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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Anh-Dumping
Legislation First
Work of Congress

Washington, Mar. 15-Approval was
given by President Harding today to
the proposal to make anti-dumping
and American valuation of imports
measures the first fiscal legislation to
be enacted at the special session of
congress. called to meet April II.
The president, meeting with Chair
man Penrose and Fordney of the
Senate finance committee and the
House ways and means committee,
respectively agreed to the decisions
reached at yesterdays conferences
OF Republican members Of the two
committees and Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon and it was indicated
he promised to throw his influence be-
hind the two measures definitely de-
cided on.
The question of whether priority
should be given tariff revision legis-
lation or internal tax revision mea-
sures was still undecided, Senator
Penrose and Representative Fordney
said, after their call on the president.
Mr.. Harding discussed the matter
with them, they added, and in view
Of inability of Republican members
Of the two committees to reach a
unanimous agreement on the ques-
ton indicated that he desired to con-
slider the matter further before ar
irving at Recommendation.
Other members of the two commit
tees, the chairmen said, probably will
be called into conference with the
president with the idea of reaching an
agreement acceptable, if possible, to
all.
Anti-dumping legislation, as pro-
posed at yesterdays conference would
be designed through a special tax to
relieve American manufacturers
from competition with imports selling
below the cost of American produce
ton. The other proposed legislation
would provide that ad valorem duties
on imports should be levied on the
basis of the American dollar instead
of on the valuation at the point of
origin. This. sponsors of the legis-
lation declare, would eliminate the
advantage now held by foreign man
ufacturers through the difference in
exchange.
The committee chairInen in dis
cussing priority of tax or revision,
We're understood to have laid before
the president the view Of the major
ity Of the two committees that tariff
legislation should have the precedence
with tax rvision closely following.
The views of those who believe that
tax revision should precede any
changes in the tariff also were I'M
dcrstood to have been presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Clara Hamon Testifies
Pistol Discharged as
Hamon Was About to
Strike Her with
a Chair

Ardmore, Okla, Mar. 15.-cIara
Haron, on trial for the murder Of
Lake L. Hamon, Oklahoma millionaire
oil man, today on the witness stand
re.enacted the scene when she shot
Hamon who she swore, had beaten
her and cursed her, and at the mo-
ment of the shooting was threaten.
ind to strike her with chair. She
maintained under cross. examination
that she had not intended to kill
han1on.
Testimony All In
Her testimony was the last Of the
day and the defense announced that
except for the matter of the admis-
sibility as evidence of letters from
Clara Hamon, it rested its case.
Both in her direct testimony and on
cross examination she maintained she
could not tell just how the pistol was
discharged, but that it was discharg-
Cd as she was attempting to unlock
the door IF her room to escape from
Hamon, VIII she said, was threatening
TO strike her with a chair.
At one point in her direct testi-
mony, she illustrated to the jury the
arrangement of her room and how her
view of Hamon was cut off for mo-
ment as she reached the door.
At the request of Attorney General
freezing, directing the prosecution
the defendant pointed the pistol at
him as she said she did at Hamon.
Il might have pulled the trigger" she
testified, But I don't remember.
didn't intend to shoot him. but my
hand might have relaxed
To many questions by Attorney
General Freezing, Clara said with a
shrug of her shoulders, II am sure,
General, can't remember"
She repeated she could not tell just
when the pistol was discharged; that
she did not know whether the pistol
fired as it left her hand, or when the
chair hit her
Clara said she had pawned her dia-
monds presented by Hamon to pay
the expenses of her trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
IN THE SENATE

