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CITY EDITION PD assorts t rrM Lease WIN 8lce 8 PAGES TODAY Ofdy Newspaper Pirated In La Grande Covering Union and Wallowa Counties - i VOLUME 30 member associated PRESS akd a. b. a . , LA GRANDE, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1932 EASTERN ORBQON'B LEADING NEWSPAPER NUMBER 283 ; ; : : : k ONE VETERAN SHOT TO i DEATH AND ANOTHER IS ! NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE Piesident Hoover Calls Out Detachment of Cavalry ; To Preserve Order Two Police Report Par-'-' ; v ticipating in Shooting Both Receive Injuries ; Bonus ' Ugly Mood After Gunplay. ' WASHINGTON, July 28 (AP) President Hoover late today issued an announcement that in order to put an end to "rioting and defiance of civil authority" arising in clashes between bonus seeking veterans and the police, he had asked the United States army to assist in restoring order. , DEAD VETERAN IDENTIFIED . . .. ; WASHINGTON, July 28 (AP) The veteran killed by police this afternoon was identified as William liashka, about 37 years old, and from Chicago. I WASHINGTON, July 28 (AP) One unidentified veteran was shot dead and another seriously wounded in rioting be tween bonus seekers and police near the capital today, and troops were ordered out at the direction of President Hoover. A bullet through the heart was the one that killed, when police opened fire upon veterans who were advancing toward them. , '. A group of his comrades took the man to a hospital in a patrol; wagon, accompanied by two policemen. He was dead when he reached there. -There, was no mark of identifica tion about the body, and attaches at the hospital said that his comrades were so excited they could not get his name from them. , . . Ohio Man Near Death Also', Everett Carlson, 40, a bonus marcher from Ohio, is in a serious ' condition-at Casualty hospital, with a bullet wound In the back and lower abdomen. Doctors said his recovery was doubtful. Several other bonus marchers were . treatea lor lesser injuries inincveu ( by brickbats. They Included an In T rilan. -Chief Mountain Heart. 42. who 1 was out about the. ohest, and John Wyndom.'sa, of Cleveiahd, Ohio, who was cut about the lip and cheek. . Secretary Hurley ordered cavalry from Port Myer to rush- Into the city at fast pace, saying he had been In formed by the president that "the COMMUNIST HAND SEEN & . WASHINGTON, July 28 VP) 8 White House officials late S today said Information had 3 . come to them from secret $ service agents that the vet- erans who led the attack up- S on policemen here today "were entirely the communist group." This statement was made by S S one of . the president's secre- 8 4 tarles. It was not amplified t t In any way. ' fc S j,Ss.ssSSj$SSSJ'S! civil government of the District of Columbia has reported to him It is iinable to maintain law and order." Killing Justified After hearing a report from Officer V George Shlnault, who said he fired the first shot, Felham D. Olassford, police chief, said the shooting which killed was "Justified." Several police were Injured, one, Private Scott, being reported to have died from a blow by a flying brick that hit him in the head In a clash In the morning. This report, which could not be verified immediately, aroused the police to anger in the minutes before the rioting -that led to the Bhootlng. The second squardon of the Third (Continued on Page Poun BEAVER CREEK VISITED; LAKE FULL OF WATER Business before the city commis sion at Its weekly meeting last night was mostly of a routine nature. City officials presented a large amount of delinquent assessments (more than three years delinquent) to the commissioners.- These were taken under advisement, with, a course of action in K- rlifannlnal tatar V -city Manager. Angus McAllister re ported maxinz a trio to tne jseuvei creek Intake and finding everything in good shape and the lake full of water. Cash on hand at the close of the week amounted to S12.284.28. lnclud Ing 910l08 In the bank. 1449.63 In cash and the remainder in warrants. WEATHER FORECAST Oregon: Local thunder- 8 Storms In Interior todav: cen- erally fair tonight and Friday S but cloudy on the coast: cool- er east and central portions tonight: moderate west and northwest winds offshore. WEATHER TODAY 7 ft. m. 68 above. Minimum: 63 above. ' Condition: artly cloudy. WEATHER YESTERDAY Maximum 99. minimum 68 above. Condition: Partly cloudy. $ thunder storm, traces of rain. $ Range 41 degrees. WEATHER JULY 88. 