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1 CITY EDITION ma iwatitii mm uwi t Wn Bants - , . Onljr Newspaper PriatMl In U Grande Covering Union and Wallowa Counties SIX PAGES TOD AY ' VOLUME 31 sfKMBliB ASSOCIATED PRESS AMD A- B. C. LA GRANDE, OREGON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1932 EAATERN ORIDGON'B IJiADING NKWSPAFKB NUMBER 11 Democrats Win In Maine REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD TURNS COLOR Bourbons Break 18-Year Rule to Elect Governor, Two Congressmen. REPUBLICANS WIN IN ONE DISTRICT Democratic Chieftains De ' lighted at Result; White House Officials Make "No Comment." ' PORTLAND,, Mo., Sept. 13 UP) Democrats elected a governor yester day for- the first time In 18 years. They also elected two of the state's delegation of three In the national house of representatives, r Louis J.' Brann, Democratic candi date lor governor, had a lead of 13B7 over Btrlel,gh Martin, Republican, ao but 18 of the state's 632 precincts were.'unreported. ' Martin declined to comment "un til 'complete returns were tabulated" while Republican State Chairman Daniel P. Field, said the vote "in no way indicates the national sentiment of this state. It does Indicate the result of local conflicts and local rivalries, a careful analysis of which warrants the conclusion that the state would have gone for Hoover at this time." Sees "Better Gdvernment" Democratic State Chairman John H. Dooley said the vote would insure "better .government." " Brann, In a brief statement, saw In the large vote It was the greatest In the history of his party "a renewed Interest. In government and public affairs." . .-, . i Congressman Carroll L. Beedy, only Republican to win, led Joseph P. Connolly by 2077 votes when the dis trict tabulation was completed. The 18 ' districts ' missing In tho second and 'thlrd- congressional districts- where the.- Democrats . were abend wero so small they could not - (Continued., on. Page. Four.), . MISS GRAY TO ARRIVE HERE NEXT MONDAY Mies Alice Gray (Irene Clara Kerr) whose appearance In La Grande to conduit the Observer's "Kitchen Chautauqua" next wook has been engeily awaited by hundteds of housewives, will arrive hero Monday. ' Tho cooking school proper will commence at 2 p. m. on Tuesdny, Sept. 20. Miss Gray arrives early In oder to select proper equipment for her model kitchen and to arrange overy detail of the attractive settings In advance. ., This is a red letter event and we urge you to attend every one of the programs, on the following days: faopt. 20. 21. 22 and 23: 2 to 4 p. m. at the Bacajawea ballroom. Rev. Cutler Speaks At Baptist Church With his address on "Building a Soul Winning Church" last night Rev. C. W. Cutler completed the founda tion for his series of sermons on the general theme, "How to Win for Christ." This evening he will take up the first of the more specific prob lems and will speak on "The Soul Winning Sunday School Teacher," in viting all church workers of every denomination to attend the services, There will be on Informal discussion of problems beginning at 7:30 p. m., and the regular service opens at 8 o'clock. The song servico will be led by ReV. B. M. Godwin, pastor of the local Baptist church, which is spon soring this two-weeks campaign. . In last night's address Mr. Cutler dwelt on the phrase, "The fate of the world depends upon tho faith of the church," and Insisted that the lattn that moves mountains comes only through prayer and self-sacrlflcc, put ting Christ first In all things. He called attention to tho great political and social problems of the day, and stated that the church, with prayer and a sacrificial spirit, Is the only means of meeting the crisis. S,$3S$58S8StS S ' g, WEATHER FORECAST $ Oregon: Fair tonight and Wednesday; no change in $ temperature; gentle to mod- eratc changeable wind off $ shore. ' f 7 b. m. 49 above. Minimum: 44 abovo. 4 ' Condition: Clear. WEATHER YESTERDAY 4 Maximum 80, minimum 40 6 above. Condition: Clear. Range: 34 degrees. . 4. WEATHER SEPT. 13, 1031 Maximum 67, minimum 47 above. Condition: Partly cloudy. Range: 20 degrees. Lutherans Here For Conference Closing Tonight Southern Conference of Pacific Synod in Session Election of Officers This Afternoon. ' Tho annual meeting of tho South ern Conference of the Pacific Synod of tho Lutheran church convened here last night and will continue un til tonight. Election of officers was scheduled to take place during this afternoon. ' - Tho sessions are being held In the Zton English Lutheran church. Rev. T. A. Schoenberg. of Portland, conducted tho service held last night and Margaret Michaelson sang a solo "Face to Face." Rev. Andrew Engeset, of Camas, - Wash., preachod the ser mon. Communion service was held. Nine Ministers '-Here Nine ministers from Portland, Eu gene and La Grande, Oret, and Camas and Seattle, Wash., are here for the conference. Meetings were In prog ress all day