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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

lars. The grade crossings will
therefore remain for generations,
while accidents must and can be
avoided. Exercise of extreme eau
ton on the part of the vehicle driv-
er is necessary. The driver who
stops when he comes to the crossing
and looks in both directions suffi-
ciently to satisfy himself beyond a
doubt that no train is approaching,
always gets over the crossing in
safety.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19
BED COMFORTS TIED

The Episcopal Guild will tie COM
forts on order. Large size tied and
finished $1.25. small size 800.
Leave orders with Mrs. ]. d. Bill
ingsley. II.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

A good many of the boys and
girls now working are planning to
attend Links Business College,
Boise, as soon as the harvest is over.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

White Ribbon Recruit Day will be
observed by the w. G. t. U. next
Tuesday, at the Methodist church
at 1850 p. M. Mothers and chill
dren especially invited, A special
program is arranged.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19
u. p. CHURCH
'abbath school 10 a. m.

Sabbath school 10 a. m.
Morning worship IL q. m.
Next Sabbath Rev. W. A. Serbice.
pastor OF the U. p. church at Rob-
erts, Idaho will preach for us. All
are invited to attend this service.
Rev, F. E. Springer, pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

WANTED-Six foot riding fresno,
good condition, for cash. H. A.
Arneson. 46 ct.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

FOR RENT-Furnished Room In
Modern house close in. Inquire
Western Union office.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

The Episcopal Guild will meet at
the home of Mrs. John Berwin on
Thursday, Oct. 26th.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

LOST-Between Ontario and Pay
ette Tuesday afternoon, two water
Idaho Power Co. and receive re-
ward. 1t*
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

Anyone wishing sewing done will
be glad to make appointments. soc
per hour. Either write or phone
Mrs. Belle Sur, Payette, Idaho.
Phone 26S M. Best of references.
47-2t.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

WANTED - Furnished house or
rooms for housekeeping. Phone
105R.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

FOR notwithstanding rooms, board
If desired Mrs. McCrady in ia
quish house. 1
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

FOR SALE-Baby buggy and cart
combined. Practically new.
$500 value, $16.50. Phone 105R.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19
PAID LOCAL ADS

MILK or SEPARATED CREAM for
sale, from tested cows. Call B. X.
Ingle at sci. tt
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1922-10-19

This
school
severa
ceedini
three
for si1
means
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
THINK CONGRESS
WILL Q. k. BOWLS
PLAN AS SLATED
Insurance Certificate Feature Carry
ing Borrowing Power Believed
to Be Solution; Be Ready
in Two Weeks.

Washington, March Bonus lead
ers in the house predicted today
that the non-cash gratuity plan as
recommended by the committee, will
90 through congress with compara-
lively little trouble.
The subcommittee, which is en-
gagged in redrafting the legislation
to eliminate all cash bonuses, ex-
ept for the men whose compensa-
ton would be $50 or less, estimated
that the bill would be ready within
two weeks. Tile plan was tenta-
lively agreed upon at a meeting of
The special subcommittee yesterday
afternoon.
In the nature of substitute for
The discarded cash feature there
would be added to the adjusted
ervice certificate title provision
which would enable the men select
ing the certificate option to obtain
Immediately from banks loan equal
10 nalf or the aCJuSted service pay
10 which they would be entitled on
the basis OF 81 a day for domestic
ervice and $1.25 a day for over
seas service.
In announcing the compromise
agreement, Chairman Fordney said
it probably would be a week before
all details Of the loan provision
could be worked out and the origi-
nal bill amended to conform to it.
lie expressed the opinion that the
plan would be 50 we'll received by
house members generally that it
would not be necessary to submit
the new bill to party conference,
thus speeding up the time Of its
submission to the house.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
GOVERNOR STAGES FIST FIGHT WITH 0KMULCEE MAN
College Giee Club
To Render Recital
Here Mon. EUening

The Oklahoma College for Women
slcc club will mako its first appear.
sncc Of the season Monday evening
when Il appears IN recital In the
college auditorium.
Under the direction ~ Miss Isabel
Sparks. the club will make a tour
n several towns and elilca In OKLA.
homa some time shls month DE.
tails Of tiis. tour are now heinz
worked out.
The club II composed of 81 girls.
including an aecompanInt. reader.
Vlollnlst and soiolat.
This year. Il was announced. the
elub will have n dlycnliied program
designed TO appeal to all clasaes.
The program Includes chorus mum.
bers. duets. qnartcta. solos and other
apeclalilea.
The tour II an ANNUAL event. In.
1ugurated two years aso.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
Lands On Battle Ground.

