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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
U. s., MEXICAN
TANCLE HOLDS
STAGE CENTER
of Mystery Note
Is JealOusly Guarded
In Washington

WAsHINGTOS, March R-The
rerplexing tangle Of Mexican Amer
lean relations Wed for public atten-
ton today with the passing of the
e9th congress, but there was no
sign Of REIMBURSEMENT in the attl-
tude of officials who have cloaked
developments with silence.
The subject OF the recent mystery
note exchanged between Washington
and Mexico City. was still a jeal-
ously guarded secret at the state
department.. The strange comings
and goings of Manuel c. Teller, Mex
lean ambassador, still lacked con-
vincing explanation and even the
state department said officially It
was unaware of the reason for his
second start for Mexico City.
The White House contributed only
the reiterated assertion that Presi-
dent Coolidge regards the question
of confiscation of American-owned
property in Mexico as the major diff
ference between the two govern
ments, all other sources of friction
being viewed as incidental to that
question. The president believes that
settlement of the major dispute
would solve, almost automatically,
all lesser complications.
Meanwhile reports from Mexico
City still insisted, but without 1n-
dications Of official origin, that the
mystery note involved American
protests against Mexican propaganda
in the United States.
The state department remained
silent on that point, although it be,
gan the day with an official denial
by Acting Secretary Grew that re-
call Of Ambassador Tellez had been
asked. The statement that the de-
partment was not advised as to the
reason for the ambassadors last
! week departure for Mexico City was
, included in that outgiving which
came on the heels of refusal last
night to comment formally on Tellez'
reported recall.
A new surprise as : to Tellez's
| movement was sprung with word
from the Mexican consulate general
in New York that he had not gone
from Washington to that city last
night to take ship for Mexico,
, as raported al the embassy, but had
turned westward to make the trip
bp rail, via St Louis.
A report that he had again turned
| back to Washington was circulated
tc night, but found few takers as it's
source could not be learned.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05

province of Anhwei, whore Cover
nor Chen Ting-Yueh was reported to
have declared his province independ-
ent and to have Joined the Cantonese
in a plan to cut the Tientsin-P -Pukow
railway isolating the main Chilli
Shantung army from it's base. Thus
far, however this rumor could not
be substantiated.
If the railway line should be cut,
it would be a most serious blow to
the northern alliance and would
mean a possible breakdown of the
whole of Chang's plans to keep the
Cantonese out, of Shanghai. 1t would
make it impossible for him to bring
achievements across the Yangtse
from the north.
Rumors also were current that
Soochow, SO miles west of Shangal,
had been occupied by the Cantonese,
hut the most reliable reports here
were that Chang was continuing to
strengthen his garrison there.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
.SLUSH FUNDS
FUTURE PROBE
HALTS ACTION
Turbulent Scenes Enacted
On Floor; Leaders Plead
For Action.
DAWES SCOLDS
Rules Criticized Which Per-
nit ClOgging of LegisIa-
tive Work.


WASHINGTON, March 4 QP-With
the unyielding grip of filibuster
i'll the senate throttling several vital
bills, the sixty-ninth congress quit
today by constitutional mandate.
Although a number Of important
measures, caught in the last minute
jam, failed of action it was stated
at the White House after adjourn
ment that the president had no in-
tcntion of calling a special session.
If he adheres to such a program,
the SEVENTEEN congress will not
convene until December.
The fall Of the gaveI in the sem
ate today was delayed until ono
minute past noon while Vice Presis
dent Dawes lectured that body on
it's defective rules, which had been
utilized to clog the legislative ma
chinery for more than two days and
nights.
There was delay Of nine min
utes in the getaway of the house.
the clocks being set back twice in
order that Speaker Longworth might
conclude an address reviewing the
work of the session and calling at
tention that it had been demonstrat-
ed that under house rules a minority
never could "thwart any popular
mandate"
Renewing at $3.50 a. m. the fight
over the resolution to continue the
campaign funds committee, the sem
ate snapped and snarled through
three and a half hours and stead
ia har
for passage of any legislation MAX
ing appropriations for government
activities which the congress pre-
viously had approved.
The campaign funds resolution, the
wrangle over which kept the senate
in continuous session for 81 hour
period ended last midnight failed
as did the second deficiency and two
public building bills one to initiate
the vast construction program auth
orized last year.
Crowds which overfloweG the gall
leries sat tensely and expectantly as
effort after effort was made to get
the deficiency bill through. Tur-
bulent scenes were enacted on the
floor as leaders pleaded with and
condemned those who stubbornly re-
fused the necessary unanimous con-
sent
Once above the uproar, Vice Presf-
cent Dawes declared the dill passed
but Senator Howell, republican in
surgent of Nebraska, rushed down
1.-THE center aisle, protesting at the
top of his voice. Dawes quickly
rescinded his action amid shouts from
senators for the engrossing of the
bill so it might go to the president
AS the adjournment hour ap-'
preached the confusion in the senate
increased, presenting picture in
bold contrast to that in the house
chamber where business had been
tContinued on Page Eight)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
American Marines in Shanghai
Recapture Launch Stolen By
Chinese From Standard Oil CO.

