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The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05

fguratively speaking, we were bor-
rowing ourselves rich Now we suf-
fer because we must pay back.
But our people are looking facts
in the face. The country is not
broke--it is merely bent Common
sense and hard work-honcst work
thrift and economy will pull us
out of the hole. 1t is time to take
eff our coats, go to work, take our
medicine no matter how bitter, suf-
fer our losses and benefit from our
experience. There have been times
before when financial conditions
seemed almost hopeless, but always
common sense has prevailed and
thus it will be again
The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05
ROADS BADLY DAMAGED

Road Engineer Gustav Becker. ac-
companied by his son Arthur. mot
ored down from Springerv.lle Fri
day evening to inspect the havoc
done on the roads by heavy rains.
The damage is plenty. Culverts are
out everywhere and grades are cut
and gashed badly in places along
the main highway. Passenger cars
are still going and coming, but
freighting is at a standstill owing
to the washouts1 Old timers say
there has not been such deluge in
this county for thirty years. Every
afternoon and evening bring down
pours.
The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05
$50 EACH

1t will cost $50 apiece for us to
run the United States government
next year.
"That is the way the total of
$6,500, 100000, the anticipated ex-
penditure during the fiscal twelve
month, figures out-$6O for every
man, woman and child in the coun-
try
Nobody can escape the tax. 1t
falls evenly, but surely. The man
whose income is so small that he is
not assessed by the bureau of inter
nal revenue has to pay, neverthe-
less, in the form of higher rent or
food or some other convenience or
commodity. Providence Journal.
Add city, county and state taxes
to this and then figure your tax bill.
The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05
HE KNEW HOW

There was an old geeZer
And he had a lot of sense,
He started up in business
On dollar and eighty cents.
The dollar for stock
And eighty cents for an ad,
Brought him three lovely dollar:
In day, by dad
Well he bought more goods
And a little more space,
And he played that system
With smile on his face.
The customers focked
To his two-by-four
And soon he had to hustle
For regular store.
Up in the square
Where the people pass.
Hegobbled up corner
That was all plate glass.
He fixed UP the windows
With the best that he he'd,
And he told them all about it
In a half page ad.
He soon had 'em coming
And he never, never quit,
And he wouldn't cut down
On his ads one jit.
And he's kept things humping
In the town ever since,
And everybody calls him
The Merchant Prince.
Some say it's luck
But that's all bunk
Why, he was doing business
When times were punk
People have to purchase
And the geezer was wise
For he knew the way to get EN-
Was to advertise.
Exchange
The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05

Both reservoirs at Concho broke
during the week, doing much dam
age to crops and roads. The Udall
reservoir is in no danger, though it
is full to overflowing. No water
has been held in the Lyman reser-
voir.-St. Johns Observer.
The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05

The Ideal Hotel at Flagstaff was
destroyed by fire last Friday. The,
loss will approximate $4,000, par
tally covered by insurance.
The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05

The Superior court of this county
mas issued an order appointing Mrs.
Elsie McLennon Administrative of
the estate of her husband, the late
Robert A. McLennon.
The Winslow mail., 1921-08-05

money helps your town-which is
only another word for saying that
you help better your own job
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26

fro, Donald James, Wallace Pound,
Buford Swalley, Chapman Connerley,
Harvey Bender, Allen Bowman; song,
Lullaby, Cornelia Pound, Reta Davis,
Letha Belske; dialogue, Grandpa's
Surprise by James Carson, Alexander
Powell, Jack Mcdonald. Charles r.
win Letha Belske, Ruth Grow, Ken
meth Caldwell, Evelyn Graham; play,
Strike in Santa Claus Land. Cast of
characters as follows: Santa Claus,
Blaine Carney; Mrs. Santa Claus, Dor
othy Folsom; DR.. Curon Quickly, Ray
woodward; Fairy Youngheart, Gather
inc Anne Hobe; Jack Frost, John
Cloupek. Santa Claus Helpers,
Brownie H%elp-along. rack Barbour,
Brownie Good Cheer, Leo Baker;
Spirit of Christmas Joy, Margaret
Caghornc; Fairy Kind Thoughts, Tw-
lila House, Fairy Heiptulness. Virginia
Swan.
1t afforded this grade much pleas
IRE to welcome as visitors the second
grade pupils of Lincoln school and
their teacher, Miss Maxwell.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
UNITED STATES GIVES
WAR MEDAL TO vERDUN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-C. N. 81
President Harding, in the. name. OF
Congress and the people of the United
States, has just presented to represen-
tatives of the city of Verdun, now
here, a gold medal in recognition of
the v%alOrous conduct of the French
soldiers in defense of that city, which
was n of the historical and dramatic
events of the late World War. The
medal was designed by John Flana-
gan, an American sculptor, who won
the award of this commission, in com
petition with eight other artists.
The medal, four inches in diameter.
was cast in the United States Mint.
Philadelphia. and it's total thickness in
relief is one-half inch. 1t is composed
of pure gold, with a total weight of
thlrty-six ounces. 1t is said the Gov
eminent took particular interest in tho
casting. The diverse represents two
struggling giants IMPLYING the ire
mendous energy of the o~pposing
forces. One can note at a gIanc the
heaviness of the Boch, and the light
er, more nervous, energy expressed in
the figure of the alert Frenchman.
They Shall Not Pass
Tho historic phrase: Ills ne Passe-
ron Pas crosses the field On the
reverse is represented the Port
Chausse, back of which the ruins of
the city Of Verdun appear. The in
'cr'ntion on this side of the medal
reads:
From the Peopla of the United
States to the City of Verdun."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
What Pendleton Grade
Schools Are Doing

