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CITY EDITION Full Associated Press Leased i Wire Service ' Only Newspapor -Printed In La Grande Covering Union and Wallowa Counties .... xmm SIX PAGES TODAY VOLUME 30 member associated press and a. b. c LA GRANDE, OREGON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1932 eastern orcxjon'b miapinq newspaper NUMBER 150 TRUCE NEAR END NOW IN WASHINGTON Speaker Garner Makes Stinging . Declaration ' Aimed at Hoover. CHARGES FAILURE TO GIVE CREDIT With Most of Emergency Economic Non-Partisan Program Completed, Battles Loom. By Francis M, Stephenson WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (P) The . truce on politics, which has made possible the virtual completion in record time of the urgent legislation needed for the nation's economic recovery, Is fading away. A stinging declaration by Speaker Garner, of the - Democratic house last night charged President Hoover's administration with Beeking to rob the Democrats of credit for their part In the achievement and with falling to extend the measure of co-operation given by the Democrats. It concluded with a warning, direct to the president, that "nobody can dic tate to the Democratic group In con gress." Near Half-Way Murk The session is at the half-way mark, the national political cam paigns are fast shaping up. In such a tensed atmosphere the pent-up fires of partisanship are going to break, over such issues as the tariff, the world court, farm relief, federal aid for unemployment and govern . ment reorganization. The all -important tax increase bill, nearlng formation in the house ways and means committee, will serve as possibly the lone piece of legislation to draw the two parties together again. The vital credit expansion measure bill go to the White House this week bearing the full endorsement of both parties. This bill, opening the doors of the federal reserve wider for the banks, is regarded on Capitol Hill as completing the major part of the emergency economic non-partisan program urged by President Hoover. Partisan Action Looms Now the parties are going to start out to make, their records for the campaign, and with the Democrats in control of the house and Mr. Hoover holding a voto power at the White House little important legisla tion Is in prospect. Mr. Garner's statement, broadcast bv the Democratic national commit tee, accused the administration of playing politics with the bi-partisan emergency program. "So far," said the outspoken Tex an "we have had no co-operation in the true sense of the word. Such measures as the Glass-Steagall credit bill, which has its foundation in (Continued on Page Two) FIRE AT MAX TURN'S DOES MUCH DAMAGE A basement fire In the Max Turn business building on Fir street Sat urday night caused damage estimated at several thousand dollars before the Btubborn blaze was controlled. Tho alarm was sounded at 9:40 o'clock and It was not until 11:15 that the recall bell was rung. The fire Is believed to have started from the furnace, and It was diffi cult to fight because of the stocks of merchandise In the basement, which were badly damaged. Some damage also was done on the upper floor. The damage was covered by Insurance, It Is reported. Smoke added to the dif ficulties of the firemen, and Inciden tally caused the only casualty of the fire Mr. Turn's dog. New Chassis For Fire Truck Here Tho newly purchased chassis for the La Grande fire department ar rived In the city last night and was to be inspected by city officials to day. Tho work of mounting the smaller fire truck on the new chassis was expected to begin later this week. Fire Chief C. T. Llndsey said today. WEATHER FORECAST Oregon: Cloudy in the east 3 and unsettled with rain in the west tonight and Tuesday; moderate temperature; fresh. 3 and strong south winds off- shore. Weather Today $ 7 a. m. 20 above. Minimum: 25 above. 3 Condition: clear. 8 Weather Yesterday Maximum 45, minimum 26 above. Condition: cloudy. Range 19 degrees. 3 . Weather Feb. 22. 1931 . Maximum 40, minimum 21 t 4 above. 3 Condition: clear, snow (dur- Ing night) two inches, mois- 3- ture .14 of Inch. Range, 25 3 degrees. Schools Observe Anniversary Of First President Elaborate : Program Pre sented at High - School This Morning No School After Noon. Two hundred years ago today Georgo Washington was bom In Vir ginia, and after the weary years of the Revolutionary war became the first president of the United States and the chief figure in his adminis tration. Today,, on Feb. 22, 1932, throughout the United States the bi centennial anniversary of Washing ton's birth is being celebrated in La Grande by programs in the schools. Washington was described today as a man who came of a race used to act and to command, and following tho early death of his father, he hod to rely on himself, so he attained to that self-discipline