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1 f " m V ; ,V " .-'.,,'v ,'"svf"-' j'"-1 i"W Sk '' V', : 1 . . -, 'V'; DAILY IST ofwEGONtAIf, I'ENDLETON OkiiGOlN, ' ; WEUWEiSDAYV iimi, XofcVi.TM EIGHT TAGE3 iW;'M'(4t HliW r&as rota . . tS tmm Hum I mummm i- ,;- J&s" a , jr tl jt i ENGLAND STUDIES PROBLEM OF HER TWO MILLION FEMALE SURPLUS, SAYS NORTIICLIFFE AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER. SUBSCRIPTION RATE! (IN ADVANCE) rutil!h nH? rt rVml-Weekly, t pendl-ton, Oregon, bjr th l-ABT OMKUOKNtAN PUBLISHING CO. Enl-rd at the post office t Pendle ton, orrgon, second clui mall mat ter. ON BALK IN OTHER CITIES ImpmrinI Hiit'-I News Stsnd, Portland. iN HI.K AT Ct, irniiM Iti.rnu, 0S Security Building; Wtmhitfgton, I. C, Rurau il Four-t--nth Mrf 't, , W. Krnlwt ml lb Aete Prem. Tim Ahhi.cIhikI ltm In exclusively ntiill to the use tor republication oft all news dtKrlrhF credited to it or I out otherwise crfdltcd In thu paper and I mo the local nri published herein. Telephone Dully, on year, by mall IMily. six months, by mail ..... 3.00 Daily, three month, by mail l.tO Daily, one month by mall .. . tailr. one year by carrier 7.6 Daily, nix months by carrier S.7S Daily, three montha by carrier 1.85 rally, ona month, by carrier . .B Semi-Weekly, 1 year by mail 1.00 Semi-Weekly, nix montha by mail.... l.C Smi-Weekly, three months by mall .61 British Peer and Starts Lively Among American vy jtooar a west THE TEX TH MAV said th Strang- Jvin passed him br with a hasty look, "A thousand thanks,' Eaeh bent on his eager way; er then. One glance at him was the most they! "For the dept that I owe you; tooK. I ve counted them all and you re one "Somebody stuck," raid they; But It never occurred to the nine to heed A stranger's plight and a stranger's need. The tenth man looked at the stranded c r, , And he promptly stopped his own. "lt's see it I know what jour troubles are," Said he in a cheerful tone: "Just stuck In the mire. Here's a cable stout. Hitch onto my fcus and I'll pull you out." Publisher Discussion Thinkers. In ten Such a kindly deed to do." And the tenth man smiled and he an swered then, "Make sure that you'll be the one in ten." Are you one of the nine who pass men oy In this hasty life we live? Do you refuse with a downcast eye The help which you could give? Or are you the one In ten whose creed Is always to stop for the man in need? (Copyright, 11.1, fcy Edgar A. Guest.) . A RULE THAT SHOULD WORK BOTH WAYS TF this newspaper is correctly informed, the following freight rates are charged on wool shipments in bags from the Ore- gon country to Boston. Portland to Boston $1.66 The Dalles to Boston $2.19 Pendleton to Boston $2.78 Baker to Boston $3.09 Ontario to Boston $3.29 Mountain Home to Boston $3.33 1-3 " How could there be a rate more grotesque, more conducive to promotion of discontent on the part of the producer. Here is an arrangement under which more is charged for a short haul than for a long one. The arrangement is in absolute defiance of the principle that rates should be adjusted according to the cost of service. As will be seen, a sheepman at Mountain Home, Idaho, must pay twice as much for shipping wool east from his home town as is charged for hauling the same freight from Portland, a point several hundred miles farther west. If he ships 100,000 pounds of wool he will pay a freight charge of approximately $3200 whereas but $1600 is charged from Port land. Assuming that the Portland-Boston rate is profitable to the railroads it is obvious that the interior shipper is paying an unreasonable rate. If the through rate is not profitable it should be made high enough to net a profit so that the entire duty of making dividends for the roads should not be placed up on the interior. This system of "robbing Peter to pay Paul" is unjust and it falls with particular hardship on the wool industry at this time of depressed prices. To be consistent with its own attitude in the Columbia basin rate case, Portland should be leading a fight to correct this enormity in the rate structure. If the argument about cost of haul is meritorious when applied to traffic mov ing towards Portland it is meriorious when applied to eastbound freight. It is a poor rule that does not work both ways. Further more the Portland newspapers wjll stand in their own light i they do not take the same position as the growers in the wool rate controversy. The low rail rate from the coast is intended to kill off water transportation and to make the interior region pay for