The House document with an
ought to pass" report, to incof-
porate the Maine Mutual Loan Asso-
citation of Fort Kent, was tabled by
futile of Aroostook.
The report Of the committee on
conference on the bill amending the
law relative to poll tax that the
Senate recede and concur with the
House action was accepted. The
Senate then adopted the House
amendment fixing the uniform poll
tax at So and under suspension of
the rules. the bill was sent along to
engrossment.
The resolves reimbursing st.
Mary's General hospital Of Lewiston
for services to certain persons in
1913 and reimbursing the town of
Rumford for aid to dependents of
soldiers were tabled respectively by
Emerson of Aroostook and Folsom
Of Somerset
On motion of Folsom of Somerset
the Act incorporating the Ashland
Electric Light & Power Co. was
taken from the table and amended
by making the usual reservations as
to acquiring by the State the fran
chise and property and then passed
to be engrossed.
On motion of Hall OF Franklin the
Act increasing the bounty on bears
in, Uec h iva
1t had been amended in the. House by
adding the county of Penobscot to
the list and Hall of Franklin offered
Senate amendment including the
county Of Franklin. IT was then
tabled by Sprague of PiscataquiH
(continpaa ON Paae. ecei. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
ACCUSED RE-ENACTS
DEATH ROOM SCENE
OF HAM0N KILLING
ARMENIAN KILLS
Ex-CRAND VIzIER
TURKEY, IN BERLIN

Berlin, March Is. (By The Associ-
ated Press)-Talast Pasha. former
grand vizier and minister of finance
of Turkey, was assassinated in Char
lottenburg, western suburb of Ber-
lin, today. He was shot to death
The murderer, an Armenian student,
was arrested.
The student accosted Talaat Pasha
in the street and fired. He also
wounded Talaat's wife
The assassin after the shooting
threw away his weapon and attempt
ed to escape but a crowd of pedestri-
ans captured him. beat him severely
and then turned hom over to the po-
lice. His name is said to be Solomon
Teilirean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
EASTERN Rail.
WORKERS SEEK
BOARD DECISION
Small ospec ct O.
Strike in Coming
Wage Cut
Men Will Abide By Verdict Of
Labor Board-C0nfident that
Present Wage Standard Will
Be Observation-Disclosures Will
Also Obey Boards Findings

New York, Mar. Is - Railroad
workers in the east have decided to
reject all proposals of wage reduc-
tons and carry their fight to the
railroad labor board, if the cuts are
put into effect.
Representatives of the workers
who have been holding conferences
here. 1t was definitely learned to-
night. have decided upon this course,
taking the position that the present
wage standard must be maintained
and economic conditions will not
permit any reduction.
There is little danger of any cessa-
ton of work should the railroads put
the reductions into force, union Off
Gals said, as the employees will ap-
Chicago and abide by it's decision.
The railroad arrangements. it is un-
derstood, also will obey the boards
edict.
The position Of the workers was
officially made clear today, when
representatives of The unskilled men
notified the management of the New
York Central railroad that they fat
ly refused to consider proposed wage
cuts. of from II IL to p per cent
las we find that those employees to-
day are not receiving sufficient in
come to maintain their families pro-
perly.'
Representatives of the skilled
workers Of the New York Central.
with the exception of those in the
big four" brotherhoods, it was
learned, have also decided to reject
proposed wage cuts. Altogether, ap-
proximately 10000 employees of the
New York Central Lines have decid-
ed to oppose any reduction.
Union leaders declared tonight
that if the New York Central put
the proposed decreases into effect
April 1, without first getting permits
sion from the labor board, it would
be a violation Of the Transportation
Act. Railroad officials said that the
labor board would be requested inn
mediately to authorize the reduc-
tons.
Labor representatives declined to
join with the new York Central in a
joint petition asking the labor board
to adjust the wage question, because
at the present time they have no
grievance against the company. said
Anthony Spair, chairman in this dis
trict Of the United Brotherhood Of
Maintenance of Way Employees and
Railroad Shop Laborers.
1--WE believe tits up to the COM
pany to go to the board" he said.
"of course if it does not and puts
it's proposed cuts into effect, we
shall appeal to the board for our
own protection.
"The railroad workers are going
to obey the Transportation Act to
the letter. There will be no trouble
if the railroad arrangements do like
wise"
Explaining the attitude of the, rail-
road workers, Mr.. Spair said that
they contended that the wage in
crease, which the railroads are try
ing to wipe out, was granted by the
railroad labor board and they are
not going to give it up unless the
hoard takes it away from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
KENNEBEC is
OPEN TO SEA
EXTRA EARLY