today. - The meeting at the church tonight, which will begin at 7:30 o'clock and which will conclude the conference, la open to the public and' all who caro to are invited to attend. Rev. Edwin Bracher, pastor of the La Grande church, Is host to tho vis itors. ... School To Give Fair-Show Use Of 'Study Hall' Through the generous co-operation of the puunc schools. The Orange Fair and Home Products show will be held as previously planned In the h. D. S. Recreational hall, fair board members announced this morning af ter meeting last night with Superin tendent J. T. Longfellow at the cham ber of commerce. Mr. Longfellow told the board that arrangements can be made to' abandon the study hall, which Is being held In the basement, In time for exhibits to be arranged. The fair board will co-operate with the schools in removing the exhibits Immediately following tho fair on Wednesday night in order that regu lar study hall may be . resumed on Thursday morning.? : ' p,,B.( Hyslop, who Is in charge fit the farm crops department 'at oV-A. ( Continued rage Four. Imperial Prince 0fD.0.K.K.Is Speaker Monday Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters from over all Eastern Oregon met at the Sacajawea Inn last eve ning, enjoying a very . Impressive address from Fred E. Bruml, imperial prince of tho Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan, an auxiliary of the Knights of Pythias.-- Mr. Brum: is making a tour of the United Statea studying lodga conditions and Is im parting to members of the orders as he proceeds what ho has learned of conditions, citing fraternal advantages as well as fraternal needs. The local Knights of Pythias are planning on a busy season this fall and winter, both In lodgs affaira ond participation In civic affairs and received many valu able suggestions from their visitor. J. W. Maloney, of Pendleton.' Ore. having Just returned from tho Su preme Lodge session of theKnights of Pythla3 which was held, at Kansas City, Mo., was called upon for a brief resume of the session. A number of Interesting facts wero called to the attention of those present particularly to new legislation of importance to the orders. Mr. Maloney. served for a number of years as grand master of exchequer of Oregon for the Knights of Pythias. ' L. H. S. Enrollment In Slight Decrease Tho opening day of school in 1031 found only six more students en rolled In the La Grande High school than on the same day this year, A. L. Gralnpp, principal, announced this monrlng. Six hundred and twenty one registered this year whereas at the same time in 1931, there were 62V. Later last year tho enrollment reached 608 in the High school, and Mr. Qratapp expects additional stu dents this year. The High school enrollment brings the total in the public schools up to 1026, showing a decrease under last year, which wa 2120. Class work began this morning, and Mr. Oralapp states that the im provised system of class rooms .1b working satisfactorily. Portland, Salem Singers "In Money9 PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 13 W Two Oregon organizations won first place In the national contest for American Legion singing units here Monday night. The Rose City auxiliary glee club of Portland won the glee club con test and a trio from Salem won first honors in that division. First place In the quartet division Went to a group from New Hampton, Iowa. Amos Berg Here To Take Photos For Geographic , Oregon's Most Noted Ex plorer "Shooting Scenes in Union and Wallowa Counties This Week. Amots Berg, Oregon's most noted exploror, who has just returned from an Alaskan brown bear hunt on Adi mlralty Island and Olacler bay, and who has the added distinction of be ing the only white man to go the length of the Columbia river In a canoe, Is in Union and Wallowa coun ties this week photographing scenery and industrial plants which will be used In an artiole on the state of Oregon, one of the Commonwealth series published by the National Geo graphic magazine. Mr. Berg arrived In La Grande yesterday morning and left immediately for Wallowa Lake where he will photograph the "Little Switzerland of America" In natural color. ' ' , His brown bear hunt to Alaska, from which lie returned Just five days ago, is the lost of a number of adventures which he has had during tho past few years. His party spent (Continued on Page Three) QUINNTOHAYE TEN LETTERMEN Will Start "eTO-'N. Grid Season With Veteran Squad; 7 Games Listed Ten lottermen, Including a full line with the exception of one tackle, will report to Bob Qiilrui, coach at v Eastern' Oregon Normal school, when first preliminary practices are held Friday and Saturday afternoon. Tho first "formal" practice Is scheduled for next Monday, the opening day of school, but suits will be Issued to all who report Friday or Saturday. The ten veterans who will enroll follow: Bob Ocsterling, La Grande, centor who may be converted Into a back; Bay' Cook, La