which la lndls pensablo to a political leader. His early experiences as a surveyor, a backwoodsman, and a soldier gave him a true sympathy with democracy or. which a stable government could be founded in America; while his good birth and training and his po sition as a planter aristocrat, put him In touch with an English past from which It would have been im possible to break entirely. With thoso attributes, to which the stories told today in the schools, have added straightforwardness and manliness, with no conspicuous weakness, and a clear and flexible mind, Washington was as well-equipped a statesman as we worm s mstory can lunusu, and the celebrations of the anniver sary ofl his birth Is a proud occasion for Americans. - Program at L. II. S. Perhaps the most elaborate pro gram presented today was enjoyed by the High school, when the private llfo of George Washington, apart from his life as a military leader or president, was pictured In the play, "Georgo Washington," which was ar ranged by Miss Bessie Pettlgrew. Most of the dialogue was taken from tho actual words of Washington, taken from letters, diaries and ac count books, ' and collected by the author, Miss Pettigrew, into on in teresting picture of the private life of the first president. The music used is that known by Washington and tho dances are thoso danced in Washington's day. Martha Parke Custls Peter, Buelah Freels; Elizabeth. Parke Custls Law, (Continued on Page Six) Orval Millard To Be Candidate In May Primary Orval- J. MillarjJ, -yoting attorney associated with E., R. Rlngo, today announced that ho would be a can didate for the Republican nomina tion for district attorney at the May primary election. District Attorney Carl Helm, also a Republican, an nounced his candidacy for re-election a little over a week ago. Mr. Millard came to La Grande about the first of November after be ing admitted to the bar last June. Ho is a graduate of the University of Oregon, and was for six years em ployed in the county clerk's office at Enterprise, where he received a great deal of experience in tax mat ters. Ml'. Millard had no further state ment relative to his candidacy to make at the present. E. O. N. To Play Albany Tonight In West Oregon The Eastern Oregon Normal school basketball team, accompanied by Coach Bob Quinn left yesterday for Western Oregon where It will close Its 1932 seoson this week with games against Albany college at Albany, Oregon Normal school at Monmouth. and Columbia university at Portland. There also is a possibility that a fifth game may be scheduled for Fri day night. The Mountaineers play at Albany tonight, Mcnmouth Tuesday and Wednesday and Columbia Thursday. The Mountaineers, although still in the i ace for the normal school con ference title, would have to win both games at Monmouth to emerge at the top of the heap. And this task, after the double victory for Monmouth here, oppears to most as too difficult to accomplish. Mercury Climbs To 45 Above Yesterday Living up to tho weather man's predictions of Saturday, the weather moderated considerably in lol uranae over the weekend, with the mercury up to 45 above Sunday and thhe min imum only 25 above this morning tho warmest minimum in about 10 days. Quite a bit of snow and ice thawed yesterday, with indications that more would be broken down by tho sun shine this morning. Baker Antlers To Play Here Tuesday The Baker Antlers, Independent basketball team which defeated the Owls of La Orandc at Baker last week. will play a return game here tomorrow night. It was announced by Roy Farnam today. The game will begin promptly at 8 o'clock because of the Elks annual ball later In the evening, and will be played at the L. D. 8. Recreational hall. The Owls hope to even up the count with the Baker team. 2 ARE ON WAY TO THE W Sheriff and Deputy Leave Here Early .Today With Helms' ' Slayers. DEPARTURE MADE BEFORE DAYLIGHT Breshears and Klingham mei1 Expected to Reach Penitentiary at Salem Late Today. John Owen and Keith Crosswhite will end their career of crime which led to the death of Amos "Spud" Helms, popular young state police man, late today when they arrive at the state penitentiary where both have been sentenced for life, Owen accompanied by Crosswhite, his ac complice, came to La Grande on Oct, 18, and when Mr. Helms tried to question him concerning a holdup in Idaho Falls, Owen pulled his gun and wounded the state policeman, shoot ing nim down before he had a chance, the evidence brought out in the trial and at the time Judge J. W. Knowles passed sentence on Saturday morn ing shows. The trial of John Owen started Monday and until Thursday evening at 10:35 when the Jury returned the verdict of guilty of murder in tho first degree with a recommendation of life imprisonment, his fate was uncertain. The state, represented by (Continued on Page Two) TIGERS WIN FROM