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Ha (irattfo limning CITY EDITION mn Associated Fnn LWMi Win Service Only Newspaper PrMited in La Grande ' Covering Union and yH ' Wallowa Counties J j mm SIX PAGES TODAY VOLUME 30 MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS AND A. B. C. LA GRANDE, OREGON, SATURDAY, MARCH 5,;1932 EASTERN OREGON'S LEADING NEWSPAPER NUMBER 161 PLAN PUBLIC MARKET FOR THIS VALLEY Mar ketin g Conference Takes Up Vital Problems! At Meeting Friday. MARKET WILL BE BUILT THIS YEAR Conference Discusses Co operating With Fruit Company in Handling (Jar-lot bhipments. What small farm owners, truck growers and email fruit producers of Union county call the most progres sive steps ever taken In the history of the county tq relieve the troubles of that class of farmers, transpired yes terday afternoon In connection with the marketing conference when vital problems of that group were discussed and comprehensive plans laid. After Anany committee meetings, previously conducted by the county agent, def inite .plans were laid at the Friday session. Two specific means of procedure were outlined: (1) To conduct a pub lic market In La Grande, and (2) to work In co-operation with the Pacific Fruit company in handling carlot shipments. During the committee meetings leading up to the general assembly the woes and trials of truck growers have become . general knowl edge. For seven years a public mar . ket has been discussed and planned but up until now It has failed to materialize, leaders In the movement pointed out. Consider Location Preliminary discussions centered about location, plan, of operation, management, market master, costs, and a score of other phases. Mar ' -. ketlng Agent Gatlln, of O. S. C, di rected these deliberations with his knowledge of ' experience and past hlBtory of public markets. Many growers wanted a three-day market and others wanted a six-day plan. The upshot was that the market will probably be opened on a six-day basis and Its future policy determined by conditions that arise. After consideration of many pos- . (Continued on Page Four y KNriW WAT.J. 7 AT CITY FRIDAY March, to all appearances, is mak ing a desperate' effort to equal If not surpass the snowfall records for tho months of the winter that have passed. At any rate, six Inches fell In La Grande yesterday and last night, and the total for the first five days of the month is now at 11 inches, Tho total snowfall for the winter Is at 55' inches, so that March is at least holding its own with one-fifth of the total and 26 days to go. The weather moderated this morn ing with the mercury at 33 above at 7 o'clock and light rain fell for awhile. The Weather, forecast for tonight and tomorrow Is for colder and clearor weather In Eastern Ore gon. Handicap Shoot To Begin Sunday Trapshootcrs of this end of the valley are looking forward to an In teresting day at the Lone Tree grounds tomorrow when a handicap shoot wlll.be held. In addition, the La Grande Gun club will begin Its competition in the Oregonian tele graphic shoot, fixing against Douglas county. Burns, Cor vail Is and taeody. Shooting will begin about 10 o'clock. Shooting on the handicap event will start tomorrow and end Apr: 24. High score each Sunday will win a leg on the prize, which is- a case of shells. The contestant winning the most Sunday events will receive the, award. In cose of a tie, a 25 -bird event will be held Apr. 24 with regu lar handicaps In vogue. Only one score will be allowed contestants each Sunday. P. I. T. A. rules will govern and all shooting must be over No. 3 trap. The classification and handicap committee reserves the right to change tho handicap of any contest ant at any time. . 4 4 . WEATHER FORECAST S Oregon: Cloudy tonight with & $ local rains or snows; Sunday & generally fair; colder In the j interior tonight; moderate S ' $ west to northwest winds off- S shore. 3 3 WEATHER TODAY & & 7 a. m. 33 above. $ Minimum: 23 above. 4 Condition: Cloudy. 3 WEATHER YESTERDAY Maximum 34, minimum 19 S above. & Condition: Cloudy, snow six 8- Inches (brings total for win- 8 ter to 55 Inches). Range 15 4 degrees. 4 $. $ $ WEATHER MAR. 5. 1931 Maximum 45, minimum 24 3 above. 