SHANGHAI, March 4 P-Some Of
the American marines, who will have
an opportunity to stretch their legs
III route march through Shanghai
tomorrow, today had a preliminary
call to duty in the international set
tlement A squad of Chinese SOL
diers took Standard Oil company
launch and started to take it down
stream. An American naval officer
was notified and so marines were
sent in pursuit They overlook the
Chinese soldiers after a chase OF
five miles and recovered the boat
without any firing. The soldiers, al
though armed, quietly surrendered
their prize.
Tomorrow's big march through
Shanghai which will be made by
kalf of the marines now billeted
aboard the transport Chaumont, will
be for the sake of experience, it
was announced and not as a show
Of force.
While the military situation in the
civil war continued to center around
the Shantungese forces of Marshal
Chang Tsung- g-Shang, who now is the
chief defender of Shanghai, against
the invading Cantonese, strong
protest was made to the senior for
eign consul against the stationing of
British troops outside the boundary
Of the International settlement. The
protest was made to the Chinese
commissioner for foreign affairs In
Shanghai who asked immediate
withdrawal of the troops.
Foreign observers, however, re,
gard the protest as a matter of form
prompted by the commissioners de-
sire to take a stand in accordance
with Chinese nationalism and to
keep in with the Cantonese.
Meanwhile the Shahtungese REIN
forcements continued to pour toward
the Sunkiang front Large numbers
of Shantung troops arrived in the
Shanghai area some by train and
others by sea from Tsingtao. All
of these troops are being rushed to
the south as quickly as possible to
replace the demoralized forces of
Sun Chuan- Fang, no longer a power
III Shanghai
Alarming reports came from the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
CAMPAIGN FUND
PROBE GOES ON
DESPITE SENATE

WASHINGTON, March 4 P-Ignor-
ing the failure of the senate to
vote on a resolution continuing it's
life during the recess of congress,
the Reed campaign funds investigat-
ing committee went ahead late to-
day by ordering the impounding OF
the ballots in four additional coun-
ties in Pennsylvania. It's order to
the sergeant at arms of the senate
to take possession of boxes in De1a-
ware, Lackawanna, Luzerne and
Schuylkin counties was by unanimous
vote of both republican and demo-
cratic members and was entered after
formal notice had been filed with
the senate that William 3. Wilson,
the democratic candidate, contested
the election of VIM. S. Ware, repub.
lican. How much further the COM
nittee will carry on its activities
during the recess period was left to
future determination, but Senator
Reed, democrat, Missouri, it's chair
man, holds the view that the COM
mittee has full authority to act In
the Pennsylvania election contest
case under a resolution adopted by
the senate last January.
Ware has written the committee In
dicating an entirely opposite view
and calling attention that the reso1u-
tion approved after the notice Of
contest by Wilson had been filed
with the senate directed the com
mttee to secure ballot boxes for
their preservation
Senator Reed, republican, Penn
sylvania, who waged the successful
filibuster against the resolution tc
continue the campaign committee
said after adjournment OF congress
Continued on Page Three).
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
S0L0NS TALK
APPROP PR|ATN.
BILL TO DEATH.
Every Government Agency
Will Feel Pinch Of Lack
OF Funds.
MANY ACTS DIE.
Two Public Building Meas
ures Expire In Last
Hours of Senate.

