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Hat.son f! S 1 1 Feb 1 Enough dairymen have signed to assure a cheese factory for Boardman MIRROR VOL. 2 BOARDMAN, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1923 NUMBER 11 HENRY M. DAWES f : ce $m mm wilson opposed to Crants Ey Turkey to U. S. In terests to Be Aired at Lausanne. Paris. France is preparing to pro test to the near east conference when its sessions are resumed at Lausanne o.i Apr A 23 against the concessions recently ratified by tae 'J urkish na tional assembly in favor of the Amer ican interests headed by Hear Admiral Colby M. Chester. The government already has hand ed to the Turks, through its high com missioner at Constantinople, a note setting forth its objections. Henry M. Dawes, Chicago banker and brother of Charles G. Dawes, who has been selected to be comptroller of currency. 26 RECLAMATION PROJECTS PLANED Washington, D. 0. Twenty-six reclamation projects designed to irri gate 5,088,000 acres of western land are being planned by the interior de partment, Secretary of the Interior Work announced. Work said all the projects are now "being surveyed and investigated." The largest, he said, is in the Columbia river basin, Washington, to develop 1, 753,000 acres. Next is the Colorado river storago known as Boulder can yon, to cover 710,000 acres with water for irrigation. The ftiird in size is the lower Rio Grande, irrigating 600,000 acres. Others include: Mountain Home pro ject, 400,000 acres; Dubois, Idaho, 200, 000 acres; Black canyon, Idaho, 39, 000 acres; American Falls, Idaho, 100, 000 acres; Baker, Or., 30,000 acres; Malheur, Or., 40,000 acres; Owyhee, Or., 30,000 acres; Umatilla rapids, 60, 000 acres. London. Great Britain proposes en tering an energetic protest against the granting by the Turkish nationalists of certain concessions in Anatolia to the American interests headed by Hear Admiral Colby SI. Chester if these con cessions are found to embrace the Mosul oil fields, it was declared here. In view of the official protest al ready made by France against these commitments to Americans as being In contravention of the Franco-Turkish railway and ports agreement of 1 1 1 4 . it is considered certain the whole subject will be aired at the approach ing peace conference in Lausanne. AUTOS KILL 14.000 IN YEAR Insurance Bureau Report Shows Death Rate of 12.9 Per Cent. New York. Automobile accidents killed 14,000 persons in the United States in 1922, an increase of 1600, or 12 per cent over 1921, according to fig ures issued by the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. The figures represent an estimate nuide by the automobile department of the bureau based on fatality sta tistics furnished by health officers of 60 American cities, ranging in size from 25,000 and including New York. Application of these figures gives a country-wide automobile death rate of 12.9 per 1,000,000 population, as against 11.5 for the preceding year. MUCH U. S. UPS SHIPPED TO CANADA Vancouver, B. C. Newspapers in the United States which have been slamming Canada and particularly British Columbia for permitting liquor to leave this port for Mexico, which It is said eventually finds its way back to the United States, have been asked to clean their own doorsteps before at tacking their neighbors. It has been pointed out that 210, 000 cases of Kentucky and New York liquor have come into this port since the first of this year under permis sion from the United States authori ties. United States Consul Ryder stated that this liquor comes out of the Uni te! Slates on the understanding that it is for medicinal or sacramental pur poses. But once it arrives in Canada there is no check as to what :t is used for and much of it goes to Mexico or China. i Philadelphia. Ex-President Wilson is opposed to President Harding's pro posal for "conditional" American ad hesion to the permanent court of in ternational justice, established at The Hague under the auspices of the league of nations, the Philadelphia Public Ledger and the Louisville Courier-Journal said in copyrighted dis patches from Washington. Mr. Wilson expressed his views in a letter to Arthur 15. Rouse of Ken tucky, chairman of the democratic con gressional campaign committee, in re sponse to an inquiry. The letter fol lows: "In reply to your letter of March 29, let me say that I approve not of the 'conditional,' but of the uncondi tional adhesion of the United States to the world court s:t up under the auspices of the league of nations, though I think it would be more con sistent with the fame of the United States for candor and courage to be come a member of the league of na tions and share with the other mem beis the full responsibilities which its covenant involves." BOARD WILL TRY TO SELL VESSELS Disposal to Private Owners lr Planned. But Frees IV.ust Suit Government. AGREEMENT CANCELED U. S. Acks For Sugar Records. New York. 