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Newspaper Page Textfcwnttm Whs? txm CITY EDITION Full Associated Press Leased , Wire Smlce 8 PAGES TODAY Only Newspaper Pr:nted in La Grande Covering Union and Wallowa Counties VOLUME 30 MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS AND A. B. O. LA GRANDE, OREGON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1931 eastkiu orbqon s ijbadino newspaper NUMBER 97 if V IS OBSERVED I THE CHURCHES Beauty and Meaning of Season Brought Out in Plays and Programs. CANTATAS GIVEN BY LOCAL SINGERS Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Baptists, Christians Have Special Services. , The beauty ond meaning of the Christmas season was deepened yes terday at the La Grande churches, where several musical programs were presented during the day. The choir of the Methodist church presented "The Prince of Peace," a Christmas cantata by Mrs. E. L. Ashford; "The Adoration Pageant" was given at the Presbyterian church by, the Sunday school; the children of the Zion Lutheran church furnished a pro gram; the young people of the Bap tist church presented a musical play. "Seekers After Christmas;" and n Christmas pageant, "Christ Was Born in Bethlehetm" was enjoyed at tho Christian church. . One cf tho most pretentious pro ductions of the day was the cantata which tho Methodist choir presented under the direction of Paul Knautz, with Miss Helen Williams playing the accompaniments on tho pipe organ, and Miss Jennie Nielson furnishing vlclin obligattos. "Tho Prince of Peace" is divided into two parts, the first, "The Promise," and the second, "Tho Fulfillment." In Part I the entire choir sang "Sing, O Heaven," "And There Shall Come Forth." Solo numbers were furnished by Paul Knautz, baritone, who song "The Heavenly King;" E. E. Hurley, tenor, assisted by the choir, ' "Fear Thou Not"; and Mrs. A. W. Nelson, con tralto, "Hall Ecthlehem."' "Tho Fuh'iilmont," part II, Included "O Holy Night," sung by a male chorus; "There Were Shepherds," a soprano solo, by Mrs. Sherwood WU- . Hams, asslstocV by the chplr; "Bright Star 'of Hope," sung' by the Ladies . chorus; "March .of the Magi", by the male chorus; and "O Blessed Lord," a tenor solo by Shewood Williams and tho choir. As a closing number the choir sang "Blesed be the Lord God." Tho personnel of the choir included Mrs. Sherwood Williams, Mrs. James Qulnland, Mrs. Stanley Lyon, Mrs. Glenn Wagner, Mrs. Ray Fuller, Mrs. W. H. Hertzog, Miss Ethel Hansen, Miss Ailecn Boyles, Miss Jean Wil liams, sopranos; Mrs. H. C, McClay, Mrs. A. W. Nelson. Mrs. Thomas Mc Guhe. Mrs. William Adler, Mrs. Roy 1'. Tyler, Miss Bethmyrl Miller, Miss Gwendolyn Mertssog, Miss Amanda Zabcl, Miss Mabel Morton, alto; Sher wod Williams, E. E. Hurley. A. W. Nelson, Wallace Aimcnt, Jed Allen, Elmer Hansen, tenors; Paul Knautz, (Continued on rage Four) 250 CHILDREN AT SALVATION ARMY PROGRAM Two hundred and Itrty boys and glrlr, were in attendance at the open ing event of the Salvation Army's series of Christinas programs Sun day afternoon. Thursday evening at 6:30 Christ mar, carols will be sung on several different street comers of the city by a group of about 25 singers un der tho leadership of one of the Sal vation Army girls. At 7:30 Thursday, the annual Christmas tree and pro gram will bo enjoyed by all who can attend. The program will take place in tho State theatre and Santa Claus will be there with his usual jokes and stories. A treat of candy, nuts and oranges has been arranged for. Captain C. Logan announces that there will be a few baskets distrib uted Christmas morning, after which there will be a hot Christmas din ner served to the wayfaring men and women who happen to be in La Grande that day. The dinner will be served in the basement of the Army building from noon until 2 p. m.. at) which time the Christmas ac tivities wiil close. $ vr.ATiii:rt forecast S Oregon: Unsettled with rains in the west tonight ond Tues- day and snows in the east portion tonight or Tuesday: somewhat colder in the ln- terlor tonight: fresh south- f- west shifting to west winds offshore. s ? H I ATHKIl TODAY . 