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WORLD HAPPENINGS OF CURRENT WEEK Brief Resurre Most Important Daily News Items. COMPILED FOR YOU EXPERTS GERMANY'S CASE Dawes Puts Real Life Into Repara tion Session. Events of Noted People, Governments and Pacific Northwest, and Other Things Worth Knowing. Two women find fhree children, all members of the same family, were killed In a fire that swept through three Brooklyn apartment houses late Wednesday. The execution of Gee John and Hughie Sing by the administering of lethal gas was fixed by Judge Walsh in the district court of Mineral county at Hawthorne, Nev., Wednesday, for Friday, February 8. The health of ex-Premier Venizelos of Greece, who was taken ill early this week, in continuing to improve. He was able to resume his confer ences Tuesday with the political lead ers, including tho royalists. A Spanish royal decree was issued Tuesday dissolving the chamber of deputies and dismissing tho elective members of the senate. Under the decree life senators are deprived of their parliamentary immunity. Details of tho round-tho-world flight of United Stales army aviators, start ing from Seattle April !2, were made public Monday by Major Henry H. Arnold, commander of Rockwell field, and Lieutenant Virgil Ilines, post adjutant. Announcement, was made In the fed era court in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday that the suit for $ 1,000,000 filed by the American Trust company of Nashville, Tenn., against the Piggly Wiggly cor poral ion had been settled by com promise und that tho suit would be withdrawn, An official bulletin says tho acuto ness of tho malady of Leon Trotzky, tho Russian soviet war minister, which resulted from an attack of Influenza and from which ho had suffered since November C, makes it desirablo that ho immediately ceaso work and take absolute rest In a milder climate. Right of Presbyterian clergymen to exercise liberty of thought and teach ing is maintained in an affirmation signed by 150 Presbyterian ministers in all parts of the United States, is sued Wednesday by a committee head ed by tho Rev. Murray Shipley How laud of tho Hurfalo, N. Y., Presby terian church. The United States has determined no longer to bo a dumping ground for undesirable aliens. Representative Vail of Colorado, member of the house OOmglrttee on Immigration, told the Women's National Republican club Tuesday. He said restriction of immi gration was favored by ovory member of tho committee. MrH. Henry Lnngo, 75, of Merlilen, Conn., has been discharged as owed from the Merldeu hospital afler watch ing tho surgeons remove halt her stomach and cut a large growth from her Intestines while alio was under tho Influence of local anaesthetics only. Tho operation took two hours, during which Mrs. Lange conversed Wit!) the surgeons. Ira Sparks of Peru, Ind., who ar rived In Honolulu a year ago from San Francisco In a packing box, hav ing consigned himself as "freight en route to the orient." Wednesday sailed for tho far east in a 23-foot dory. He announced that he was bound for tho I Inly Land to "seek tho true word of Cod." A crowd estimated al l.'.oii witnessed his departure. Two men were killed and a woman was injured Wednesday during a clash between officers and citizens and a band of outlaws in tho Florida Lver glades, 2(1 miles north of West Palm Poach. The officers, using machine guns, opened flro (in tho outlaws' camp about 2 A. M. Tho fight raged all day and posses of several hundred citizens and officers nro searching the swamp lands for escaped members of the band, known as the "Ashley gang." An alligator soiled and swallowed a man named League while bo was bathing In Five Mile . reek, near Card well, North Queensland, Wednesday. The party was bathing In a deep pool when the alligator, which was 13 toet long, seized League before the eyes of his companions and sank with hint beneath the water. Tho party search ed the banks, found the monster and Paris. Brigadier-General Charles C. Dawes, U. S. A., chairman of the first committee of experts appointed by the reparation commission to consider the resources and capacity of Germany looking to a solution of the repara tions problem, delivered a straight forward, hard-hitting speech at the opening of that body here Monday. He declared he could speak neither for the government of the United States nor for tho American people, but as an Individual. After reviewing tho situation from the standpoint of an American business man, he made an earnest plea for common sense and practical co-operation