the killing thereof and for the funeral. But the wel fare of the country, in peace and in war, calls for the building up of ocean shipping, not for stifling it, and certainly our coast cities have an interest in protecting ocean carriers against pi ratical opposition of the sort revealed in the wool freight rates. THERE MUST BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MILITARISM (Written by Margery Hex for the In ternational News Service.). NEW YORK. Aug-1 1. Must two mHllon women remain forever single; In England today there is that number of "superfluous" women, the dreath of men occasioned, of course. by the great war. What is the best answer to l-.ng- laud's woman problem then? Lord Northcliffe, famous British publisher, brings up the subject when a girl writer visits him in search of an idea for a syndicate story. "Tell your chief to find out what's to be done with two million superflu ous women we now have in England," he replies without an instant g hesita tion. "We have that many more women than men," he continues. "That should interest everybody. I'd like to have such a story myself.' Fr be it from us to insist that young English ladies emigrate here and marry our extra male population, although there is a sufficient number of men to provide husbands for all the women in this country and for the "superfluous" British girls, too. Census statistics for 1920 show there are now 107 men for every 100 women in the United States. Latest available figures on popula tion announce a surplus of 2.S92.2SS males over females and a surplus of males, over twenty-one, to exceed by 2,443,397 the number of females over the same age. Some of Solutions Offered But there are various solutions of fered us for England's problem by representative American women: Emigration to countries where men are still at large. Women making of themselves such excellent matrimonial material as to lure men from other countries. Vicariously satisfying the maternal Instinct by caring for the youth of the country, sons and daughters of women who have found husbands. And the belief that there is a mate for every one and not finding him woman is better off alone! Hailing the surplus of femininity in England as a great stronghold for the nation, Mrs. Olive Stott Gabriel, law yer, does not think England has a se rious problem in this predominance of women. Big Asset, Says Mrs. Gabriel "Two million women' in any country are an asset, not a liability," asserts Mrs. Gabriel. "Women are the equals of men In any capacity, politically, .economically and constructively I refer to the re organization of any country after a war. j "The trouble with the majority of men is that they look upon women not as human beings, but as inferior bits, of creation by means of which they; may exploit themselves." T3 one will worry if the disarmament conference costs this J X country a million dollars if the conference brings results. The cost of armament for this country runs into the billions each year. But the conference will not bring results if the dele gates do nothing but talk disarmament. J he nations cannot dis arm and will not cease building up their fleets and armies until some sort of a league to enforce peace is established. The in dividual did not lay aside his weapons until there were con stables and policemen to protect him. The same rule will apply to the nations. How successful the coming conference will be depends upon how far President Harding is willing to go to wards adopting the policies of his distinguished predecessor. I he goal is available but it can never be reached by the irrecon ciliable pathway. But what of the human side of the problem, the almost absolute certainty that these women can never marry?"' Mrs. Gabriel was asked. "That's what I mean.' she replied. "Men think of women only as husband-hunters. Met trouble much more nhout what worm n want than women da. "t'nder modern conditions I think women marry to have the right sort of children, to bring them up with the best ideals. "Women don't wed for meal tickets any more. Few women wish to marry unless they meet the right man. Yes. I am a great believer in the theory of getting the Tight one.' "I believe there is a true mate for every one of us, and women nowadays want him or don't want to get married at all." Mrs. Ttaymoml Brown's Opinion Mrs. Raymond Brown, prominent suffragette and managing director of the Woman Citizen, a suffrags organi zation does not think the "eternal maternal" should be wasted. "Two million extra