7 r. m. 33 above.' Minimum: 33 above. ? Condition,: Cloudy. v WEATMKIt YESTKHI1AY Maximum 41, minimum 33 above. Condition: Cloudy, rain and snow, precipitation .15 of an Inch. Range eight degrees. UTATllKIt 1IKC. SI, 1M0 Maximum, 30, minimum 0 r-boVc. Condition:' Partly cloudy. Range 21 degrees. Japanese Begin Drive Aimed At Chinchow Area Movement Alleged to be Directed Against Ban dits, But China Protests to the League. .By lie Associate!) Press Japan started a newl drive in Man churia to the south of Mukden today and .although the command said the movement was directed against ban dits, there were those who believed that Its purpose was to capture Chin chow before Christmas day. China sent a note of protest to 'the league of nations and tho foreign of- iice issued a utatcment Interpreted as a direct appeal to the United States to Intervene In behalf of th nlno- powcr treaty and the Kellogg-Brland JHLUV. Dr. Wellington Koa recnllpri thnt. Theodore Roosevelt once prophesied that the Pacific would bo the storm center of International politics In this century. Ho Insisted that Manchuria should remain an integral part of China and that the Japanese military occupation was a violation of right and Justice. A Japanese .estlmntn nlnnori tho jbandlt force at 30,000. There were no ugurcs on the strength of the Japa nese force Darilcitmtlnc in the move ment to tho south. NEW JsOTE SENT TO I.EAOl'E NANKING, Deo. 21 eff) 7- A new note to the league of natlnnn nnrl another statement, interpreted here (Continued on Poge Fivel Rev. Hertzog Is Speaker at Lions Luncheon Today Bringing a Christmas message, Rev. W. H. Hertzog, of the First M. E. church, was tho main speaker at to day's luncheon of the Lions club in the SacaJawea Hvn. "The Christmas message is essen tially one of peace," he sold, "yet tho world is armed for and expecting warl" . In discussing what means can bo adopted to prevent war, ho said: "When wo live in a world where dol lars are worth more than persons, we can only hopo to avert the struggle for a time." The baslo problem, the speaker asserted, is, whetb.w indivi duals or property aro worth more, and that must be settled in, favor of the individuals before war can be averted permanently. Robert Ballot, violinist, played two solos, accompanied at the piano by Miss La wanna Graham, The numbers were greatly enjoyed by tho club. H. E. Brady spoke in behalf of the American Legion's campaign to main tain the city band, stating that the Ro tartans and legionnaires each had pledged $10 a month and the cham ber of commerce $5. He asked that the Ltono pledge $5, and President Max Sarvis assured him that the re quest would be complied with. Warm Weekend Melts Much Ice And Snow Here La Grande and Grande Honc'e val ley people Friday, Saturday and Sun day enjoyed the warmest weekend since the first week of November. After six weeks of cold, with wind present more than usual, and with snow that fell Nov. 13 still on the ground, the above-freezing weather was unusually welcome. After a maximum of 49 above Fri day and a high of 51 on Saturday the mercury stopped at 41 yesterday, probably due to the clouc'y conditions. The minimum both Sunday and this morning, however, was 33 above. Dur ing the last three days a considerable amount cf Jco and snow melted, and stcrm sewers in several places were blocked at times due to the surplus of water. Early this morning rain fell, later changing to snow with the coming of daylight but it had stopped by 9:30 although the sky remainded overcast. About an hour Inter the clouds were thinner, with tho sun breaking through occasionally. Separate Mail, Is Plea of Postmaster Separate local and outgoing mr.il before depositing if at the post office for mailing. R. R. Huron, postmaster, urges La Orando people. Six tempor ary clerks and carriers have been added to the staff to take care of the Christmas rush which is now In full swing. By separating the mall sev eral hours of work are saved each day. The rush of local mail started to day with only four days left In which to mall Christmas cards within the city and have them arrive by Dec. 25. Turkey Shoot Held A t Lone Tree Traps The third and last of the La Grande Gun club's November-December tur key shoots was held at the Lone Tree creum's yesterday with a fair crowd in attendance. Twenty turkeys, ten geese and a quantity of bacon and j ham were taken home by the win- j nlng trapshooters. A luncheon was i served during the evens. j Members of the club today ex press appreciation of the support given the three shoots this year, two of which were held