1931 Maximum 90, minimum 68 above. Condition: Partly cloudy. Range 32 degrees. in MERCURY AT 99 ABOVE YESTERDAY Warmest Day This Year; Thunder storms ran to Help Much. . La Grande was one of the hotVsl cltles-ln, the Pacific Northwest Wei'; nesday when the mercury zoomed up to 99 above to establish a new 1932 heat record. The former .mark, chalked up twice once in June and once this month was 96 above. Yesterday's maximum, however, was eight degrees under the all-time heat record lor tills city, wnicn stanus ui. 107 above. Last night, In spite of thunder showers late Wednesday, was one of the warmest of the summer, with the minimum at .83 above. Hot winds ( Continued ou Page Eighth Scout Court Of Honor Is Held; Awards Made BcoutB, two others were graduated to higher ranks, and many more re ceived merit badges last night when an impressive noy dcuul m nuuui was held at the Presbyterian church, with a large audience witnessing the ceremony. Pat Fitzgerald. Hare hoc nun ana nall'u.i.t Vannoflv unrp t.hs trio to receive the beginning scout rank. A numoer oi leaaers in me bluih movement here participated in con- tho a uri rra urhtrh rfini?pd from minor merit badges to the DrOIlZe puilll. given w ciucou who has now earned 25 awards above t.hnsfi necessary for the Eagle re quirements. n it 1.- -n.t-t- r,t hnnnr n (Continued on Page Five Insurance Agents President Visits Paul O. Landry, of Klamath Palls, n.nrMsnt nt iho rtrpcrnn Insurance Agents union, was In La Grande Wed nesday, ana was guesv ah u of local agents at the Sacajawea Inn. Twelve were in attendance. The luncheon was devoted to a discussion of Insurance matters. Mr. Landry is maKing a visn, v.nl1nh Cacfarn Orppfin. RtODDlnE at the larger cities in the district. Camp Fire Girls Must Pass Exam Camp Fire girls Intending to at tend the annual encampment at Cove from Aug. 1 to 6 are asked by Madeline Larson, executive, to notify ... ....!., ImmPrilntelV SO that an estimate of the attendance can be gained. Eacn gin musv nave doctor's certificate In her hand when . ua v.. .a tnr rvv she sne ituven u.i re ' , emphasized. TheBe must be obtained irom lumuy pujoiv. ..,. James O'Sullivan Passes at Baker BAKER. Ore.. July 28 Wl James O'Sullivan. Baker hotel clerk, died in a hospital Wedfsday night fol lowing a major operation. Mr O'Sullivan was born In Josepn. Ore Dec. 24. 1884. a son of the late Peter O'Sullivan. first county Judge of Wallowa county. He was employed for several years by the Oregon Washington Railroad and N"'?"1'0" company before entering " Jftel business. He spent hl entire life in f-.tn nr.eon. Interment will be Marchers jlo Enterprise. Seaplane Crash Precedes Flight Of 420 Aircraft One Man Killed and Five Others Hurt at San Diego Army, Navy, Marine Corps in Flight BAN DIEOO, July 28 UP) One man was killed and five others .were Injured, one seriously, when a sea plane crashed Into the coast guard cutter Tamaroa ln San Diego bay to day a few minutes before the massed flight of 420 army, navy and marine corps planes. umer rnotograpner Auger was Kill ed Instantly and his body - was not recovered immeuiateiy. 'i'ne injured are: Harry Allen, machinist mate first class, who may die; Lieutenant (Junior grade) Anderson Offutt of Fleetalr: Third Class Machlnest Mate Larrimore, and Second Class Machine 1st Mates TJhle and Lansing.. - Auger was to have photographed the planes from the air as they pass ed In review before high ranking navy, army and marine corps officials, 'members of the National Eilltorlal as sociation and Amelia Earhart, noted avlatrix. The massed flight was in honor of the editors and Miss Ear hart. The massed flight was not delayed by the accident. The accident occurred when the plane swerved to avoid striking a sail boat. The Tamaroa, putting to sea on regular patrol duty, came In line with the roaring amphibian and was struck on Its bow. The plane sank, but woo recovered In a few minutes. Williams Tells Of Bonus Army Storming Steps First hand