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' ' " ' " ' , ' , ' ' i ' . - , . t ; fAC3 fCCT SDA1 DAILY EAST 0X250SIAN, pEfTCOTOH, ,JrOUUTEEN PACE3 0jRIQ0Nu THURSDAY EVENING" OCTOBER 21, 1920." ' 'JJ SP AN mUEPENDEN'T NEW nails na Bomi-weekir, at Pendleton. Oregon, hv the AT OKHOONIAN fUHUSHlNO CO. Catered at the postoffice at Pendl. n, Oregon, aa second-class mail natter. ON IAMB IN OTHER ITTKfc ma-rlal Hotel Nwi Stand, Portland. ON FILE AT incago Bureau, 0I Security Bulling- Washington. D. C, Bureau Ml Four-e-th Btreet, N. W. Maatkrr ( tha Aeeeetatee! Press The Associated Preaa la exclusively -stilled to tha use for republication of all news dispatches credited to It or ant otherwise credited In thla paper nd also toe local sews published Sare- APER UB8CRIPTI0N RATJC8 (IM ADVANCE) , Dally ona year, by mall Dally, alx montha. br mall Pally, three montha by mn ,, , Dally, ona month by mall. Dally, ona year by carrier Daily, six montha by carrier Daily, three month! by "'"i . , . Dally, ona month, by carrier. Semi-Weekly, ona year, by mall Semi-Weekly, six montha, by mall Semi-Weekly, four months, by mail U0 1.(0 l.ti . , I II , 1.76 MS 1.60 .11 .to Telephona VIU2 SOIL'S AXSWKll. (By rank L. Stanton. Now that Life has reached tha goal Of the years, What Is life!" I ask my soul: Toll and tears! " "Any recompense that's sweet Hopes or fears?" Still my soul did this repeat: Toll and tears!" Tet the heaven shines bright above: Rest appears Sweeter for the grief of Love, Toll and tears! Copyrighted for the East Oregonlan Pub, Co. CAN WE BREAK FAITH WITH THE DEAD ? MR. U'REN bases his objection to the Harding candidacy on the fact Mr. Harding; has openly said he favors a separate peace, thus breaking faith with our allies, .".ir. U'Hen's words are clear and the sincerity of the position he r as tk?n wii) strike home to the hearts of thousands of people i,i tli is state. hut 2ir. U'Ren could have made the case even stronger. The L !iit? J .States is under an even greater pledge than the one made to the allies. It was made especially to the four million men who i. .-. lowed the colors and of those men 81,000 are dead on the field of baale. The record as to that pledge is clear and explicit When rroildent Wilson went before congress asking for the war reso lution he held high above all other war aims this purpose : A universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peo '.& as shall bring peace and safety to all nation and make the world itself at Last free. lhat was the SDirit in which America entered the war and it v. as approved by both houses of congress. It was in that spirit t ur soldiers were mobilized. Or. January 8, 1918, the president went before congress and . ot forth his famous 14 points. The fourteenth point which is ; i actitally identical in language with the provisions of article 10 of the covenant provided that: "A general association of nations must4e formed under spe c lic covenants for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees oi' political independence and territorial integrity to great and small nations alike." That message was given months before our soldiers began sighting on the western front. The message was heard by both branches of congress and not a senator raised a word of protest against the great principle set forth. The nation approved that nrinciDle and all over the land it was the basis of the cry that we fought a war to end wars. It had much to do with building jp the morale of the army and of the nation. That was a wonderful pledge and the principle is as sound as the Rock of Ages. But whether good or bad the pledge was i ade and our soldiers fought and died with that promise always ever them. When Mr. Harding and others ask that we forsake article 10 thev ask that we do more than reject the League of Nations tvenant. They ask that we break faith not merely with our ailies but with our dead. It is-unthinkable. ROGER BABSON FOR COX rT HE man who holds a preeminent position as an expert on I business affairs and has been remarkably successful at forecasting events in the business world is Roger W Rabson. Most big operators in Pendleton and elsewhere follow nhann'H views closely. What does he think as to the outcome of the presidential election on business