD-Amer-
ica should demand all other nationality
prisoners now beiIrg held in Russia
EmInet Fitzpatrick, just released Am
erican prisoner, declared. Many are
dying in slow misery and torture, their
papers destroyed and the world has
forgotten all about them
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
RECLAIMED LANDS WILL
Be OPEN TO VETERANS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 12.-(A. Pa
More than 200 farms ON the gov
ornment reclaimed lands of the North
Platte and Shoshone irrigation pro.
jects will be opened to veterans, the
former September and the latter
September 16.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
XTRA

CALGARY. Alta, Aug. i..-A
man believed to be DIR. X. NJ.
Brumfseld. wanted in connection
with the alleged murder of Den
mas Russell of Roseburg, was ar
rested here today. The priison-
er first gave his name as Nor
man whitney. a farm laborer,
but later admitted 60 the chief OF
police tbat he was Brumr.eld. lie
said he would not fight extradi-
tiOn TO lioscburr,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12

Dublin Aug. 12.-G. y. s.l-Depc
DUBLIN. Aug. 12.-Q \. SIDE
Valera's letter to Lloyd-George in
formed the premier that the Sim Fein
parliament was ready TO negotiate
peace upon the English terms accord
ing to the best authority here. The
Sim Fein leaders are optimistic over
the peace situation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
lNCEND|ARY FIRE STARTS
IN CATHOLIC Church

SEATTLE Aug. i2s--W. P)--Fire
OF incsndiary origin threatened tbs
life Of father Francis Bsebe. ~ ths
priest slept In his room Of the South
Park Catholic church. The polies are
investigating the cause Of the fire.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
Former Husband in Hospital
With Bullet in Back; Wife
Burned on Neck With Powder
WILL FACE CHARGES AS
SOON AS OUT or HOSPITAL
Neighbors Say Woman Would
Have Been Killed Had She
Not Displayed Much Nerve.

Charles A. Weatherford Is in the
hospital with bullet in his back as a
result of a shooting fray last night In
which he is said to have attempted to
shoot his former wife, Mrs, Osia
Weatherford, and then turned the gun
on himself
Mrs. Weatherford was not injuret
beyond the burns inflicted on her neck
by powder. and the condition Of
weatherford is not at all serious, II
is thought.
On Crying jag
The shooting was staged shortly aft
tr O'Clock last night at the woman's
home, 126 Thompson street.
Weatherford came here from his
home in Washington, and Henry Keys.
owner of the house where Mrs.
Weatherford and her four children are
living. declared this morning that
weatherford has attempted to get Mrs.
weatherford to forget their past diff
ficulties she was granted divorce
ahent a month ago, --a...ss4a.s .sa..ss#
After a day which he u said 10 have
spent participating freely Of moon
shine. Weatherford returned home last
night, Mr.. Keys said. and he had ar
rived at the crying stage of drunken
spree.
..Put That Gun Down"
''Weatherford was crying about the
morning. and the children were cry
ing. too. and / didn't pay much atten-
tion to what was going on. / was in
my own room. Then / heard Mrs.
say. Charley. put that
gun down. then the sound OF the re-
port reached me.
II guess she would have been killed
ii she had had less nerve. She rushed
toward him, instead of running away,
and the man missed. Her neck was
burned by the powder. .
He turned the gun on himself then
and fired one shot. The bullet struck
over his heart, but he vast hurt bad.
He tried to get the revolver after we
got it away from him."
At st. Anthony's hospital today
where Weatherford was taken after
the shooting. it was stated that he was
resting very well
He isNnot seriously injured was
the statement made BY the hospital
authorities.
The bullet is thought to have follow
ed the rib around his side and lodged
in his back lust beneath the skin.
Mother S,puorts children
Mrs Weatherford supports five
children by her labor at q laundry. il
is said. Four of the children were
born as issue Of her marriage to
Weatherford and the other child Is
his bv 4 former marriage. The Oldest
of the quintet IS a nine-year girl
who acts as mother 10 the Younger ba-
bies while the mother works during
the dav time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
DevaIera's Reply is Neither Ac-
ceptance Nor Rejection of
Irish Peace Proposals.
QUESTIONS ARE RAISED
AND ANSWERS NECESSARY
Replies May Serve to Facilitate
Future Dealings And Are Not
Expected to Cause Break.

DUBLIN. Aug. 12.--U. P)-De
Valera's reply to Lloyd George is
neither an acceptance nor rejection
Of the peace proposals. II raises vari
Gus questions TO which answers are
necessary. The answers may serve to
facilitate the future dealings and are
not expected to cause a break in the
negotiations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
THE WEATHER

The weather, reported by Major Lee
Moorhouse.
Maximum 80.
Minimum a.
Barometer 1880
Barometer falling slightly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12

PARIS, Aug. is.-~tU, T. pending
an adjustment of the Upper silesian
dispute by the league Of nations coun-
CTS. Tic supreme cohncn decided 10
send allied reinforcements there to
preserve order Il has been announced
officially.
Lloyd George left for London. leav
ing Lord Curzon to represent Britain
In the deliberations Of the supreme
council. according to London an
nouncement Lloyd George intends TO
attend the Washington disarmament
conference personally, contrary to an
earlier report that he would not do
SO. providing his affairs will permit.
Decision Followed Deadlock
PARIS Aug. t2.- a. \. S)-Prem-
iers Lloyd George and BRAND agreed
to refer the Upper siesian question to
Il meeting Of the league Of nations.
This decision was reached as the re-
suit of the deadlock that developed
yesterday over the partition of Upper
silcsIa. The proposal originated with
Lloyd George and the supreme council
met and approved his suggestion.
Lloyd George departed for London
early this afternoon. He was smiling
cheerful and said the discussions had
had happy outcome"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
Diplomatic victory

LONDON. Aug. Ed \. ST.
Premier Lloyd-George's successful
move TO have the Upper Silesian mea-
sure referred "a. The league OF Nations
is hailed as his greatest diplomatic VIC
tory The premier's move came at a
time when there appeared certain to
be an open rupture between France
and England and that the supreme
council would cease to function entire
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12

That Weatherford will face charges
as soon as he RECEIVERS from his inr
turies is considered probable, A
statement made by county officials
this afternoon was to the effect that
charges of assault with intent to do
bodily injury will be made against
the man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12
Question Involves Drawing
Boundary Line Between Po-
Land and any.
MOVE is HAILED AS GREAT
VICTORY FOR PREMIER
Suggestion Came at Time When
Open Rupture Between
France and England Appear

PARIS. Aug l2.-(A. France
aud Britain decided to refer the Upper
Silesan question to the league Of ma
tions. The question involves the draw
ing OF the boundary line between Po-
land and Germany and threatened yes
terday to bring break in the allied
council meeting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-12

DAILY EDITION

The East oreEonian Ia Eastern ore.
g0n's greatest newspaper and ~ 4 scli-
Ing force gives to the edvertiSer over
twice the guaranteed paid circulation
in Pehdirton and UmatiilA county Of
any other newspaper.