4 Condition: Clear. Range 21 degrees. $ Mrs. Mooney In Capital; Hoover To Get Appeal Mother of Man Convicted of Frisco Bombing At tempts to See President to Present Plea. ' WASHINGTON. Mar. 5 P Mrs. Mary Mooney, mother of Thomas J. Mooney, who was convicted of the San - Francisco. Preparedness day bombing In 1916, made an unsuccess ful effort today to plea before Presi dent Hoover for her son's release. The 84-year-old California woman was informed at the White House the president was engaged. She talked with one of the chief executives sec retaries before departing. "I didn't see the president," Mrs. Mooney said. "Isn't it a shame? My poor boy asked me to see him but he, was too busy. Tom will be dis appointed." Prepared Statement Mrs. Mooney brought with her a prepared statement, containing an ap peal to the president for her son's freedom. "Mr. President, I've come across the country to the White House as my last hope of getting Tom out of prison before I die." the statement said. ' "I'm 84. I won't live much longer. You can free my boy If you want to, just as President Wilson stopped his . (Continued on Page Two) Mrs. Bacon Will Be Candidate To Succeed Herself Mrs. Florence Bacon, present treas urer of Union county, filed papers this morning with county clerk, Kenneth McCormlck, the first step looking toward nomination at the spring primaries. . Mrs. Bacon seeks nomination on the Republican ticket. She gives as her slogan "Courteous and Experienced Service," and her statement reads as follows: "If nom inated and elected, I will, during my term of office, conduct the business of treasurer in a careful and efficient manner, with due regard for tho In terests of the tax-payers." In urging Mrs. Bacon to seek re election this year, her many friends all over Union county, have pointed to the record she has made while holding this Important county office. She has not only made a careful and thorough study of the duties of her particular office and has' attained a high standard of efficiency In the conduct of the, business there, they point out, but she has also made a careful study of Oregon law and is most proficient In that field, which gives added force to her years of ex perience and satisfactory service. Women Urged To Study Managing Of The Home The younger generation Is often maligned by Its grandfathers and grandmothers and other elders, but In the opinion of Miss Heath, our younger daughters these days aro sometimes far ahead of their mothers in the knowledge of cookery. Beginning in the seventh grade and continuing through high school and college, many girls are taught the scientific planning of meals prepara tion of meals that are perfectly bal anced and attractive to the eye. This Is done with the thought that such training Is essential to girls who ex pect to make a success of their home management. ; It Is Miss Heath's belief that "this business of being a woman" should In truth be treated as a business. She believes that training In home management Is one of the, most valu able things for any woman, young or old. She brings her Ideas on home man agement, as well as a host of other things, to La Grande next week In her long-heralded series of culinary programs, the "Kitchen Chautauqua." The "Kitchen Chautauqua" will be a golden opportunity for mother to keep up with daughter, offered by this newspaper In its free cooking school. "The biggest single factor in health and happiness Is food," says Miss Heath. The four-day school of cookery (Continued on Page Six) Services Here To Be Held Next Week The chapel car was well filled again last night when the evangelist. Rev. C. W. Cutler, preached on the sub ject. "The Cost of Dlscipleshlp." He declared that Salvation Is expensive, that it cost God tremendously, and that religion Is expensive to anyone having a vision and responding to the call. "However, anything worth While costs something," said Mr. Cutler, "and what we give up for God Is nothing compared to what we gain from Him. You never give up any thing for the cause of God without receiving a hundredfold In return." Because of the special request of the local Baptist church the chapel car meetings will continue through out the coming week. Mr. Cutler will speak at the morning and eve ning services of the Baptist church Sunday, and he has announced an Interesting subject for his Monday night's sermon In the chapel car. He will speak on the second coming of Christ, what we know about It, and what Indications there are that Jesus la coming in the very near future. BAKER NOSES OUT TIGERS FRIDAY 21-20 Bulldogs' Chance to Cop District Basketball Title , is 'Brighter. LA GRANDE PLAYS UNION 2:30 TODAY North Powder Meets Ba ker at 3:30 With Win ners to Play at 8:30 O'clock Tonight ' - . - 8 Today's