Grandef guard;. Chris Lassen, . Pendleton,.. fuUback;nBarold Hoyt, La Grande, guard;' Charley Mo Lin, Cottago Grove, tackle; Norman Worthly, Portland, end; Bill Lowcry, Portland, center; Leonard Roe, - La Grande, halfback; Lylo Velt, Portland, guard; Allen Cardon, Pendleton, end. In addition to these veterans, a number of new prospects are expected to report, and Coach Quinn. hopes to havo a squad of 25 or more working out next week. The schedule has boen completed, and lists seven games, of which four are to bo played in La Grando, in- (Continued on Page Six) DEATH TAKES MRS. EDMONSON DURING NIGHT Mrs. Prances. Irene Edmondson passed away at her home in the Saca jawea Annex Monday evening. Mrs. Edmondson has been In very poor health for tho past year and her con dition became serious a few .days ago and her passlngls a sad Bhock to all who knew her. i, She Is survived by one son, Jeffer son Edmondson.of Nubteber, Cal and by one brother, Lou Thomas, of Plains, Mont. Mrs. Edmondson has geen a resident of La Orande for the past six years and was In the employ of D. O. S, Moore as a laboratory tech nician and X-ray specialist for some time. Tho body rests at Walkers Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will bo announced later. Start Flight To Rome Two Men, Girl, Woodchuck Off On Long Flight LONDON. Sept. 13 (If) The mnn ter or the S. S. Hartford reported this afternoon Hint he had sighted the airplane "The Anierlcan Nurser" whlrh took off from New York thin morning1! on ft rum-top flight to Home, more tlian 400 mile east or IXMton, living over the Atlantic In clear went her. By Raymond Crowley NEW YORK, Sept. 13 UP) A doc tor, a veteran pilot, a girl parachute Jumper and a woodchuck called "Tall Wind." hopped off at 6:18 a. m., (eastern standard time) (3:16 a. m., Paclflo time) today on an announced attempt to fly non-atop to Rome. Before taking o;i- from Floyd Ben nett field on the 4200-mile Jaunt, Dr. Leon M. Placulll. of Yonkera, N. Y., commander of the expedition, said the plane would head out over the Atlantic at Cape Cod and fly the (Continued on Page Two) WHO CALLED FOR TROOPS IS DISPUTED Justice Department and Commissioners bay Police Responsible. GLASSFORD DENIES ASKING FOR ARMY Many Statements Issued Since Attorney General Mitchell ' Reported .on ' Bonus Army Trouble. WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 UP) Just who first advised using troops In the bonus 'army disturbance of July 28, was In , dispute today, with District of Columbia, commissioners Joining the Justice department In designating the police and the police chief issuing a public dental;. f The dispute began with a Btato ment by Br:gadler General Pclham T. Glassford, discussing assertions in At torney General Mitchell's report . to President Hoover on the bonus march. era.. The police head said Borne of these were "In conflict with police records or with facts known to the police department.", v lilossford's Story Included was a denial that Glass ford had "replied In the affirmative' whon ' "asked tho direct question whether he thought it was necessary to secure the assistance of federal troops." Instead, Glassford sold ; . ' "I stated that the police could hold the area which had been repossessed during the morning. I stated that If further efforts toward ' evicting the veterans by the police was Insisted upon that afternoon, there doubtless would be more rioting and possible bloodshed. . "I recommended ' that should fur ther eviction be required that day, the federal troops should bo called upon to do it." Soon after Glassford Issued his (Continued on Page Four) . F. ALTON IS ROBBED OF $22 IN BILLS ( J. Fv Alton, 170S Washington, re- portAd this morning that rob bora firin terod his house through a bedroom window last, night and stole 922, which he had in a leather folder in his pants pocket. Mr. Alton- was asleep In tho bedroom at the time, but states that he awoke suddenly about a o'clock and was unablo to go back to sleep. ' Mr. Alton left his place of business In the evening with 922 In. bills and about 920 in silver. He put the sil ver in a sack on the dressing table, but left the bills In the folder,, and he states that tho silver, was un touched. , Ke believes that the Intruder en tered through a window, since a win dow which was closed last night was open this morning when he arose.' Mystery Airplane Is Found In Bay SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 (Pi Raised from tho sea by a fishing boat's trawler net, the skeleton of a sllver-hucd navy pursuit monoplane presonted a problem for naval author ities here today. - Louis ' Baracoo, captain of the fish ing boat, said the nets snagged the plane In 60 fathoms of water 12 miles southwest by south of the San Fran cisco light ship. The question of whether tho mono plane had carried a pilot to death remained unanswered. Navy head quarters hero had no record of a missing