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ttfarto t$n&. 'V.' VOL. XXVI ONTARIO, MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON,OREGON, THURSDAY, NOV .2,1922 No.49 lisWIl rr AT FUND OFFICE Print Sliop of Fruitland Banner Is Plastered With Decayed Hen Fruit- Criticisms of Danco Hull Alleged Cause of Trouble Armed with hand grenades of an ' cient odiferous hen fruit some 16 or 20 young men attacked the of v fice of the Fruitland Banner Tues day night and plastered the build ing with aromatic amunltlon. No serious damage resulted. Sheriff Jefferies of Fayette county was busily engaged Wednesday In mak--ing an investigation, but as yet no arrests hare been made. W. A. Cloud, editor of the Banner who was subjected to a personal assault this summer, and again was the intended victim, attributes the latest episode in his troublesome ex perience, to the antipathy which was aroused by his paper demanding law enforcement In Fruitland. It is said that the trouble arose in part at least to tho publication of a story telling of the arrest of two Fruitland boys, one for contributing to the delinquency of a minor; the other for possession of Intoxicating liquor at a Carnival dance held there recently concerning which much talk has resulted. The girl mentioned in the delinquency case is Lavldonla Phlpps of Ontario, and Anson Davis of Fruitland, is the young man charged with contribut lng to her delinquency: Dorothy Woodward, also of Ontario it was al leged by the Fruitland Banner last week, claimed tho Geo. Stevens of Fruitland gave her liquor. The result of the spree caused Miss Woodward to be very ill and a phy sican was called to minister to her, working for some time to save her life. Tho publicity which these epi sodes brought to Fruitland and the dances is declared by Mrs. W. A. Cloud, who is associated in the pub lication of the Banner to be the cause of the trouble. "Tho mob, about IB or 20, came to the office about 10:30 p. m. on Tuesday night while we were work ing there and started to throw eggs," said Mrs. Cloud in telling of the experience "We think wo know where they got them. They did not molest him. The officers were summoned from Payette and final ly the mob dwindled, down to a few. "We havo been told they intended to call on tthe pastor of one of the churches who, as we have done, has stood for law and order in this com munity, which is fast becoming the most lawless I over lived in. Some thing has to be done to stop it. Tho sheriff is herp today, investigating the circumstances. Ab yet no ar rests have been made." Fritttland being unincorporated has no town marshal or city council. The only police protection being that furnished from the office of the sheriff at Payette. HALLOWE'EN OBSERVED BY GIRLS CLUB AT GILHAM HOME 'Hallowe'en was fittingly observed Tuesday night by members of the Girls' club at the home of Mrs. G. H. Gllham where they were enter tained by several decidedly clover and amusing stunts. The grave yard pantomime, especially, was both original and thrilling. Doughnuts, coffe, cider and ap ples furnished refreshment. The first meeting which the club hnlH at ttrn T.lhrnrv auditorium Oct. 24th waa attended by thirty five members who listened with close attention to a concise and clear explanation of the proposed amend ments, given by Geo. K. Aiken. After the lecture the "Evolution of Love" was presented. It showed tho various methods used since the days of the cave men up to and in cluding today's flapper system and the advancel style which may be in force in 1910. Altogether it was greatly enjoyed and showed con siderable time and thought bad been given to the production. Cake and ico cream were servod. The Audi torium proved an ideal place for such meetings and the Girls club are considering ways and means to help furnish this hall. Next Tuesday, Nov. 7th, will be a hike out to the home of Mrs. Henry Casiday. A regular outdoor pic nic will be tho order. Tho members are to meet at Mrs. W. L. Turner's before six o'clock and bring cup and spoon. ONLY FOUR SEATS LEFT IN ONTARIO'S SECTION Only four seats are loft in the Ontario section at tho Idaho-Utah game in Boise on 4- Armistice Day.These are seats that were spoken for but have been cancelled. Those who fr have ordered their seats from the Argus should call for them $ before Satturday when those not taken will be returned to J Boise for sale there. 