affairs. He sets forth his opinion very ( iri-lv in a bulletin. "Politics and Business" on September 28. In brief the Babson opinion as expressed at that time is that i usiness NEXT YEAR will be better if Harding is elected but tl at if we look beyond the immediate future it would be prefer able to have Governor Cox in the white house. He expresses himself thus: We reason simply from the law of action and reaction. Labor Is a very iTifaxorable element In business at the present time. REPUBLICAN CON TftOL WILL BOLT DOWN THB LID ON THK LABOR ELEMENT and tor a t;ir.e can vastly Improve business conditions. Such a policy however wlil surely .... n that an exnlosion on the nan of labor will later develop. On the other nd if the democrats continue in control the present situation will worn di rc!y on to its logical conclusion namely, business depression followed by :i NATURAL. REACTION In an upward direction, about two or three ye tv ,;,) nnur. In other words if you want permanent prosperity, vote for (:jX, but if you prefer a short period of artificial business stimu- L.ti on, and pnee boosting witn Dayonets at tne iaciory aoor, w fo'K.wtd bv an "exDlosion." vote for Harding. That Mr. ,;.ib3on himself favors the election of Cox is shown by the fact La name appears among others on a list of over 1 00 represenu bve men and women who have usually supported the republican and progressive tickets," who have announced their intention tnrcugh Hamilton Holt, editor of the Independent, to adhere t his year to the "democratic national and senatorial tickets." TOO MUCH AT ONE TIME r j-, Hi: legislature of Oregon blundered sadly when it passed 1 the law requiring that city elections be held at the same time as state elections and that during presidential years (;.e state election be held at the same time as the national elec tor). We have a state election on November 2 and likewise a r i:y t-lettion in Pendleton. On both the state and city ballots are measures of vitaj importance and the public welfare requires t hat they be .properly decided. As a matter of fact these roeas rits are receiving--small attention because the public interest is K-iiUred in the; pre.sidt-r.tial contest. We have had too many blundering petty partisans in the Oregon legislature and we r suffering for their behavior. ' t ' As shown elsewhere today Mr. Harding's vice chairman and his western campaign manager Was an ardent pro German be fore we entered the war. He defended the kaiser and roasted the Belgians for fighting their invaders. This man Adams was Maror Thompson's candidate for chairman of the republican national committee ana aiier a ciose ngnt win nays was eieciea under a compromise that made Adams the second in command. He is evidently a big factor in the campaign management. Can fair minded republicans who supported our country earnestly .luring the war be expected to rally behind such leadership? The throng that packed the theater for Milt Miller Tuesday night bears evidence of the nationwide spirit that is growing more and more aflame for the League of Nations and Governor Jox. TO MOVING OF SHOVEL (East Oregonlan 8porlnl.) PILOT ROCK, Oi'L 21. rUun D:m mouth who formerly worked on the Teel I'rojtct Is here. He will oversee the work of removing the large steam shovel which will be used elsewhere until work on the project Is resumed. Mr Hugh Currln and 'Infant S' went home Saturday from Mrs Mc- Reynolds' maternity home. Charles Michael waa transacting business In town Monday. Mrs. Housel and grandson Rodney Orange left Monday for Boise after visiting here the paat week. Mrs. Merwyn Gilbert was shopping In Pendleton Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. fart Jensen spent Saturday In Pendleton. The street In front of Ed Lester a property Is being graded up even with the new bridge. When completed the improvement will be quotea conven ience to pedestrians The electric lights have now been Installed in the high school, the school District and city having agreed to each bear half the expense. The first number to be presented here by the Ellison-White Lyceum Co. will be on Oct. 27. The McAlister Trio will entertain with music and readings. Mrs. Walter Smith was In town Wednesday morning. Miss Manilla Wright was shopping here