'the first definite step in the government investigation of su:- ut price increases was revealed When members of the New York Sugar Km h inge received from the United States attorney's office a form letter asking for submission of a record of all tiuir transactions in raw and re fined sugar from January 1 to April 1. Formal Annou;.c: itnt of Action of Jara a-d Atnerxa IV.ade at Capital. Washington, D. (.'.Cancellation of .he Lansing-Ishii agreement between the United States and Japan was form ally announced by the state depart ment in a statement making public an exchange of notes between Secretary Hughes and Masanao llunihara, the Japanese ambassador. The exchange of notes set forth that in tha "liga of the understanding arrived at bj the Washington conference on the limitation of armament, the American and Japanese governments are agreed to consider the Lansing-Ishii corre spondence of November 2, 1917, us can celled and cf no further force or ef fect." It was revealed for the first time in ihj Communications that tho ne gotlations ka:':i::g tip to the cancella tion agreement were conducted per sonally by Secretary Hughes and Jap anese embassy ot'Lc uis in Washington. Washington, T). C The government will "get out of the Shipping business" if it can find purchasers for its ships ami lines; if it cannot, then the gov ernment will continue in the Shipping business, economizing as much as pos sible. This was the upshot of an extended conference between President Hard ing, Chairman A. D. Lasker and the entire personnel of the United States shipping board. The decision on this policy was announced as unanimous. The agreement was reached that the shipping board will at once proceed to the consolidation of its foreign trade lines and offer them to private Swners at attractive and fair prices, with proviso that the routes be main tained. It "fair" prices cannot be obtained (hen President Harding and his ship ping advisors concluded there is noth ing left for the government but to continue government operation under the Jones law. The government should be able to determine within 60 days, or by June 16, whether it can effect a satisfactory sale of its shipping holdings, Chairman Lasker announced. FARMERS' LIMS WILL 31 ..: BE AVAILABLE I Fcard Anmunces Money Will Be Advanced Only on Staple Products. Wast) ,:ton, D. C. Indications were given by the federal farm loan board that an interest rate of 5 per cent would be charged OH loans made by the new intermediate credit banks. W hile the interest rate to be charg ed Will be fixed by the credit bunks, Subject to approval of the farm loan farmers will be able, if the in d interest rate is ace 'pled, to v money at 7 per cent or less. IW specifies that the rediscount- I rency shall not charge in excess j per cent for handling the Oblige- ! MEhTON E. CORiY Commissioner Lobdell said he ex leted some of the banks would be sady to make actual louns by April Merton E. Corey of Nebraska, who has been appointed a member of the Federal Farm Loan board. Grain Futures Law Valid. Washington, U. C. The grain fu tures trading act was declared valid and constitutional by the supreme court. It was the second time the court had passed on the valid, ty of a grain futures trading law. a previous siatute based on the taxing power of the federal government having been held unconstitutional. The law upheld was based on the right to control in terstate commerce. There were four fatalities in Orc on due to Industrial acc dents jh r- the week ending April 12, accord- i- to a report prej ared by the state iustrial accident commission, 'I ho victims were D. Guiscppette, construc tion foreman, Es aeada; Alfred Itis mus, logger, Lakeside; Fred Feather stone, rlght-of-wa) nam ami Joseph Jones, right-of-way man, independ ence. ' ' ' '-it pr pn art A moi ill th while 'il)! FBI rOWS r.OIKJK TO BK HTAItTBO HERE Arrang nients have been made to Institute an Odd Fellows lodge in Board man, Saturday. April 2N. Del igations are expected from Hermls- on, Stanflehi, Pendleton ner. The new lodge will about 20 members. r and Hepp start with i' board has decided "for the to limit loans under the :s act to Uvestock, grain, wool, l, tobacco