Games nt Union j 2:30 La Grande vs. Union (loser eliminated). . S 3:30 Baker vs. North Pow- $ der (North Powder will be eliminated If defeated). $ Championship Game $ 8:30 p. m. Winners of af- & ternoon games. (If 16th game $ 1b necessary it will be played S at Union Monday night at 8 . o'clock). Friday Night Scores La Grande 20, Baker 21. - $ North Powder 31, Ontario $ 12. Union 28, Joseph 15. $ Ontario and Joseph ellm- inated. $SS8,3$,S3SSsSS Baker High school's chances of go ing to Salem the middle of this month to compete with 15 other teams for the state basketball cham pionship, were brighter than ever this morning with a Tiger scalp hanging onto the Bulldog cpliar. Baker nosed out La Grande 21 to 20 last night after an uphill fight from the end of the first period, when La Grande led . 8 to 5. As a' (Continued on Page Two) GEORGE CHILDERS CALLED BEYOND Eastern Oregon Pioneer, Now Living in Calif uiy. . hia, Passes Away., . ... i George Perry Chllders, for many years a resident of Union county, who moved to Woodland, Cal., two years ago, died at his home yester day at the age of 77 years. Mr. Chllders has a wide circle of friends In La Orande and vicinity with whom ho became intimately acquainted during the years spent here., Mr. Chllders was, born on Nov. 14, 1854 In Jefferson county, Missouri, and came to Oregon when a lad of 10 years. He crossed the plains In 1864 with his parents by ox-team. Ho is survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Chllders; six daughters, Mrs. Guy Olenn, of La Orande, Mrs. Ella Chllders Doster, of Honolulu; Mrs. I. E. Kramer and Mrs. Maybello Mnr lln. of Woodland, Cal.; Mrs. E. W. Robinson, of Los Angeles, and Miss Eathel Chllders, of Napa, Cal.; three sons.i Lee Chllders, of Cove, Oeorge Chllders and Dorsey Chllders, of Woodland; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral' services will be held In Woodland, Cal. BAND FUND IS STILL GROWING; $60 RECEIVED The American Legion committee In charge of receiving donations for maintenance of the La Grande band. In co-opcratlon with other organiza tions, announced today that $60 more have been contributed during the last week or so and that contribu tions are still being received. The latest subscribers are: J. Jor dahl, H. E. Dixon, Fred Burgess, C. E. Hackman, H. I. Hansen, Viola Ben ham, B. A. Benham, Frank Harilln, William Drlskell, Arthor Hodge, Home Lumber company. Clyde Pet erson, Robert Qulnn, Roy Farnam Auto Supply. Bunting Tractor com pany, J. R. Oliver and Inland Thea tres, Inc. Flax Suggested as Profitable Crop for Grande Ronde Valley The slump in the price of wheat has caused many farmers In Union and Wallowa counties to consider the diversification of crops In order to safeguard themselves against a possible recurrence of the present condition. Flax has been suggested as a prof itable crop to take the place ; of wheat, since its price has held up well while prices of everything else have gone down, and it may be raised easily on any land that will grow good spring grains. Claude Wright, local farm Imple ment dealer, has become much in terested In the possibilities of grow ing flax In this section of Oregon, and a letter he received from the flax mills in Portland reveals some very interesting facts, some of which are quoted below. "There Is ample market her In Portland for all the flaxseed that NILES, OHIO BOY FOUND; 2 MEN HELD James De Jute, 11, Kid naped Wednesday Morn ing, Rescued Today. TIP RESULTS IN OFFICIALS RAID In Meantime, Three Men Are Convicted of Kid naping in the City of Los Angeles. OHIO GIRL IS FOUND COLUMBUS, O., Mar. 6 '(P) Ten-year-old Martha Ford, who disappeared from school here yesterday eluded a man who had kidnaped her and held her for 24 hours, police reported today. The child, suffering from, an attempted attack, was found on the west side. . i The child could give no de tails, and police removed her to a hospital. She was In a dazed condition, and suffer ing from exposure. YOUNGSTOWN, O., Mar. 5 (ZD Jam ea Dejute Jr., son of a Niles con tractor, kidnaped from near his home Wednesday morning, was ; returned safely to his parents Bhortly before noon today after officers had found him In a secret tunnel at an alleged gambling resort near Youngstown. Tho boy was In good condition and did not complain of his treatment while in the hands of the captors, authorities said. YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, March 6 (ff) James De Jute, 11-year-old Niles, Ohio boy who was