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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
CONGRESS PUTS
BONUS BILL UP
To PRESIDENT
McCumber Hopes to
God Harding Signs;
Veto Talk Revived.
Senate Leaders Muster
Forces to Override IF
White House Balks.

Washington, Sept. 15.-Congress
Friday passed the soldiers bonus bill
along to President Harding
Prompt action by the executive was
anticipated, but opinion at the capital
as to whether he would veto or ap-
prove the measure still was divided.
This question entered largely into the
debate Friday which preceded senate
adoption of the conference report. 36
to II.
Conceding that while the question
of the presidents attitude was, as
Senator Harrison, democrat, Missis-
sippi, expressed it, ''up in the air, y
Senator McCumber, republican, North
Dakota, in charge of the bill, said he
"hoped to God" the president would
sign it.
II think he ought to sign it," he de-
clared, adding that if senator's who
wanted ito help the soldiers" would
remain in Washington until "a final
vote there would be sufficient votes
10 pass 1t over u FcJO
Veto Question Looms
Some leaders in the house were of
the opinion that if the president de-
cided to veto the measure it would be
returned to congress early in the com
ing week. In that event, it was the
plan to bring up speedily in the house
the question of overriding the veto.
Proponents of the legislation were con-
fident that the necessary two-thirds
majority could be obtained, the house
having passed the bill by a majority
of more than four to one.
Admittedly, however, there was
doubt as to the situation in the senate.
Opponents claimed 81 senators in op-
position, two more than necessary to
sustain the veto.
During senate debate Friday Senator
Underwood of Alabama, the democratic
leader, referred to the probability of a
veto, while Senator Harrison said he
had reports that WORD has been passed
down the line that the president is go
ing to veto the bill"
Land Amendment Out
Upon the presentation of the confer
ence report, Senator Harrison made a
point of order that the conferees had
exceeded their authority in eliminating
the land reclamation option, which, in
one form or another, had been ap-
proved by both the house and senate
After long debate, the point of order
was overruled by Senator Cummins
republican, Iowa, president pro tenn
and the ruling was approved By the
senate, SO to 81
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16

congress for a second time enacts the
legislation in question it will be beyond
the power of the court and will stand
as the final and unassailable law of
the land"
1t will be introduced in congress
''at the earliest possible moment" said
Mr.. Gompers.
At the same time that this amend
ment is made the subject of ma
tional campaign among all state Fed
erations of Labor, local unions and city
central bodies a similar campaign will
be set in motion to bring about pass
age of the child labor amendmen re-
Gently introduced in congress by Sena-
tor Mccormick, Of Illinois, the execu-
tive council announced.
Mr.. Gompers and other officials of
the national organization also an
nounced it had decided not to rejoin
the International Federation of Unions,
with headquarters in Amsterdam, Hol-
land, until the international body
shows a disposition to take into ac-
count the American position and aban-
dons it's arrogant and superior atti-
tude."
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
Car Plunges ESQ
Feet Over a Cliff;
3 Passengers Safe