impressions of the bonus army In Washington, D. C, were de scribed this morning by Sherwood Wililams, La Orande realtor who re turned yesterday from a trip- to Birm ingham, where he was a delegate to the national Elks convention. Mr. Williams watched the bonus army on the eventful 16th of July when the marchers sought to cross the plaza and occupy the capltol atens. "The men seemed very orderly IrouUlMt dayVi-lxuielatadi "Tl;bonua marchers are apparently mailing a commercial thing of their encamp ment. It seems to De promaoie mr many of them they have their own rnncesslonj. and many of them are selling their newspapers, citizens ore approached consianuy ay vow, awn ing souvenirs or some oori,, uim m (Continued on Page Five) GUILTY PLEA ENTERED; LIFE TERM LIKELY 8ALEM, July 28 w) Robert Rip lev, on trial here for the murder of James Iverson, Sllverton night watch man, on May 31, 1931, tnis noon en tered a plea of guilty to first degree murder. Ripley will be sentenced Saturday and it was reported he will be given a life term. Dupree Poe, convicted of first de gree murder in the same case was sentenced to a life term by Judge Fred W. Wilson here today. Frank Manning, the third member of the trio charged with the killing, had previously entered a plea of guilty of second degree murder and turned state's evidence. His plea car ries a life sentence. III DBY REYNOLDS WINS Competing In the first flight of the state tourney for boys at the Riverside golf club In Port land. Buddy Reynolds, local high school boy, shot fine golf yester day and today to chalk up two wins. He defeated his oppon ent yesterday 2 and 1. and today had an easy win at 7 and 6. He was to play again thlB afternoon. Young Reynolds, after qualify ing, lost his first match and entered the first flight competition. WALLA WALLA WHEAT NOT $0 GOOD Adolf Hitler Says Democracy In Germany Will End in Few More Days BERLIN. July 28 (&) Democracy In Germany was given only a few more daya of life today by Adolf Hit ler, fiery national socialist leader. Winding up a dashing airplane cam paign for next Sunday's elections with a speech at Berlin stadium last night. Hitler brought thunderous cheers from 100.000 or his followers wnen ne aald: July 31 must remove the rule or democracy and of Marxism and its vassals from oermany ana rroioro a reulme of discipline, national con science, honor and power.' "We aim," he conunuea. "to sweep the thirty political parties out of the country. We Germans must be a united oeoole. We are on the eve of great historical decisions. The thir teen years of decadence (the life or the republic) are nearing an end. "We don't believe In the possiuill tlra for international aid, but only In aid founded on our own strength." The Tuesday night radio speech of General Kurt von Schleicher continu ed to kick up a furore throughout the country. The Bavarian Courier, pow erful organ of the Southern Votkapar W, said the general's reference to strengthening Germany's military power was hardly reconcilable with Ask Donations Of Clothing To Aid Relief Work Anothex Division of Union County Organization is Ready to Begin its Op erations. Another division of the Union county aid program waq virtually ready to get into action today with announcement from Mrs. W. D. Hanks, general chairman of clothing relief, that a large staff of La Orande women will call soon at every home in the city for clothing contributions. The work will be speeded up to make It possible to begin actual distribu tion to the needy after Aug. 24. . A carefully outlined plun for comb ing the city thoroughly was outlined yeBterday by Mft. Hanks who has made a detailed study of the system to be put into use in the effort to secure and remake clothes for unem ployed families. Representatives of church and parent teacher organiza tions have been put in oharge of dis tricts in which they reside. They will direct soliciting and will turn over the material collected to their re spective organizations who will make over the articles secured. : "We are making a most urgent plea to housewives throughout the city to co-operate with us in this effort," said Mrs. Hanks this morn ing. "We are appealing to them for all the clothing they can possibly donate. Clothes for