women!" Mrs. Brown exclaimed, "England is rich Indeed. "Women, married or not, hnvo the mother instinct. "If this maternal quality is not ex- j pointed on her own children, woman tuny helt her country all ttje more. "Economically, woman ran earn her - own living. She always has, In some way or inner. "I think the two million women i could help the children of England. We can never have too much of the mother instinct, whether it Is given to the family or to the country." ; Emigration to England's wide do minions might solve the problem. Miss Helen T. McCon'nick, Assistant Dis trict Attorney of Kings County, holds this opinion: j Miss McCormlrk for Emigration "The first aspect of the question atj present is the economic phase of It.' After all. If women are provided; means of support, the problem is not i so dangerous. "The human side is not pre-eminent at present, it seems to me. "If women are well provided for economically, men could be easily in duced to go to England and take them for wives. "With all England's dominions, her outlying provinces, she is not devoid of destinations to which she may send, if th-y wish to go. her single woman. "Let a commission be appointed. I.et England aid her superfluous wom en to go to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. "Where there are enough men for the women, nnture will take care of the human side of the problem. "In the far-off possessions of Great Britain, surely, there are lonely, help-1 less men who would welcome wives, j It is also cheaper to support a wife, than to hire a housekeeper. "There would be little 'overhead' ex-, pense connected with the expedition.' The Government should give adequate j attention to the problem of Its women, j "England must never forget what her women did In the great war. Suf- j ficient thought , should be given to I these superfluoim women. "Woman's value Is realized now nS never before. If a country denies Its j women today It runs the risk of being ungrateful." i Miss SolioiuVrmann's Q"cstlon But what Miss Rose FVheidermann. head of the Women's Trade I'nion League, wants to know is: "Why does England differentiate women from men? Why ask what to do with two million women any more than what to do with two million extn men.? AVould a country worry abotit its extra men? No! Then why worry about the women? Let the thing ad Just itself." A hard situation, nevertheless, hard for the wometvthemselves. Every woman likes to believe that home, husband and children will be her lot some time in life; and likewise that, should she elect to live a life other than the domestic one. she "could have married if she wanted to." Between the woman who must he single and the one who chooses to be j single there is a world of difference, j Obviously thisT grent number of I women must" be' single not ' from choice, hut from necessity, since poly gamy is a habit :5iot in good stand ing in civilized countries today. GOVKRXOn HAS HIS TROl'BT.F HELENA. Mont.. Aug. 17. (C. P.) "The nerve of some people." ejacu lated Governor Joseph M. Dixon the other day, in very unguhernationa! language. ' Being a governra- isn't the snap it's cracked up to be, according to the governor, whom a number of men li.telv seem to have mistaken for a matrimonial agency' with unlimited resources for supplying the lonely bachelor with "forty acres and a wife." "Here's the best one of the bunch," asserteu the governor, pawing over a rile of "cupidity' correspondence. The letter said: "Dear Governor Dixon: I am writ ing you In regard to finding me a wife a widow with 320 acres of land; age between 20 and 33 years. I want one that is nice and plump. Her weight should he 140 to 165 pounds and the height 5 feet 6 or 7 inches. I prefet blonde or dark brown hair." Snecial Showing of Nbw Fall Skirts For women of taste . ' Our stock has now be i completed by the arrival of a special shipment - of skirts for autumn we r smart models of the most exclusive design. They are in the most advanced tyles of the season, purchased for women of taste who desire the best and thj latest. We extend this imitation to call soon and inspect these styles. You will be under no obligatioi WOND lo buy. But we want you to be sure and see them. RFUL VALUES $7.00 TO $16.50. Pleated sport stripesland plaids in prunella and worsted leaves. Beau tiful serges and tricoines with at tractive pockets and belts many with button trimming! All the wanted shades, especially the fall colorings of navy, brown and ' black. The most beautiful of many ! years. c, - ' " Phone 127 for Quick Delivery Service Better Merchandise for Less Money. 