Wallace, Idaho, Sept 15.-Though
the automobile in which they were rid
ing,> Friday, dropped over a 250-foot
cliff, turning three complete somer-
saults, three Latch, Wash, men, f. w.
Reeves, Clarence Mauck and Lester
Mauck, are here safe and comparatively
uninjured.
Reeves jumped as the car left the
bank and was uninjured; Clarence
Mauck, who was driving, is bruised
and suffering from shock but VII be
able to leave the hospital within two
days, it is thought; Lester Mauck, the
most seriously hurt Of the trio, IS suf-
fering from a broken arm.
The accident occurred east of Null
Ian, Idaho, near the summit of the
Bitter Root mountains.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
MANY ROADS REFUSE.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-(By the Associ-
ated Press Refusal by a number of
the country's biggest railway systems
TO enter into the Warfield- Willard
Jewell plan for ending the shipments
strike on the basis of separate and in
dividual agreements developed an ele-
ment of considerable uncertainty FRI
day over the scope and effectiveness
of the peace program.
While some OF the larger systems
had already rejected the plan. others,
however, notably the Chicago &~North-
western and the Chicago. Milwaukee
X ST. Paul had practically completed
arrangements for restoring strikers to
their former jobs.
Negotiations were in progress with
several roads in an effort by shop craft
system federation officials to effect
additional settlements through ratifi-
cation of the plan.
Strike leaders were said to be ad-
dressing communications to some Of
the willing roads, asking them to re-
consider their reflections.
No Instructions will be placed in the
way of shopmen returning to work on
the railroads parties to hte settlement
plan as far as those roads and their
system federation chairmen arrange
for resumption, B. NJ Jewell. head of
the railroads parties to the settlement
the American Federation of Labor,
said in denying statements by Fred NJ
Rausch, union leader at Topeka, Kan
Rausch said a letter signed by Mr..
Jewell directed that no man would re-
turn to work until all the roads had
signed the agreement.
Such letter might have been sent
out before the settlement agreemess
was reached" Mr.. Jewell said
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
CTribune's Helena Bureau.)

Helena, Sept. i5.-Had Gov
ernor Joseph M. Dixon desired a
strona and convincing argument to
brinq about the adoption by the
people of the state of his principal
hobby, a permanent state tax COM
mission, he could have found none
that would better suit his
purpose than to poin't to the utter
failure during the year 1922 OF
the state board of equalization,
composed entirely of republican
office holders and presided over
by Governor Dixon.
The board of equalization con-
sists of the governor, secretary OF
state, state treasurer, state audi
tor and attorney general and the
statutes require that this board
shall "meet at the state capitol on
the fourth Monday In July and re-
main in session from day to day
(Sunday's and holidays excepted)
until the third Monday In August,
and later If the business of the
board requires, and at such meet
Iugs adjust and equaIize the valu-
alton of taxable property among
the several counties, and the diff
ferent classes of taxable property
in the same, and in the several
counties and between individual
taxpayers"
The board did meet as required upo
he fourth Monday in July, whereupoI
iue to political exigencies it adjourne
Tor a full month and the from da
10 day" meetings were looked afte
1nly by the hired assistants to tn
,oard while the governor devoted muc
Of his time to travelling about th
state delivering political addresses i
support of his legislative ticket an
he attorney general put in a grea
portion of his time looking after hi
own political fences.
No Real Action Taken
In all the time ensuing since tn
fourth Monday in July the board ha
been in session about a half -dozel
lines, all told, and mot one of tn
.eally important matters annually com
ng before it has been finally dis
posed of.
Although tentative valuations of tn
and other inter-countie
including power companie
and telephone and telegraph line, wer
made by Nils Z. Haugan. the tax ex
pert of the board, and representative
Of the corporations thus to be taxed
appeared before the board and mad
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
MEXICO CONSIDERS DEBT

Mexico City. Sept 15.-The chamber
of deputies Friday night unanimously
approved the agreement reached in
New York recently by Secretary of the
Treasury de Ia Huerta and the Inter
national committee of bankers on Mex
leo regarding payment of Mexico's ma
tional debt. All the 1S1 deputies pres
ent voted in favor of the agreement.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
BANS HOLLYWOOD JOKES

New York, Sept. 15.-The Keith
vaudeville circuit has forbidden jokes
poking fun at the Hollywood motion
picture colony in its theaters. Notice
to this effect has been forwarded by
E. +. Booth. head of the circuit, to
the managers of it's theaters
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
SOUTHWEST STAYS OUT

New York. Sept 15.-The I'll Paso
& Southwestern railroad system IS not
a party TO the agreement entered into
at Chicago. said a statement issued
Railway Executives. The road now has
a-,yroximately 20 per cent of its nor
mai force and is daily obtaining new
men, the statement said.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
K-D-Y-S
RADIO SERVICE
BY THE GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE.