4,4,4.4.4.4.4.4,4.4.4. OREGON CLUB ENTERTAINS LARGE CROWD AT DANCE With flio hall handsomely decor ated in Hallowe'en colors tho mem bers of the Oregon club entertained a large gathering at an Invitation d.ince Monday evening, the first of Its functions open to others than members for the season. As is uniformly true the function scored another Oregon club success. NAMPA WINS BY TWO 13 TOO Inability of tho Ends to Fntliom Shift Plays and Costly Fumbles By Locals Give Junction City Team Victory Tho Inability of the ends to fath om the Bhlft play which Nampa worked continually during the first half, together with a fumbled punt In the second halt paved tho way for a victory for the Junction city lads here last Saturday when they won from O. H. S. by a 13 to 0 score. The score represented, how ever, approximately the relative strength of the two teams. In the secosd halt Ronald Mc Creight went in at end and dis played a degree of pluck and and comprehension of end playing which together with the brace shown in the line Berved to tighten up the game. The line however failed to hold tho charging Nampa men save In spots during which Ontario car ried the ball down tho field only to lose it on a fumble when within scoring distance. Shay, Kanyld and Reed on the offensive did good work, when given an opportunity to get away. Owens for Nampa played the star game for the visitors in breaking through the Ontario line to spill plays. A fair sized crowd saw the game. Baker will be here In Ontario Fri day, and many of the stores will to let their employees see the game. Like Ontario, Baker lost most of its team of last year and been de feated several times this season. The teams are apparently evenly matched and should furnish an inter esting contest. WOMAN DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION HERE Mrs. Wilson Cook of Nyssa Passes Leaves Husband and Two Small Daughters Interment in On tario Cemetery Following an operation Mrs. Myr tle Wilson Cook, aged 28, wife of A. L. Cook of Nyssa, died Monday af ternoon. The body was taken tto Nyssa where funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church this morning, Interment being made at tho Ontario cemetery. Mrs. Cook had been a resident of Malheur county for many years, liv ing for some time in Ontario. She was a cousin of Ray, Barney and Er nest Wilson, formerly of this city, now business men of Nyssa and Par ma. Beside her husband she leaves two small daughters. EASTERN STARS RETURN TO YOUTH AT HALLOWE'EN PARTY Among the many Hallowe'en par ties which Ontario folk enjoyed was that given by Star Chapter O. E. S. lst Friday evening to start a fund for rocarpeting the Masonic Lodge Hall. For the time being, and with apparent delight at the opportunity. dignity was dispensed with while pranks of youthful days wore re- enacted. Ducking for apples and Jumping through the hoop, viewing the mystic remains and ghostly games furnished spontaneously hil arity. As the result of the enter tainment over 40 was raised for the carpet fund. The afternoon brldgo clubs were entertained this week by the follow ing hestesses: The Monday club by Mrs. J. A. McFall, the Tuesday club by Mrs. John B. Wood, tho Wednes day club by Mrs. W. J. Pinney. Tho evening bridge clubs were entertained by the following hosts; Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Graham, the Carnation club had a dinner session at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Grelg, the Imperial club met with Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Drane. The annual Guest Day of tho Wo man's club is being hold this after noon at the homo of Mrs, S. D. Dor- man. Miss Cecelia Gallagher will enter tain the members of the Sophmore class of the Hleh school at her home Friday evening. ', Mrs. W. J. WfWWjpas the hostess for the Music club la last Saturday af- teraoon, GENERAL APATHY IS L Many Close Contests Looked For In Tuesday's Balloting Voters Not Enthusiastic Over Can didates for High Offices Aside from the interest aroused by the compulsory school bill bon oral apathy marked the closing week if the political campaign in Oregon. It is apparent that the voters In nolthter of tho parties are onthuslastlc over their candidates for the head of the ticket. Staunch party men In both parties are luke warm in their support of tho re spective tickets, and as tho result very little party polltlces is the us ual acceptance of that term is being menlfest. As tho result there are going to be many surprises when tho votes are counted and the lines of cleavage are noted. That there will be splits in tho parties Is certain. The question uppermost In tho minds of those who usually follow such matters closest is: who will lose tho great est percentage of the normal party vote, Olcott or Pierce7 For tho other state offices there Is littlo doubt concerning the result. Tho same is true concerning the congres sional ticket with tho possibe ex-i ceptlon of the second district whero a hot tight between MacArthur and Watkins is being staged in which tho former has perhaps tho better chance of success. In the two contests of Interest to tho people of Malheur county tho district Judgeship and the represen tative no organized effort has been evident, the respective candidates having been left to make their tights personally. It is remarkably strange that the people are not discussing candidacies very much, and the very best observers cdalm to have no idea, of tho outcome. Of course the leaders of both parties claim in ad vance the success of their party nominees. For the Judgeship tho attitude seems to be