kidnaped while on his way to school early Wednes day morning, was : recovered, this (Continued on Page Three 94 "Lifers" In j Oregon Prison At Salem Now SALEM, Mar. 5 (P) The enroll ment In the life sentence class at tho state penitentiary was increased to D4 last night with' tho arrival of Cecil Beckley, 43, Olide farmer, and Albert W. Reed, 28, of Denver. Beckley was sentenced to life for the double slav ing of his wife and stepdaughter, Alma Beckley and Margaret Clutter last July. He was sentenced at Rose burg yesterday. Reed was sentenced at Medford for the slaying of Victor Knott, Ashland police officer. Beckley was apparently satisfied with his sentence to life imprison ment as he was cheerful when he was dressed In at the penitentiary. He had nothing to say. Officials said he probably would be put to work later In the machine shop as he Is a boiler maker. Reed was more sullen. Officials had not decided where to place him after tho first couple months, but It was expected he would be put to common labor. Eight prisoners were received at the penitentiary during the night, in cluding tho two "lifers." Tho others were sentenced for lesser crimes. The additions brought the penitentiary total to 868. Erpelding To Be In Court Monday SALEM, March 5 (P) Harry Erpelding, alias Bob Coleman, was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Haydcn here today for the murder of Loyd Eddy, 19, whom he fatally wounded In an alleged drunken brawl last Wednesday. Erpelding asked for time- In which to enter a pica and that tho court appoint an attorney for him. Both requests were granted and he will appear Monday to enter the plea. Jess Eddy, father of the murdered youth, also shot by Erpelding was still In a hospitnl today. may bo grown in Oregon and Wash ington. Last year these states pro duced perhaps 75.000 bushels of the seed, while our local mills crushed close to a half million bushels, most ly from Montana and the Argentine. '"For years we have been advocat ing greater production of flaxseed In this territory as an Ideal cash crop for certain districts, both from a standpoint of diversification and greater profit. Almost without ex ception, those who grew flaxseed last year reported that It was their most profitable crop. "During this time ,of depressed markets for wheat and other farm grains, flaxseed is in an outstanding position. Being a deficiency crop in the United States, and carrying a customs duty of 65c on all importa tions, American flaxseed prices are (Continued on Pago Six) U. S. MARINES "MOVE UP" ISA , Humbling motor truckK reminiscent of World war days move -U. 8. marines up to the "front" In China. This picture shows a 'detachment of newly arrived "devil dogs" en route to the war menaced Shnnghni International settlement for the protection of Americans. Jack Kentworth, In Portland Jail, Refuses to Talk PORTLAND, Ore.. March 5 (P) Jack Kentwtorth, 25, charged with first degree murder for the slaying last Wednesday of Johnny Hansen, If), Portland boxer, today waived pre liminary hearing and wns bound over tq the Multnomah county grand Jury. PORTLAND, March 6 P) Declar ing he feels "like a million dollars," Jack Kentworth,. 25, accused slayer of Johnny Hansen, 19-year-old Port land boxer, swung down from his bunk in the city Jail here today and Inquired about arranging for an at torney. Kentworth, whom witnesses say shot and killed Hansen in a hotel here Wednesday morning in an. argu ment over Peggy Norman, 24, Kent worth's common-law wlfo, was re turned last night from Klamath Falls where he was arrested. A first de gree murder charge has been filed (Continued on Pago Six) Committee Vote, Favors Excise Tax On Imports WASHINGTON, Mar. 5 OP) The house ways and means committer tot- day agreed by a vote of 16 to 0 to imposs an excise tax of one cent a gallon on petroleum Imports. The levy Is expected to bring In around $00,000,000 annually In rev enue. It Is half of the amount of tax asked by proponents of the levy. Oil imports now do not bear an excise tax. There remain several other excise tax proposals and the administrative provisions of the estate tax to bo dis posed of. . The administration will issue a statement after tho. bill Is completed, HUI'PLY HI I J, PAHSKD WASHINGTON, Mar. 5 (P) The (1,059,778,103 treosury-postofflce an nual supply bill was passed today ny tho house and sent to tho senate. Boy Scouts Will Have Local Band There were more than 20, Boy Scouts gathered -at tho Christian church this