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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
THE FARM BLOC HAS ONLY BEGUN
TO FIGHT SAYS SENATOR CAPPER,
NEW LEADER OF CONGRESS GROUP

washington, March 4-"The farm
bloc has only begun to fight
That is. the message of Senator
Capper Of Kansas, new leader OF
the agricultural bloc in the United
States senate, who inherited lead
ership when Senator Kenyon re-
signed to go on the federal bench
1.-THE legislation in which the bloc
has been most active TO GATE,
Capper explains in discussing MS
pIsns for the future of this bi-part-
san agricultural group. has been IN
the main emergency measures.
I'VE are now facing, however, tne
task of getting into law matters
that must form a great, construc-
tive. national agricultural pol1cy.
or firt importance to agriculture
are lower freight rates. We cannot
get hack anywhere near to normal
until these rates are lowered Al
though it is doubtful that there IS
a great deal that congress can 90
in This line. the matter OF rates De-
ing in the hands of the interstate
commerce commission, there are
two or three things which Wouid
help. Among these are:
First: Repeal the guarantees
clause OF the Esch-Cummlns act
Second: Restore to state rall.
way commissions power to correcs
abuses and Determinations IN local
rates.
.4J1hird: Enact the bill, already
passed by the senate, revising .ne
valuation powers of the l. c. c., re
ducing by about three billions the
nresent recognized valuation OF the
~ailways. There is no DOUBT Out
the value now recognized Is tar IN
excess OF real values.
Credits for Farmers.
.Next to the matter Of transpor-
t,tion. is the question of agricul-
tural credits. We are Just nov
getting shaped up a new creolt pm
based on the findings OF the Join'
agricultural commission, winch
would set up new machinery .ol
more ADEQUATE credit facii1tles
through the federal farm loan
| board.
"There is now q gap between the
short-term, 60-day and S0Nday pa
uer. and. the long-term mortgags
loan on land, which must be fiiieo
-There is a need for credits run
ming from sixmonths to three years
TO farmers and stock raisers, 70 en-
able them to make the necessary
turnover in their products.
~The result OF the present nnan'
cial system, devised to ut business
mot agriculture, is that the farmer
must often market under the mos
unfayorable conditions.
Must Aid Marketing.
Next comes the problem or mar
ketinx. One Of the biggest thing
this government can do, ! oeiieve
| is TO shape up new ana eiiclen
code or system OF marketing its
agricultural products. THIS Is IN
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04

the interest Of the consumer AZ
much as of the producer.
To-day the United States. has the
costliest and most inefficient sys-
tenn of marketing OF any country
in the world.
Proud of Record.
tSThat the farm bloc has been able
to get things done is due to the
fact that the things for which it has
fought have been fundamentally cor
rect. Among the more notable or
these measures have been:
First: The Capper-Volstead CO.
operative marketing DILL
Second: The future trading bill,
regulating grain exchanges.
Third: The revival OF the War
Finance corporation as an aid TO
helping move farm products.
"Fourth: Increasing funds avail
able for loans by the farm Loan
board by $50, 900, 900.
'sFifth: Passage by the senate or
the bill giving agriculture a repre-
Sentative on the federal reserve
board
'-The farm bloc is going TO allow
no Ietup IN its activities There is
n btr lob ahead, and the biggest
nroposition is to work out con-
structive national program for ag-
riculture.
Conditions Fundamentally Bad.
"Au developments of the past 10
wears have shown that conditions
are fundamentally bad with respec'
to agriculture.
There has been a steady drii'
from the farm to the city.
| saThere have been smaller and
| smaller profits for farmers-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
FEBRUARY RECORD
FOR WOODMEN rs
11,O29 POLICIES

Head Clerk Joseph G. Ray OF the
Modern Woodmen reports that dur
ing the month of February 11,029
benefit certificates were written by
the order, and 81 new camps char
tered.
In view of the present alleged
business depression this record is
regarded as remarkable, and may
be taken as indicating the preva-
lence of better conditions.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
FISHER DELIVERS
ADDRESS AT MEET
OF SCHOOL HEADS

E. c. Fisher, superintendent OF
schools, has returned from Chicago
where at attended the annual meet
ing of the department of superin-
tendents of the National Education
association.
Mr.. Fisher delivered a lecture
.~rhe More Perplexing Problems IN
the Schools" at the sessions be
also attended meeting Of The leg
islative committee last saturday.
of which he is chairman.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
Tenancy has steadily increased