Bath, Me. March 15-The Kenne-
bee river was opened to navigation
today, the earliest in ten years with
the exception of 1915. when the ice
went out on March IL. The river was
clear from Augusta to the sea. Only
33 times in 100 years has this hap
pened before in March.
Penobscot Also Clear
Bangor. Me, March 1.-THE ice left
the Penobscot today. opening this
port to navigation the earliest with
two exceptions in the history of the
city. In 1903 tn ice left the river on
March 13 and in 1871 on March IL.
The average date of opening is April
Z. Ferry service was opened today
between Bangor and Brewer and
steamer. service between this port and
Boston will be renewed April 4. The
power was closed to navigation so
days, the shortest period ever known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Mississippi Turk
Being Fattened
for Harding Feast

washington, Mar. 15-President
Harding's Thanksgiving turkey has
been selected and is being nurtured
to grace the White House table next
November, Fl. w. Mason, a planter
of Crystal Springs. Miss, informed
Mr.. Harding in a letter received to-
eday. 1t is his ambition, Mr.. Mason
wrote. to furnish for the occasion a
gobbler scientifically raised and
thereby prove that Mississippi can
produce as good turks as can be
grown anywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
$500 Fine for Owner
Motor Boat in Lake
ChesuncOOk Horror

Dover, Me-, March IA fine Of
$500 and costs was imposed in
Supreme court today upon Alec
Gum Of Greentille. owner and OPP
orator of a motor boat which was
burned in Chesuncook lake in Novem.
Der last, resulting in the death of IA
woodsmen. He was convicted Of
operating a passenger boat without
the required small boat equipment.
He has. not yet been arraigned on q
second Indictment charging him
with carrying more passengers than
his boat was licensed to carry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Gotham ShOrtens
Daylight Saving

New York, March 15.-The board OF
aiderment today unanimously adopted
an amendment to city ordinance pro-
viding that daylight saving begin here
the last Sunday in April and end the
last Sunday in September. The meas
IRE. cutting two months off the day.
light saving period in effect last year.
now goes to Mayor Hylan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
HURRY CALL IN
MAINE HOUSE TO
. RELIEVE U. OF N.
N 0 M ON ey to P a y
Monthly Salaries of
Faculty
Appropriation of $4,000
Carrying Emergency Clause
Passes Lower House and
Sent to Senate-NO Similar
Occurrence in History of
University

a measure. to relieve the financial
stringency az U. OF NJ, where for the
first time in its history monthly salary
checks were not available today for
members of the faculty, was presented
in the Legislature today.
An emergency resolve appropriating
$4,000 for the payment OF salaries
and other Immediately necessary eX-
penses, introduced in the House by
unanimous consent, was passed and
sent to the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
THE WEATHER
RAIN

North New England: Rain Wednes-
day; Thursday fair and somewhat
colder.
South New England: Showers
ers Wednesday, colder by Wednes-
day night; Thursday fair and colder.
East New York: Showers followed
by clearing weather and colder
Wednesday,. Thursday fair and cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Packing Union
Heads Ready for
Mems Verdict Today

Chicago, Mar. 15-The heads of
ten unions of packing house en-
ployes will meet tomorrow with full
authority to call their men out on
strike if d referendum vote results
in decision to walk out, union off,
Gals announced today.
A country wide appeal to the pub
lie, especially the farmers, is planned
if the mediation conference in Wash
ington fails, according to union
officials
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Russians and
Poles to Sign
Peace Pact Friday

Riga. Mar. Is. (By The Associated
Press)-Official announcement was
made today by the Russo-Polisia
peace conference that the peace trea-
ty between the two countries will be
signed Friday evening at q public
meeting of the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Steel Works at
Sharon to Shut Down
1000 Thrown Out

Sharon, Pa, Mar. 15-Notices of a
complete shut down beginning Sat
urday, March 10, and continuing for
an indefinite period, were posted at
the Carnegie Steel Company works
here today. Three thousand men will
he affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Five Dead in
Pullman Car Fire
Near Pueblo, Col.

