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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
PLANS ARE FORMED TO
HELP AMERICAN farmer
BY JAMES T. KoLBERT


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-President
Harding's agricultural conference
called to formulate plans for pulling
the American farmer out of the acute
financial depression into which. he has
been hurled as an aftermath Of the
war-began its work here yesterday.
The conference. which is composed
of between, ESQ and 800 leading farm
ers, bankers. labor representatives,
economists. publlsts, railroad leaders,
packers, college professors. govern
mnt officials was opened with an adj
dress by President Harding. who
pointed out the necessity for prompt
and effective action to aid the farmer.
The complex makeup of the con-
ference, with representatives from
many fields other than farming. indi-
Gates a point which government Off
cials will stress in guiding the confer
encc. This is that the price depres-
sions which have struck the farmer Is
having depressing effect on many
other lines Of trade and business In
fact. several government officials be-
licve If the conference should find q
real solution of the present agriculture
al problem, difficulties confronting
many other businesses would be re-
moved.
This is the second public conference
which President Harding has called
for round table discussion and recom-
mendations. on problems of vital In
tercst to the nation The first was on
unemployment, latest figures show
public works and other employment
was go stimulated following the con-
ference that an additional 2.000, 900
men have found work,
After the address of President
Harding Secretary OF Agriculture WAL
lace viii talk. (, The conference will
then be organized into committees for
discussion of specific problems, just as
was done in the unemployment con-
ference, ss
f,ne Of the first things the confer.
ence is expected to denounce Is thu
large margin of profit on farm pro.
dpcts before they reach the consumer.
The farmer in general Is receiving
pre war prices or less for his products
His city cousin pays much above the
pre-war figure and the farmer on
many articles he must purchase Is
compelled to pay prices all out Of pro-
portion to those he receives for his
wheat coru, oats, cattle. cotton or
whatever he produces from his land.
The question Of an agricultural tar
EKf may be considered. and there Is
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26

certain 10 be lively discussion on more
government credit for the agricultural
regions and the desirability OF having
"a dirt farmer" on the federal reserve
board.
Outlining the probable work Of the
&C inference. Secretary Wallace said:
after the opening address by
President Harding the first day OF the
conference will be devoted to a can
vass Of the general agricultural situa-
tiou throughout the country. From
the northwestern delegates will come
a presentation Of conditions in their
section: from the range country will
be presented n survey OF conditions
there. with similar expressions Of con-
ditions prevailing In the cotton belt,
the grain belt, and other producing
areas. In that manner, It Is planned
that the entire conference may be CIV
en- a birdseye view of agriculture as q
whole, the conditions prevailing in
each Of the chief divisions Of agricul-
ture, and the problems thus presented.
mo attempt has been made to lay
down hard and fast program In ad-
vance for the conferences considera-
tion, but suggestions will be made to
the conference from time to time In
keeping with President Hardlng's
ideas in proposing that the gathering
be called. H
Looking to the future as the presl-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
M0THERS! CLEAN
CHlLD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even sick child loves the "fruity"
taste of California Fig syrup" II
the little tongue is coated, or y your
child Is llstless. cross, feverishs full OF
cold. or has collie, give teaspconful to
cleanse the liver and bowels sIn o
few hours you can see for Yourself
how thoroughly It works all the con-
stipation poison. sour bile and waste
out Of the bowels. and you have well.
playful child again.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know q tea
spoonful today saves q sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for kenu-
Inc California Fig syrup which has
directions for babies and chiidren Of
all ages printed on bottle. Moyheri
You must say California OF you may
get an imitation fig syrup.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
RECEIPTS IN GENERAL
CONTINUED from pags ~

D g. 3 u y-i
present ordinances do not cover the
subject to draft an ordinance. III
A complaint was made that the
sidewalks around the courthouse have
not been cleaned promptly following
SHOWS.
The city attorney was also instruct
ed to inquire into regulations cover
ing the protection Of pedestrians when
coverings over basement entrances In
the sidewalks are opened and In case
present legislation does not cover the
question to draft an ordinance. I'm
provement bonds that are delinquent
approximate $4,000, report from
Judge Fitz Gerald indicates.
Following are the financial state
ments and records.
Financial statement. city of Pen
dleton, Oregon, Dec. 81, 1921.
Nf..NasH naaouryrae N =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
GENEVA BALLOON RACE
WILL START AUG. 6