morning for the organ ization of a Boy Scout band. A very fine interest was shown in the pro posed organization and Rev. Jaul De F. Mortimore, who Is leading the band, states that ho is confident that a very Interesting band wilt be the outcome of this meeting. There are a sufficient number who have played to insure. a nucleus around which tho, band will be centered but th work is being organized in such a way that beginners will not find the work too difficult. If sufficient interest Is shown Mr. Mortimore says that a drum and bugle corps will be added to the organization. Rehearsals will be held regular on Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Thoso who wero not present this morning and who are interested In Joining the band aro urged to get in touch with Mr. Mortimore at once so that a sufficient number of music books may be ordered for their use. Former Resident Of Gibbon Passes Willi Brady, a former resident of Gibbon, died yesterday following a stroke which he suffered two weeks ago at his home In Seattle, accord ing to a telegram sent by his brother. John Brady, to Mrs. Frank Pike, of he, Grande. Mr. Brady was 40 years old and was, for a number of years, a conductor on the Oreat Northern. The Brady family lived at Cayusc, Ore., which Is now called Gibbon, and the father was employed by the O.-W. R. and N. about 40 years. Mr. Brady is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nora Brady, of Seattle! a brother, John, of Seattle; an uncle. John Hannon, formerly of La Grande, but now of Walla Walla; two cousins, of Huntington; and other relatives. RUFUS C. HOLMAN FILES CANDIDACY Treasurer, Appointed May 1, 1931 By Governor Meier, to Seek Election SALEM. Mar. 5 (P) Rufus O. Hol man, state treasurer, today filed his notice of candidacy with the secre tary of state for tho Republican nom ination as state treasurer to succeed himself. Holman was appointed May 1, 1931 to complete the unexpired term of Thomas B. Kay, deceased. Holman In his statement said If nominated and elected he would "continue to exercise tho utmost care In the receipting, disbursing, securing and Investing of state funds. I will encourage and promote the removal of all stato taxes on real property. I will continue to study the adminis tration of each state board and com miBSlon of which I am a member, with the view of eliminating unneces sary expenso and of reducing neces sary expenditures to the lowest point consistent with efficiency. I reaffirm the Joseph and Oregon . Republican platform for the publio development of hydro'-oleotrio ncrgy."' ,-.,-' ;'. i Holman1 announced his slogan will be "continued security of state funds and economy In public affairs." Hol man's filing papers gave his residence as Portland. Another filing made with tho sec retary of state today was that of Aril G. Walker for the non-partisan nomination for circuit Judgo of Yam hill and Polk counties, to . succeed himself. BELIEVE 7000 CHINESE SLAIN NEAR SHANGHAI SHANGHAI, March 5 (P) The Press union estimated today -that tho total Chinese casualties In the Chapel, Klangwan and Woosung areas were more than 20,000, Includ ing approximately 7,000 killed. ,Thls total, according to tho Press union ostimate, is roughly ten times tho Japanese casualties, N. D. Swearingen, Pendleton, Passes PENDLETON, Oro.. March i'tfP) N. D, Swcaringen, hotel owner and former city official, died here today from heart disease. He was 00 years old and had been ill for several months. Sweoringen was owner of tho Pendleton hotel. He was long prominently Identified with civic activities in the Round-Up city. His wlfo and daughter survive. Rain General Over All of Northwest PORTLAND, March 5 (JP) Rain was general over tho Pacific North west during the night, and more rain was forecast for tonight. Lower tem peratures wero expected, to bo fol lowed by partly clearing ' woather Sunday. Strong, gusty winds prevailed today and rain squalls appeared general over the western section of the state. ' TUB WEKKIA OUTLOOK SAN FRANCISCO, March 6 fP) -r-Tho weekly outlook for the Far West ern stutes is fair at beginning of week with tcmpcraturo somewhat be low normal probably followed by mild weather and general precipitation toward the middle and through the week. River Pilotage Rates A re Reduced PORTLAND. March 6 OP) Columbia river pllotago rates between Portland and Astoria were reduced 10 and 10 2-3 per cent on deep water car riers, effective today. Vessels charged on a draft and tonnage basis