UNION FIVE 34-24 La Grande High Winds up Pi'e-tourney beason With IK ""- - 5 Defeats. The Tigers wound up their pre- tournament basketball season here Saturday night with a thrilling vic tory over Union 34 to 24. Union, trailing six points at half time, ral lied in tho third period behind tho sharp -shoot lng of Baum, diminutive Bobcat forward, and took a 17 to IB lead. But the Tigers came to life again, thon aniMromUjenwi It tvaa mostly La Grande. The win Saturday night brought the Tigers total to 16 victories and five losses for the season. Wins were scored over Union, Baker, Joseph, En terprlse, Wallowa, Mac-Hi, Imblcr, Cove, North Powder, Elgin while games wero dropped to Union Baker, Wallowa and Pendleton. Lyman High Scorer Lyman, Tiger forward, led' the scorers against Union with a total of (Continued on Page Two) RED CROSS TO HOLD MEETING HERE TUESDAY All members of the Union County Red Cross are urged to attend a meeting at 7 :30 o'clock tomorrow eve ning in the office of the chamber of commerce. Miss Allda J. Bigelow, representative for the National Red Cross In Oregon, will be present to discuss with local members the plans for the coming year, according to word from R. P. Tyler, chairman of the board. Miss Bigelow arrived In La Grande last Friday, spent the weekend in Enterprise conferring with Red Cross members there, and returned here this afternoon. She will visit the first aid classes which meet at tho high school tonight, will confer with local officials tomorrow, and talk over problems and plans in the gen eral meeting tomorrow evening. Any one Interested in Red Cross work In any way is welcome at this meeting, whether a member or not. It AMI tO FUNERAL TOMORROW Funeral services for Leonard H. Rombo will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mor tuary with the Eagles lodge in charge of the services. Burial will take place at Freewatcr, Ore. "Good Cooks Are Made, Not Born", Expert Home Economist Asserts "Good cooko are made, not born," says Miss Hester Heath, expert home economist, who comes to La Grande on Mar. 8, 9, 10. 11 to present her famous series of culinary lectures "The Kitchen Chautauqua." . "I have yet to find a woman who cannot prepare a tasty meal when Inspired by a real appreciation of her true culinary responsibility," Miss Heath continues. "The fact that some women are possessed of more Imagination than others In the development of recipes of their own making is very true; but if a woman will take a little care to develop her ingenuity and con sider cooking as an adventurous ex periment and problem. Instead of as a mere workaday task, every woman Is bound to be an excellent cook." Likes Original Recipes Miss Heath declares that one of her greatest enjoyments In her cook AVALANCHE KILLS YOUNG INSTRUCTOR Richard Pearce, Univer sity of Washington, Buried Under Slide. COMPANION HAS NARROW ESCAPE Accident at Mazama Ridge Near Rainiei Park Lower Columbia Highway Blocked. LONGMIRE, Wash., Feb. 22 (P Tons of snow left by an avalanche near the entrance to Paradise valley Rainier national pork, marked the spot today where- Richard Pearce youthful University of Washington in structor, lost his life. One of a party of five skliers Pearce was overwhelmed and buried by the swirling snow Saturday after noon, although he had apparently tried to outrun the slide.- His body Was recovered late that night and yes teray was returned to Seattle. Chanes McDonald, a university senior, of Seattle, was also ,caught in the path of the rushing snow ana knocked down, but struggled free. "J he edge of that rushing moun tain of snow tossed me to one side like a leaf," he said, "but Pearce was caught on the crest of it and the last wo saw of him was a dark blur against the white of the flying snow. Three Others Escape The three others of the party, Le roy Limes, of Council Bluffs, la., Pal' mer Koons, of Spokane, and Earl Montgomery, of Seattle, all students, were trailing behind at 25-foot inter vals and escaped.- , - Tho slide occurred from the heights (Continued on Page Two) ROY FARNAM BUYS ALLEN'S INTEREST HERE Roy Farnam announced today that he has purchased Jack Allen's In terest In the Jack Allen Supply com pany store here, which was Jointly owned by the two men, and, has taken possession as of Feb. 10. 'The store henceforth will be known as the Roy Farnam Supply. It is the only store of its type in Union and Wallowa counties. No channs. 