among the na tions, so that Germany's productive ness could be restored to her that she might meet her obligations. With characteristic forcefulness General Dawes denounced "the inces sant misrepresentations and intoler able Interjections , of those foul and carrion-loving vultures the national istic demagogues of all countries who would exploit their pitiful personali ties out of a common misfortune." The American plan, as briefly out lined by the chairman, consists of sta bilization of German currency and bal ancing the Cernian budget, and, he declared: "As tho economic processes of Germany under a stable currency and with a balanced budget are re vived there will be demonstrated the capacity of Germany to pay. Let' us first help Germ any to get woll." "The experts got off to a breezy start." This expresses the general sentiment in reparations and diplo matic circles of the beginning of the work of the experts. General Dawes' "legendary energy," as M. Barthou put it, Beemed to send a draft of fresh air throughout repara tions headquarters, which had not ap peared to shelter so much activity be fore since tho commission was organ ized. "Can he keep them up to it?" was a question asked repeatedly around the buildings, when it became known that General Dawes would propose that his colleagues work night and day until they got somewhere with the inquiry. Other members of the delegation were hoartily with General Dawes in tho desire to make as short work as possiblo of their task, but some of them are rather frightened at the idea of three sessions daily. The general has conceded a point by agreeing that the night meetings should be merely informal personal exchanges of views nmong tho mem bers. The Impression made by General Dawes' speech was In every way fav orable, Inside and outside of repara tion circles, excepting in extreme na tionalist quarters, where his reference to "nationalistic demagogues" caused some slight emotion. One of the British delegates said, "The impression was most favorable; tho beginning of tho discussions augurs well." Colonel James A. Logan, American unofficial observer on tho reparation commission, expressed himself to the same effect, while M. Barthou, presi dent of the commission, declared that tho committee could not have got to work under better auspices. ALIEN FUNDS' USE IN BUSINESS URGED SCHOOL DABS $180,000,000 Cash on Deposit Available. UMATILLA CUSTODIAN REPORTS Revival of Commerce With ex-Enemy Countries and Profit by Gov ernment Held Possible. Washington, D. C Creation of a federal agency to utilize in productive enterprise the enemy funds on de posit in the treasury to the credit of the alien property custodian was pro posed in the annual report of Colonel Thomas W. Miller, the custodian, made public Sunday. Colonel Miller suggested that two ends would be served by returning the funds to active enterprise revival of business and commercial relations with tho former enemy countries, and the reaping of profits by the federal corporation which, if desired, could be applied to settlement of claims which later might be adjudicated by the mixed claims commission. "There is approximately ?1SO,000, 000 of cash on deposit in the United States treasury to the credit of the alien property custodian, which sum will increase as the liquidation policy is carried out," Colonel Miller said. "It Is suggested that a plan be con sidered whereby that portion of the remaining alien property represented by cash In the treasury may be util ized in reviving trade and the com mercial relations which formerly ex isted between this country and the former enemy powers. "To all intents and purposes this sum represents available capital re moved from tho channels of trade and should bo put to a useful purpose. Such a governmental agency, similar to the War Finance corporation, hav ing a capital of several hundred mil lion dollars, would be capable of earn ing enough on this sum to not only settle American claims, when they are finally adjudicated, but return in full the property or its equivalent to the former enemies when the affairs of the alien property office arc finally terminated. "There are a number of enemy cor porations whose assets were seized and liquidated by this offico which would thereby be encouraged to re sume business in this country." Colonel Miller said there were two divergent schools of thought with ref erence to disposition of tho alien property. One side, he said, would utilize immediately the private prop erly of our former enemies for t he payment of tho debts of tho former enemy governments when they are adjudicated by the mixed claims com mission. Tho other would return im mediately all property seized under the trading with the enemy act. lie did not comment on the merits of either programme, but reiterated that some use should be made of the Idle funds which had been withdrawn from activo business. f u tm? sky rt &B'Gnr srss uTrtneo . i On "foe SA(! 