Okmulgee, March 3.--Governor j.
B. A. Robertson arrived here last
night, it became known today, to de-
mand in person that he be permit
ed to appear before the district
court grand jury which is investi-
eating state bank failures.
Although important developments
were anticipated as result of yes
terday's work, and the fact that the
jury failed to adjourn at the usual
hour had furnished grounds for the
belief that report might be made
to District Judge Bozarth Thursday
night, nothing of the sort developed.
The bankers from Oklahoma City
and Vinita appeared here in answer
to subpoenas instructing them to
bring with them the records of their
banks covering transactions by Gov.
J. B. A. Robertson, Fred G. Dennis,
former bank commissioner, and ex.
Attorney General S. P. Freezing,
during the latter months of 1920.
]. w. Butler. vinita capitalist and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
PREDICT MINERS
WILL BOLT PLAN
FOR PEACE TALK
Illinois Mine Union Heads Plan to
Throw Strike Overheard and
Accept Operators Invita-
tIon for Farley.
(By The United Press.)

Springfield, H., Mardl 3.-Tho
Illinois union mine leaders today
threatened TO bolt from the ranks
cf the United Mine Workers and
make separate peace with the oper-
ators of the state.
Frank Harrington, president Of the
Illinois miners, predicted, as the
union officials gathered here, that
his organization would throw the
strike plans for April l overheard
and accept the invitation of the ILL.,
nois operators for conference to
discuss the matters which stand in
Jhe way of peace between miners
and employers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
CHURCH To HANG
TODAY IS EO|C7

Chicago, March 3.-The ebbing
life of the unconscious Harvey
Church will be snuffed out on the
gallows here at 4 O'Clock this after
noon.
Efforts to arouse the youthful
slayer from the super into which
he has sunk, have failed and prepar-
ations were being made to carry
him to the moose, strapped to a
slaar This is the forty-third day
OF Church's hunger strike. For
more than a month, he has reposed
on cot and although he is but
% years of age, he looks twice that
old. Life has been kept in his body
for weeks by the forcible giving Of
liquid food.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
WHISTLE FOR CITY HELP.
(By The United Press, i,

Cleveland, March 81 T-o-o-o-o-t,
toot! This, if you initiate locomo-
tive steam whistle, long. followed
by a short blast, will give an idea
of the manner in which city hall
employees are summoned to work in
Cleveland every morning. The fac
tory steam whistle is the newest
wrinkle in Mayor Fred Kohlers
scheme to put the city hail on a
business efficiency basis. "The
whistle wilhblow at $3.50 a. m. and
again at quitting time at $50 p. M, >
declared Kohler.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
Governors Statement.

1oNIlHOi otatOHiefts
Governor Robertson this afternoon
issued the following statement con
oerning his fight with James G.
Lyons:
81 want the people to know that
can't be bluffed physically, legally
or in any other way. wonder if
the people know that Lyons had a
deposit of $1S.75 and note for
10000 in the Bank of Commerce
when it failed?"
Concerning his conference with
County Attorney Hepburn, the gov
ernor said: 81 have no statement
to make other than to say that Mr..
Hepburn and | are thoroughly in ac-
cord on the banking. situation in
Okmulgee and think that he and
Attorney General Short will come as
near as possible to solving the prob
lem relative to the re-opening of
the bank and the payment of its
depositors.'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
CARGO OF BOOZE
NABbED BY COPS

New York, March 3.-Whiskey
which is valued. at more than a
quarter of million dollars at pres
ent prices, was seized by police to-
day in West Chester creek.
Two scows had brought the whole
sale cargo of booze up the river
and were anchored in the mouth Of
the creek where the police officers
swooped down in raid, surprised
those in charge and made clean
capture. Seven men were taken
with the whiskey and are being held
under charges of rum running.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
PREMIER COMES
THROUGH CRISIS