Entertainment program, $50 meter wave
Government agricultural report. ass
meter wave.
Regular musical program Wednesday
evening at o'clock.
Phonograph record broadcasting Mon
day, Thursday and Friday even
ings at o'clock.
Sermon and music Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. Bed time story and
mnsic at s.
Government agricultural and weather
forecasts at noon each day.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
BACK AT LEWISToWN.

Lewistown, Sept. 15.-The Milwau-
kee shopmen at this point, who have
been out on strike. numbering nearly
100. announced Friday night that they
would return to owrk Saturday morn
ing. under the agreement reached in
Chicago. The order does not affect
the Great Northern strikers here, but
here. the company having no shops or
roundhouse here.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
RLiMP In ILLINOIS

Belleyille, ILL.,, Sept. 15.--The army
dirigible CO arrived over Scott field
the government flying field near here at
9:30 p. m. Friday. The large blimp.
which is making transcontinental
flight, circbed about the field short
time before being able to descend.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
3. g. O. IN AGREEMENT.

Baltimore, Md. Sept. ia peace
pact, generally known as the Balti-
more plan, was signed here Fridsy
afternoon by Charles W. Galloway.
vice president of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, and representatives of the
striking shopmen employed on the
Baltimore & Ohio.
Practically all Of the striking Balti-
more & Ohio shopmen are expected to
be back TO work within 10 days.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
SET HEARING DATE

Helena, Sept 15.--(By the Associa-
ted Press. October was fixed Fri
day by the state public service COM
mission for the hearing in Missoula on
the application of the Missoula Gas
company for permission to increase its
rates
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
NEGROES PUT TO DEATH

Raleigh, n. c., Sept. 15.-Angus
Murphy and Joseph Thomas, negroes,
convicted of charges following the at
tack upon Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. ketchen
of Miami, Fla, near Southern Pines,
tentiary Friday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
HUNGARY NOW IN LEAGUE

Geneva, Sept. 15.-(By the Associ-
ated Press The political committee
of the League of Nations assembly
voted unanimously Friday to admit
Hungary to membership in the Leagues
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
LONDON WOOL IRREGULAR

London, Sept. 15.-At the wool auc-
ton sales today 10000 bales were
offered. Prices closed irregular. Good
were from 5 to 10 per cent
dearer. Choice interiors were per
cent down
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16

men, according to a statement is
sued by Mr.. Holden, provides
graduated rate of pay for differing
skill, and territory differentials. in
volving in some instances increases
over the former scale.
Some important revisions in rules
and working conditions of interest
and advantage to the employees and
to the company were agreed to-"
the statement says.
The action of he Burlington in
recognizing its present employees or
ganiZation is the first of it's kind
since the shop crafts policy commit
tee adopted its settlement plan here
early this week.
In contrast. to the action of the
Burlington. striking shopmen of the
Chicago & Northwestern and the
Chicago, Milwaukee G. ST. Paul roads.
27,00 in all, returned to work at
various points on the respective sys-
cials of these roads that their COM
piete forces would be at work By
midnight Monday. The probability
of three eight-hour shifts being used
in the shops was under considera-
ton. It is pointed out that a high
er standard of service and a greater
number of employees will be used
If the three shift plan of operation
is adopted.
Union leaders held a number OF
conferences, but refused to disclose
their nature. Mr.. Jewell declared
that all settlements negotiated in the
future would be kept secret il pos
sible. as neither the union nor vari-
Gus railroad officials planned to make
any announcements concerning their
plans or conferences with system fed
Grafton representatives.
Letters to the Union Pacific. Nor
folk & Western, Southern Pacific,
Northern Pacific, Great Northern and
the Missouri. Kansas & Texas Off
cials for a reconsideration of the shop
crafts settlement plan will be sent
within a short time, it was learned at
union headauarters
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
NO SENIORITY ON N. p.