were reduced 16 2-3 per cent, while on certain coastwise carriers on a flat charge the rates were cut 10 per cent. The cut fol lowed a series of conferences. More Japanese Troops Land In Shanghai Zone Approximately 10,000 Ad ditional Men Arrive Occasional Bursts of Gunfirfe Are Heard. By Morris J. Harris (Associated Press Staff Correspondent) SHANGHAI, Mar. 5 (P) Approxi mately 10,000 additional Japanese troops wero landed In the Shanghai area today and the crackle of ma chine guns and occasional crashes of heavy artillery fire still resounded over the countryside between Klang wan and the banks of the Yangtze. Army units totalling 8000 men were landed at Lluho .on the southern bank of tho Yangtze and 2000 more were put ashore at Woosungv It was understood that blue Jackets who have been on duty In those areas were returning to their ships. . . Japanese military and naval au thorities continued to maintain, there has been no serlouB fighting Blnce the Japanese advance was halted two days ago, but a trip through the Klangwan and Woosung area today supported Chinese claims that there has been considerable skirmishing along - the northwest sector. , -Gunfire Frequent Gunfire was heard frequently and a squadron of Japanese Planes roared overhead In the direction bf the Yang tze. i I saw a large detachment of cav alry being unloaded at the Woosung docks. Nearly a thousand horses are (Continued on Page Six) Baron Shot To Death Today In Tokyo Streets By Olenn Babb (Associated Press Staff Correspondent) TOKYO, Mar. 6 (P) Boron Takuma Dan, managing director of the house of Mitsui which controls one of the world's greatest fortunes and' Is Jap arfs leading commercial organiza tion, was shot and killed today in the heart of Tokyo's financial dis trict. ' The assassin was Immediately ar rested. He was Goro Hlshlnuma, 21, a farm boy from the Ibarakl prefec ture, a rural district north of Tokyo from whence also came the slayer of Junnosuke Inouye, ' former minister of finance, .who was shot lost month. Baron Dan was Bhot as he alighted from an automobile in .front of the magnlfloent Mitsui bank building at il:40 a, m.- The youth fired one shot from a revolver which struck the boron In tho right breast. He was carried to a medical room Inside the building and died 40 minutes, later. His wlfo and son wore with him when ho died. ' Police who questioned th' young assassin said his mind apparently hod been Inflamed by recent attacks upon Baron Dan In connection with large purchases of American dollars by the Mitsui Interests Just bofore Japan went off the gold standard in December, Ultrapatrlotlc organiza tions made much of the Incident, claiming It was detrimental to the welfare of tho country. Former Finance Minister Inouye, who was shot and killed Feb. 9, also was one of Japan's most noted fi nancial leaders. Baron Dan was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technol ogy. He was vice president of the Japan-America society and a close friend of many leading American fi nanciers. Tho assassin was clad in shabby occidental clothes. Ho hid near the marble entrance of tho bank building and drew his pistol and fired as the baron walked across tho sidewalk through a bustling Saturday morn ing business crowd. Bank pollce mon seized htm Immediately. Boron Dan lod a group of Japanese business men to the United States in 1021, on a mission to Improve com mercial relations between tho two countries. Baron Dan worked his way through (Continued on Page Six) , $50,000 Libel Suit To Resume Monday MEDFORD, Ore, Mar. SOT Ad journment until Monday was taken Inst night In tho 50,000 libel suit brought by Boy Parr, gamo warden, against the Pacific Record Herald, weekly newspaper, and Earl H. Pehl, Ita editor. All ovldence was In and testimony completed beforo adjourn ment. Pinal arguments will open Monday morning. Tho recess was taken because of tho press of court cases In Josephine county where court was held today. Parr demands 50,000 damages for alleged libel In an article criticising police for a liquor raid last Nov. 14, 1030, after which Everett Dahook of Eaglo Point wns found shot to death. Parr was ono of tho raiders. Egg Prices To Go Cent Lower Monday PORTLAND. March 6 (T) Pressure against the egg market has become so serious throughout the country that further price loss has forced Monngcr Dixon of tho Pacific Co-ops to quoto another loss of lo for eggs effectlvo Monday morning. Extras will sell 15c while mediums and standards will bo 14c doz. While quoted prices elsewhere ; as well as here have been practically unchanged, sales have been made at secret cuts of 1 to 2c doz. Manager Dixon there fore made the open cut. ONE ARREST MADE IN BABY THEFT CASE! Henry Johnson, Suitor- of Lindbergh Baby's Nurse Held at Hartford. :!; V "'!