WASHINGTON, March A. H9-Every
government agency, almost, will feel
the pinch of lack of funds during
the coming year as a result of the
death of several appropriation bills
today in the senate filibuster.
Failure of the deficiency measure
to get through the senate jungle of
words struck the severest blow at
government operations. This bill
salone carried $9S,7OO,OOO' including
funds to pay pensions, to make loans
to veterans on bonus certificates to
permit Eoans to farmers for purchase
of seed and to meet numerous other
contemplated activities
While hundreds of bills and reso-
lutfons died with conclusion of the
session, several had progressed to the
point of maturity only to be nipped
in the senate blight.
Two public buildings measures re-
quired only senate action One would
have provided more than $19,0OO,00O
to carry out the first years con-
struction program Another would
have authorized an additional $780,
100000 of public buildings construc-
tion throughout the country. 1t also
provided $25,OOO,OOO for purchase of
land in the capital.
Likewise many carefully planned
investigation went by the board as
their sponsors awaited patiently an
opportunity to obtain the senates
sanction.
Senator Borah's proposed inquiry
into Latin american affairs never
was brought 20 a vote. A demand by
Senator Walsh, democrat Montana,
for an investigation into the financ
ing of public utilities received no
attention. Senator Walsh, democrat,
Massachusetts, failed to get approval
for his proposed economic investiga-
tion. The proposed federal patron
age inquiry only reached the senate
calendar
After months of fighting over
farm relief, the senate didn't vote on
whether to override the veto by
President Coolidge of the McNary-
Haugen bill Several attempts to
get action today were blocked by
the closing jam of the last minute
orders. Among the bills which got
as far as the senates waiting list
was the administrations carefully
worked out plan for settlement of
German American war claims and re-
turn of all alien property. The re-
quests of Assistant Secretary An
drews, prohibition chief, for authori-
zation to start replenishment of the
medicinal liquor supply gained house
approval, but was lost in the senate
confusion.
Those who refused to answer he
inquiries of the senate's special cam
paign funds committee escaped the
threat of Senator Reed, democrat,
Missouri, to be charged with con-
tempt, as the senate failed to reach
his contempt notion
Several old time bills were trotted
out for another trial during the ses-
Continued on Page Eighty
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
DEFICIENCY MEASURE FAILS in SENATE
40 Men Crew Of Blazing
Spanish Steamer Rescued
New York Agents Told

NEW YORK, March 4 P).-The
entire crew of 40 men of The Span
ish steamer CabO Hatteras. report
ed afire, 13O miles off New York,
was picked up by the Spanish
steamers CabO Torres, Garcia and
Diaz, New York agents of the ships
announced tonight.
Four ships announced that they
were steaming to the aid of the
burning vessel after her wireless
call of distress was received here.
While they were speeding to the
scene a message came from the CabO
Tcrres that lifebOat containing lib
members of the crew had been pick
ed up. Until this message came
through, it was not known that the
CabO Torres, which left New York
yesterday, had gone to the aid Of
the Cabo Hatteras. A later message
to the agents said the entire crew
had been rescued.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
FROST NIPS TENDER SHOOTS IN
FLORIDA, BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH

JACKSONVILLE Fla., March 4
Florida tonight was recoy-
cring from revived and un-
seasOnable onslaught of winter.
Tender truck crops of widely
separated sections were damaged
while others apparently were
untouched. Temperatures were
six to ten degrees warmer than
last night.
Leaving the potato belt of the
Hastings section all but un-
touched though the temperature
at one time dropped to 80 de-
srees there, frost bOpped FAR
down the peninsula to wreck
tender truck crops in the island
section as far south as Home
stead, south of Miami. The
Tampa section was not damaged
though there was n light frost.
In the everglades the tempera-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05

ture this morning dropped to IS
degrees, though Miami did better
with 80. The southeast coast
section forecast for tonight In
dicated probable minimum OF
so degrees with no frost, even ia
the deep glades.
The temperature was 90 degrees
today and rising.
Damage was believed to have
been confined to the most tender
of the truck crops, principally
tomatoes of the everglades farm
ers.
The bloom in the citrus belt
felt the frost, but not to any
great extent. Smndge pots were
not used generally, although
some nursery men brought them
into play to protect the tender
shoots.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05