Livingston, Sept 15.-Northern Pa
cific railway officials announced here
Friday that striking shop workers
viii be returned to service as positions
are available, but they must go back
pelje, vice president of the railway,
wired local officials that pension priv
ileges will be retained by the men.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16
C. B. & q. MAKES PEACE.

Chicago, Sept. ia mutual
agreement embracing a new schedule
Of rates of pay and working rules
has been reached between direct
representatives of the present shop
craft employees" and officials of the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy rail-
road, Hale Holden. president, an
nounced Friday night The so-called
Willard plan of settlement is thus
disposed of, statement by Mr..
Holden says.
The contract with the representa-
tives of the present mechanical crafts
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-16

Generally fair today and
Sunday; warmer east OF
divide today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09
Selling Movement Gains
Momentum On EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, May 9.-(A P)-
Guided almost entirely by the uneven
or reactionary tone OF the stock list,
yesterdays bond market developed in
creased irregularity on smaller and
less diversified dealings.
OF the various war offerings liberty
Issues were most stable a majority Of
that group making gains on the day.
French governments showed firmness,
but French municipals. Danish mu-
nicipals, United Kingdom 1-2s, Do
minion OF Canada 5s. Mexican Is and
IS and Chinese railway IS contributed
to the lower trend of internationals.
Mixed changes resulted among do
mestic rails. but few of that division
displayed marked strength. Aside
from the per cents. New Haven
bonds were not especially responsive
10 the rise in the common shares.
Countrywide distribution by a syn
dieate of bankers Of the s75,000,000
federal land bank 1-2 per cent bonds
were reported to be progressing fav-
orably.
Total sales of bonds, par value. ag-
gregated s15.043.000. f
The week in the stock market began
with unmistakable signs of further
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09
DAILY MARKET NEWS, LOCAL AND GENERAL
Including pendetOn Prices and Associated Press Reports

reaction from the long-sustained bull
movement. For the first full session
in about four weeks dealings fell un-
der the million-share level, barely ag-
gregating $4,000 shares.
At no time was the buying power a
match for the selling, a considerable
part of the offerings emanating from
professional interests. News of the
weekend recess was mixed. but partly
OF sort to invite an extension of the
short account.
The foreign situation provoked
heaviness among international cur
rencies and domestic conditions sug-
gested further easement OF the recent
broad money inquiry from out-of-
town sources.
Industrial developments were con.
flicting. Three OF the largest oil pro-
ducing and refining companies posted
higher prices for gasoline and bunker
oil. while a sharp reduction was an
nounced in four well-known types OF
automobiles.
Middle west railroad tonnage ex-
ceeded for the most part the move
ments OF last years corresponding
period and eastern traffic returns
we're fairly large with the exception
Of coal haulings.
Domestic oils and Mexican petrol
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09

by stock, he will decline to buy fur
ther bonds of that company, or if he
takes them it will he only at an un-
duly high interest rate. Stock, being
junior to debt and having no lien on
the property or equipment. naturally
must bring larger return in order
to be attractive"
The Tax Burden.
Attention will be called by the re-
port to the tax burden of the rail-
roads. In 1911, railroad taxes am
ounted to $9S,626,S4S. In 1913 this
had increased to s11S,3S6.S59, of
which $113,66O,997 was paid as state
taxes and s4,725,S62 as federal taxes.
In 1920 state taxes had risen to
I$223,291,201, and federal taxes to
$4S,619,30S, total of $271, ,910,5O9,
or an increase of 1871 per cent over
the year 1911.
New and varied forms of taxation
are constantly being levied" said An
derson. "Some of them are intended
to reach railroads to the exclusion of
other forms of business. Railroads
should, of course, pay proper am
cunt of taxes, but it should be re-
membered that whatever they pay is
passed on to the public through
rates.
1.-THE capital fund of the country
loaned by the investors and the banks
Is the surplus derived from the en-
terprise, thrift and sacrifices of all
hard-working. prudent citizens and
conservatively managed corporations,
and is a species of general reservoir
from which all forms of industry
must draw. If the interest rate to
the railroads rises, the interest rate
to the farmer will also increase for
the capital market Son competi-
tive basis, and what affects the in
terest rate for one industry affects
the rate for all industries.
Tax-Ficc Securities
'"The joint commission has there
fore concluded that the issue of tax
free securities and large expenditures
for non productive purposes by the
federal. state and municipal govern
ments be reduced to the smallest
possible limits, so that taxation can
be reduced and capital funds be al
lowed to increase for the use at fair
interest rates by agriculture, indus
try, and the railroads, and thereby
help to promote prosperity"
Another recommendation to con-
gress by the joint commission, re-
garding management, will be that the
railroads establish regional traffic eX-
ecutives. and organize public rela-
tions departments, to bring about
closer contact and better under
standing between themselves and the
public.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09