London, March S.David Lloyd
George, premier of England, has
weathered another political crisis.
The "die hards" in the ranks Of
the Unionist party, who would have
forced the resignation Of the pre-
mier, or as an alternative, a general
election, have been checked. The
brakes were put on these plans by
the leaders Of the conservative party
at stormy meeting which started
yesterday afternoon and lasted well
into the early hours Of this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
CONFERENCE is STORMY.

bfother-in-law of Governor Robert
son, was witness Thursday as was
George l.. Boggs, formerly of Okmul-
gee and now Of Duncan, who was an
assistant cashier of the Guaranty
State Bank here in 1920. this bank
being later taken over by the Bank
of Commerce.
Each of the witnesses who appear
ed before the grand jury Thursday
was subjected to lengthy examina-
tlons. Boggs spent two hours be.
fore the probers. ]. Ray Brown,
president Of the defunct bank, was
summoned as a witness before the
grand jury today but he was not
called.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
JAPAN DISPOSED
RECOGNIZE REDS
fRy The United Press.

Toxic, March 3.-Japan is dis
posed to recognize the Russian soviet
government under certain conditions.
the United Press learned today from
an authoritative source.
The informant, who is considered
to be close to- the government Off
cials, declared that the conditions on
which Japan would be disposed to
recognize the soviet, includes the
guarantee by the soviet chiefs of the
safety of foreign property and lives
In Russia.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
G0NVENT|0NI0F
B. Y. P. j. OPENS
THIS AFTERNOON
Everything In Readiness For Opening
Of Tenth Annual Session; One
Hundred Delegates Here
This Morning.

At o'clock this afternoon. every.
hing was in readiness for the open.
ing of the tenth annusl state con
vention OF the. Baptist Young Peoples
Union OF Oklahoma. according to
Rev. Sam d. Taylor. pastor OF the
First Baptist church. who Is TO de.
liver the welcome address this ar.
ternoon at 1880 o'clock in the church
auditorium.
One-half hour devotional service
led by Rev. c. c. Morris OF Ada. who
arrived In the city late yesterday
afternoon. VIII preceass ssa address
Of welcome. The response TO the
address will be made by o. z. Chris
toph. former president Of the con
vention, who arrived in the city this
morning from Oklahoma City.
Small Attendance Expected.
II Is estimated that the delegates
who arrived acre this morning
would number one hundred. At
least that many more are expected
this afternoon and evening, Rev. Mr..
Taylor said
The statewide snowstorm which
crippled railroad. telegraph and tele-
phone systems will affect the attend
ance at the convention, local b. Y.
p. u. leaders said this morning. Be.
fore Old Boreas swooped down upon
he state in one of the most dis
astrous snowstorms in years, rec
ord breaking attendance was ex-
pected.
Reports of committees on creden-
tials and nominations will be re-
ceived this afternoon at o'clock.
The business session will be held
and the convention completely or
ganized at this session.
Lee Speaks Tonight.
This evenings program is sched-
uled to open at o'clocq in the
church auditorium with devotional
service led by Rev. c. G. Morris.
This will be followed by an address,
"The Place OF the Quiz Leader in
Promoting Daily Bible Readings" by
E. T.. Lee, Il. Y. p. IT,, field secre-
tary, Sunday school board, Dallas,
Texas.
An "inspiration hour" featured by
talk, "The Secret of a Victorious
Life" by Rev. d. r. Wade, of Tulsa,
will complete the evenings pro-
gram.
"The Associational B. Y. P. U.
Organization, is the subject Of the
address to be delivered Saturday
morning at $3.50 o'clock by. Miss
Rosalie Mills, educational secretary,
Delaware Baptist Association Tulsa.
Saturday mornings program is
to begin at o'clock. 1t will be
opened with the devotional service.
Rev. J. B. Rounds, assistant cor
responding secretary, Baptist Cen
eral Convention of the state, will
speak Saturday morning at a:45
o'clock on the subject, "The Ideal
B. Y. P. U. Study Course" This
talk will be followed by a sS0-minute
conference.
Departmental conferences will be
held Saturday morning beginning at
1O:45 o'clock. Leaders Of these con-
ferences will be ]. B. Mosley, state
B. Y. P. U. secretary of Louisiana;
Rev. Blout +. Davidson, state B. Y.
P. U. secretary; and E. E. Lee, of
Dallas, Texas.
Mr.. Lee will talk on the subject,
IAN Adequate System Of B. Y. P. U.
Records Saturday morning. This
will conclude the mornings pro-
gram.
Visitors are being entertained at
the hcmes of members of~the local
B. Y. P. U.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
Carter Is Called.