, period for their parents and a fat
candy bag for each child generously
presented by Mrs. Chas. Bond. to
whom the children expressed a chorus
of thanks.
I A, > b.
The special features of the Christ
mas program were a story of the birth
of Christ told in three units by three
of the second grade boys, the stories
being interpersed by appropriate
songs. A doll song and march by the
girls of the room was accompanied by
a %burlesQue doll drill by the boys. The
boys carried rag dolls and went
through a military drill using the
dolls as guns. Jack Elkin acted as
captain.
The girls of this room gave a
charming folk dance, arranged by
Miss Hansen. Hilda May Hobart
acted as leader.
Second and Third Grade
Last week the third grade had a
record of perfect attendance. Alex
andcr Powell and Wallace Pound re-
eelved the highest grades in arithmc-
tic this month. In spelling Margaret
Caghorne and Virginia Swan received
highest grades.
The following Christmas program
was given Thursday afternoon.
Christmas Brownie Dance. William
Temple, Merle Weaver, Winfield Rem
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
FIELD SCHOOL.


On Thursday afternoon at the Field
school a Christmas program was given
III all three rooms with over a hus-
ured visitors present. The rooms
were beautifully decorated by the cut
work of the children. executed during
the art period. The second and third
room used poinsettas, Christmas can
dies and puddings. The first and scv-
ond used Christmas angels, chains and
cuttings illustrating the story of
Christs birth. The first grade used
nells' Christmas trees and very effec-
tive tran%sparencies for the windows.
Ftrst b.
The language work of this month
has especially interested the children.
The story of the birth of Christ, the
picture study of Madonnas and the art
work correlating most effectively. FIT
teen have a clean record this month.
The Christmas program for this grade
consisted of songs, r|ecitations and folk
dancing in costume. The program
opened and closed with singing of
America and flag salute and the last
time the visitors were asked to Join.
The leaders in songs and recitations
were NS follows; Marjorie Ebert.
Mary Bond, Mildred Hastings. Violet
Swan, LaNelle penland, Billy Pecb-
Ter The Christmas tree held the gifts
made by the children during the art
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
ENGLISH TURF SEASON
PROVES Improbable
by CHAS. MCCAIN.


Omitted Press staff Correspondent
LONDON, Dec. 2G.-The turf sea-
son which ended last month was
chiefly notable for the adverse on
ditions which prevailed almost
throughout the eight months of tho
flat racing calendar. For the first
three months, the coal strike had n
disastrous effect, as transport facili-
ties for spectators and equine com
pctitors were inadequate. Even the
Derby, the GREATEST race of the year,
had to be run without railway ser
vices, Then the abnormally dry
summer which lasted we'll into Dc
itober made the ground SO hard that
trainers were at their wits end to
find suitable exercise tracks for their
charges. Probably no more unfit
field eVer turned out for a big race
than that which contested the popu-
lar Cesarewitch Stakes at Newman
! ket in October. Most Of the COM
petitors had been coughing and the
remainder were short Of a gallop."
Under such conditions, of the big
races only two were won by favor
80 Wv '''' wv u IL 'o"'o"' tn7
and The Manchester November handi-
cap won by Blue Dun.
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+t - Nv ''"0i9' oi'leiiS
stantana no ny
,.biab aNu
sonnnd ~ W. - "I'
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trias ,rt"1ta va, VI ms el,
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
AMERICANS WHO attend
FRENCH TRIAL NOTE
DIFFERENCES IN LAWS
Prosecution and Defer-e Each
Have Twelve Per -mptory
Challenges and no More.