Minneapolis
Wheat Futures
MINNEAPOLIS, May 9.--Wheat--
May, sl.52A: July, $1.41%.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09
" Railroads
Not On Sound
Credit Basis 2
By JAMES T. KoLBERT

by JAMES Il. kOLBERT
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 9.--"The rail-
roads are not self-sustaining and ara
therefore not on q sound credit basis.
II this condition continues transpor-
tation service win be crippled. and
the country will suffer accordingly"
This was given today by Chairman
Sydney Anderson as the basis of the
recommendations and findings soon
to be reported to congress by the
joint congressional commission of
agricultural inquiry The commission
has made an exhaustive inquiry into
railroad condition.
1--WE believe that the transporta-
ton facilities of the country" said
Anderson. must be placed upon q
solid foundation. 1t will not do to
make up deficits by appropriations
of public funds. The railroad COM
panies must be operated with the ex-
pectation that the gross revenues will
be sufficient to cover operating ex-
penses and leave a reasonable return
upon the Investment. II Is of para
mount Importance to the public well
fare that the transportation compa-
MES be made going concerns; that
they be placed upon a substantial
foundation in every respect: and that
the operating expenses be reduced by
careful and efficient management"
Figures in the report will show
progressive deterioration since 1916,
which was the most favorable year
In railroad history from the stand
point of net revenues and that in
the last few years most railroads
have done little financing through
the sale of stock, but have raised
money through the sale of bonds or
the issuance of other evidences of
indebtedness.
'"rhis method of financing cannot
be indefinitely continued" Anderson
said. Railroads cannot go on con-
stantly increasing their indebtedness
and not building up an equity in
their properties underlying their debt.
When. the investor thinks that too
large a percentage of the value of
the property Of given company is
represented by debt and not enough
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09

All Oswald, Our Heart is Too Full To
Express Our Sympathy
l asked the landlord In mournful
tone
If the rent would decline, and just
when
So we'd have chance to save some
of our jack
A dollar or two, now and then,
He said was joking, but he failed to
to see
The point. Tho he thought l was
funny
He said we'd continue the same as
before
To hand him the bulk of our money.
~ OSWALD.
The case of the Pendleton lady who
was compelled to watch in silence the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09

theft of her purse finds a parallel in
the case of one of our friends. He
states, however, that there is one diff
ference--he owns the purse and
watches in silence while the wife does
the Roy Gardner act.
As 'twas-If you have ambition, Go
West, young man, go West.
AS is-If you lack ambition, take
Yeast young man, take Yeast.
The young lady next door says she
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09

understands that aviators make it a
point to land before falling out, SO to
speak. 3
Nearly all the knowledge in the
world has been acquired at the ex.
pense of someone's burned fingers.
that of Edison to devise means of
neutralizing the acid OF womans
tongue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-09
FLOODS BRING FISH

PEORIA, H., May 81, n. So
During the flood which has taken the
Illinois River far out of its banks boys
have been fishing in the ball park.
which was inundated. Several large
catches have been made.