0PM i. I Zf I mjsHeo Ttaf Sound of MUiftt 66W, yf JVJt iiT CtOSeO Tit Pink-CEO PlMPERNf U . " X llM z" -V AS aOOWi Tut MfiiS 6K0vnn iUDO&Pmj C- L Y J "" VOW CT"-e ltw R0An & -vr-. -"L W t Jl' (1 in "foe Studio v , yWii t HoiS5 Book I THE ROMAN CEOF WORDS I j ' ' "HASH" S i e t 8 'PROFESSIONAL cards DR. ALEXANDER REID Physician and Surgeon OREGON Those persons and things, then, that inspire us to do our best, that make us live at our best, when we are in their ji roue nee, t hut call forth from vis our latent and unexpected personality, that nourish and support that personality those are our friends. Randolph S. Bourns. WHAT TO HAVE FOR DINNER A Root in Surgeon's Care. Now York. Klihu Root, ex secre tary of slate. Monday underwent what was described as n successful opera tion at the New York hospital. The nature of the operation was withheld by the physicians, who simply said tbat Mr. Hoot was resting conuort- Washington, I). C. The federal ably. Later it was learned that the I farm loan hoard, preparing to meet FARM LOAN BOARD TO ISSUE BONDS operation was for removal of a stone In the kidney, it was said Mr. Koot would be at the hospital for two or three weeks. Warmers Cause Death. Klamath Kails. Or. Two old plow shares, heated and placed in her bed for foot warmers. Ignited bed clothing and resulted in tho death of Nellie Moody, Klamath Indian woman. SI', who died here Monday. The aged woman was rescued from tho flumes apparently without injury other than partial strangulation from smoke, but immediately contracted pneumonia, which proved fatal. Body Found Mutilated. lKiu'i'ion, Ohio. Tho body of Mrs. Katherlno Mohler, 70. who disappear ed several weeks ago, was found in an abandoned cistern at her home, one inllo south of hero, Sunday. The head, legs and arms had been severed and were found with the torso. WO Ham Mohler, 7S, husband of tho dead woman, was arrested. Farmer Admits Killing. lilma. O William Mohler. 78. weal thy farmer, late Monday confessed he had killed his wife, Mrs. Katharine Mohler, GS, dismembered her boilv unit shot it. They dragged tho body ashore hid it in an abandoned cistern two und cut it open, recovering League weeks ago. Mohler confessed after w 26 hours of third degree. the late winter and spring demand for money expected to be mado on the federal loan banks, announced Satur day that It would issue $60,000,000 in federal farm loan bonds. Tho bonds will be offered through federal land banks, natlounl farm loan associations and other distributors at 100 with accrued Interest from Jan uary 1, the date of issue. Maturity of the debentures will bo fixed at 30 years with the callable privilege after January I, 1934. They will boar i per cent interest. . "The II federal land banks," said Commissioner Cooper of the farm loan board, "have, during tho last year, increased their capital to $43, 397. Hit) and their assets to $876,232,007. Willi this continued growth and continued evidence of their solidarity, it is an ticipated that the present offering of securities will be promptly absorbed." MOST tasty and attractive serv ing of meat may be prepared by larding a beef tenderloin or two with very small strips of salt pork. Cut the lardoons from the firm salt pork nearest the rind they will be firmer. Pull the lardoons through the fillet so that short ends will protrude on eadi side. By placing them at regular In tervals a very pretty effect Is made. Brush the meat with a quarter of a teaspoonful of mustard to each tea spoonful of salt, using I teaspoonful of suit to each pound of the meat. Ar range In a small roaster, place slices of salt pork at the side and on this place a fat roll of well-seasoned stuf fing prepared from bread crumbs sea soned with sage and onion, enriched with egg and butter and seasoned well with salt and pepper, Parboil enough potatoes for the family with an onion iipieee. I'laee a potato, then nn onion alternately around the roast. Cover and bake until the meat Is brown and the vegetable! tender. Serve with the meat in the center of the platter and vegetables and stalling arranged around it ns they were in the roaster. Jollied Cranberries. Add a cupful of water to a quart