that expressed often times, they are both good men eltther will fill the position well, let the voters decide. For representative there has been some activity In both camps during the past week, Mr. Lackey and Mr. Crandall have made personal trips to almost every section of the coun ty and it looks like a "hoss race" between them. It is generally predicted that loss than 70 per cent, perhaps nearer 60 per cent of the registered voters will go to the polls, especially in the country precincts. It would not be surprising if somo of the country jrecinct3 do not get organized at ail, so apathetic are he voters, in the more thickly settled sections of course a vote will be cast, but it be light. It is doubtful whether or not Malheur county record an affirma tive vote for any of the measures on I tho" ballot. Vote no on all of them is the most frequently heard com ment. There will be more votes cast on the school measure than any othor, but since whatever has been done for it has taken place in the cities tho effect can not be estimat ed. Not until tho votes are cast will It bo known how the people fee,, but the indications are that it will be defeated along with the other measures. ?vr BftS vt;? r. R". L. MATHEWS, IDAHO'S COACH Mathews Is a former Notro Dame star and a coach with a fine record. His Idaho team Is certain to play sensational and crafty football on Armistice Day in the Idaho-Utah fight. Mr. and Mrs. L. Ready took last Saturday morning's No. 18 to Poca tollo whore they attended the festl vitos In connection with tho Shrine ceremonial. A. C. Jolly and Mrs. G, B. Smith who have been tho guests of tho brotther, J. R. Blackaby, loft Wed nesday morning for their home In Milton, Iowa. Fred J. Clemo returnod this week from Portland and other Willamette valley points where he spent a two weeks' vacation. Mrs. Clomo and son Dick remained on tho west side for a further vfaU with relatives. t-rtvi' ' I Hi ' V tiaaaaaaaaaaaw kjx tm y-y mrjTsKfei - V : Ijitfr IIS ,HA"- tfJiw LACKEY HAS DEFINITE PLAN TO REDUCE TAX Glittering Generalities Do Not Ap t peal to Man Who is Candidate For Representative Would Chango, Dates of Pay ment Too , Glittering generalities do not ap peal o tho practical mind of James A. Lackey, candidate for represen tative from this district in the Hjilng legislature. Mr. Lackey has tomethlng concrete to offer in tho way of solving the tax problems. Mr. Lackey first of ail favors the severance tax on the cutting of timber, which would help some in reducing tho load on tho farmers. Second he favors a corporate fran chlse tax for public service eoroor- attitons, another way of reducing tne ouraen on property. Third he favors chanelne the date upon which taxes are to be paid, moving the dates back to May and November so that the ranchers will have time to sell their crops be fore having to pay their taxes. This will be a material aid in a fin ancial way to the farmer, and manv of the farmers want this. "It is useless Just to talk about reducing taxes and cutting expenses to the minimum," said Mr. Lackey, in discussing the situation. "What the people want is something defi nite n the way of a program to re lieve' the present situation. That Is what I propose. "If wo have the severance tax on lumber, the state will bo saved some thing from the wealth being taken from it. If we havo a corporation publio service tax we will reach or ganizations benefiting from the de velopment of Oregon. These are concrete proposals to help solve the tax problem. "There are several other means by which taxes could be reduced and greatter efficiency in the conduct of public affairs be secured and I will enthusiastically support all those which promise relief. "I believe that one of tho things the farmers need Is a change In tho timo of payment 6f their taxes. At present with the payment of the last halt duo in October they have to borrow funds to meet them, for they have not sold their crops. The hay crops, the potato crops, the let tuce crops havo not been marketed &n(Jye rancher is compelled to ex tend his credit to pay the state and county their funds, while if thoy were set back even 30 days most of tho ranchers would bo materially aided. "Having been a farmer all my life, and now operating a ranch I know the farmer's problems inti mately. It is no guess with me, and therefore I feel that I am In a position to aid in bettering tho con ditions of the farmer and in so do ing aid the business men and every Interest In Mainour county. That, Is my pledge to the people it elected. MRS. IVA JANE KIMBALL OF RIVERSIDE PASSES AWAY Mrs. Iva Jane Klball, aged 34, died at tho family residence in Riverside addition Tuesday evening from a complication of diseases, she having suffered from typhoid and erysip elas. The body was taken by her husband to their former home at Riverside, Oregon, accompanied by Rev. Charles H. Bloni of the Bap tist church who conducted services there Wednosday afternoon, PERSECUTION OF NO AVAIL Oldtlmer Tells of Efforts to