. LONDON. Jan. 2s.-Q. y. S.)-
The Aero Club Of Switzerland has de.
cided that the start of the Gordon
Bennett balloon race shall take place
at Geneva on August 6. 1899. the date
previously fixed being thus altered.
The organization win be entrusted 10
the Swiss Aviation Club and aDcut a
score OF balloons are expected to take
part. including three Swiss balloon
lists.
The. international aviation meeting
will be held at Zurich on September ]
or 10. according to the weather. The
program will include endurance tests
and the meeting will be followed by en-
international aeronaut:c exhioition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
BEE KEEPERS
CONTINUED from page H.

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devoted attention to the subject Of
marketing. urging cooperation be-
tween producer, wholesaler and retail
er. One plan In. mind Is to standard
ise the price Of honey and to, have 1t
sold through the regular merchantile
channels rather than by peddling op-
erations. y,
Mr.. Scullen explained that at pres
ent considerable inferior honey is
shipped into Oregon from California
and Hawaii and after being mixed
with good Oregon honey is sold as
standard honey, which 1t is not He
urged that pure Oregon honey be ex-
plotted and sold on basis. of known
quality.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26

#
Take dose of Herbine when you
are bilious or constipated. or your
stomach Is out Of order, 1t Is q mar
vel Of promptness in correcting these
conditions. Price, zoe. Sold by The
Pendleton Drug Co. 81.
Aching joints. rheumatic pains.
neuralgia. can be relieved quickly BY
rubbing application OF Ballard's
Snow Liniment. It is a powerful pen-
etrating remedy. Three sizes, 30c. e0c
and $i.2o per bottle. soly by The
Pendleton Drug Co.
4 A bad wound. burn or cut should
be cleansed Of dirt or impurities and
dressed with Liquid BorobonNv II
heals the flesh with marvellous speed.
Price, Soc. soc and 1870. Sold " The
Pendleton Drug co. M
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
NARCOTIC CASES BEING
/ PROBED BY GRAND JURY

SEATTLE. Jan. 26.-(U. P.)-rhe
federal grand jury continued investi-
cation into narcotic cases. Nineteen
persons were indicted yesterday, in
Guiding A. B. Hamer a federal off,
cial in the treasury department. and
Joe Billie. a Chinatown character.
Forty narcotic cases In all are to be
probed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
.SHANTUNG CONTROVERSY
SEEMS NEAR FINISH

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-(A. P)-
The prospects of the settlement OF the
Shantung controversy appeared
brighter today as the result of the in
tervention of President Harding, who
suggested a compromise. Chinese and
Iaoanese quarters reflected new con-
fidence that the move would clear
way to the determination of all the re-
issues.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
pOTE1, BUSINESS BOoMs

PASADENA. Cal, Jan. 26.--U. n.
S.)-Hotel men here are OF the opin-
ion that, judging from business thus
far, all Of the California hostilries will
do a splendid business this season.
Some apprehension had been felt that
because OF unsettled Eastern business
conditions the tourist traffic would
be light. Many inquiries for reser.
.vations are reported to have been re.
ceived from the East and Middle West
for the next three months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
|BOY IN PLASTER CAST
"OPENS P|N0CHLE SCHOOL

BAKER. Ore. Jan. 26.--U. N. 81
School for Poor Pinochle Players
that Is the latest institution in Baker.
Victor Hart Is the faculty.
This popular Baker high school
boy was placed In a plaster cast, in
which he must remain for six months
due to spinal trouble. While down"
he refused to be "out," also. so he an
nounced he'd open the school for those
who aren't the expert he is at pi-
nochle. +,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
OPPOSES SECRET SESSION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-(U. P.)-
Senator Hiram johnson today attack
ed the arms conference for its secret
diplomacy methods. Johnson cited
what was accomplished at first with
open diplomacy and then scored the
dnlav in the latter session when secret
diplomacy prevailed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26

erican farmer, and discussion will be
invited as TO what possible raa1just-
ments might be made here to- relieve
the situation. There also will bc DIS
cusslon. in all probability, Of financial
affairs relating both to the present
emergency and the future.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
PeObleHere and There

in Pendleton. he said this, morning
after his arrival.
Charles Phipps. OF Walla walla. is
business visitor here today.
Gus Lorenzen. prominent rancher
of the Stanton. Washington. district.
is in a critical condition and his re-
eovery is a matter Of grave doubt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26
Meeting to be Held.