all ages can be used and made over," she continued. Wash Free of Charge Laundries in the city have offered to do all the washing for the com mittee free of charge. They make one request, that the organizations (Continued on Page Eight) U. S.W. V. ELECT LESLIE R. HALE La Grande Man Named as Commander of Oregon, Department at Newport NEWPORT. Ore., July 28 WV Leslie R. Hale, of La Orande, was elected -commander of the Oregon department of Spajilsh war veter ans; au(CH8alem-'Was elected unani mously as the 1033 meeting place, as the veterans concluded' their 24th annual assembly here Wednesday. Other officers arc: Henry V. Reed, Portland, senior vice commander; R. O. Faust, Eugene, Junior vice com mander; James C. Beach, Portland, department Inspector, and Dr. George A. Walker, Portland, assistant quar termaster and adjutant. F. 8. Haw ker of Albany, in recognition of his years of service, was elected past department commander by resolu tion.: Prior to the selection of the site for the 25th meeting, the veterans voted that each of the 1800 men In Oregon be asked to contribute 25 cents to meet expenses of the con vention. Salem presented the only invitation for the convocation. George H. Carr, out-going depart ment commander, was presented with a handsome gold medal as a testi monial to his work In promoting the welfare of the veterans. Organize Class In Gold Panning BAKER. Ore., July 28 (ff) Prelim inary planB for the organization of a class for Instruction in tha pan ning of gold and in other methods of obtaining the precious metal have been arranged by several Baker men and William Warner, representative of the state board of vocational edu cation. The course, to be financed by state and federal appropriations, will in clude panning and probably opera tion of rockers and sluice boxes. The committee will select an Instructor with the approval of O. D. Adams, state director of vocational education. The class will be the first of its kind in the state. Mayor Bert h. Harvey has been elected chairman of the committee In charge of arrangements for the gold school. Chancellor von Papen's efforts for conciliation with France. Hitler's campaign posters today sot him up as "Germany's Oliver Crom well" and referred to Cromwell's words, uttered as he closed the Brit ish parliament and established his dictatorship nearly 300 years ago "Take away that bauble I" The national socialist, Premier Hoo ver of Oldenburg, where a nazl state government Is In control, went one better than Hitler, who has said that "heads shall roll" when the nazls come into power In the nation. In a speech at Kassel, referring to the opponents of the nazia, Roever said: "I guarantee that these schweln hunde will be hanged and we'll leave their bodies swinging until the crowd has finished with them." The nazls scored a considerable vic tory yesterday when they succeeded In having the Prussian state minis try, now under the dictatorial control of Chancellor von Pa pen. repeal the long-standing order which barred na tional socialist from holding c'.vh of fices. (Continued on Page Eight) TEAM WIN IS HELDCERTAIN FOR AMERICA Battle at Olympic Games, However, Will Be ' , For First Places LUCK NEEDED TO : WIN SEVEN FIRSTS Uncle Sam Doped As Sure Winner in 400-Meter Race, Pole Vault and the High Jump. By Alan Could (Associated Press Sports Editor) LOS ANGELES, July 28 (P) The United States Is again assured the team declBlon. on points, In the forth coming Olympic track and field com petition, but Insofar as first places are concerned, representing the chief and only official awards recognized Dy the International games, your Uncle Samuel oxpecto to have his hands full from the outset. Finland, Great Britain, Japan and Germany, with some scattered help from Italy, Poland and Osseoho-Slovak-la, will carry the main Olympic battle to the ' Americans, with the prospect they may upset some of the favored homebreds and contribute to a sen sational series of performances. Muny icecorus may rail -It will not be eurprlslng to see Olympic records broken In aa of the 33 track and field events and a new standard established In the remain ing new event, the 50,000 meter walk. In bractlce or In national champion ship or tryout competition, they