Tenancy has steadily increased.
AN altogether alarming situation
requires that congress act to put
on its feet
THE bloc has been fighting
along economic, not party lines. 1t
represents a union of those forces
interested in helping agriculture
and general economic conditions re-
gardless of party affiliations.
81 do not believe the bloc will de-
velop any new party alignment
But 1t will hold, ON economic ques-
lions affecting agriculture. strong
bipartisan following"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
CLOSE STRINGS IN
BILLIARD CONTEST

Games in the Elks' billiard tour
nament last night gave the fans
pleptv of excitement and the handt-
cap players ran dangerously close
to their score. Results WeFe- Dr.
C. w. Mueller, $50; John Nelson
500 So; William Kuehner. 1905
Marcus Brough, 500 "a; Clifford
Burns, 12o; Ed Coleman (S0) T@
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
HAUBERG ELECTED
TO PRESIDENCY OF
PHYSICIANS CLUB

At luncheon today the Physicians
club of Moline was organized with
10 members and elected the follow
ing officers:
President-Dr. G.. d. HauberB.
Vice president-Dr. A. D. West
Secretary-Dr. H A. Beam
Treasurer-Dr. A T. Leopold
The club will meet twice each
month. An effort will be made 10
enlarge the membership.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
RoITTNR SESSION.

Members of the Tri-City Fedora
tion of Labor held their regular
meeting in the Rock Island Indus
trial hall Thursday. Nothing in The
way of new business was taken up
and after passing upon routine mat
ters the members adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04

United States manufacturers ex-
ported automobiles last year to ia
countries
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
GERMAN BREWERS WORRY.

Berlin, March 3.-Minutes pub
ssnsd here disclose that at a re-
Nnt secret convention of German
sao Swiss brewers, the brewers ad-
asfued that they fear that prohibit
soa would sweep Europe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
DETECTS THIN OIL.

A meter is being marketed which
is intended to keep the driver in
formed on the condition Of the oil
in his crankcase A continuous
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04

stream of oil flows across a dial
on which is a temperature gauge
If the stream rises above the tenn
perature reading, it is a warning
that the Oil is too thin and needs
changing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
ENGLISH NO-GLARE LAMP

An automobile headlamp market
ed in England is made SO that no
binding effect is produced. It is a
tapered tube, with two lenses in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04
EASY TO BLOW HORN.

No need Of removing your hand
from the steering wheel-f You
own a Ford, and have the lever
shown here attached. 1t is the in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04

Denver is the motor gateway TO
IL national parks and 30 national
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04

Boston university is the only CO.
educational university In Massa-
chusetts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-04

-Next comes the problem OF mar
keting. Ono Of the biggest things
this government can do. | believe,
is TO shape up a new and efnclent
code or system OF marketing us
agricultural products. This Is In
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

turned about and dashed out, with
the Indians swarning after him.
Fortunately the pivoted rock was
still open, and the two young people
we're able to make thzir escape,
while the cowboys held back their
pursuers. But In the Golden Can
yon, differences between the two
clans were forgotten with the dis
appearance of their princess. Loo
mis- told Gray Wolf that he believed
Stanton had taken the girl to the
ranch house. Finally they agreed
to send for Phil and allow him free
access to the Golden Canyon there
after.
Arriving at a safe distance from
the canyon, Phil drew up his horse
at a spot whsre he had left another
horse tethered for Ruth.
81 don't dare take you to the
ranch, DEAR" he told her, "the In
dams would follow you there. So
1 will take you across the desert to
the nearest railroad station
The girl was alarmed. mo, Phil"
she replied. 81 must return. I
have a sacred pledge to fulfill with
the Canyon Indians before I leave.
After that, dear, / will do anything
you say"
Phil smiled indulgently. He real
lied that it would be useless to
argue with the girl. He would take
his time. But Ruth was thinking
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