An open meeting for those who
are interested in psychic research
will be held tonight at the Perkins
Rooms. when E. ]. Richter will lec-
ture. va %ts5 sE@ Wt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26

Several years ago Emil Belize
.farmed a large acreage of land on the
reservation near here. He is now ac-
lively manfgingSsthe business of the
,Connell Fa2ming Co., near Connell.
W&shington. 1t is colder there than
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26

L. A. MeClintock is a business visit
or in Portland.
James Kyle has returned TO his
home in Stanfield after being here for
seksral days.
Insurance is the business in which
Frank Atkins of Seattle makes his liv-
ing. He arrived today to spend some
time in Pendleton.
An enforced vacation of 10 days
made necessary on account Of injur-
les was ended today by George
Johnston. passenger brakeman on the
n. p. by his return to work.
Thirty years or so ago L W. White
called Pendleton home. He moved
away, but as representative of vari-
GUS concerns he has been coming back
regularly ever since. He was here to-
day.
Wes Spears. formerly deputy sheriff,
has returned from points in Missouri
where he has been for about month
J Visiting He sold several carloads of
apples while he was in the Middle
West. Spears is expected to be called
before the grand jury in the probe
now being conducted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26

Total ..,..... 81, ,034,7S7.S6
The following is the overhead ex-
pense record OF receipts and dis
bursements for the last year,
GENERAL FUND, 1874
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-01-26

l. A. McClintOck is a business visit
or in Portland.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02

"she knew that ! Was coming"
"And /. did she tell you Was
hefes'
"Wha, did You says"
Il don, think | said anything
] don't think | really believed hsf." {"
He crushed her suddenly TO his
heart.
"Oh. my darling my own
now-foseysr."
There was . silence broken only
by passionate words and kisses. then
Elizabeth said iremulously:
I'm so happy +. but IT'S like .
dream STILL" She ran her hand
down the rough cloth Of his sleeve.
Il used 10 look n you--snd you
seemed so far away from me
and now -. you belong TO me-
don't your" she whispered shyiy.
II always belonged to you" lie
put her from him with pretended
severity. THAT reminds me-didn's
! hear that you were . woman OF
wealth." he demanded.
II had Ei0.000-I havent got |,
all now" she exclaimed eagerly. ~
paid Mr.. Farmer the money he spent
on me. and Nine. Senessis [. and
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02

Mr. Junksrs has invested the RES,
ior me-" She smiled and ee!ored
Il shall make him give me some
now. though. iof !"
"1lothes" Royslon finished for
her lfiumphsntly, II know you
were going TO say that"
"it's only-beeause l want to look
pretty. tor you"
"you shall buy your clothes In
Paris" he said. Il am not such .
poor man as WAS. Elizabeth"
II shouldn't mind II you were
poorer" she told him. Except
she touched the lines In his torehsd
with . gentle knges-"exeept that ]
know il would worry YOU"
lie carried her hand 10 his lips.
five been n again. since you
kissed me-" he told her. Elizabeth
I've got to 20 back to Paris on Sat.
urday."
"And leave me!"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02

as she lifted them for . moment,
.Your really wanted me. thsn'"
lie drew her again into his arms
so much-t can never tell YOU"
.But over therein Psrls-you
mus, have seen other girls-mueh
pretiier-" she whispered.
lie laughed Al that.
There has never been any other
woman In the world Tor me since
tha, nigh,-you remember!-when ]
first met YOU"
"Ia that dreadful iroek!" she pro-
tested.
II loved YOU" he answered.
She looked up and. meeting his
eyes. put her hand over them sud.
denly. as II she could not bear their
gaxe.
"Don't look ., me--iike that" she
said tfemulously. "I-Im 50 afraid
that tomorrow shall find ], isn't
true-that you're not hefe-and that
you don't love me-"
He drew her hand down. holding
il firmly.
"I've been thinking that. too" he
said. "Ever since I kissed you
I've been thinking-supposing it's
only q dream! !. I've dreamed OF
you SO often. Elizabeth"
There was a little silence.
"And did Meta know you
were here--when she brought me
backl" Elizabeth asked presently.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02
AOvEkTIsENENr. ADvKRT1sEAENI
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b relieve severe eens6Dahon |!