VERSAILLES. Dee. 3G.-C', P.)-
Americans who attended lie 4andru
trial. and they were many. eedld not
refrain from commeatins upon the
radical difference between the French
law of evidence and manner OF con-
Quoting a trial for murder and the
American courts.
Returning to Paris after I particu-
larly stormy sitting of the court. an
! American resident of the French
capital, noticed a stout man alight-
ing al Meudon. in deep conversation
with a woman.
why, there goes n Of The jur-
ors..' he exclaimed.
Jurors in France are not escorted
by uniformed policemen and every
night they return to their homes in
complete freedom having taken the
oath mot to discuss the case with
any one They are chosen with
more rapidity than either America
or England.
The prosecution and the defense
have II premeptory challenges each
and no more. Thus SO names chosen
'iIuil lllf- tlttlDEIl llSl VI tIt utpOlt-
tment are thrown into 9. hat and II
are picked out. Should the prose-
cution and the defense both chose to
exercise their %prerogative of challeng-
ing IL jurors, there always remains
enough names in the hat to swear in
a jury. The Landru jury was chosen
in Is minutes. Neither the prose-
cution nor the defense challenged a
single juror.
You swear to testify without hat
red or fear, to tell the whole truth
and nothing but the truth; raise your
right hand and say; I swear it, says
1.-The judge to the witness as the lat
ter advances to the bar. There Is no
Bible in evidence.
Tell your own story" continues
the judge, and the witness goes on
to relate how he or she met Landau
in the company of Madame Couchet,
iGuillion or Hoon during the year
1915.
Didn't you swear that Madame
SO and SO told you that she was to
be married to Landru, when you. APP
= pearcd before the Investigating mag
.istrate?" asks the judge.
rs he the prosecuting attorney? %
Inquired u South Boston man as
Judge Gilbert was berating Landru
for seven previous convictions for
lswindlinS. forgery and other crimes.
No stenOgrapher was present in the
court and no notes were taken in
, shorthand OF the various testimo-
Mes heard, so that the question OF
Interpretation Of a testimony was left
to the good or bad memory of tile
~ prosecution and defense.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26

gorIntan,1 lnval aahdG rowirC c. lldren
Tbs. odEinRl Roo'- DHph Fer Al Ages
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
LOVED HORSES-GETS SPANKING

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Q. N. s.
-Thelmer Webster, negro, loves
horses. A horse, regardless of color,
age or condition just naturally has the
same attraction to this nine-year old
black boy that Il f%ive-carat diamond
has for a pawnbroked.
rhclmer recently borrowed four
horses from East st, Lopis owners.
Humane Officer Ewing interrupted
when he started to borrow his fifth.
The HORSEPOWER, not being arrested.
went home and his mother gave him
a taste of what race horses get as they
speed down the home stretch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26

Ter, $111.25, NE IA SW IA and s L.
SW IA Sec. 80 and SIC IA Sc Ia Sec,
81, Up. 8, S. Il. 81.
loeth Houser, Sheriff, to Fred
Laat2, $41.47, SW IA NE IA SW IA
Sec. 80. TIP. 4, N. II. 81.
II. u. Stanley to Milan Cook, $500.
Mete and bound tract in SW Ia Sec.
2G, TIP, 6, n. II. So.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
MINISTER OFFERS REWARD,

BRIDGEPORT, Ohio. Dec. 90
Rev. John W. Necl announced to his
congregation at the Kirkwood Pres
byterian church here that he would
pay 500 to anyone who informs HIM
Of a place in the city or Belmont
county, where the prohibition law is
being violated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-26
FRENCHMEN SHAVE Boards

PARIS, Dec. 26--G. N. S.)-!The
trial Of Bluebeard Landru, resulted
IN numerous Parisians shaving off
their boards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
ROAD
/. 7 D PEACE
STILL OPEN
Sim Fein Have Until Friday on
offer-Eyes OF England
on Erin.
Interna tiensI News Service.