Gray Wolf, as he saw that Stand
ing Bear was gaining the favor of
the Princess, became enraged. Ruth
saw the deep anger on his face, and
fearing that trouble would COM
mence, raised her hand for silence.
BE not swayed by petty jealous
ies," she pleaded. "Do not Judge
before have judged" For NOM
ent it looked as though there would
be a struggle. Gray Wolf and his
cohorts exchanged glances, but the
sturdy Standing Bear and his adj
herents stood their ground defiant
ly.
Meanwhile, outside OF the Golden
Canyon, Phil and his cowpunchers
arrived at the pfvoted rock. They
waited anxiously for an opportun-
ity to enter. The reward for their
patience soon came, for Crouching
Mole and a few of his Indians gal
Hoped through after the rock had
been swung open. Before the red
skins knew it, Phil and his follow
ers grasped their chance and dash
ed through. Confusion reigned in
the gateway for a moment, but Phil
riding hard, pressed onward and
reached the assembly house. Fight
ing desperately, he gained admis-
sion and entered upon the scene of
the rival tribes about to fall upon
one another. Riding straight up to
Ruth, he swung her to his saddle,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

watched the face OF the young man
narrowly, but he wasted no time
Rushing to the corral, he called to-
gether a band of the cowpunchers
and in another moment they were
galloping toward the canyon.
Meanwhile, in the assembly room,
the rival chieftains were presenting
their respective arguments to Ruth
for the right to the Golden Pool.
Ruth was seated in the center OF
the council, and Gray Wolf, Stand
ing Bear, and Jim Loomis watched
the girl intently. Loomis had de-
termined to gain possession of the
Golden Pool, through Gray Wolf,
and thus become the richest man
in the world. But Ruth had observ-
en- the friendliness of the white man
and the Indian and suspected that
they were up to mischief. Since
the many events which had happen
ed after her arrival, she could not
help but distrust LOOMS.
IF you give the Golden Pool to
Gray Wolf and his Blue Hawks, :"
Standing Bear told her, "the vast
wealth will ruin his tribesmen-
while among my ciansmen, enmity
and hatred win be aroused. There
fore, l claim the Golden Pool for
the Buffaloes, because we will not
touch one ounce of the gold, but
will pledge ourselves to leave it in
the pool forever"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

smoke In the distance, evidently ris-
ing from a campfire. Riding to
ward it, she came upon an OUTLAW
camp-a rough looking group OF
men.
What dye want here?" the lead
er questioned.
81 have lost my way" answered
the girl fearlessly.
You're a white woman; what are
yuh doing in them thar Injun
clothes?"
The girl smiled. 'For a num-
Der of reasons" she replied. 1.-THE
Canyon Indians have accepted me
as their Chieftainess. / have lost
my way back to the Golden Can
yon."
The leader of the gang winked
knowingly at his comprehensive
seemed greatly elated at the dis
closure. Drawing two of his men
aside, he whispered: That's where
the Golden Pool is supposed to be,
boys. This means big haul. Let
me handle this girl" And approach
ing Ruth, he said, We'll take you
back-but first you must give your
word of honor that your Indians
will let all of US go inside the Gold
en- Canyon"
In a moment the leaders mean
ing was clear to Ruth. Unfortun-
ately, she had dismounted and one
Of the bandits was holding her
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

fast as she rode along. She did not
wish to antagonize Phil, so she de-
cided to return to the canyon Sc
cretly at the first opportunity.
That night they built a campfire
on the edge of the desert. ate the
repast that Phil had prepared and
rolled up in blankets for the night.
Ruth, however, remained awake. AS
soon as she saw that Phil had fallen
asleep she arose and. walking over
to him, softly placed a note in his
hand saying that she was turning
to the canyon.
The next morning, when Phil
awoke and read the note he was
crestfsllen, but he quickly decided
to return after her. When he reach
ed the piyoted rock outside the
canyon, he was greatly surprised to
be admitted by the Indians on
watch. AS he approached the as
sembly house, he encountered Loo
mis- and Gray Wolf. They, too, were
in ignorance as to the whereabouts
of Ruth. Phil was dismayed; he
could not understand why the girl
had not arrived. Searching parties
were Immediately organized to hunt
for her.
Ruth, meanwhile, had lost the
trail Weary from riding in circles,
she had almost given up hope of
finding her way to the Golden Can
yon when she saw column of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03
CHAPTER Nv.