Tuesday. Mr. Conroy who has extensive prop erty interests In Pilot Rock will leave this week for New York where he will make his home in the future. Bulgen's Comedy Animal Circus made its appearance In Carnes Hhll Wednesday night. This show comes here each year, and Is a great occa sion for the wee folk. Mrs. Jcrdan was In from the Percy Folsom ntnch Saturday. She visited her son George Jordan who attends hith school here. Mr. and Mrs Carico who live on the A. J. smith ranch spent Saturday even irir In Pilot Rock Mrs. J. T. Huston of Uklah Is a guests at the home of her son, Guy Huston here. , Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boylen are moving to their home on High School Hill. , . William McNutt who is employed on John Runyan's ranch, .spent Sun day In Pilot Rock. 1 Victor Brachher and Velma Smith vis'tcd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Folsom Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Storm are leav. ir.g today for their home In Pcrtlann nfter an extended visit with Mrs. Storm's father, Dr. DeVaul and her sister, Miss Helen DeVaul. -- Vrs. E. P. Fanning was called to Pendleton Friday by the illness of her sister. Mrs. Harry Lovell. Ralph GibUsKpf Uklah arrived hen Friday and wlir-vislt a few days at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Waltar Smith. X. People of this vicinity who are of the Catholic faith, met at the "home of Mrs. Charles Bracher Sunday to ho:d mass. i ' Pilot Rock people who went to Pen dleton Thursday evening to hear Mon- ta villa Flowers, were Mr. and Mrs Will, Glass, Miss Velma Smith, Mls Verona Fullenw'.der and C. W. Paulus. Quite an Interest la being shown of late in the services at the Pilot Rock church. , Sunday special - music was rendered by a trio, Mrs. White, Mrs. Kirkpatrick and Mr. Russell. Mrs. James Truman entertained 'on Thursday afternoon the occasion betm; the birthday, of her son Jlmmie. Th little boys invited were Walter Kirk patrick Jlmmie Agidlus, Kenneth Chittenden, Mervln and Thelbert Bollt:, Jack Miller, Jlmmie Whittaker, Lon rle Knotts, Edwin Fletcher and Laur ence and Jean Makln. The children were accompanied by their mothers and all enjoyed games and refresh ments. A receptlpn was given Friday even ing In the new high school butldlnir. A good program was' given after which the guests were given an opportunity to inspect the building. The young people participated In games and everyono was served with delicious "inrh. The patrons of the high school all expressed appreciation of "' -vhnnl arid the fnrnltv in charge. 1 i 9mrr 1 ' The Weak or the Strongf One If you see before you a strong and safe bridge leading to your goal, would you ignore it and choose some Insecure and tottering structure? If you were offered sure aid In time of trouble would you hesitate to accept it? i- The answer is simple you vrould choose what all evidence showed to be the safe way and you would risk nothing in useless experiments. Why then do some women risk one of their most pr clous possessions tlielr health in trying medicines of unknown value, when everybody knows that the most successful remedy for woman's ills is Lydin E. Plukbuiu's Vegetable Compound. Here is more proof: Gainesville, Tex. " For three Beading, Pa. "I had organic In flammation, pains in the side and back which were so sharp that they palled me to my knee, and I could not walk. I had an operation and still I failed, and in the eight years laufleredlhad (our doctors and none helped me. My mother-ln-Iair ad vised roe totakeLydia. Pmkuam's Vegetable Compound. I was ttien in bed, and after the first bottlo I could be oat of bed, then 1 took Veg etable Compound Tablets and LyUia E. Piukhaiu's Blood Medicine anil also nsed the Sanative Wash. I still take the medicine and am able now todomvown housework. My friends say, 'Myl but you look well what do yon do? Who is yonr doctor?' snd there is only one answer, 'Lyilla E. Piukhaiu's medicines.'" Mrs, Wm. Stein, tkiO Douglas Street, Beading, Pa. i Tears X Buffered uutold agony each month with paina in my side. 1 found only temporary relief in doctor's medicine or anything else I took un. til my husband and 1 saw an silver -tisement of l.y.lu K. Pinkliain's Vegetable Con. M.,Mt. I mentioned it to a i)cilil" ihe told