have all been surpassed by athletes assem bled for the world cnampionarups here. As many as a dozen world rec ords also may tumble In this general attack on time, height and distance. The opening day's competitive prospects, this Sunday, furnish an Idea of what the U. 8. A. will be up against In meeting the challenges of the Invading talent. Three finals are Boheduled and of these only the high Jump 1b conceded to America,, with ou&tnree entries, led by George Spite, (Continued on Page Five) WOMAN, SON, PRINCE KILLED IN AIR CRASH PARNHAM, Surrey, England, July 28 VP) Mrs. Alfred C. Bossom, American wife of the noted British architect, her soil Bruce, 20, and their friend, Prince Otto Erback Purstnau, of Ger many, were dead today following the explosion and crash of their airplane lui3t night near here. Mrs. Bossom, formerly Emily Blaine, daughter of Samuel O. Bayno, presi dent of the Seaboard National bank or New York, was on her way from Hcston airdrome. Middlesex, to South ampton when the plane, piloted by her son, appeared to explode and crashed In splinters. Her husband, a member of parlia ment, is well known In the United States. The plane crashed over Hankley common, near the country homes of David Lloyd George and Viscount Snowden. The bodies wero scattered on the common, mutilated. Two Convicted Of Stealing Train Ride Edwin M. Kivctte, son of tho late W. R. Klvette, who was at one time a La Grande citizen, is lodged In Jail here, following conviction before Judge L. Den ham on charges of stealing a ride on a train. With him Is Dewey Wilson who was found guilty of the same charge. Both were sen tenced to five days in Jail. W. L. Gary, special agent for tho O.-W., made the arrest. Further investigations of the two are underway. It was understood. Smut and Light Weight Tend To Cut Down Value WALLA WALLA. Wash., July 38 (Special) Walla Walla county's 1032 wheat crop Is showing none too high grade, according to dealers, who have received sufficient samples from har vest to conclude that smut, light weight wheat and other penalties will tend to reduce the Tolue of the crop somewhat. In many fields several bushels to the acre were lost through shattering, owlnz to brisk winds early in the month. The wheat was damaged In some regions by hot days In June. It Is believed, and wnne oemes are not pinched especially, many of them are small. The belief is expressed that the total crop will be about 6,000,000 bushels. Some of the best yields are coming from Eureka Flat and north west of Dry creek where up to 36 bushels are being obtained In fields that lost an estimated o Dusneis ny shattering. , . QUEENS IT OVER VAQUEROS ( As a cowgirl, Miss Emeryl Mcllale of El Dorado county; Cal.. rates ' high.; Ho high that she was named queen of the annual California . , itoileo ami Big Week lit Hull nan. Pomerene Calls On Hoover About R. F. C. Position WASHINGTON, July 28 P) Presi dent Hoover today appointed Charles A. -Miller, of Dtlca. N. A'.i . im the seventh, director of the HecotiHtruo Uon corporation, thereby 'fUUig..&)ie directorate. WASHINGTON. July 28 (flV-Atloe Pomerene, lawyer and former sen ator, today discussed with President Hoover the duties of hlB new post as chairman of the board of the 93,800, 000,000 Reconstruction Finance cor poration. Arriving in the capital this morn ing from Ohio. Pomerene went al most directly to the White House. Secretary Mills and Charles Miller, regional director for the corpora tion's activities in the New York district, also joined in the parley. As he left the White House, Pome rene said he had discussed money lending affairs as well as the appoint ment of a director to fill the only vacancy on the board of seven. Pome re no &ld the appointment would be made shortly, but declined (Continued on Page Seven) ALLOCATION OF $770,000 U. S. MONEY FRIDAY SALEM, July yfl yft Tho state, highway commission today announced it would hold a short session in Port land tomorrow afternoon for the al location of forest road funds. The meeting was called for two o'clock at the Benson hotel. About $770,000 of federal forest road money will be allocated at the meeting. Tho highway session set for tomor row In Salem for the consideration of federal appropriations for