Oklahoma City,, March "a sub
poena today was served on State
Auditor Carter requesting his pres
ence before the Okmulgee grand
jury. He is to report on March g.,
indicating that the jury will not
make final report within few
hours, as had been expected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03

In the General Electric Company's
experiment plant, voltage Of one
million has been successfully trans
mitted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03

About IS per cent of the worlds
rubber is produced In the British
Empire.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03
OIL OPERATOR SWINGS ON ROBERTSON WHEN CHIEF
IS INTRODUCED To HIM. SAY WITNESSES; GOVERNOR
RETALATEs WITH WAlL0P To ADVERSARY'S HEAD
IT AM A MAN." HE REMARKS AS CLOSES I'M HALF 4
DOZEN BLOWS STRUCK; CROWD PARTS
COMBATTANTS.
STORMY rs CONFERENCE WITH
OKMULGEE COUNTY ATTORNEY
HEPBURN POUNDS DESK AND SHOUTS II DON'T GIVE
DAMN IF YOU ARE GOVERNOR;
WILD SCENE RESULTS.

James oil occurred
the house here today :
The sic bout followed conference between the governor
and James Hepburn attorney during which the
asked that he be permitted testify before the district
grand jury which probing bank failures Spectators sep
afatcd them after half a dozen blows struck.
REFUSES INTRODUCTION
The occurred when friends of the
TO introduce him to Lyons
According TO witnesses the introduction made the
extended his hand Instead OF graspng governors
ousetccd hand Lyons is said have swung his fist forward
striking the governor singing blow in the face without
ing word
" man. Robertson heard TO remark he closed
with Lyons and etaaed by shooting blow Lyons head.
From then out given and take proposition until five
blows had been struck then members OF the seized
both and forced them apart.
Neither bore any marks OF the fight Both placed
under under Instructions OF James Hepburn at
orney but released later when neither showed
cinaton to push charges against the other
Lyons is said depositor in the .deunc Guaranty
State Bank. - :
CONFERENCE is STORMY.
During the conference between County Attorney Hepburn
Governor Robertson Hepburn repeatedly pounded desk
his office emphasize his remarks which disapproal
Of the governors offer before the grand jury to testify
At Hepburn heard to shout 81 don't give damn
you governor No witness going before this grand jury
without consent"
The governor then ntmated that he would appoint the
orney general Of the state supercede him handling the
grand jury investigation.
"You have threatened supercede me-" shouted Herburn
''You haven't the power do that and you know tw
The governor replied that he had the power and there
strong nmaon III his remarks that he would that power.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03

Fish has always been a principal
export Of Norway.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-03

All the local news In the Daily n
press. Latest world news By wire
daily from the United Press Asso-
Citations.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-06-30
Over The HIP

Mrs. Frank Snider and children
motored to Dayton this week for a
visit with relatives and friends.
A congenial company of friends
who motored to Bingham Springs
Saturday for a two-day period of
feasting and recreation included Mr..
and Mrs. Craig Driskell and son
Dean, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Greer and
son Myron, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Gordon.
Members of the Epworth League
and their friends to the number of
twenty journeyed to upper Pine creek
Thursday afternoon to enjoy sun
set picnic upon the banks of the mu-
sical stream. "Weinies" and marsh
mallows were toasted around a
CHEEKY bonfire, to the accompaniment
OF many lively jests and snatcres of
song. The fragrant mountain air
sharpened hearty appetites, and a
satisfying lunch spread upon the
grass created direct route to COM
fort, contentment and good fellow
ship. The young people were chap
eroned by Rev. John B. Coan.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Gould re-
turned Sunday from camping trip
to Bingham Springs.
Prof. H. L. Robe is attending lec-
lures in the advanced classes of the
summer normal school now in ses-
sion at Pendleton.
Mrs. Lillian Fredericks, Mrs. Mary
c. McNee and Mr.. and Mrs. H. Good
win motored to Pendleton Sunday ev-
ening to attend the lecture given in
the Presbyterian church by Ezra
Meeker, well known Oregon pioneer.
Mr.. Meeker made his first trip across
the plains in 1852 with an ak team. |
Since that time he has witnessed the
advent of the railroad, the remarka-
bic development Of the Pacific coast
region, and enjoyed the exhilaration
of an airplane journey across the
state of Washington. Although 81
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-06-30
RED CROSS MEETING