DUBLIN. Aug. 20.--In spite Of
Eamonn de Valera's uneauivocal re-
lection Of the British proposals for
an Irish settlement, hope in COM
promise that will assure permanent
peace in Erin was still strong to-
day. due to the fact that the Sim
Fein cabinet continued to work On
its reply to Premier Lloyd George.
Cabinet In Secret Session.
For hours the ministry was dis.
cussing behind closed doors the
points and phraseolosy Of the an
swer, which. It was learned, is still
far from complete.
A strong belief prevailed In we'll
informed quarters that an exchange
Of communications Is proceeding be-
tween de Valera and Lloyd George.
See Report Delayed.
Contrary to previous reports, which
set Tuesday as the day that the
answer would he announced in the
Dali Eireann, II seemed unlikely to-
day that the Parliament would hold
public session before Thursday or
Friday.
Thus almost a whole week IN
gained in which the door to peace re.
mains open.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
FOUR KILLED AS
TRENCH CAVES|N
At CUMBERLAND
Several Others Hurt When
Workers Are Buried 10
Feet Under Ground.

CUMBERLAND. Md. Aug. 90
Four men were killed outright and
several others were injured this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock when the banks OF
an eighteen.foot trench caved in on
them.
The men were at work digging a
trench for an extension for the sewage
system in the business section of the
city. They were caught in a standing
position.
One man, the foreman, was in the
act of lighting a cigar when the walls
caved on him. When his body was
removed two hours later the cigar was
tightly held between his teeth and the
match was in his hand.
The dead are d. +. Hoffman, Sandy
Battisti, white, and Lonnie Thompson,
colored. Another white man has not
been identified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
LANDLORDS ALLOW CATS
AND DOCS; BAN CHILDREN

BOSTON, Aug. 2o.--A. r. wilkins, OF
Hyde Park, former service man. said
today that twenty landlords had re-
fused to rent apartments to him be-
cause he had a four.year- old boy.
Rendered desperate by his continu.
GUS reverses, wilkins called on the
Massachusetts, Commission on the
Necessaries Of Life for assistance. He
said landlords told him they were
willing to permit dogs and cats to live
in their apartments. but children were
regarded as menace which should be
kept at distance.
my wife Is on the verge of a
nervous breakdown" said wilkins yes.
terday, "and while we both dislike
publicity we have come to the point
of desperation. During the last week
have been turned down in twenty
places because we have a boy four
years old. This despite the fact that
he is going 10 Maine September l to
remain there all winter"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
Eyes of British
Empire Anxiously
Fixed on Dublin
BY EARLE c. REEVES,
international Neua Aerxice.

LONDON, Aug. 20.-The eyes Of the
British empire were once more fixed
with anxious expectancy upon Dublin
today. The British premier having
said his last word on Irish peace, and
having summed up the British govern
ment's attitude in a take 1t or leave
1t" ultimatum, the decision Of perma-
nent peace or new war Of incalcula-
bic ferocity must come from the Dub
lin capital,
There Eamon dc Valera 10 engaged
in almost continuous conference with
his cabinet and Irish party leaders
preparatory to drafting Erin's final
answer to Downing street. which is to
be read to the Dali Eireann at a pub
lie session Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
PRoFITEERING is MADE
CRIME BY CUBAN DEPUTIES

HAVANA, Aug. 20.-Profitcerins
Is branded a crime under the pro-
visions of a measure approved by
the Cuban Chamber of Deputies.
This Is the first time that 1t has
been placed in the criminal category
in Latin~American countries.
The bill was framed for the protec-
ton of the livestock industry, and
laid before the chamber by the execu-
tive department. 1t would authorize
the President to confer with stock
men and retailers, and to fix prices
to be charged for meat. Penalties
would be inflicted upon those disre-
garding the prices thus established,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
U. S. s. PENNSYLVANIA
STARTS ON PACIFIC TRIP

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-The battle
ship Pennsylvania. pride OF the Allan
tic fleet, win today start the long trip
to the west coast to become the flag
ship Of the Pacific fleet. With the
departure Of the Pennsylvania, only
coal-burning vessels remain in the
fleet in Atlantic waters.
The flag of Admiral II. p. Jones,
commander Of the Atlantic fleet, will
be transferred to the u. s. 8. Des-
patch, pending the arrival of the Great
Northern. now en- route from the west
coast. Rear Admiral Eberle, COM
mandins the Pacific flotilla, will make
the Pennsylvania his flagship on her
arrival.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
BEER coNFEREES DROP
STANLEY'S AMENDMENT

With the sole exception OF Senator
Arhurst DD. Of Arozona, who "bolted''
the conference, the Senate and House
conferees agreed today to report the
anti-beer bill without the Stanley
amendment as II was adopted by the
Senate unanimously.
The refusal OF the conferees to &C.
cept the Stanley amendment, which
would prohibit the application OF the
search and seizure law by prohibition
officers to any private property, is
expected to provoke another hot fight
In the Senate and to render uncertain
the acceptance OF the conference re.
port.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
STEEL rs SLIGHTLY OFF
QUE TO CUT IN WAGES