me she had tukoii it iu. Kuod results, and advised me u uj it. I was then lu lied part of the time, and my doctor said I would have to be operated on, but we decided to try the Vegetable Compound, and I also used Lydia E Pinkliani's Sanative Wash. lama dressmaker and arh now able to go about my work, and do my house work besides. You are welcome to use this letter as s testimonial as I am always glad to speak a word for your medicine. "Mrs. W. M. STsraKHS, 203 Harvey 8k, Gainesville, Texas. NNOUNCEMENT We beg announce that we have pur chased thensurance business heretofore conducted b Joe Kerley, located at 721 Main street,yendleton, at which location we . .11 A? V ..... ' win conunucuns Dimness. On behalf to thank you' kindly extenc favored with the fcrmer owner we desire , ir the patronage you have so ani trust that we may bex conthuance of the same-X We are thorWhl? familiar with the In surance businei ani the needs of the in- hjrewith offer you our tt relating to all kinds. suring public, service in any of insurance Yourivery truly, BENTLEY& HODGES II . II i Don't Experiment Insist Upon I LYOIA E. P1NKHAM MEDICI N E CO-. LYN M, MA S S. """O lysMPtml n Monday evening Oct. 18, in the OddOUcws hall, Pilot Rock's first re publicanvrally will be held. Walter L. Tooze Sr. will be the, speaker of the evening. He is considered one of Ore gon's best speakers arulMhe meeting wlU undoubtedly be well attended. ' Another of Carl Stewart's and John Royer's series of dances was given in the I. O. O. F. hall Saturday night. A large crowd from this vicinity and F'endleton was in attendance. After the dance a supper was served at the restaurant. 1 V Mrs. Guy Connerly of Pendleton was a guest at the home bf Vs. Lon Knotts last week. V The ladies of the community met at the church on Wednesday and Thurs day and gave the buildlsT a thorough cleaning. Mrs. Charles Bracher brought sandwiches and coffee and served all the ladies Thursday noon. Mrs. Lawrence Hughes ho has been 111. has now nearly recovered. Hugh Currln was in town Monday. J. P. Kirkpatrick. editor tf the Pilot Rock Record was a busisjess visitor In Pendleton Friday. 'i Mrs. Lent Casteel, who his been 111 with appendicitis is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Vdfleynold have returned from Seattle where Mr. McKeynolds has been attending tech nical school. They plan to go later to Pullman where he will resume his studies. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gilbert were here on business Friday. Will Hutchinson and family at tended the high school reception here Friday evening. , (Continued on rage 8.) 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Ield J ' L v 1 I tl1ra!aB? sea?, mi StatemGnt of Facts: By the Father of Hat shoe is a Huckhecht unless stamped BuCKHECHT BUCKHECHT Dress Shoes REFINEMENT characterizes every line of our No. 438 in mahogany calf with invisible eyelets. Shape, finish, color and weight mark it as the shoe for the well-dressed man. Styleful in all details, it is conspicuously good looking. It shows its sixty years of good breeding at sight it willjustify your greatest faith in its wearing qualities. EucXHECHT Fine Shoes are priced fS.jo to $14 Tell us nhen your dealer doesn't show them and -we ivill endeavor to have you supplied. BUCKINGHAM & HECHT NAJtCTACTtTMU Stmtttmrlrffiitt SAM fSAMOSCO I - Pendleton, Oregon. Oct. 19, 1920. Father: What do you think would be the state of your mind and heart. If after you; had finished your evening meal, sat(' down In your easy chair, picked up your evening paper, . and imong the first items of news your ye fell upon would be, that your son had that day plead guilty to a foul crime, and had been sentenced to pay the extreme penalty. If you cim Imagine such a thing, you will then be In a position to appre ciate In some small degree at least, the position I am now placed In. Having ad no opportunity to render the boy ny r.dvisej or assistance before he as sentenced, together with the fact the boy's menial weakness, I take mean of getfing my side of the y before he people of this city and muni:y. , rat Kolativa to his criminal rcc f h ever irved a day for anv netore this, I never heard of II could not have served lonii for nereihas not been more than -six inntlv at any