A meeting was called for the loca
Red Cross auxiliary for last Monday
afternoon, and barely a quorum, in.
cluding the executive committee ;es.
ponded with their presence. A COM
munication was read from Chairman
G. l.. Clark, head of the Umatilla
County Chapter, asking the Athena
auxiliary to return the $100 revolving
fund, or what remained of it, to the
head chapter, to replenish the depleted
funds. Also, request was made for
Athena to raises $10O additional by the
18th Of July.
1t was the sense of the meetin.; that
this would be impossible, but the Sec
retary was instructed to inform the
head chapter that later in the season,
perhaps September, the auxiliary
would hold public market, and en-
deavor to raise as much of the re-
quested amount as practicable. Il.ose
holding membership in the Red C, oss
and the public generally will be SOL
icited TO assist in the enterprise.
The revolving fund, amounting to
$72 was ordered returned to the
treasury of the head chapter, and
should emergency demand, Athena
will be permitted to draw from that
source, so it was stated in the re-
quest.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-06-30

original play entitled "The Happ.
Life" was presented by cast which
included Elizabeth Avery, Mildred
King, Irene Anderson and Marjori,
King. The three acts Of the drama
contained an interesting plot anc
embraced many humorous situations
Elizabeth Avery and Mildred King
collaborated ufo nthe production. II
was witnessed with great apprecia.
tion by those bidden to view the per-
formance.
A 7k-pound daughter was born
Monday to Mrs. Inez Compton of An
telope, Oregon, at the home of her
grandmother, Mrs. Will Payne. The
new arrival has been named Dorothy.
George Waddingham of Walla
Walla spent Sunday in Weston, Wis
iting relatifes.
Mrs. Ralph Lane is seriously ill in
Portland hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Compton vis-
tied relatives in Walla Walla during
the week.
Miss Anna Lavender, student at
Willamette university, came up from
Portland this week for vacation
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Padberg were
up from Heppner this week visiting
Mrs. Mary Lieuallen, who has been
quite seriously i'll.
Quite a number of minor improve
ments are reported in Weston and
vicinity, as follows: James Kirkpat-
rick, enlarging kitchen, building a
porch, painting and papering; Jack
Chaplin, building brick cellar; A. M.
Ross, repapering and vanishing
woodwork; N. H. Jones, painting and
]. B. Dupuis, interior paint
ing; Charles Price, exterior. paint
ing; L. W. Lundell, renovating.
Deer have been frequently seen of
late in the mountain settlements
near Weston, and as they are not mo-
lested have grown bold enough to
human habitations. Two
were noticed by "Fat" Walden Sat-
urday in pasture near the E. E.
Tucker place on Weston mountain.
One day last week Lew Van Wrinkle
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-06-30
"a Years Ago

Jinks Taylor and Hardy Mansfield
have returned from the Taylor horse
ranch on the John Day.
j. H. Hudson and Miss Emma L.
Hildeth were married at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. P. Hildreth of Weston, Sunday,
9, by the Rev. Homer Gallaher.
Born. to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Myrick,
June %, 1893, girl.
Miss Linnie Coppock is confined to
her home with illness.
Ed Koontz has returned from a
trip to Walla Walla and Milton.
Marvel Watts returned home from
Eugene, where he has been attending
school.
"The Campbells Are Coming" to
Athena June 80. to join in the Cal
edonion picnic.
AL johnson and family have re-
turned from an outing on the head
waters of the Grand Ronde river.
Max levin and Will Wells drove up
to Fletcher's mill Sunday morning
and returned in the evening,
Wallowa Lake is coming to the
front as a summer resort. Many peo
pie will spend the summer there.
Mrs. A. R. Bradley and Mrs. Jas.
Nelson are in Portland attending the
Grand Lodge. Women of Wpodcraft.
A large banner swings across Main
STREET, announced that Athena will
celebrate, and bidding all cordial
welcome.
Working men are beginr ing to flock
into the towns in the wheat belt.
Many are in Athena waiting for hay
ing and harvest to commence.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
james Zerba, died Saturday of hemor-
rhage of the lungs. The little one
had been ill for some tirae.