NEW YORK, Aug. z0.-The action
of the United States Steel corporation
In announcing another cut in wages
while a complete surprise to the street,
had little influence on the stock mar
ket at the opening today. This issue
shaded off slightly to 1871. The list
moved In an irregular manner with
most of the issues again tending to
lower levels. Dealings were small.
Famous Players continued in good
demand, selling UP one point to 53Is
Atlantic Gulf yielded one point to IS.
Mexican Petroleum dropped " to 81 u
Baldwin Loco fell to IL. The rails
were firm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
ALLEGED HAND-BOOKERS
MARKED BILLS VICTIMS

Alleged to have been trapped with
marked money. Guy A. Mccormick,
thirty-six years old, of 1924 Uni
versity place northwest, and David
d. Walker, twenty-four, $50 Twelfth
street southeast, we're arrested this
morning and charged with making
handbooks on horse races. The two
men each put up $4,000 bail for their
release, pending the action OF hte
grand jury.
The arrests were made by Detec-
tive Sergesnts Sweeney, Messer,
Nally and Wise, OF Commisst pner
Oysters flying squad"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
WYOMING SUSPECT HELD
FOR TOLEDO MAIL ROBBERY
hHO HguHE5NU "gs W %
BY International News Service.

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Aug. 20.-Ed.
T. Hurst, alias Jack Cross, In under
arrest here today charged with com
plicity in the Toledo mail robbery.
In chase through the main streets
of the city two men were wounded by
stray bullets fired by the police. Sam
Buttgenback was hit In the right
hand and another unidentified victim
was shot In the hip.
Hurst was traced here from Colorado
Springs. Col, where he had engaged
I'm a gun battle with the police on
Thursday night. He is held In the
county jail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
PRINCESS
jill TED HIM,
IS RUMOR
Sophie, Eldest Daughter Of
Duke of Vendome, Said to
Be Cruel Charmer.
BY NEWTON c. PARKE.
international News Service.

PARIS, Aug. 20.-Romance was
injected today in the mystery that
wells the illness of young King Alex
aEder of Serbia.
A report gained circulation tha.
Alexander's illness is due to his be-
ing Tilted by Princess Sophie, eldest
daughter of the Duke of Vendome, of
the Orleans family. This story came
on the heels of an official denial by
the Serbian legation of reports that
Alexander was engagd to marry
Sophie.
Never Saw Sophie.
Acting Minister Yankovitch declared
that the King never saw Princess
Sophie. He refused to add anything
to this statement, although II is we'll
known to newspaper men in Paris
that Alexander did meet her at Di-
vonne-les- -Bains, and was seen with
her frequently.
When II was first reported that they
were engaged. no contradiction was
made in official Serbian circles. Later
II was rumored that the princess had
broken off the engagement, AMI that
Alexander was broken hearted"
Deny Poison Story.
The princess could not be 10 'ated
today. Alexander's ply sicians denied
all stories that he is suffering from
any poisoning. They added to the
mystery, however, oy denying the re-
port OF the legation that he was oper-
ated on yesterday.
Again the legation Inystified in.
quirers with a statement thut the
Kings kidney trouble has heen com.
plicated by other ailments, without,
however, revealing what these all
ments are.
The Kings doctors declared he had
passed a good night.
The general presumption 10 that
Alexander was Tilted by the princess
on account of his health.
L'Intransigeant today asked why his
illness was surrounded by so much
mystery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
LIGHT BUYING SENDS
COTTON UP EIGHT POINTS

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-A little
weekend covering with moderats
buying by the trade, caused opening
gains Of two TO six points I'm the
cotton market this morning BY the
end Of the first quarter OF an hour
prices were 20 s points nes higher.
Continued hot and dry weather in
the southwest prfvented besrish ope-
rntions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
PARLIAMENTARY UNION
FAVORS LEAGUE IDEA

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 20.-The inter.
parliamentary union, In session here
today, went on record as greeting
with the best Wishes the principle OF
an association of nations" A resolu.
ton was adopted to proceed with in.
creased perseverance, toward the aim OF
attaining a restriction OF armaments.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson, of Ark.
ansas, accepted both these principles
to the American delegation "as an
obligation and a promise"
Senator Thomas ]. Walsh, Of Mon
tana, said:
"As long as the inter-parliamentary
union exists America will belong to II. ;"