time during the last ten ears hn I or his brothers have not ard Worn him. So that, If he has a criminal record It must have Indeed leen aV"ry short one. Heconi--Rcliitlve to the boy's men- Hie age of about 3 1-2 years imsed to, and contracted a form of measles not being I (hem out, the temperature ' solgh that It threw him Into onvulslnns. After trylna idnce the temperature and out, save for a few around' the edge of his hair and neck. For weeks he hov. ered between life and death, but final ly we began to see signs of Improve-1 ment, but was very slow from that time on, until he was 12 years old his mind did not seem to grow with his body. .r.H oreaa mf ;m, without success, they decidcuuo administer chloroform 'o If possihleWnk the spell of spasms, ar.d after keiilng him In that condi tion all nlghtAhey finally came to the point whero li would stay relaxed when they ronived the drug, but we never succeedertin getting the measles At the age of twelve 1ecause of his mental condition and his propenclty for picking up things that did not be long to him, I had him placed In a invnnlle school for correction, and kept him there until he was 18 years old At that time we took ilm out and brought him home and I tried to teach him my trade. After six or eight weeks of constant trying t was forced to the .conclusion that because of his mental condition, coupled with his carelessness, that It would be out of the question to ever make a mechanic out of him. It seemed as though 1 was at my wits end. But after due consideration I decided , If I could get him on a farm somewhere he might be taurht to do that kind of work. Ac oordlngly I corresponded with a rel ative of mine; living In a distant stat, who was on a large farm and finally got them to agree to take him and try and teach him to work. . This proved n a measure successful. He seemed to like horses and the handling of stock and farm life and got along all O. K. He stayed there until he was early or quite of age. . At that age ha began to develop a habit of staying out late at night and when they tried to reason with hem, he' got miffed and left. From that time on he has gone here and there, working on farms. coming home or going to some of his nrothera and sisters every year for short visit. Waa In my home town the 1st of last April and we heard from him In May or June, so you can see he could not have had a very long crim inal record. 'A. Now about the crime, that he n ' confessed to cnmmltlng her. That It was foul, uncalled for deal, no one Is more conscious of It than I AW. Ana God knows If by any power of mint, . could restore the life taken I woulij gladly do so and my heart goes out ai sympatthy for the bereaved wife at I ftmlly and my prayer has constant been that God In his Infinite love arl mercy would comfort, sustain an u nold them In this awful hour of trla I do not maintain that the boy Is Inne cent of this foul deed because of hi mental condition, for undoubtedly h knows right from wrong and therefor . ought to be punished. But I do saj that because of his weakened mental ity he did not understand the enor' mity of the crime he committed, nojii the awful punishment It Involved wheth ne plead qullty to the charge. lore ask the people of this I theref t city antjl commonwealth to use sober Judgmen ueiore you snurr out that life. Don't let your sympathy for me en ter Into the case, for I am oerfectlv ra. signea to uoa s will In the matter. Ii you think after reading thla. my state ment, that In the excitement and frensw ocrnmpanlng the arrest snd conviction of my boy there waa a miscarrlng of Justice, I ask you In the name of God and everything Just right, corns to my assistance arfd help me get signers to, a petition for clemency, If on the other hand you think Just-' Ice has been meeted out, I bow In hum ble submission to your will. I am stopping aa the Senate Rooms over the Quelle Cafe, If any one after'; reading my statement of facts wishes ' to confer with me, you can find me there. I leave my case In your hands. But remember, If anything Is going to be done, It must be done hastily for the time Is short, Respectfully submitted' by a sor- ' rowing father. W. Z. BANCROFT. (Pal KAt.) Soli In J'eodlctoji JuUnd llrus. l!!i!!l!IIII!lll!!liUl!ll!!!!t!l!IU