WASHINGTON, March A
An official report reached the
state department. from Minister
Eberhardt at ManagMa telling
of am assault at MatagaIpa, ON
w. II. De Savigny. American
consular agent.
De SaXigpy was followed as he
returned home from the club at
1 a. m. the ady6ces said by two
men whom he could not identity,
into his house where they ar
tackled him. apparently without
weapons. He was discovered un-
conscious ON the floor three
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-05
AMERICAN CONSULAR AGENT IN
NICARAGUA VICTIM OF ASSAULT 7

hours later asd found to be suf-
fering from internal injuries, the
extent of which has not been
determined.
Minister EberharCgt said the
Nicaraguan government had
promised to spare no effort to-
ward the apprehension and
punishment of De Savigny as
sailantS.
De Savigny, who is 81 years
old. is native of Quebec and
was naturaIixed as an American
citizen in Ramsay comfy. Minn.
in 1892. He has held the Mata-
gaIpa post since 1905.
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E DIT o RAILS
CLASS CLUBS
Violet Guernsev

We might raise the question: "What are
Clubs 2" Eliminate the weapons with which the
sophs fail the frosh and we, still have another
club left.
A club is a group of people, who have unan-
imously consented to combine their efforts in
a certain field or phase of work, in order to
gain definite results
In ancient times the Egyptians combined
their efforts in order to obtain the most expert
control of the overflow of the Nile
Now. as then, organizations are acknowledged
benefcient With this idea in mind several clubs
have been formed in Kills.
In order to obtain practice in the improving
Of our native English language, make us more
observant, and teach US criticism-the "Holy
Howlers" club has been formed.
The French club discusses. French art and
play French games, all in French. Another or
ganization harks back to the times of Caeser,
with their study of history. The Latin club.
Then we have the Senorita to verse us in the
ways of society and sociability more efficiently.
These clubs are not only going to result in
the reaching of their respective goals they are
giving practice in sociability and cooperation.
If we have good team work and sociability
among the students of K.H.S. where everyone
does his bit. these same students when they be-
come scattered to the four corners of the earth
are naturally going to find it easier to work.
and get along.
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The Other Mans job

1t is useful to examine our own
capabilities when we find ourselves
enyying the lot of others. Are we
making good in our own sphere of
work? That is the first test. If
we are merely pottering along in
an undistinguished way the chances
are we should do the same in any
other role. In our own work we
are very conscious of it's difficult
ties and barriers. Our advance
ment is slow because we daily en-
counter the little lets and him
ORANGES that are hidden from the
outsider. But this would be
much the same in any other job.
If we cannot surmount them in our
own case it is unlikely we should
be more successful in a position
with which we are wholly unac-
uuainted.-Exchange.
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BOYS SPORTS
Joe Brown
Kennewick Defeats Hermiston

Displaying much better brand of ball than
in the first game, K.H.S. defeated Hermiston,
60 on the home field. last Friday.
Captain Boyer chose to kick and the locals
recovered the ball while it se-sawed back and
forth madly in Hermiston territory. Both teams
failed to score until the second quarter when
Grover Lincoln went through the line for the
only touchdown Of the game. Broughman failed
to kick goal.
Frazier at center and Cox and Tullar at
the guard positions, played bang-up ball. each
making numerous tackles. Reese and Keolker
also played a good game. Campbell and Cottman
at ends were the shining lights of the team,
Campbell breaking through to block punts,
and Cottman going down under punts and
dropping the receiver in his tracks with deadly
accuracy. Boyer and Broughman halves, gained
consistently through the line while Grover
Lincoln played by far the most brilliant game
of his career. Clutch" Lincoln, making his de-
but calling signals. gave wonderful exhibit
ton as q field general.
Next Friday Kills. meets the highly touted
Sunnyside aggregation on the home field. This
will be one of the toughest games on the sche-
dule but with everybody on the Kennewick squad
in good shape we are in condition for another
victory.
The starting lineup last Friday: Frazier,
center; Cox and Tullar, guards; Reese and
Keolker, tackles Cottman and Campbell, ends.
In the back field Dutch" Lincoln was calling
signals with Boyer and Broughman at halves,
Grover Lincoln at full
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HEDGES-FINLEY
Mrs. E. F. Helps