and peanuts as "staple ail oral products" within the ing of the law. Loins on da try cts, BggS, fruits aad vegetables ft to future determinations but the exclusion of those commodities, it ap p ared, is not intended to be permanent. limitation of loans to nine Uis' n, anility also Is prescribed illations as the maximum, minimum life of security to be taken by the credit banks was fixed i at nut less than "s.x months from the date cf the transaction." The credit : banks will accept the receipt of any wan house licensed and bonded under th,' federal warehouse ait, bul in all cases the warehousing laws ami regu lations of the state controlling them must have the approval of the farm loan board. The regulations provide also that the paid up capital of agricultural credit corporations must be 110,000 or inure before loans may bo granted them on paper rediscounts lor advances for agricultural purposes in the f.rst instance. THE MARKETS Portland. Wheat Hard white, $1.35; soft white, $1.25; western white, $1.25; hard winter, northern spring and red western, $1.18. Hay Alfalfa, $23 per ton; valley timothy, $26; eastern Oregon timothy, 27. Butter Fat 43c. Eggs Ranch, 21 5 24c. Cheese Tillamook cream, 26c; Young Americas, 27c; block Swiss, 32034c; cream brick. 303c. Cattle Choice steers, $7. 1508.50 ; medium to good, $7.00(g7.75. Sheep East of mountain lambs and choice valley lambs. $13.00013.50. Hogs Prime light, $8.7509.25; , smooth heavy, $7.5008.75. Se.-ttle. Wheat Hard. $1.27; soft white. $1.26; western white, hard and soft red winter, northern spring, western red, $1.22. Butter Fat 43045c. Eggs Ranch. 18 0 25c. Cattle Prime steers. $7.5008.25; i medium to choice. $7.000 7.50. Hogs Prime light. $3.35; smooth heavy, $7.3508.35. EaLtlcship Oregon to l e Fixed Up. Salem, Ore. Trie federal govern mi nt will paint and put into ship shape the historic battleship Oregon and all doubt about its being given to the state of Oregon appears to have been Cleared. Packing Plant Workers Get Raise. Chicago. Improved business con 0)1 'ens in the packing industry was I n as the reason for the 11 per De il ii ei ase in wages for 800,000 i.l.ers. Hotel Dorion, Pendleton, is still the house of welcome UOAUDMAN TRAM HEATKN BUT PLAYS SNAPPY GAME Board roan is playing some ball this season and Sunday's game at Heppner was the real thing. A little unsteadiness in throwing by Lee was cootly but he went into the game a sick man. The boys ail field well and are getting their batting eye. One thing and i:iat ts half the battle the fighting sp.rit is there. With the game apparently lo.t Sunday He team staged a ninth inning' rally that almost pulled a victory. Both teams played snappy ball and it lu ll interesting game to waieh and as the score was 4 to 2 will indba:, it was a regular game. The Cato, abets get the credit for the two runs, Al scoring one in the first and N'ate one in the ninth. Heppner will play a return game Sunday, April 2'Jlh, at Hoardman The team has had two long trip to lone ar.d Heppner. A dance is ad vertised for the 27th to help defra) the expense of theie trips and Hep ner aks a guarantee of J45 to cone to Boardman. BosunlauMi Keys Wat kins Macomber, N. Lower liand Lee Wagner Macomber, A. Mefford If .-Kire: Heppner 4, B Id 'iiu'H'h A surprise dance was given in Oatberlne Brown last Saturday night. .Tie surprise was for her mother, good crowd attended, a ureal hum 'er coming over after having at ended the show in town. Community Church Day Bach person on the protect mut member Community Church dav, rril 29. This is on Sunday and to make II a success every 1 ody come, ' rlnb dinner ard let's Iwue one good 'line. Let's go. filllWh Social The Dollar Social g'ven by the ladies of the church, April 18, was a SUCCess, even though the crowd was " rv small. It proved to t.e very in teresting to hear each lady tell how he contrived some means or ways 0 earn a dollar. Here are some of he ways: H re's a dollar How I earned not In r I served pie and cake al the H ".'ay Inn. Nnothcr Huns they were, IWPPl , For you know, our itc, and the sold them. Another Salvation lassie made doughnuts, And so, methOUght, will I To earn my Ladies Aid Hollar And a mansion in tiie sky One lady knit rocks; one made a bed and earned a dollar; some sold butter, eggs etc.; ne hold potatoe--,, but had to pay the money back in order to buy more potatoes to keep rom running short: and various PiESiilENT IIAEOIHG En liECTS SECRETARY Washington, P. C.