Pueblo. Colo, March 15.-Five per-
sons were burned to death when a
rear Pullman car on the Denver &
Rio Grande railroad caught fire early
today between Pueblo and Walsen-
burg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
One Hand Blown Off, Other Mangled
and Face Badly Gut When Pack
/. age Received Through Mail Is
Opened NO Clue to Sender :.
County and Federal Officers Work
ing on doctor Will Survive
Injuries u.
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Madison March 15-Dr John L. Pepper of this town is
the Skowhegan hospital with hand blown the other
badly muaed and his face terribly acerated the victim Of
internal machine sent throu the mail and received by the
doctor Tuesday forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
General Forecast

In the middle Atlantic states and
New England states local rains will
be followed by clearing and cooler
weather Wednesday and fair and
cooler Thursday.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook -
Fresh and probably strong south.
shifting to west Winds. followed by
clearing weather Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Wednesday showers. colder by night;
Thursday fair and colder. Fresh
strong south, shifting to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16

Genuine bargains In household FUR
niture are advertised every day In
The journal. Read the classified ads
and save money.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29
Wheat Waters;
Corn and Oats Lose.

CHICAGO. April 2s.--lA. P)--
Wheat developed strength yesterdaI
after word was received that the en-
'ergency tariff bill had been reported
fayorably to the senate. The close
was firm. at the same as yesterdays
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29
Foreign Trade
Stunned in March.


WASHINGTON, April ga. P.)
Both, exports to and imports from
Europe and South America fell off
sharply during March as compared
with the same month last year, a trade
summary issued today by the depart
ment of commerce shows.
Imports from Europe aggregated
SIC, 6,79S,236 compared with 5,410,-
7Q4 a year. ago, while exports aggre-
gated 199, ,222,51S as against $465, ,354,-
332 in March. 1920.
Imports from South America In
March totaled $S2,6S4,6O3 as against
$72,951, $50 in March, 1920, while ex-
ports to that continent aggregated
$2s,662,SS1 as against $53,991, 500.
For the nine months ended with
March the trade balance rolled up by
the United States against Europe was
S2,12S,719000 while the trade balance
against South America was $55.494,-
000. Exports to Europe aggregated
s2,Ss1, ,925,3 352 as compared with $3,-
S19,995.4S for the same period the
year before. Imports were s753,306,-
2s1, as compared with S5,590,631.
Imports from South America for
the nine months totaIed s411.7i1. $50
against $640.365.745 for the corre-
spending period last year, while ex-
ports amounted to $467,205,369 as
against S339,391.749.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29

finish to "a higher, with May 31.27
@1.27 IA and July $1.05@l.05 Ia
Corn closed 5S@1 SIS net lower, osAa
off Ia to "a and provisions varying
from 25c decline to an advance OF
ala.
+ ltewas a Awavefing market for wheat
until arrival of the news regarding
the emergency tariff measure. Most
of the time previous, values had been
on the downgrade, although one inn
portant rally took place as a result of
some revival OF export demand. 1t
was said six hundred thousand bush
els of new wheat had been purchased
for Europe, and that exporters had
offered equal to twenty cents over
May track Chicago, for No. 2 hard but
had been outbid by domestic millers.
The earlier weakness was ascribed in
la general way to bearish weather and
crop reports and to the unsettled con-
dition between Germany and the al
lies.
Corn and oats were depressed be-
cause exporters showed apparent in
difference as to corn and Iowa advices
told of corn planting ten days earlier
than usual.
Provisions averaged lower in SYM
pathy with corn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29
Out In Dividend
Rate Disappointing.


NEW YORK, April 29.-(A. P.)--
Much of the occasional irregularity
which characterized yesterdays fairly
active stock market was ascribed to
a feeling of disappointment arising
from the cut in Pennsylvania railroad
dividend rate. This episode. it was
popularity believed, foreshadowed the
Inauguration of similar movement
by other leading transportation sys-
TENS whose directors and executives
have long been committed to a policy
of drastic retrenchment.
The most hopeful news was of for
eign origin. Bankers regarded the re-
duction of the Bank of England dis
count as indicative of a nearly settle
ment of British labor disturbances
and Of further progress towards solu-
ton of the German reparations dis
pute. tt-,> y ~
Foreign exchange reflected the cas-
Ter money conditions abroad. Sterl-
ing bills duplicating their recent
maximum quotations and French, Bel
gian. Dutch and Swiss rates also hard
ening materially. German remit
tances were depressed, however, and
the Greek rate again broke sharply.
Rails were subjected to moderate
pressure at the outset, together with
prominent oils, motor specialties, util-
tiles and miscellaneous issues. After
midday prices rallied under lead Of
Studebaker, General Asphalt and In
ternational Paper. but another irreg-
ular setback ensued before the close.
when call money rose from 6 1-2 to
per cert.
Sales SIS, 1000 shares.
The sudden jump in call loans was
attributed to Withdrawals of funds for
federal account and to preparations by
local banks to meet heavy May inter-
est and dividend disbursements
Trading in bonds was more active
and broader OF, scope than at any re-
cent period. A firm tone prevailed in
most Of the important domestic issues
including liberty bonds The interna-
tional list also held steady, but was
without especial feature. Total sales,
par value, tf2.s75.000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29
Beef Gains at X. c.;
Other Stocks Unchanged,