unem ployment relief was postponed for a week. or ten doys In an announce ment made here last night by H. B. Olainyer, secretary of the commission. Insufficient Information- on tho pro visions of the act and the money to be allocated to Oregon for highways for ample discussion was given as the reason for the 'postponement. It was reported here a largo num ber of delegations had planned to at tend tho Salem mooting. The exact date at which this session would be called had not been determined upon today. Two Tie For First In Craftsmanship Floyd Bryant, with- a model of a Baby Nleuport Eleven, and Del Ken nedy, with a reproduction oi a totem pole, tied for first prlsw In the sum mer craftsmanship contest for boys conducted by the public library. It was announced this morning by Mabel Doty, librarian, flecond prize went to Eugene Uchult?,. His entry was a blrdhouse and bath. Judges were Elmo Stevenson, A. W. Nelson and Dr. James J. D. Haun. Judges complimented the winners highly, both for the carefulness of their work and their Ingenuity. The totem pole, which Is about 18 Inches high, is well colored and shows a great doal of imagination In the use of symbols to tell a story. Del work ed out tho story from symbols which he studied In books about Pacific cosst Indians. The alrplano is a model of one used by French aces during the war. It Is a little more than a foot In swing span. The two boys will be given one week at the Boy's camp at Wallowa Lake, a gift of the Rotary club. A Boy Scout knife, donated by the W. If. Bohnen kamp Co., was Eugene SchultR's prize. Floyd Bryant's home Is at 603 N ave nue, Del Kennedy's at 1405 Sixth street, and Eugene SHultz resides on East I'enn avenue. NATIONAL GRAIN SET-UP ATTACKED Former Director of Cor poration Says it is y N6t FaimeQwned , KANSAS CITY, July 28 () A Beaming denunciation, oi tne larm- era' national grain corporation, a fed eral farm board sot-up, by one of Its former officers, was written today into the records of the congressional committee conducting an Inquiry Into business conducted by the gov ernment. The attack was made by Lawrence Farlow, Bloomlngton, 111., a director of the farmers national grain dealers association. Farlow, who resigned as a director of the farmers national grain corporation In 1930 because of difference over policies, told the com mittee the set-up was neither farmer owned, nor controlled and It was not working In tho Interests of the farm er. He said the farmers national can not bo owned by tho producers, "be causo the farmers had paid In 46,- aoo to a ten-muiion uouar corpora tlon when I left. It now Is Indebted to the farm board for 16 million dollars." "On important matters of policy, he testified, "the farm board abso lutely dictated to the farmers na tional." Hep. Joseph B, Shannon, chairman (continued on Page Eight) Man Fights Off Grizzly Bears, Slaying Five WHITEPfSH. Mont., July 28 (JP) Steve Pettis, shecphoruer, xougnt orr five grizzly bears In the mountains noar here Tuesday and killed them all, it was learned today. Pettis killed the first four with his rifle. Tho fifth bear attacked him, tearing flesh from his chest and ab domen. One claw went into his mouth and came out under hl chin. A shot Into the last bear's head split, and half of It struck Pettis In the leg, causing a flesh wound. Pettis walked about Whltcfish to day with a decided limp, still some what surprised that he lives to tell of his experience. Indigent Soldier Fund is Exhausted PORTLAND, July 28 OF) Because tho fund for the care of Indigent soldiers In Multnomah county Is ex hausted, there Is no need for a dis bursing officer, This was the conclusion of the county commissioners Wednenday and they removed A. P. Close who had held the post more than five years. Miss Uicy Llllls. secretary of tho office, likewise will bo removed, both effective Aug. B. ttemoval of the disbursing office will mean transfer of some $280 a month In salurlcs and 950 a month In expenses, to the Red Cross which will direct tho work for Indigent soldiers. About 74,000 was provided for such soldiers this year. Six Fliers Killed In Three Accidents 'WARSAW, July 28 tPi Six Polish army filers were killed today In ac cident during training flights. At Konln