4". personnel has been announced. . Mr. Farnam came to. La Grande in 1922 as superintendent of the state highway shops, a position he held in Pendleton from 1019 to the time of the move. He continued here In that capacity until April, 1927 when Mr. Allen and himself launched the La Grande store by purchasing Leigh ton's stock. They operated in the Currey building until June, 1927, when the store was moved to Its present location. Mr. Allen has a major deal on In Pendleton at present and this is one of the reasons why he was willing to dispose his stock 'in the La Grande store to Mr. Farnam, William A. Bettes, Of Union, Passes William A. Bettes, of Union, died at the Grande Rondo hospital Sat urday morning at 7 o'clock from cancer of the stomach. His body will be taken to Union for burial where Cock Brothers will be in charge of the services. Welfare Workers To Meet Tomorrow Mrs. M. Twist, of the state board of health, with headquarters in Portland, is to be In La Grande to morrow and wishes to meet with local child welfare workers at 2:30 o'clock at the Sacojawea Inn. . Every organization in Union county which maintains a child health and welfare committee Is urged to have at least one representative present at tomorrow's meeting, according to Miss Alice Marquardt, county public health nurse. This will be a preliminary meeting for the purpose of discussing plans for holding a state conference on child health and protection later In the year at Salem. ing school work with the famous "Kitchen Chautauqua" Is that of hear ing many original recipes from wom en attending tho schools and then testing them. ttno says that she has stumbled upon a great number of recipes which she has later worked into her cookery programs very successfully. Miss Heath respectfully requests tliat all housewives attending the Kitchen Chautauqua here on Mar. 8, 9, 10 and 11 bring Just as many of their own favorite recipes as possible. She will be glad to discuss them with her audience and to try them after ward. One thing which a largo number of observers of cooking practices find to be true, is that the American housewife is now casting about on her own initiative for new Ideas In (Continued on Pago Two) ) ' THE OARKFST V V- HOURS COME V ? A BEFORE THE tW'r.vfSAULI 1 A h P Walter Pierce Not Candidate For Senate Seat PORTLAND, Feb. 22 P) Walter M. Pierce, former governor, is not a candldato for the Democratic nom ination as United States senator. Pierce made this statement today on his way home to La Grande from Eugene. Ho declared, "I am definitely a candidate for congress In the second congressional district and propose conducting a vigorous campaign for the Democratic nomination In May and election in November." Ho continued, "I am, not a candi date for the United States senate. I wish sincerely to thank at this time tho many people who have by tele phone, telogrann and letter tendered mo - their support for the jnate ship"." Judgo R. R. Butler, of Tho Dalles, a Republican, now Is congressman from the second district, tho posi tion to which. Pierce aspires. ' SMITH TO GIVE CONSENT NEW YORK, Feb. 22 (P The New York Times said today tliat former Governor Alfred E. Smith has de cided to give formal consent to Ills Massachusetts supporters to pledge themselves to him as candidates to become delegates to the Democratic national convention, and that an an nouncement to that effect wilt be made this week. This step, the Times said, was brought about by tho Massachusetts election law, under which Smith Is (Continued on Page Four) $30,000 Worth Of Liquor Is Dumped DALLAS, Feb. 22 Wi One Of the most expensive parties given in con nection with the George Washington bi-centcnntal celebration was staged hero today by Sheriff T. B. Hooker, assisted by a crew of regular and special deputies, who destroyed ap proximately $30,000 worth of choice liquor seized shortly beforo Christ mas, 1930. Invitations had not been sent out in advance,; but as soon as the party got under way early morn ing holiday risers of tho city gathered to watch tho. proceedings where they were held at the rear of tho court house, tho liquor flowing down the city streets Into the sewer via tho gutter, sledges and iron bars were used upon the contraband. y The liquor was seized In two trucks, one on the west slt'e Pacific highway a few miles south of Monmouth and the other an hour or so later at Uickrcall. The seizure netted 222 sacks of a great variety of alleged bonded liquor and was estimated at 5300 bottles. Longfellow, Lindsey Talk at Observance A George Washington bl-centennial observance was held last night at the L. D. S. tabernacle, and an Interest ing program was presented beforo a largo audience. J. T. Longfellow, superintendent of the city schools, and Lionel Lindsey were the main speakers of the evening with the former describing the "Youth and Life of Washington" and the latter discussing his life from a religious standpoint. Mrs. William Heughan played the organ during the services and musical numbers were furnished by Cecil Black and Bob Ward, accompanied by W. W. Nusnaum. "The Star Spangled Banner" was sung by the congregation at the opening of the services, and the cloning number was "America" by the choir. David Stoddard presented the in vocation, and the benediction was furnished by Richard Molllnet. V THE OARKFST totfCTUh v ' .:r-y-J t VALLEY F.ORGE, 1932! 