KANSAS CITY, April ga. P)
-Cattle-Receipts 4,50O:,. beef steers
steady to 25c higher: mostly 1O015c
higher; best yearlings, late $S.35:
heavy steers for export 1885 q 500:
Colorado pulpers late $500; she stock
and feeders steady: best cows $3.50:
good heifers $500; Gamers and calves
steady to strong: vealers 5000; bulls
25c higher.
Hogs and sheep unchanged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29

South Dakota furnished Killers at
North Portland three loads of swine
during the day. OF the total supply of
5l5 head 39s came direct from the
micwest and most of the remaining
small supply was on contract to the
same interests. only offerings in the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29

have never seen a corn tickled to death
lust appIy few drops OF "Gets-It" Il
yours. Then watch that corn die
peacefully as IL it had gone to sleep
Soon it is nothing but loose piece ol
dead skin that you can lift right Of
with your fingers.
Get after them now. Your druggis,
has "Gets-It." Costs but trifle-oI
nothing at all II 1t fails. MID. by K
Lawrence G. Co.. Chicago,
Sold in Pendleton by Tallman &c co
and Economy Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29

tFrom the Oregon JournalO
Half Of the livestock that came to
North Portland Thursday was a direct
shipment TO q packing company while
some Of the remaining small lot was a
direct shipment Hogs were steady,
cattle nominal and sheep slow.
Indications were that killers are fill
ed up with sheep and lamb offerings
at North Portland. Thursday morn
ing arrivals in the alleys were only
fair. but buyers were hard TO uncover.
There was no real weakness in the
market, just a lack of appreciative
buyers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29

| Ratio of total reserves to deposits
and federal reserve note liabilities
combined $50 per cent.
Ratio of gold reserves to federal
reserve notes in circulation after set
ting aside 35 per cent against deposit
| liabilities. 67.2 per cent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29
General cattle market range.
Twelve Federal
Banks Statements.

WASHINGTON. April 29.-(A. P.)
Combined resources and liabilities
of the twelve federal reserve banks at
the close of business April % were re-
ported last night by federal reserve
board Tin thousands of dollars) as fol-
lows
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29
DAILY MARKET NEWS, LOCAL AND GENERAL


hog alleys Thursday morning consist.
cd of few head brought in by trucks
These sold around former prices
General n0g market range:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-29

Additional carload arrivals OF cattle
at North Portland We're lacking for
the Thursday morning trade. General
trade conditions indicated continu-
ance of the previous steady tone and
price. eF'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-03-17
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 10 a. m. Lesson:
"Jesus On the Cross" Text: Mt. II.
$3.50. Golden Text: Rom. 5.8.
Sunday morning worship at IL a.
mi. with preaching on the theme, "Je-
sus on the Cross"
B. Y p. u. meets at $3.50. Subject:
"Christ Interpreting the Father"
Scripture: Jno. 14.14-14.
Sunday School service at eJCCkii
Sunday gospel service at 7:30 p. m.
Read for the lesson Genesis chapter
four.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
at 7:30 p. m. with the exception OF
Mar. 80 when it will begin at ZOO.
The quarterly business meeting Will
be held at the close of this service at
8 p. m.
The Missionary society will meet in
the church on Thursday afternoon at
2:30. Bring your bibles and your
friends.
H. Eugene Bowe, Pastor.