- MOORE EXPECTING , i RETURN OF CHILD j :.:..?,&-i Officers Continue to At tempt to Develop Leads ' Betty Gow Reported : Exonerated. .. .. k'k: ' '" " j -1 HARTFORD, 'Conn., March S vn-L Tho wood In the ladder found ,v'' Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh', borne ' after his baby had been kidnaped,' was described by a county officer.. tOflaV Oh tllA Irlnfl it soil at n Uninr ' . shipyard frequented by Henry (Bed) 1 .1i,1 II,: in, L' n.ilmi. J-.! I J.ii l held here for Investigation, -' i By Robert J, Cavagnarp ' i HOPEWELL, N. J Mar. 6 (P), ThW Lindbergh baby, stolen from iia orib - Tuesday night, was still mlsitag to-. nay and the kidnapers had not broken their ominous silence. ,: J' i'?t: Officials of ten states gathered Id" Trenton with a representative of ti government, assigned by Presidents ' Hoover, to arrange details of con-: certed campaign to restore the baby t to niB xamous nying parents. One Arrest Made J''r f -'; -In Hartford, Conn.. Henry "(BedV:: Johnson, a suitor of Betty. Oowf; the V . missing baby'a nurse was b,elj for questioning. . ,. v;4- ( j." New Jersey state police, ' who hacV examined Miss Gow at length, and exonerated her of- any.- connection,'. with the kidnaping, announced they' were not interested in Johnson.:Thev said he wns detained at the request of the chief of police at EnglewoM. N. J., for reasons unknown to them.'-.. New York City police, however.S searched a rooming bouse which hut; been Johnson's home and where hlA: brother lives. The brother BAtri John..'- son was In love with Miss Gow. AnV Englewood landlady said Johnson hd been In her rooming house Tuesday '$ ; ; (Continued on Pag four)- HAWAIIAN IS H.'.'! HELD TODAY iU. i ATTACK CASE , SAN FRANCISCO March 8 ''fjpf Arrested as the attempted attacked of Miss Barbara Burns, 16, daughter of Bishop Charles Wesley Burnsna tlonally prominent Methodist Kplsi'1 copal churchman, Victor Perez,-' 20, ' a Hawaiian, was questioned by pollcar''' today in connection with an alleged!, effort to abduct an 8-year-oldr gtl, Helen Longer. -. ;Jj ' '' Perez was arrested near the Biirna home - lost night after Miss BUrMr who had gone out for a walk.r turned with her clothing in tatterk and her face bloody and battered.' tin Identified Perez as her assailant., ously had found the Langer glrUuii-.f conscious In the street nearefj. home, had told police. that tt'ait m( ar. automobile had mtempjtekl J(to,, carry off the little girl. .At.. Pare; homo officers found a car answsrlng that description. The Longel) girl wns described as In a serious condi tion from Injuries received akiinbi result of falling or being pushed from, her abductor's car. 4 i u j-.-A'. Miss Burns said she escaped from, Perez after a torrlflo straggle, iav'.. , .-aa? Murder Case Nearly The Jury Today . : ASTORIA. Ore., Mar. 6 W) -?-Itaf-enso of James Casey, a logger, charged with slaying Albert Fox, Clatsop farmer, wns oxpoctcd to roach IVti' Jury this afternoon. -'rtj The defenso contended Pox attycTo--cd Mrs. Casey and that while tryfrlijf: to protect his wife Casey shot Fox t' death during a struggle, Th stat Insisted the killing followed adrlnk Ing party In which the three par- . tlclpated and there waa no struggle, ' The defense said It Intended to put' Mrs. Casey on the witness stand, but'" sho fainted and was taken to a hos-; pltal. '''.rk'' Closing arguments In the case were, heard this morning. v ... . 1 M' . : Wheat Today CHICAGO, Mor. 6 VP) Anxiety, about crop damage' possibilities frohv a cold wave spreading eastward over1 ; the United States winter wheat belt ' gave a hoist to cereal markets today..' Wheat values wro helped also by strength of securities. A decided Im provement was noted In demand .for ryo flour. - - 1 , ; Wheat closed unsettled . 9 Ko above yesterday's finish, rye KalKc . advanced, corn and oats both 0 up, and provisions varying ' from. & cents decline to a gain of a cents. t ' ( PORTLAND, Mar. 6 VP) On the Portland futures mnrket, following the betterment In the general domest tlc trado, Saturday prices closed with ' a rise for wheat. May was up c, July V4o and September a bu,' v.. On the merchants exchange, .there was no change In cash wheat,. : v