28 tfrora the Paily August 17, East 1S03. Oregonih, i lug- n Thomas Nlelev who is thresh! the reservation eight miles to je south of I'endleton,. reports a litit yield but a fine quality of grain, ie average Is from sixteen to twJy bushels. j Nels Mahnuson came In from Jfir row county this afternoon with a lg band of sheep, which he will take jo the Sound over the Northern Pacifp. Among the campers who returnil Wednesday evening from I.ehm springs were Mrs. Charles Line daughter. Miss .Myrtle Line, Mrs. F. Donaldson, Frank Welch and Mark John. J. I.. Stewart, of Umatilla, camelp to Pendleton last evening on bush connected with the county court .Northwest of Pendleton, wnre good crops have seldom blHS- ed the farmers in times past, therefill be this year a good harvest. Ii. M, corn Is reported to have obtalne average of twenty-four bushels acre, first class grain, and his n bora have similar prospects. Cannibalistic beetles are being ported from Japan to destroy eaf-catlng beetles of the eate states. ill WILL BE ENJOYED BY in Hawaii Plans to Entertain News paper Men Spearing Fighters of Sea at Oct. Convention. HOXOUTLt Hawaii. Aug. 17. Thrills occasioned by riding the surf In outrigger canoes or on native surf Irnnrds, or standing on the rim of the continuously active volcano of Kilauea ii lid gazing down into the roaring, tossing sea of molten lava, have an ac tive rival in the keen excitement that ttwouipaniei the hunting of the ahark The sharp, thus unable to Jn the waters Outside the coral reef I mouth, and helpless, was either spear- tntit -encircle the Island of Oahu. eI or allowed to swim away os the .M'HPi'nper luen wnu are cuifuiis 10 If one is an expert, he may har poon a shark as it turns over to strike, or he may try his luck with a high- powered rifle. The shark Is a furious fighter and, once harpooned or caught with hook and line, displays amazing strength. But he finally tires and is gradually hauled aboard and then dls patched. There are few Hawaiians living to day who care to meet a shark In the open water and fight him as his an cestors did. In the olden days a Ha. waiian armed himself with a hard. wooden double-pointed Javelin about 18 Inches long, and with the center portion large enough to permit a good grip. He then let himself down Into the water. As the shark approached and turned over to strike. Its great Jaws open to their full width, the Ha waiian, with a quick movement, thrust the javelin between the jaws, one point penetrating the roof of the mouth fend the other the lower jaw. close hi Honolulu In October as delegates t. ho press congress of the world will find that shark hunting goes hand In hand with other sports, and, although lmtiiMly exciting. Is In no way dan-It-roiis. The sharp hunters go to hr i in a launch or sampan which tows a 1i w hite hone. When the fishing srrounds are reached, the boat begins to circle about, end soon th fins of sharks may t steo cutting through water. , Hawaiian chose. There were some daring fishermen who would attack a shark single handed, armed only with a short dag ger or spear, and depending upon his agility In the water to avoid the mon ster until the time tame to strike. lacking an adequate supply of ani mal fats, the Chinese turn to vegeta ble oils, which they use a we use but ter and lard. Bartlctt Pears, Elberta Peaches "Crawford Peaches, Concord Grapes j Blackberries, String Beans, Pickling Onions. Pickling Cucumbers, Tonia- toes 90e crate; Cantaloupes 85c crate. Pendleton Trading Co. Phone 455 At the Sign of a Serrto) "If It's on the Market We Have If 1 DOINGS OP THE DUTFS OLIVIA DOES SOME HEAVY DIVING. BYALLMN j i -30? II a " 1 Wl If "TIP ?WY Quality PRINTING at Reasonable Prices East Oregonian Printing Department. FIRESTONE MOST MILES PER DOLLAR 0 the great army of car owners who confi dently look to Firestone for economy and protection in tires, most miles per dollar stands as the guardian of value. Twenty years ago it meant "intent." The Fire stone Organization pledged itself to work to this high standard. Today there are two decades of experience and millions in resources back of it. That is why good dealers offer you Firestones with such sincere endorsement. They know that the name these tires carry the signature of the active head of the organization which builds them is the safest guarantee of mileage you can ask. Simpson-Sturgis For Service Phone 651 i Pendleton, Ore. 223 E. Court St Golden Rule Hotel Building IB - m