before Thanks giving day. CONGRESS TO GIVE HOOVER RIGHT-OF-WAY Senate and House Both Ready to Take up Eco nomic Legislation. WILL ACT AFTER HOLIDAY PERIOD Immediate Action on Capper-Wheeler Wheat Bill Blocked in Senate By King, of Utah. ? $ $. IX WASHINGTON' TODAY Army engineers disapprove of any immediate development of Columbia river projects. Senate leaders assure Hoo ver of prompt ucw- on re construction corporation bill after holidays. Immediate action on Capper-Wheeler bill blocked by King in senate. Walsh asks for inquiry in to cause of depression, also collapse In stock exchange in 1929. Senate asks Hoover for un published reports on Mooney Billlngs case. Congress called upon by sen ate campaign funds investi gation committee to establish limitations. Senate formally takes up Hoover debt moratorium. SSS8S8.(Ss.s.s.s WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 OT The fienato formally took, up the Hoover dobt moratorium today after oppon ents had complained bitterly against r, "lash" to drive through the meas ure by continuous session. WASHINGTON. Dec. 21 (tP Con gress made ready to give its undivided attention to economic legislation on return from the Christmas recess. Senate leaders Joined their col leagues ;from the house who have as sured. President Hoover thnt next tit ter tho moratorium "comes the half billion dollar . reconstruction cor poration. . c To hurry the day of enactment, it seemed likely the recess . would be mado shorter than the usual two weeks. Further Inquiry into stock mar ket activities was proposed by Sena- (Continued on Page FourV PAGEANT WILL BE GIVEN AT SCHOOL "0 Holy Night'? to be Pre sented By Central Children Tonight.' "O Holy Night," a pageant, will bo presented by the children of the Central school tonight at 7:30 at the high school auditorium, before a meeting of the Central Parent teach -e:- association. The production is divided into several parts, and the program is as follows: I. "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks." Reader, Dorothy Campbell. Chorus: Ethel Bates, Bobby Brack, Floyd Bryant, Justine Cade, Patricia Clark. Iva Coffey, Lloyd Davy, Hen rietta Cone, Margaret Cone, Helen Emerson, Jack Fariss, Mary Frees, Donabelle Groupe, Patsy Jesse, Eve lyn Hansen, Mamie Hollen, Goldie Kelley, Patricia Lcnard, Estelle Lyell, BlUle Mrue Lloyd, Leola Miller, Ray mand MeClelland, Kathleen Peore, Dorothy Lee Reynolds. Vera Tuesch, Marguerite Trowbridge, John Blan chard, Jnck Brandt, Mildred Hoff man. Kelton Spain, Vena Mae Ward, Dorothy Llllard. Jane Williams, Ade lino Bunch, Billy Hough, Wilfred Zurbrick, Lois Burnett, Bobby Mc Wayne, Jean Burch. George Cooper. Angel, Francis Clark. Shepherds, Kenneth Crawford, Carl Hansen, Jos eph Feik, Ivan Hendricks. II. -We Three Kings of Orient Are." Reader. Three Kings, Howard Webb. Donald Browning. BUlie Gel bel. Pnnttntlrf on PflffP FnuM Tigers Nose Out Cove Basketball Team In Thrilling Game, 27 to 23 The Cove High school basketball team, although still far from mid season form, served notice Saturday night that It again will be a strong bidder for a place In tho district championship tournament at Union ir. March. The Cove quintet, al though defeated by the La Grande TJgern 27 to 23, showed promise of even more strength than In 1931. The game also established the fact that the Tigers are already possessed of a fairly strong offensive drive, with every man on the starting Jlncup contributing points. t Thrilling (Jaine Tho first half was one of . those nip-and-tuck affairs, tho Tigers lead ing 12 to 11 at the midway mark. The last haU also had its thrills, al though La Grande drew a little far ther ahead. Lowell Weimer and Richards, the rente., were the kingpins in Cove's offense, Weimer storing six and BOY SLAYER IN HIS CELL Efforts ,of Father E. J. Flanagan to Obtain His Custody Meet Failure. ! "WOULD BE LIKE TIGER," M. D, SAYL Herbert F. Niccolls Jr. ' Killer of Asotin County , . Sheriff, Compared With I Hickman. OLYMPIA, Wnsh., Hcc. 21 IJFI r parole for Herbert Franklin -Nlccol. Jr., boy slayer of Sheriff John L Wormell, of Asotin county, was de -nled and efforts of Father E. .J. Flan agan, head of a Nebraska boy's homo, to obtain custody of the boy were deplored"-today .by Governor Roland H. Hartley. ..: COMPARED WITH HICKMAN CLARKSTON, Wash., Dec. 21 VP) 4 A boy of the