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Mrs. Dora johnson has had her
house painted and papered and a
well put close to the house, and
a general clean up. Her mother,
Mrs. Smith, is keeping house while
Mrs johnson is at school.
Mrs. C. E. Cox left last week
for Portland and expects to be
away two months.
Mrs. Purdy and her mother Mrs.
Lamar came home Monday from
California where they had been
for the past four months. They
returned by way of Pendleton and
visited with A. E. Purdy for a few
days.
Miss Pearl Carter of Alfalfa was
a visitor at Mrs. VIM. Towards
last week.
Mrs. VIM. Howard left on the
noon train Sunday for a visit back
east with her own people and also
Mr.. Towards folk.
Mr.. and Mrs Weber were Wis
ltors at Yakima the early part of
the week.
Mr.. Baldwin of College Place
was visiting in this community last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fades and family
were visitors at Walla Walla Sat-
urday. Mr.. Fades also made bus
mess trip to Grandview Monday.
During the state fair at Yakima
Mr.. and Mrs. Fades were in Yaki-
fima to take in the fair and also
to consult specialist for Helen's
eyes. After a few days treatment
she is wearing glasses and it is
hoped her eye sight will bene-
fitted.
Pomona grange Saturday at
Hedges. Dinner at $50 and will
be for grangers only. All visiting
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PUBLISHED By HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
A MINIATURE HOLLYWOOD
Silver MaUu;ro
Number 5

Close your eyes and let your fancies rove
while tell you story. 1t all happened last
more aobut it, you must follow me closely SO
that you will understand what it is and why.
Imagine that our school is the movie town of
Hollywood; the English room is a studio; and
MISS Bonner is the director. play is about
to be produced and the director must choose
her actors.
Stoop low now, and watch through the key
hole. See the young business like lady standing
Bonner. Notice the girls sitting in the front row.
The one in the front with the extremely pink
cheeks and darkened eyebrows is just ready to
try out for the heroine: She falters little as
she advances toward the stage; but realizing
that there is only one chance, she braces up
faces her audience, and with great determine
ton. recites her lines like the fearless Eliza
bethan players in Romeo and Juliet" Miss
Bonner studies her intently. Her keen eve no.
tlces each tiny gesture. while her ears are
registering all the strong points in her voice.
Do you think she will get the part?
The next girl rises now. Tall stately and
with the utmost confidence, she faces her au-
dience, raises one hand, about to utter the first
word. Her lips move, we listen. At first we
hear no sound. then it comes, sqeaky. then low,
now clearly, and fades away entirely. Her act
rs spoiled! (Do you remember when it happened
to you? When you were little tot saying your
Christmas piece. and lump in your
throat?) But now the actress has regained her
voice and is starting again, while Miss Bonner
mods in approval. Surely she will succeed
Then young man is on the stage. He strides
boldly to the center, and his voice rings with
deep sincerity as he addresses his immaginary
companion. The expression of his face the de-
termination of his movements, proves to the
director that he is the only man for the par.
Others are on the stage going through short
parts. See the little one there? How lively he
is. And notice the young man that just took his
seat. The anxiety on his face tells us that he
is not sure of what impression he made on Miss
Bonner.
Each one has tried out and the stage is emp
ty. We can leave the keyhole now. and you may
open your eyes for my story is finished and
we must watch for the announcement of the
cast of the senior play, which the class has
started to work on. and hope to stage in a
very short time.
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One More Question,

Now We'll ask one How many
more fyr-pruf safes, 1andi kam-
efas, opun-wurk bedspreads, otto
hedlftes and steemer trunk are sold
by merchants than by those I'M
e0terprising enough to employ the
foolish oid-fashioned photography?
Los Angeles Times.
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THE WEARING OF THE GREEN
katherine MOunsey

All freshmen were ordered by the sophomores
order to be strictly enforced with war clubs.
Some refused to do this but the majority wore
the green concealed. Miss Pecar. the freshman
sponsor, produced green handkerchief when
accused of transgressing the commands. A great
many paddles were in evidence at school on
that day and the sophs administered singing
blows to the poor frosh
Last Friday these lawbreakers were labeled
with a strip of green cambria on which was
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grangers welcome. A program af-
ter dinner, which win commence
about o'clock.
Sunday School at 10 am. next
Sunday. This is Rally Day and a
program is being prepared by the
different classes, Everybody wei
come. At the close, Rev. Thompson
will give an address.
Miss Marie Lande spent the