1 1 HOOVER PRAISES GEO. WASHINGTON Pronounces First Presi dent Chief Contributor to U. S. Greatness. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 m Standing beforo the congress of the United States, President Hoover marked today the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth by pro nouncing him the chief contributor to the nation's vgreatness. "The true eulogy of Washington." he said, "Is this mighty nation." The chief executive's words de livered beforo a Joint session of tho senate and house initiated formally yio bl-oei).tounlal celebration of tho first president's birth, which will ex toml over tho next nine months. Turning completely from present day problems, the president traced the course of the country's growth over tl past two centuries and called for a renewal of the Inspira tion of Washington. "Proudly " he said, "we report to our forefathers that the republic is more secure, more constant, more powerful, nioro truly great than at (Continued on Page Two) MURDER TRIAL WILL OPEN AT MEDFORD, ORE. MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 22 P Accused of first degree murder Al bert W. Reed, of Denver, will go to trial here tomorrow, charged with the slaying of Victor Knott, Ashland policeman. Two other Denver men, Lee Jack son and Paul McQuadc, indicted with Reed in connection with tho killing, aro fugitives. Knott was shot last Nov. 18 when ho and a fellow officer approached tho automobile In which a group of men sat near tho freight warehouso along the railroad tracks of Ashland. The killers fled. An automobile registered to Reed was found wrecked on the Pacific highway north of Med ford after state police had started In pursuit of tho death car, Gus Newbury, appointed by tho court os a dctifensc attorney, was said he will call three witnesses to prove Reed's alibi that he was not at tho sccno of the crime, took no part therein and that his automobile was used by the killers without his knowledge or consent. America Suggests Disarm Measure GENEVA, Feb. 22 W) Tho' treaty of St. Germain which disarmed Aus tria after tho World war was sug gested to tho world disarmament con ference today by tho American dele gation as a yard stick to measure armies necessary as national police forces. Tho American delegation presented its formal proposals for disarmament as requested by President Arthur Hen derson. Tho St. Germain treatv was ad- j vanced by tho Americans as point number 7 of nine propositions, and was tho only suggestion among tho nine not covered In Ambassador Hugh: Gibson's speech before the conference recently. IXIlltKI Fl'NKRAL WEDNESDAY Funeral services for Charles Eldred, who did here recently, will be held- Wednesday after noon at 2 o'clock at the Snod grass and Zimmerman mortuary. Arrangements for burial have not been completed as yet. Jealousy Leads To Murder And Suicide Today CORVALLIS, Ore., Feb. 22 m Mrs. Lillian McElroy Taylor, 47, to day shot and killed her husband, Byron T, Taylor, 47 as ho slept, and then ended her own life in what friends say was a frenzy of despond ency and Jealousy. She died with a bullet in her hoarc , ; Sheriff E. J. Newton who found the bodies said Jealously was the motive. The sheriff said Mrs. Taylor had held, a revolver to the back of her husband's head as he slept, and pulled the trigger. Death was ln Btanteous. She then shot herself, - A daughter by a former marriage, Alicia Hunt, 18, and a sister, Miss Alicia McElroy of Portland, wero In ftlib house. They heard the shots and called police. The dead woman was a sister of Cole McElroy, Portland ballroom proprietor. DRUNKEN IIRAHL ENDS IN DEATH ST. HELENS, Ore., Feb. 22 (P)- Mclvln Pontius, 30, St. Helens was (Continued en Page Two) 31st Infantry Under Fire Of Chinese Troops SHANGHAI, Feb. 22 P) Men of tho 31st United -States Infantry on patrol along Boocnbw creek' wero fired on today as they strengthened their barbed wlro defenses, but there were no casualties. Chinese headquarters, after a com plaint had been filed, explained that tho Americans wore wearing blue uniforms and tho Chinese soldiers mistook them for Japanese blue jackets. The American troops aro scheduled to be relieved Wednesday by British forces which will take over the front lino posts in order to permit tho Am ericans to rest. During tonight's artillery fire a stray shell struck tho American Sev enth Day Advontlat mission hospital on tho Chapol border. Tho building was unoccupied, for tho mission authorities had left with 100 patients a few days ago. Tho proporty Is under the direc tion of Dr. H. W. Miller, who until 1027 was director of tho Advontlst hospital In Washington, D, C. Madame Gadski Is Injured in Crash BERLIN. Feb. 22 (P) Modamo Johanna Gadski, noted opera singer and onco one of tho foremost