Hickman type that should NOT go at large, "that if lib erated would be Hko a young tlgr after its first 'kill' " was tho. descrrp tlon of Herbert Niccolls given by ii prominent physician and quoted by Elmer E. Hnlsey, prosecuting attorney jof Asotin county. Tho prosecutor whoso trial of tin 12-ycar-old boy for tho slaying ' Sheriff J. L. Wormell brought hit i conviction, and tho imposition of a ,llfo prison sentence, dealt at length (with the case In a letter to authori ties ut the Washington state peni tentiary. . I The description ho quoted, ho said, I was given by Dr. John M. Semple, superintendent of the Eastern Wash ington hospital for the Insane for 13 years at Medical Lake. , "The experience of Dr. Semple at (Continued on Pare Eight) STOPS HOLDUP BUT IS SHOT BY ROBBERS CHICAGO, Dec. 21 (r Detective 'James Calpis, ono of the 40 persons dining and dancing In a northside night club, was fatally wounded early tcday when he balked six men who attempted to hold up the place. Caplls died a few hours after he was rushed to a nearby hospital. Miss. Peggy Griggs, 21, another guest, was shot twice in the arini Several hours earlier, three bandits help up a downtown restaurant, stood off several hundred c'lners, 1 ond escaped with $3,000 which they took from Miss Elsie Hill, 28, tho cashier. Digs For Water But Finds Gold! REDMOND, Ore., Dec. 21 Ai Edward Finnell dug for wa ter and found gold. Finnell was engaged recent ly to dig a well for the Ash wood postmaster. He struck a ledge of quartz that assayed several hundred dollars worth of gold to the ton. Claims have been staked on most pf the land In that sec tion since then. 8 $ Davey Would Have Baker Make Race CLEVELAND, Dec. 21 iiY) A plan for election of an Ohio delegation pledged to support Newton D. Baker for the Democratic presidential nom ination was laid before Ohio Demo crats today by former Congressman Martin L. Davey, of Kent. Davey. who earlier In the month urged that Baker be drafted ns , a presidential candidate, sent letters to 40,000 Democrats over the state advocating immediate formation of Baker-for-President clubs in every county. "It Is perfectly obvious that Mr. Baker Is not a candidate." Davey said In his letters. "It Is equally clear, however, that ho has never said he would not accept the nomination." Richards 11 points. Darrell Weimer, all-star forward, was held to three. For La Grande, the two forwards. Lyman and Stoddard, led the scorers with 10 and eight point1-., respect ively. Torrenco contributed five markers. Twenty-one fouls were called, with Coyo converting five out of 13 tries and La Grande five out of eight. Adrian. Goodbroad, of Union, offi ciated. Cove's team this year Is the same a-T last with the exception that Paige and Anderson, forward and guard, graduated last spring. Play linltler Vrf1nilay Wednesday night the Tigers will wind up their prc-Chrlstmas sched ule at Imbler. Tho lineups: Lr. Grande (27) (23) Cove Lyman (10) F .... (3) D. Weimer (Continued on Page Two) ' IT'S NEARLY AS BUSY HERE!' ; ? 1" it t r S Santa Cliuis' workshop Isn't the only busy plr.ee these days. Just ace this view lu a department of the New York Oeneral Post Olflce as larrietl workers face a mountain of Christmas mail. It's n scene duplicated In post offices throughout, tho country. Early Gains In t Lumber Prices Are Predicted MEDFORD, Ore., Dee. 21 iff) An early rise in lumber prices due to depleted stocks and under-production, is predicted by James H. Owen, general manager of the Owen-Oregon Lumber company, who was here over tr '"eekend. pwen said lumber t sales prospects now are better than' at any time In the past 18 months. He said his company'has received more orders in the past two weeks than in the pre vious year and a half, and spoko of an awakening In the building busi ness In the mlcVwest and south. Missing School Girl Found At Providence, It. I. ' v , PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21 (Vir ginia Penflcld, - missing 19 -year -old school ghl, who disappeared hero Thursday, was located today at the Naragansett House in Providence, R. I. Her father, Clare J. Penfield, was Informed she arrived there In a dnze and 111. s She arrived there yesterday. She was ' able to tell her own name but could not remember her father's first name, Authorities at the Naragansett House informed Horace L. Wiggins, manager