Extermi nate Sparrows. Which Were Worse Than Useless. Watching an elderly man scattering cracked corn to City Hall park spar rows the other day stirred a reminis cent vein In one of the bench occu pants. "They treat sparrows differently than they did twenty-live years ago," he said. "Ouess they discovered they couldn't get rid of them and decided to make them comfortable. "A quarter of a century ago many communities made determined efforts to kill off sparrows. State and county authorities offered bounties of one cent a head for the birds. Boys made considerable pocket money shooting the creatures and In places men made a business of trapping them. They'd spread great nets over the roofs of barns and then rout the birds from their roosts. "But It was no use. Organized war fare on the birds made Inroads only In the county treasuries and the bounty was declared off. Now they feed the sparrows. Times sure do change." New York Sun, THE RED CROSS SUPPLEMENTS GOVERNMENT SERVICE BY MEETING THE PARTICULAR NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL ' EX-SERVICE MAN. THIS WORK CANNOT GO ON UNLESS YOU SUPPORT IT WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP DOLLAR PAY UP TODAY 4 -e-4 -t-44 DREAMLAND THEATRE TO HAVE ELECTION BULLETINS READ In order that all Ontarians and folks from this section may havo an opportunity of learning how the election of- noxt Tuesday resulted, Man- ager Alex McPherson of the Dreamland has secured a wire service giving the Western Union bulletins not only for tho state, but tho nation as well. Local results will also be secured in co-operation with tho Argus. While bulletins nre awaited a program of pictures will be given. Tho reports will bo received prac- tically every night. 4 RED CROSS TO OPEN SALVAGE SHOP SOON Annual Membership Drive to Start November 11 and Continue Un til Thanksgiving City to be Solicited Tho Red Cross Salvage shop will be opened on November 18 in order that It may be prepared to caro for tho growing demands upon the or ganization for assistance. With the coming of cold weather the need for tho institution has vastly in creased and slnco there are many who are willing to make garments there Is no bettor way of aiding those who would aid themselves by making this possible through the systematic gathering of surplus clothing from those who havo it. Those who havo winter garmonts which they can spare now should Call tllA Dnrl flrnOS 1 3aM nnrl untnn one will call for the package, or bet ter still, if you can bring tho pack age to the shop and get acquainted with tho work that Is being done. Annual Drive Coming Chnlrmnn f P. Slrnro nf thn nn. nual membership drive has been busily engaged in preparing the campaign. Owing to tho fact that manv of thn T.ocrlnn mnn whn nra tn conduct tho drive in Ontario will bo in uoise on Armistice day, the drive the city will be staged later. Solicitors will bo instructed to ask for more than Just ?1 membership, for the work of tho local chapter will nnnrl mnrn tlinn ffn aVinro nf t amount and since all appeals from reuer aro to oe roierea to the Chap ter for aid cltlzns aro urgod to add their uniin rlnnnHnna in thta funrl and caro for their chnrltnhla wnrlr at one time. MRS. RANDALL SAGE PASSES Wife of Well Known Stockman Vic tim of DIpthcrin Was Pioneer Resident of Oregon anil Novadn Mrs. Randall Sage died this after noon at tho Holy Rosary hospital after an Illness of two weeks during which she suffered from dlpthorla. She came up from the Sago homo ranch near McDormltt for a visit with Mrs. W. H. Cathay at tho Stan- iioia ranch two weeks ago and soon afterward became ill with a sore throat which later developed into dlpthorla, only late last week a phy slcan was called and by that tlmo the case had mado such progress that while It yielded to trcatmont, hor vitality was so taxed that sho gradually sank until tho end camo. When tho seriousness of hor con dition was realized tho membors ot hor family were sent for. Her hus band and son Millard were here, Miss Graco, tho eldest daughtor camo from her school at Bandon Oregon and Miss Alfrotta camo from Portland, whilo the oldest son Fred, camo from McDormltt, accompanied by Mrs. Sago's father, Alfred Wil kinson and hor sister, Mrs. Alice Iiancofflor also of McDormltt. All wero at the bedside whon tho ond came. Mrs. Sago whoso maiden namo was Marllla Wilkinson, was born in Now York state, and whon but a lit tle girl camo west with hor paronts who settled In northern Novada near tho Oregon boundary. Sho was 49 years of ago, and 30 years ago mar ried Randal Sago, one ot tho best known Btockmon of the southern end of tho county whero tho Sage ranch Is ono ot the many largo holdings. Twelve years ago thoy moved to Ontario and lived on a ranch Just east of the city while tholr children completed tholr High school education in tho local schoolB. Two years ago they returnod to their home ranch, but havo often returnod so that hero thoy aro still considered as Ontarians, While horo Mrs. Sage took