Nature permanently relieves con-
slipation through the eating OF
BRAN-kellogg's Bran. cooked and
krumbled. We guarantee that IL any
sufferer from constipation will eat
Nellogg's Bran regularly that this
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Men. women and children should
know the dangers Of constipation;
they should know that constipation
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that It IL directly the cause of
Brishts disease. OF diabetes. most
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ETC.! Constipation slows up mental
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Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02

She heard him say Il over and
over again, as II the words could
never be spoken often enough; then
he gently raised her. holding her
face between his hands. looking into
her eyes. :.
II never thought ! should hold
you Ia my arms again." he said. u
usht--forgive me-,hat ] was
forgotten"
Elizabeth tried TO answer. but her
voice seemed to have gone; she lift
ed her arms and ciasped them round
his neck. then the tears came. and
she cried her heart out in the shell
ter OF his arms.
She was like . child In her grief,
sobbing out how lonely she had been
how unhappy-how much she had
wanted him-how she had thought
he had forgotten her. and oil the
time her arms elung 10 him a. II she
could never let him 60. and she kept
her face hidden against his coat. Till
at last. with q broken laugh. he
picked her up and carried her over
10 the armchair by the FIRE. holding
her in his arms as IL she had. indeed.
been a child.
And his own eyes were wet as he
held her closely. whispering that he
loved her. and again how dearly he
loved her, till at last her sobbing
ceased and she lay quiet.
And presently Royston put the
ruffied hair back from her face with
q tender hand and, bending, asked:
Elizabeth, how much longer
must ! wait to kiss ypu?'
kiss mc-plcase kiss me-" she
whispered.
SAY you love me then-say you
love me-"
II love you with all my heart and
SOUL" said Elizabeth family.
He drew sharp sigh Of content
ment and their lips met in a long
kiss.
you'll never send me away
again" Elizabeth asked presently:
she could not even now rid herself
Of the last doubt
"Never-till the end Of your life
or mine"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02
Whistler Will
Be Featured on
Bee Radio Event
Novel Numbers Arranged for
Prosrsm-Orpheum Cir.
cult Singer to Give
Solos.

II radio audiences throughout the
middle west hear whissling through
their receivers tonight they needn't
fear Il 10 be static. Tor no doubt
twill be young Merwin Tilton en-
tertaining with . whistling speciality
from the Omaha Grain Exchange
station. WAAW.
So well was Arthur Randall's Royal
orchestra received by radio fans
Wednesday night that The Bee has
arranged another radio concert for
tonight. Prof. Frank Mack OF Oma-
ha has arranged some novel mum.
bers Tor this program. Accompany
ing young Tilton will be Philip
krasne. violinist. and Virginia Fair.
pianist.
Miss Florence Ellsworth. Omaha
singer. who recently returned from
q vaudeville tour over the Orpheum
circuit. will entertain radio audiences
with several solo numbers. The Sc
lection, wake Up" that capsivated
her theatrical audiences. will be one
OF the features. Miss Ellsworth also
will sing II Wonder"
Other entertainment on The Bees
radio program will be q trio selection
by jeremiah Zachar, violinist: Bern
ard Cuiek. cessist, and Irene Stewart,
pianist. followed by 4 violin solo by
Miss Clara Schneider, accompanied
BY Miss Rowena Anderson.
Additional features Of The Bees
radio program tonight will be
two baritone song numbers. Van
Dykes "Home Again" and ION the
Road 10 Msndalay," by George w.
Campbell, accompanied by David
c.. Robel.
Bee Want Ads Are Best Business
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02
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Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02
The Dancing Master
By RUBY n. AYRES.
,cseyTight. Iss1.l