of the Banjamin Franklin, hotel where the girl's father, Claire J. Penfield, has been directing the hunt for. her. The young woman, a student at the Mary Lyon school of Swarthmore, Pa had been positively Identified, Wig gins was Informed, by travelers checks she carried. The fact she was ill confirmed, the father said, his belief Bhe had suf-' fered from over-stuciy. Kahn Asks "Break" For Private Debts WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (P) A.llttle better than an even break for private debts over public obligations was asked by the senate finance commit tee today by Otto H. Kann. The partner of' Kuhn. Loeb and company said that if a choico must be made private debts cither snouia take precedenco or be on something more than parity. He said ho. had had nothing to do with tho moratorium and had no prior, knowledge! it was coming. Kahn voiced belief Germany would meet her private debts ond her pub lic debts to prlvato citizens, but put reparations In "another chapter." Confirmation Of Fee is Expected PORTLAND, Dec. 21 fT) A spe cial dispatch to the Journal today from Washington, D. C, announced that tho senate Judiciary committee today authorized a favorable report on the nomination of Judge James Alger Fee, of Pendleton, to be district Judge In the sixth district. Confir mation Is expected In a couple of days. Wesley Duncan Sr. Passes at Joseph Uy Mrs, Maldn Hlevensnn (Observer Correspondent) JOSEPH. Ore. (Special) Wesley Duncan Sr.. business man of Joseph ic; the last 30 years, died here Fri day after an Illness of two weeks, funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. :vL Bmutz officiating. The Masons had charge of the services at the grave. Mi. Duncan was born in Klrksvillc, Mo., Nov. 20, 1853 and came to Joseph abou'i 1001, establishing a livery stablo which he conducted until his final Illness. Mrs. Duncan died In 1028. Ho Is survived by five chil dren: Mrs, Jco Williams, or Idaho: Leonard, of Portland; and Wesley Jr., Lillian and George, all of Joseph. I SEVEN DROWNED IN ERGANG LAKE Six Deaths Occur Due to Attempts to Rescue Boy; Who Went Through Ice., MUSKEGON, Mich., Dec. 21 P) Orvlllo Oman, 7, rode gaily to his death on a Christmas sled in the Icy waters of a email lako near his homo yesterday, and six other -persons drowned in attempted rescues. Tho multiple' tragedy, which cost tho lives of Orvllle's parents and four boys, occurred near Dolton, In northern Muskegon county. The victims, besides Orvlllo, were: Mi, and Mrs, Albert Omnn, each 33; Oliver Oman, 12, another son; Harry Ergang, an uncle of the boys, and James and Theodore Morgan, 17, and 14, respectively, also nephews of Er gang.''... . : .;.",( ' v-'';- Anxious to try out his now sled, IOrvlllo oTftstod down a bill and out onto tho -.ice of Ergnng lako yoe tor day afternoon. The ico broke, throw ing Orvllle Into the water. James attempted1 to go to the boy's rescuo but went through the ice, Orvllle's older brother, Oliver, ond Theodore Morgan set out to rescue their broth ers. They too went Into tho water. Mr. and Mrs. omnn and Ergang launched a boat and rowed to where. tho boys were floundering In the water. The' bour boys were picked Continued on Page Three ) FALLING ROCK FROM CLIFF, KILLS OFFICER THE DALLES, Ore., Dec. 21 (A") Glenn May field, 20, city traffic of ficer here for tho past five years, was killed at 1:30 a. nu today when a reck slipped from a high cliff above tho Columbia River highway, and fell through the top of his automobile, striking his head. His aunt, Mrs. Frank Grossmlller, and n coiiBin, Kenneth Grossmlller, riding with him, were uninjured. They wero returning from Oregon City where they attended tho fu neral of Mayrteld's uncle. On tho return, trip Mayiicld had stopped to check on loot taken in a recent Tho Dalles robbery. j The rock was as large as a man's head. May ft eld was rushed to tho Hood River hospital but died within a few minutes after arriving. He 1h survived by his widow and r, four-year-old daughter. His fath c. Jess E. Mayficld, lives in Ore gon City. Mayfleld last summer de clined an offer to Join the state constabulary. IMIOTICCT DKI'OSITOHS , PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 21 P Plans to organize a committee representing depositors In tho Hibernla Commer cial & Savings bank, which closed Its doors here Saturday, were