of cranberries and cook until they may be put through a sieve; add a cupful nnd a half of sugar less if desired; return to the tire and just bring to the boiling point to dissolve the sugar. Too long cooking will make them bitter. Pour out Into a mold and chill. "COMEDIANS and others who profess to obtain merriment from tho contemplation of the various ingredients which enter Into the dish now known as "hash" a form of food which runs a close second to prunes in its mirth-provoking propensities ; owe a debt of gratitude to the French language, because we ob tain "hash" almost directly from the French by the elimina tion of the final syllable of tin eh is. The hashed-up or cut-up food in question did not begin to be known as "hash" until our fore fathers tired of calling it "hasbee" In close imitation of the French word in which the final "a" is not sounded. This noun is derived from the verb hacber, to chop, or slice or shred, and. in Its turn, came from the same Teutonic source as our own verb "hack." Being famous for their cooking, the French early recognized the tasty appetizing qualities of cooked meat, cut Into small bits and highly seasoned with vari ous kinds of sauces and condi ments. This "hnshis" made Its appearance in England many years ago, but It did not take long for the word to be short ened by the elimination of the final "ee" sound, and now, speaking literally, "hash" Is a synonym for a little of every thing. There is no foundation, however, for the legend that name of the dish came from the fact that the cook who orig inated it conceived the Idea while under the influence of "hashish" or hemp from which the word "assassin" is directly derived. ( by Whclir Syndicate, Inc ) G. L. McLELLAN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Fraternal Building Stanfleld, Oregon DRF. V. PRIME DENTISTRY Dental X-ray and Diagnosis HEIIMISTON, OBE. Bank Building 'Phones: Office 93. Residence 7 51. Newton Painless Dentists Dr. H. A. Newton, Mgr. Cor. Main and '.Vebb Sis. Pendleton BUSINESS CARDS MHMKMHHM HIHMIHH Umatilla Pharmacy W. E. Smith, Prop. Mail orders given special atten tion. Quick Service Satisfaction Quaranteed TT AM1 -V uiuuima, Oregon M0ltMMtMMMMM ? J. L. VAUGHAN t 206 E. Court Street 'ENPI.ETON, - OREGON t t t Electrical Fixtures and Z Supplies Electric Contracting X M0ltMMumMeaiiet Too Much for Aunty. An elderly lady of very prim and dignified appearance was seated near Benares Salad. Take two cupfuls of finely-diced tart apples; add a cupful of fresh-grated coconut or well-washed dry coconut, soaked in milk to soften, a small red pepper, finely minced, and a small mild Southern onion, (hopped verv fine. Mix well and add a highly seasoned a -VI,UI1K couple who were discussing French dressing. Serve on lettuce or ,I1,'ri'8 ' eir automobiles, endive. "What color is your body?" asked the young man of the lady at his side, meaning, of course, the body of her ar. 'Oh, mine is pink. What is vours?" "Mine Is brown with yellow stripes." The old lady was astounded and promptly left the room In indignation. O tl (. 1124, W entrn Newspaper Union.) O A Cheering Thought. Mrs. lloyle Does your husband complain because he bus to walk the floor w Ith the baby? Mrs. Doyle Yes, but be says there Is one consolation the thought that some day' he will be old enough to take to the circus. 1) TjPhe Young Lady i Across the Way Eat and Drink AT THE NEW FRENCH CAFE X E. ,T. McKNEEIjY, Prop. Pendleton, Oregon T Only the Best Foods Served I ancy Ice Creams Furnished Rooms over Cafe Zjiiick Service Lunch Counter in connection with Dining room You Are Welcome Here We Specialize inj JOB WORK Take that next job to your Home Printer .. Chinese Cabinet Filled. Pekin. Tsao Kun, president of China, has Issued a mandate, accept inK en bloc the resignations of the old cabinet, which was In office when he was elected. The reconstructed cabinet was made possible when the low house of parliament formally ap proved tho appointment of Sun Pao Chi. after several months of political inanouverinv:. Approval of the house was not needed for the other mem bers Of the cabinet. MEN YOU MAY MARRY By E. R. Peyser Mis a man like this proposed to you? 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Holte, Cashier Bank of ; Sfanfield The young lady across the way says she's seen several pictures of eminent Kgyptologi-ts letely, and they look al most like Americans, and she would have supposed they were a good dea,' darker. Capital Stock and Surplus $37,500.00 Four Per Cent Interest e iJaid on Time Certifi cates of Deposit I