Wag nerian sopranos of her time, was seri ously injured today when her auto mobile crashed Into a street car. With her and also seriously injured were her husband. Captain Hans Ta use her, Mrs. F. Bang of Now York, and Mrs. O. Busch, Mine. Gadskl's daughter. Mrs. Bang was driving when tho accident happened. Mme Gadskt suf fered serious injuries to the back of her head. Tho Injuries of tho others wero reported loss serious, but they were token to hospitals. Japan A nxious A t Retreat of Army TOKYO, Fob. 22U1- Considerable anxiety was expressed in authorita tive civilian circles in Tokyo tonight over press dispatches from Shanghai indicating that Lieutenant c'eneral Kenklchl Uyetla's offensive was being resisted stubbornly by the Chinese and that tho Japancso were meeting some reverses. The war office romalned outwardly calm, howevor. CHINESE HALT : ADVANCE OF ENEMY ARMY Japanese Driven Back Along Chapei-Woosung Front Tuesday Morning . HEAVY FIGHTING THROUGHOUT AREA Casualty Lists Mounting Kapidly Bitter Hand-tq-Hand Fighting in Ki angwan Sector. . By Morris J. Harris ' j SHANGHAI, Tuesday, Feb. 33 WV- Ohlneso headquarters Issued a bulle- ' tin early this morning declartne tholr army was advancing rapidly along tho whole tront from Chapel to woosung, driving hack the Japa nese despite the arrival of enemy re inforcements. .. . . .-.vl". In the Klangwon sector, where the fighting of the past two days has been very heavy, the communique said the Chinese' force - withdrew, drawing the Japanese attack of ter It, When the Japanese concentrated on tho Chinese right flank, the left and center swung around to sur round the enemy on three sides, leaving only . a narrow line of re treat through which the Japanese fell bock, covering their withdrawal with rifle and machine gun fire. t - press Advantage The Chinese pressed their advan tage, following closely,, and . this morning's communique said the Chi nese Intended to push the. Japanese back to the edge of the International settlement. - So bitter was the Chinese resist ance at Klangwon that the Japanese : woro obliged to draw reinforcements from the Hongkew sector. , , . When the Chinese gunners found that Hongkew had been weakened they sent over a wave of Infantry, but the Japanese drove them off. Then the heavy guns behind the Chinese front went into action, pour ing six-Inch shells into the entytt Hongkew area. One shell wrecked the fire head quarters. Another damaged a Japa nese school close to the headquarters. Others crashed close to the Japanese consulate and some fell, into the Wlhangpoo ' river near the Japanese . flagBhlp Idzumo, tied up at a pier.. Casualty List Mount , ' Casualty lists were mounting. Chi nese hospitals and ' foreign, soldiers .(Continued on Page Six) AKRON RUDDER BROKEN; CRAFT SCRAPES EARTH LAKEHURST, N. J., Feb. 31 VP) A rudder of the navy dirigible Akron was broken off today as the giant craft broke loose fron Its rear hand ling gear and scraped the ground in a full quarter turn In a light north wind. The dirigible was being prepared, for a flight with a congressional in spection committee when the accident ocourred. The mishap resulted in the lnspcotlon trip being indefinitely postponed. i - The fabrlo of the Akron's stern was torn, leaving a wide gag In the ship's side. . - ,v' The Akron -hod been wheeled out of the hangar at 8:40 ft.' m. Members of the committee stood (about, some alongside the ship and others within the hangar. A land crew or fifty seamen were beside the 'craft Hold Father Of : Tot Born on Train "GALT, Ont., Feb. 22 W The father of a child born on a train as it travelled through Nevada last week was held today on a bank robbery charge. He is Harry O, Blundell. Mrs. Blundell became a mother as she and her husband wero travelling eastward from the Paclfto coast. When he stepped from the train here last night, Blundell was arrested. FAVORS SALARY CUT -PORTLAND, Feb. 22 VP) A Wash ington, D. C, dispatch to the Journal here today quoted Senator Frederick Steiwer as favoring reduction of sal aries of federal employes of the high-1 er classes, Including senators and rep resentatives. '. . , Wheat Today PORTLAND, Feb. 23 VP) While Inst week's closing figures on wheat showed some recession as a result of tho form board message indicating that the surplus was still hanging over the International trade the sit uation in general appears somewhat moro hopeful for the rise. All domestic exchanges were closed for Washington's birthday. Liverpool and Winnipeg were open as usual. Exporters report that while no busi ness Is shown here, quotations are getting closo to a working basis. Both co-opcratlvo and private firms appear? to bo working toward this end. TJtter lack of flour trade with the Orient is generally reported with O. I. F. prices at Shanghai even lower than F. o. B. values along tho North Pa- flclc const.