Ruth Randolph was unaware of
the fact the Medicine Man was Turk
ing outside. She turned and started
10 walk directly toward the window.
The surprised Indian, still unseen,
looked full at the girl. then a gasp
OF surprise escaped his lips.
1.-The Wampum Belt!" he ejactul-
ated. And dropping the trident he
took to his heels and fed. The belt
had saved her.
~ Out on the terrace, the Indian
lovers - Moonlight and Standing
Bear-were startled to see the Med
lfcine Man running as IL the devil
himself was after him. Fearing for
Ruth's safety. both ran to her room,
Standing Bear finding the menacing
trident and carrying 1t with him.
They told the girl of what they had
seen.
"If am in danger, as you think, +"
Ruth said. 81 believe it would be
best to send for Phil Stanton at
the ranch"
81 can save you from all this hid
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

horse. RecklessIy the girl turn.
and fed in the direction of a Sc
cliff. The gang laughed hearth.
and waited, knowing there was ~
escape for her that way-she wouS
have to return to them.
When Ruth came to the b,.h
ledge she walked carefully To Z.
end and discovered a tree brancb,nS
out over the crevice below. So
looked back to where the outlave
waited. No, she would not ratnrs
that way. She decided to take ~
chance of crossing the gulch on tbs
tree. Summoning all her courago
she started, hand over hand. cIipS1
ing to the boughs.
She had crossed about half Va,
in safety when the branch began 10
split at the joint Ruth endeayoroS
to make more speed as the snj,t
widened. She was now three-onsr'
tiers across, but it looked as thoueh
she would never gain her obiectiSs
Then suddenly, with a crack lika =
pistol shot, the branch started ~
give way, and Ruth felt herself ba-
ing carried downward.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

den danger by taking you away
from here" replied the chief OF the
White Eagles.
The girl gmiled. IT must stay"
she answered, until my mission Is
fulfilled" Standing Bear promised
to send for young Stanton. Then he
and Moonlight left Ruth, but not I'M
til Standing Bear had selected one
of his most trusted Indians to guard
the girl.
At the ranch house the next
morning, Phil Stanton and Julia
Wells were about to leave the
porch when the mysterious rider
appeared. Dashing up in a cloud
Of dust, he hurled a trident to the
steps Of the porch, turned his horse
and galloped away as swiftly as he
had come. Julia looked at Phil in
surprise, but the latter, surmising
something to be wrong, leaped 10
the steps and seized a piece Of pa
per which was tied to the trident.
Ruth is in danger" he read. go
to her even if you have to fight your
way into the Golden Canyon" Julia
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

japanese believe it a rare sight N
see a fair-haired visitor from the
occident
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03
"The Lost Trail"

Croker the photopay serial "Whte
Eagle" Original story by Val Cleveland
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

Continued Next Thursday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-03

Quaker Craft quality curtain nets, SO in
ehes wide. ivory color, small all 10r
over designs, yard .......-....... nv
(Tfird Floor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12
FRANCE, GERMANY HAVE
LESS WHEAT THIS YEAR

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 12.--
The wheat crop of France for 1922
is estimated at 2S5,2SO,0O0 bushels. ac-
cOrding to cablegram received by
the United States Department of Agri-
culture from the International Insti-
tute of Agriculture at Rome. This is
aa decrease of $1,000, 600 bushels from
the yield in 1921. The wheat yield of
Germany is estimated at 69,670, 600
bushels a reduction of $3.50. 900
bushels from last years crop.
The rye crop Of France is estimated
at $1,000, 600 bushels compared with
1892, 900 bushels last year; barley,
$3.50. 600 bushels compared with 49,
31S,0O0 bushels in 1921; oats, 2SS,-
250.000 bushels compared with PA
i55, 900 bushels. In Germany the yield
of rye is estimated at 210,5SO,00o
bushels compared with 7,64S,000
bushels last year; OATS, $4,000, ,000I
bushels compared with 344,S12, 900
bushels.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12
WHITMAN WATTS FOR
IDAHO GAME RULING

WHITMAN COLLEGE,. Walla Wal
L. Wash, oct. 12.-."It rests with the
University of Idaho faculty and the
northwest conference" said Coach
Borleske of Whitman today. speaking
of his protest of the Whitman Idaho
game last saturday. Idaho won to o,
by a drop kick by Bob Fitzke, eX-
Wyoming star, who played under pro-
test and since has been declared in
eligible to compete in the Pacific coast
conference.
"Whitmans faculty representative
in the northwest conference, Profess
sor Davis, wired a formal protest be-
fore the game Saturday, when it be-
came apparent that Coach Mathews
would insist on using his ineligible
said Borleske. Now we
shall take no further action. It's up
to Idaho to forfeit the game or he
placed in a difficult position in the
conference
This week Coach Borleske is drill
ing his team in open-field tack'ing
and trying to develop a better defense
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12
FORMER ECHO PITCHER
TW|RLED FOR BEAVERS
Rv l.. H. GREGORY.