an actlvo inter est In the W. C. T. U. nnd church work and had a large circle of friends. No plans have yet boon made for tho funeral services. Hanh Criticism. An unusunlly caustic critic was be ing shown through one of the' Parbj art salons by an enthusiastic friend, They stopped before some of the inoit modern of modem art. It was the handiwork of a woman, and might have been a lifelike portrait of anything from a sandstorm to team roller. "She must be wedded to her art," tho enthusliiil declared, enraptured. "Ye, and every picture she has painted Is sufficient reason for di vorce," was the reply, PRESENTECOUNCIL IS NAMED ON PETITION As Result of Petition Contest Will Bo Staged For City Offices Next Tuesday Was Filed Wednesday Evening Naming the four members of tho present council who wero not nom inated by tho caucus and Mayor W. H. Doolittlo as candidates on an in dependent ticket petitions wero fllod by City Recorder C. M. Stearns Wednosday evening within tho timo limit so that after all Ontario will have a municipal election race noxt Tuesday. Tho four members named for tho council on the petition are: E. M. Grolg, Ivan E. Oakes, D. W. Powers and H. R. Udlck. Tho caucus ticket carrying tho namo Citizens ticket, is that named at tho caucus which is, for Mayor, Goo. W. Haw; for Councllmen, W. L. Turner, Dr. W. J. Weose, V. B. Staples, C. P. Skow. Dr. A. Q. Mooro and J. T. McNulty. According to street rumors there has been a division in the forcea which united to name tho caucus tickot and that from this resulted tho circulation of petitions. Neither Mayor Doolittlo, nor any of the members of ttho presont council hav lng had anything to do with the ef fort to namo them. GAME WORTH MILLIONS TO PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES Fifty Million Dollars Worth of Gaiuo Food Alono Token by Sports men Says Chief Gamo Warden Lawyer George Lawyor, chief federal game warden was the guest of the sportsmen of Malheur county and tho business men of the city at a smoker last night ot tho Oregon club which was tho host for the party. Pheasant sandwiches and coffee wero served. W. F. Homan, vice president of tho Commercial program. Ray Boyer, president of club, presided at tho first part of tho the Oregon club during the last part. Mr. Lawyer after discussing tho operations of tho migratory bird law and the troatles connocted therewith explained the bill now before con gress creating public shooting grounds and providing for federal to purchaso lands to bo used as licenses for hunting mlgatory birds. This license too to bo one dollar, halt of this sum to bo used to hire federal wardens and the othor halt publio hunting grounds and game proserves. After llstonlng to Mr. Lawyer the men oresont endorsed tho measure and will notify the Orogon delega tion to Congress. Tho mon presont divided almost equally on the ques tion of setting back tho opening and closlcg of tho mlgatory bird season 16 da;rs. Jack Landla was the chairman of the committee which staged tho smoker. ARMY OFFICER PAYS VISIT TO It. O. T. O. COMPANr Major H. L. Jordan, U. S. A., in spected the R. O. T. C. of the High Dnlinnl tnat TiVMnv nnrl nftfir watch ing tho drill, highly complimonted tho otrtcors in cnargo. ai mutu eon ho was tho guest ot an informal gathering nnd urged tho support of tho corfis on behalf of tho business mon ot tho city. Ho doclarod the effort which Ontario has made as a leader In this movoraont a flno ox amplo ot patriotic sorvlco nnd said that tho company was worthy ot tho assignment of a commissioned offi cer to take charge ot the battalion. From hero tho Major went to Boise. Keti U'oss Koll tall Heard World Around Tho Annual Roll Call ot the Ameri can Ited Cross for registration f the membership for 1023 will begin on Armistice Day, November 11, and close on Thanksgiving Day, November SO. The ground work far this atu- pendous task of re-enrolling tht mem bership throughout tho world has been laid In a plan for the tint complete and comprehensive system of registra tion of the Red Cress membership In all its 800 actlra Ohaptors at home and abroad. An important feature of the round-the-world noil Call etapalgn will be a universal effort to re-enlist the serv ice of war-time Red Cross workers In the peace program by their partici pation In the Roll Call. In this way the vast army of volunteers will once more affiliate with the work of the Red Cross In Its manifold phases. Co operation also has been assured by Government and private maritime in terests In a deep-sea Roll Call that Is designed to reach every member or potential member In every part of the world who may be en voyage or temporarily In any port Thousands of Chapters will adopt the home canvass plan of enrollment which originated In Pittsburgh, where last year It resulted in a membership Increase of SO per cent. All records in this year's campaign will bo kept rn standard size cards to be filed by, each Chapter for future use. . . V lfc-JW . v '.'' "- MIliWMftTHyitiwyatWi