a pilot and his observer crashed and died. Almost at the same time two were killed In a crash at Lwow. This afternoon a third crash kill ing two occurred at Poznan, OFFICERS ON THE RUN FOR SHORT TIME Seek Quick Refuge From, Barrage of Bricks . and Stones. . REINFORCEMENTS i QUIET VETERANS Two Arrests Made During eviction oi .Bonus Mar- cners j?rom uovernmenC Property, WASHINGTON Julv 9R ( nrleh. bats hurtled through the air and po4 . lice nightsticks swung Into action to day In a clash between bonus -seeking war veterans and officers after soma, of the former service men had beeni evicted from their shelters on lower Pennsylvania avenue near the capltol. The veterans, described by Walter' W. Waters, their commander In chlefi as members of the radical wing of tne oonua expeditionary force, nurieq : bricks at the police, , ) The officers backed awav. uslnit ' clubs. No Shots Fired Several officers pulled their rev volvers for use If necessary, but aa' shots were fired In this clash. Wlthm a snort time they had as. cured at least temporary order, This developed a short while after , the government, through Attorney' complete evaouatlon of all veteran .turn guvcruiuvub property. 1 every policeman available was on dered to the lower Pennsylvania ave nue section to guard against any con tlngencles. . j Thousands of veterans from other encampments marched to the scene,': Rome nlcltlnir nn hrink. nnri .trniM mn. route. ... ... Pelham D, Olassford, superintend' ent of police, was hit by a brick and' his badge torn .off his coat. Later. ' t. was restored by a veteran,. - r. Waters, in , conference with Glasi ford, told the pollee chief the men; were out of his control; Some of the former soldiers were reported to have pulled revolvers, but -none had been fired. Police said the brick thrower had come across the street from, an ad' jacent ball park. Waters claimed they were followers of John Pace, of De trolt, twice arrested leader of the radical wing of the bonus seekers. . Two veterans and three policemen, were Injured and taken to hospltaley. The veterans' were under arrest. -' The eviction of the veterans trout the one building was a prelude to the proposed evacuation of all the structures In that vicinity occupied by the former service men. Treasury officials In oharge of the work aald It would go ahead regardless of con. Buiiueuvco, Police IMalntoln Line In spite of the brick barrage, pen ' lice maintained their line around the i rrtantlmiAd an Pave Flvel FORD REPAIRS STEAM ENGINE ON HIS RANCH ADRIAN, Mich., July 28 Henry Ford has proved to farmers In this vicinity that he knows as much about steam engines as he does about gaso line motors. Visiting his 1260-acre Lenawee county farm yesterday to view the threshing of wheat and rye, Ford rminri niw of thn three old stvla steam threshing rtgs out of commis sion. The operator Informed Ford he had sent for a mechanic to make re pairs. "I know a little about these en gines." said Ford. "Let's go to worts on It." The motor manufacturer shed hl coat and vest, crawled about the) threshing rig, tore down the steam elector, and nut It together again. The engine ran perfectly. -' . Rainier Man Held For Killing Woman VANCOUVER, Wash., July 28 VPh J. J. Lepln, 61, a Rainier, Ore., driver of the automobile which struck and killed Mrs. F. T. Koontz on the Pacl- flo highway near here Saturday, was today charged with manslaughter as the result of the fatal accident. The Information alleged he was under tho Influence of liquor and was driv Ing recklessly. V. N. Conover, of Rainier, riding with Lepln, was charged with being. Intoxicated, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days In Jail. Wheat Today CHICAGO, July 28 UP) For the third day in succession, wheat prices; went sharply upward today, and deal ings were much enlarged, more than double those of a week ago. Active buying of wheat futures here was done against sales at Winnipeg. Many of the purchase orders were said to be based on optimism as to. the future of general business. After an upturn to about 7 cents a bushel from last week's low, wheat closed unsettled H lo above yeater-l day's finish, corn unchanged to 0 off, oats e'iH tip, and provisional unchanged to s cents down, , s