outlined at a meeting of 300 persons Sunday. Alms of tho committee were given to protect the Interests of depositors, keep the 'cost of administration low, expedite orderly liquidation and main tain public confidence In other Port land banks. A temporary committee of 10, Attorney William D. Bennett, chairman, was appointed. lllLl Rich Man Slain By Mad Butler, Companion Hurt Japanese Servant, Brood ing Over Dis char ge Turns on Poughkeepsie Millionaire. Ity Klton c, Fnv j POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Dec. 21 JF) Furious because ho had been dis charged, a Japanese butler stabbed and hacked his millionaire employer, J. William Schatz, 56, to death after a desperate struggle In tho Schatz mansion hero yesterday. Aided by his meek sister-in-law, the butler then began a murderous attack upon Schatz's companion, Mrs. Florence Quick Corozza. 26, whom he had forced to look on as ho killed the rich manufacturer and sportsman. Police summoned through the tracing of her strangled call for help, ar rived to save her from Ceatlr after sho had sustained two stab wounds and several hammer blows. t Hotli Confess Authorities said the butler, Gantero Aklyama, 28, stoically confessed tho crime. His tilster-ln-law, Sadako Otsuka, 26, also confessed, they said. Tho pair was held on charges of first degreo murder. Tho attack began In the bedroom where Schntss and Mrs. Corozza were sleeping. Aklyama leaped through an open window from a porch roof and seized Mrs. Carozza, who ho bo- lleveri had Induced Schatz to dls ohargo him. Schatz entered the battle and was hit over the head with a water bottle. Tho battle raged into tho hall where the Otsuka woman en tered it when Mrs. Carozza tried to telephone for help. Schatz wilted under tho attack of his small but wiry opponent and was dragged to the cellar. Then Sirs. Carozza was forced downstairs and held In a chair while her friend was slain. Sho managed to flee but was at tacked on the stairway Just as police hammered on the t'bor. Aklyama fled. Telephone Suviw Her It was Mrs. Carozza's desperate attompt to telephone for help that saved her life, Sho was pulled away from the Instrument before sho had said more than a word, but tho re ceiver remained off the hook and thorn telephono operator heard tho sound of tho fight. Tho call was traced and police notified. They found Akly ama cowering in a coal bin, his sister-in-law upstairs.: .Both submitted quietly.. ;' ',,. Aklyama had brooded over his dis fjxge, ofwhloh he hod been in ' Continued on Pago Four) ,. . : Ask Congress To Set a Limit For Campaign Costs WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (P) Con gress was called upon today by the senate campaign funds Investigating committeo to establish definite lim itations on campaign expenditures of presidential and congressional candi dates. . . It brought in a bill which sought for tho first time to extend congres sional supervision to tho presidential raco and to congressional nominating primaries. All candidates would be made dl reotly responsible for any expendi tures In their behalf. , Tho special committee headed by Senator Nye. Republican, North Da kota, based Its plea for the legisla tion on Its roport of tho expendi ture of $6,605,712 in the 1930 sena torial campaigns. Tho limits wero set out In a bill presented by tho special campaign funds Investigating committee head ed by Senator Nye, Republican, North Dakota. Tho maximums it would prescribe In future campaigns: For presidential nomination, $250, 000. For presidential election, $5,000, 000. For senatorial nomination and election, $50,000 each. (Continued on Page Threef Stepfather Slain By Baltimore Boy BALTIMORE, Md..- Dec. 21 '.