She raised herself. the shy color
flooding her face; she tried to free
herself from his arms. t
"Whzt Is IN What is the mat
teri" he asked quickly.
"Nothing-only-l think I'm
afraid OF you"
Elizabeth"
Her lips quivered.
"you thought | had forgotten
YOU"
A look Of pain crossed his face.
"Perhaps | thought ! did not de-
serve that you should remember
me-" he said hoarsely. Elizabeth.
do you know how Il has tortured me
since-since that last night-because
I-because ! sent you awayl"
The sensitive color burned her
face.
"You were right" he whispered.
ut was who-who was wrong"
He lifted her hand. holding Il
against his lips.
Il wrote you . dozen letters ask
ing you TO come to me, and de-
stroyed them ALL"
ibid you?" Her ewes were starry
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02

"No-i shall take you with me-
Her eyes tell in sweet confusion.
oh. but-but-"
Tomorrow ! shall buy . special
license" lie stood up. drawing her
To l.sr Zee, with him. Elizabeth. all
the ,es, Of your life belongs to me
now"
ayes"
She looked up at him. her face
iranshgured with happiness "Oh. !
hope | live TO be an old. old womanl'
she said ferven,ly.
The End.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02

/. New York, June Three mem.
bsrs Of the New York Cotton e. :
change today were suspended tor sir
months each for conduct detrimental
Ia the best interests OF the exchange,
They are A. II. Lamborn. J. Marks
and John r. Clark.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-02

Bee Want Ads Are Best Business
Boosters.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-23

When you discouraged remember that America is
the creditor nation Of the world and that Wall Street
Lambard street, has the last say Wall Street
may be all it should be, but Wall Street is in America
not in Europe.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-23
SENDING OUT THE NEWS

One advantage accruing to El Centre and Imperial
valley through the leased wire teegrapc of the
Press lis the advertising that will come from it.
The Press holds membership in the great newsgather
ing organization of the United Press This is mutual
concern each member contributing daily such matter
deemed of sufficient Importance to be transmitted to the
900 newspapers of the organization. 1t will be the duty Of
of that will be determined by it. The choice of selec
ton being thus in its hands it may be of interest to
say that this thriving city and this great valley will have
their best foot put forward for them always. There
elements the saacious and the wick
ed, but these are the kind to whom the substantial
people of Imperial valley wish to appeal Bearing that IN
mind the Press will stress in the sent out to its hum
dreds of co-workers the United Press matter Of
structve value. There amount OF this KIND at hand
rich and prosperous section of the Southwest there
stories concerning production and development
rivang the tales of the Arabian Knights There IS so
much that relates the added wealth Of the world so
much that read ups instead of casts down, that 1t
would be pity to pursue the meaner course.
1t is good deal better to circulate story OF winch
there of fabulous returns from acre OF I'M
pral lettuce than proclaim the discovery OF an Illicit
still the profits of booteggg 1t better to send out
news that breaks the butter record from this great
dairy section han report the operations Of booze run
breaking the law 1t is better to croclam the fer
tiy than circulate stories of strife and
So exclusive spokesman for the people OF the valley
before the millions of the country over who every
day read the days record in their evening served
by the unrivalled United Press will be fixed policy and
the great pleasure of this to select the best and
let the world know of by the good things we do rather
than by the evil that happen This OF course does not
mean that such seamy side there may be Will be wholly
ignored. It that the world shall know US for our
virtues rather than our faults.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-23
WOULD BUY PACIFIC
FRANCHISE
United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23.--ln re-
spouse 10 telegram from Oakland
intimatinc that the Pacific Coast
League franchise there was for sale
Charles Lockhart, wealthy Los Ange-
les baseball man, will leave for the
northern city tonight. He will be ac-
companird by Ray Stull, an auditor.
Lockhart is employed by William
Wrigley as business manager of the
Los Angeles CLUB but has been anX-
:ous to break into the game as an
owner. He is said 70 be worth mere
than 100000.
Il have been given to understand
that the Oakland club is for SALE" he
said today. Il am taking an auditor
with me so that l will be prepared to
go over the BOOKS al once if Mr..
Ewing, tie present owner, is willing
20 talk business"
Lockhart and Ewing discussed the
deal at the rccen. Pacific Coast
League meeting and Ewing said h
would consider his offer.