-J. R. McCarl of Nebraska, who two years ago unosten tatiously look up the duties of the newly (rented orflcer of controller general of the United States, laid down the law to Secretary Denby in support of his claim that even cabinet of fleers must bow before the authority of his office in fiscal affairs. At the same time, Secretary Denby prepared to take to the attorney-general fur an opinion the question of how far the authority of the controller-general legally extends into the adminis trative workings of the navy depart ment. Many navy officers and enlist ed men have complained, navy depart ment i fl'iccrs said, that Mr. McOrl had, In effect, overruled formal naal i, rdi rs. Mr. McCarl's action, constituting a warning to all government depart ments that he Intends to force strict compliance with tho luw in tin? ex pend tare of public money, became known through a letter he addressed to the navy secretary, In which he asserted that so lung as he ruled on matters within his jurisdiction Lis authority Under the law could be questioned by BO official of the ex ecutive branch of the government. Washington, D, In the White He of ttrettOOUa vaci land, President 1 sleevi s and series of ta ('. Hark at les desk ise after five weeks tii ning In the South Srdlng rolled up his plunged headlong Into a ! s, which wll keep him with in)- w i ihes, t? Washing dishes. round anil in mii- bot lea VI to It 'I h that m in ftf a! an,) of gi tatic until Th ily engaged tint i I he Is ready to lor his trip f an awa cf d h Imlnistratlvs work consldsration w'as ltnental in its proportions, but the dent, en Mb A by hot Florida suns ri fri shed by hundreds of rounds ilf, waded Into it with a ilctnrml a to s(ieed things up to the limit, he sees his way clear once more. r- was a grand nub to the While House from all parts of the capital and cabinet officials vied with one another in being the fii 1, nil formally id various prob the president. Debt of Finland W Wa: b Ing on. U. debt-funding .Secretary M fai:d.nj ayre I be Hefunr'- I. The Amei ran commission authorised Hi ii to ,ign the war debt mem v aii Finland. ..lb. th... rf... .. cf. Heppner . Brougnton King .... Aiken, S Wan! Van Mar e' El wood ... Aiken, P. Brown rdman 2 Meat Wagon Connor and BurkeMne of Hermis ton are now running a meat wagon ! 'o Beard lUM everv Tuesdav and Fri , day. They not only bring meat to sell j to the ranchers, but also buy eggs, i hides and produce. Adv. tf. otner ways such as selling a hen, earing for babies during parents' ab sence. The program was very enjoyable. Community sing ng j Clarinet Solo Reading Gladys Wlcklander Solo Wahnona Keyes Readinc Mr- Waklandcr Piano Duet Mrs. I and Belle Packard i leading Mrs Karl Cramer Only a few were preaent, 25 num bers being sold for supper. AT mm from the factory FRESH of on Mrs. Ran. ley n port! 1 I head 'iorss drifted down me canal londav. Men were tr, Ing yet to re move them at dark Monday evening, by Ransier's place. , W T O A C C Q J now VS jf DROLL VOUH OWN vim J I Hiz I.m Croix Pap r All.,, I. ..I 9 CRIEF GENERAL NEWS A loss of 1,iii;.,,'.i;!1.50 was sustain ed by the United States Shipping board during the month Of February. The Illinois state supreme cnurt ha uled down u decision upholding Hie validily of the state soldiers bonus act. Laurel TarkingtCU, 17 years old, daughter of llemii Tinkiiigt,;ii prom inent auihor, died at the home of the latter In Indianapolis. Traffic accidents In .Seattle fr in April I, IMS, to April 1. tliia year, numbered M1, with 44 penon.-i killed and tOn Injured, according to a police compilation. The farm labor supply of the 1,'ulted States was 12 per cent short of the demand on April 1, according to a sur vey made on that date by the depart ment oi agriculture, President Harding approved pay ment of l,4S0,tlf to the Chippewa In dians fur Hie Chippewa national for est, comprising 312,000 acres of land in Norlh Central .Vlinuisota. Official confirmation ol the marriaiie of Miss Mathilda IfcConniok and 1 Major Max Oser, the Swiss soldier and ; riding master, was given by Harold F. Mel ormick, the bride'l father. U. 8. Ii Near 110,000,000 Population. Washington, U. C The population j of the United States will be 110,lj3, ! 502 on July 1, IU23, according to an i estimate by the census bureau statls I tlclans. The country's population Is 1 Increasing at the rate of 1,415,109 an I nually. This would glve a total of j 119,801,710 by the time the Bttt cen i bus Is taken in 1M0, The 1920 census J showed a population of Io5,71o,ti20. Hotel Iiorlon name when you ton. Hememoei this go to Pendle-2-16 23 Let us print those butter wrappers.