(VP) Pollco today held a 15-year-old boy who early this morning shot and killed hlo step-father with ft small rlflo as the man advanced to attack tho youth's mother with a pen knife. Tho step-father was Herbert Bow en, 30. Tho boy. Robert Jones, told pollco tho man had threatened to kill both his wife and step-son. ' Seek Parole For Albert B. Fall WASHINGTON, !rc. ,21 W Presi dent Hoover was informed today by senator (Milting of New Mexico, that the phytdnil condition of Albert 11. I'd 1 1 Is serious. WASHINGTON. Dec. 21 (A1) A pa rolo for Albert B. Fall, former sec retary of Interior, now in a New Mexico prison, was sought of Presi dent Hoover today by Senators Cut ting, Ropubllca. New Mexico and Lewis, Democrat, Illinois. . TUIKKV SHIPMENT lit UM)!) PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 21 WP The Clark Produce company announced Its consignment of 7000 pounds of fancy dressed turkeys to Seattle was lost when fire last night destroyed a freight truck at Tenlno, Wash. A second shipment will lie made Im mediately, the company said. EARLY ACTION ON COLUMBIA NOT FAVORED . War Department Engi neers Dis ap. pro ve'of Immediate Development NORTHWEST GROUP PLANNING FIGHT Bill Will' Be" Introduced ; Authorizing Project, .Despite the Engineer's Findings. i WASHINGTON. D. C, Dec. 21 fP) War department engineers wero on record tcday disapproving immediate fiction, on, the proposed Columbia river development and on the Colum bia river iiasln reclamation project, although they offer to hold a fur ther hearing on it. ' In response to the offer. Senator C. C Dill announced that he would ask for such a hearing and Repre sentative Ralph D. Horr said he would Introduce a bill authorizing tho project, despite the engineers' findings. ' With a period of 40 days given In which, further evidence and testi mony may be submitted by persons favoring tho giant development, Senator Dill Bald he expected inter ested persons from Oregon and Wash ington will appear here Immediately after the beginning of the new year. . . Two Reasons Given .... Tho principal reasons because of . which the engineers opposed immedi ate endorsement of tho project, which they submitted in a 700-word - re port yesterday, were two in number. They wero a lacft of a demand for tho power which would be developed, and tho existing surplus of agricul tural products in tho country, mak ing the placing of more new land under : cultivation appear undesir able. .' -; .- V : , Congressman Horr was outspoken lh his opposition to the engineers' findings. 1 - "Tho army engineers' action Is only, tho beginning of this battle," he said. "The protect jls so:' vital ."to my state It will bo the subject of vigorous och tlon. I intend .to press the fight as vigorously as I can." A previous report by MaJ. John 'S. Butlor, an army engineer who studied tho project, together with tho find- . ; , (Continued on Page Four) : A. MUSSOLINI SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK i MILAN, Italy, Dec. 21 (Ph-Arnold? , Mussolini, brother of the premier, died this afternoon following a heart attack. . ' - Ho left the office of the newspa per Popolo dTtalla, of which he was editor,, shortly before 1 o'clock to havo luncheon at home. Ho became 111 in his car and was taken Immediately to a hospital. Ho was 46 years old, two years younger than the premier. Arnpldo Mussolini who died unex- . pected today, was almost the direct antithesis of his elder brother. Ho despised sports. His brother loves them. He was a careful mo torist; the premier habitually drives at 85 miles an hour. Ho was stout and wore spectacles; tho premier is stocky with sharply chiselled . fea tures. . Gypsy, Spurned By Wife, Slays Her LOS ANGELES. Col.. Dec. 21 (P) Falling to effect a reconciliation with his wife, Lonls Adams, 35-year-old gypsy, today shot and killed her bcroro eight of tho couple's children. Adams fled from tho home but was overtaken by Lena Lee, I8-ycar-old sister of1 Mrs. Adams, who held him until police arrived. The Lee girl was shot in the hand. Pollco hero said Adams was wanted In Spokane. Wash., for the. murder of his mother. -- Wheat Today i CHICAGO. Dec. 21 (VP) Groin,' values receded in the late dealings today owing more or less to disap pointment over the decreaso in the United States vislblo supply total be ing smaller than had generally bee'a looked for. The decreaso for tho week amounted to but 1,136,000 bushels, compared with 4,145.000 bushels decreaso the week previous. Export demand for North American wheat lacked volume, new business being only 600.000 bushels. Wheat closed unstable, lc under Saturday's finish. Com lV&c down, oata c off, and pro visions varying from 12 cents set back to 5 cents advance. ! . PORTLAND, Dec. 12 W) With no sales tho Ideas or buyers and sellers being far apart there was a weaker tone in the Monday session of the Portland futures market. December lost lc and May o. July wus nom inally quoted. . On tho merchants exchange cash wheat lost lo bushel.