Lefty Swartz should give his south
wing a course in getting EN- over.
Coast leaguers don't reach FOR bad bals
as they do in the bushes. Yet despite
eight bases on balls and another bat
ter he hit. this young busher showed
so much stuff on the hill for Portland
in his tryout game yesterday that
through seven innings the Sacs punch
ed out just two hits off him. one of
them a scratch and We're held score
less.
But in the end wildness was his un-
doing. A combination of two walks
in the eighth, McCanns two-base wild
heave with two out and two more hits
gave Sacramento three runs when not
one should have been tailed. The fl
nal score was Sacramento 5, Portland
in ten innings.
Swartz. yanked for pinch hitter in
the ninth, got by without being charg-
ed with the defeat because the Bea-
vers lit on Fittery Immediately there
after and tied it up. Crumpler pitch /
ed in the tenth and he was Just as
wild as Swartz and more hittable /
Two walks, a double by Sheehan and .
another wild peg gave tne Sacs two I
runs and the bail game and Crumper /
is charged with the loss.
SwartA kept walking batters hut as
'ast as he walked them, they went out I
ryin% to steal. He showed real heart |
u the first inning, however. when the
''rst two batters got on, Kopp with a
nit and McNeelNS when Swartz pasted
1im in the ribs, yet nobody scored
2Wort2 whitfield NIollwitz in the pinch.
NcNcelN popped to left and Mccain
disposed of Sheehan.
The day was so dark that the UNI
'ircs had to use flash lights to see the
,ases. so the pitchers had all the ad-
'antage. In New York they'd have
allied it before it started. With littcrY
'oWling for the Sacs and in great
orm, the first scores of the ban game
we're made in the eighth
Lefty Swartz pitched for Echo In
he Irrigation league games and was
big factor in that team winning the
While Lefty was
'ild in his game yesterday against the
acS, they failed to score until the
ighth inning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12
Pe0ble Here and There

Iagainst forward passes. Every at
tempted Whitman pass last Saturday
against Idaho either was blocked or
intercepted. The IL men who started
played through the game and none
received even minor injuries.
Whitmans next game is at Pendle-
tor against the University of Oregon,
October 90. 1t will be the first inter-
collegiate football game in the Round
Up city, Already indications point to
Il large attendance, with many Walla
Walla fans going on two special trains
chartered for the occasion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12

CIrleton's famous book, EARN Bal
Lads" has, despite the fact that it
was made realistically and not sensa-
tionally, proved to be far moro than
inert artistic success. 1t has turned
out to be the largest money maker
of recent years, running one solid year
in New York at 81 prices and break
ing all records for attendance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12

NEW SHORT HAND SYSTEM
BERLIN. T. PD-Germany has de-
cided to invent new system of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12

cr with many new western thrills de-
vised by Pete Morrison. Rodeo Champ
and Brownie" his celebrated pony CO.
star.
A handsome cowpuncher mounted
on a handsome steed offers a combi-
nation that is hard to beat for the edi-
flcation of the movie fans in their
screen entertainment. In Daring
Danger Pete Morrison as Cal HIor-
ton and "Brownie' give wonderful
exhibition of horsemanship and many
new thrills are introduced.
Pete Morrison achieves new laurela
i'm this western thriller ana has many
followers will not be disappointed in
this way of thrills when they see him
in his latest cinema success Daring
Danger"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-10-12
SWEEK AND ESTES
Continued from page 1.l

that mountain at one time. l took a
shot at the fourth one, but the shot
was not real good. Hit him in the
back in the differential. That ran
let a Ba-a-a-a' out of him, and
made straight toward Sweek and the
guide"
The two men were told when they
got out and made their check on the
number of animals killed with the
Canadian authorities that they had
the best bear kill for a two-man
hunting party that has been made
for several years in this vicinity.