plane and requested the commander of the aircraft forces at San Diego to take up tho Investigation. Resolution Condemning President Will Be Unfavorably Reported PORTLAND. Ore., 3ept. 13 (P) A resolution condemning President Hoo ver for his use of troops In evicting the bonus army from Washington will be unfavorably reported to the American Legion national convention Wednesday or Thursday J. J. Dclghan. member of the sub-commlttco from Pennsylvania, announced today. The resolution was one of several presented by the Pennsylvania dele gation. Dclghan Indicated there would be a minority report filed, and George Brown, member of the Penn sylvania delegation, said a roll call will bo demanded when the resolu tion reaches the floor. Delghan declined to say how the sub-committee had split on the quca tion. The resolution, which was adopted by the Pennsylvania department of the legion at Its convention In Pitts burgh In August, would place the American Legion on record aa follows: "It Is the opinion of the American Legion, that the president of the "FAMILY TOUR" Hera Is a photograph of the Flying Hutchlnsons,. who were wrecked on the bench 40 miles from Anomag sollk, Greenland over the weekend and rescued today by the Urltlah trawler Lord Talbot. No one was I Injured but the plnne Is seriously damaged, Left to right in the photograph are: Norhum W. Alley, - cameraman;, Lieut. Col. Hutchinson, Janet Lee Hutchinson, Mrs. Hutchinson, Knthryri Hutchinson, Peter Redimth, navigator; Joseph Ruff,' mechanic,, and Gerald AHUlssh, radio operator, - 1 Flying Hutchinsons Rescued p $, z 1 . i F. R. Smiles When Asked About The Maine Election CLEVELAND, Sept. 13 (P) Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt and his presi dential campaign party arrived hero on their, special train from Albany. .W? Y.i-ftt 8:3B a. m--(Eastorn. Stand- ard-.time). ; . : : ... The Democratic nominee was eat ing breakfast when the train stopped for a few minutes, and did not leave the dining car. A delegation of Cleveland Demo crats was at the station, headed by Congressman Martin L. Sweeney, of the 20th Ohio district. Sweeney was the' Ohio 'delegate at the national convention1 who attempted to win tho Buckeye delegation to early support of Roosevelt. Hon of F. It. Appears James Roosevelt, son of the New York governor, appeared, on the roar platform of the train and spoke a greeting to tho crowd. He was asked if the nominee had any comment on tho strong Democratic showing In the Maine election. The candidate's eon relayed tho question to his fathor, and then ro- (Continued on Pag-o Throo) President Davila Resigns His Post SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 13 W) Provisional President Carlos Davila, who formorly served as Chilean am bassador to tho United States, re signed this afternoon after the army air forco roso In revolt, threatening to bom'j the presidential palace un less he surrendered his office Tho revolt was led by Colonol Arturo Merino Bcnltz frequently a storm center of the air force, and Its nucleus was at El Bosque airport on the outskirts of Santiago. tJnlted States, being charged with high duties over and beyond tho exe cution of the law, handled tho whole situation In a regrettable manner which contributed to this aald Inci dent." ' ' The resolution, as adopted by the Pennsylvania department, commendod Ocn. Pelham D. Glassford, head of the Washington pollco department, but coiyiemned In no uncertain terms (Continued on Page Two) Phoenix, Ore. Girl Assaulted Monday MEDPORD, Ore., .Sept. 13 Ml -State police and the sheriffs office today sought a man, who late yester day seized and assaulted a nine-year-old Phoenix school girl as she wan walking home from school down the railroad track. The assailant la de scribed as 46 years old and heavily bearded. ... BY AIR HALTED BY PLANE WRECKED ON BEACH NEAR ESKIMOVILLAGE Leaking G a s o 1 i n e Tank , Cause, of Forced Land- ing; Fliers -Picked Up By British Trawler. ; ANOMAGSALIK, Greenland, Sept. 13 (P) i Wrecked on the beach leas than forty miles from here, Goorgo Hutchinson and the sevon persons flying with him from Now York to London wero rescued today by the BritiBh trawler Lord Talbot. , , A leaking gasoline tank forced them down In the water of Itersak fiord. Tho plane wbb wrecked on one of tho reefs which make navigation of the little bay perilous. Hutchinson, his wife, their two children and the crew of four men waded 'ashoro and reached tho tiny Eskimo Bottlemont of Eker, whose few Inhabitants would . have abandoned tho place and returned to Angmag- sallk for tho winter m a lew more weeks. Eskimo sealers asslstod them In saving their lus'truments and moat of their supplies. Tho castaways wore taken aboard the Lord Talbot and Captain Watson, master of the trawler, awaited orders from his owners in Aberdoon whether to bring them here, drop them at Ice land or carry them on to Scotland, (Continued on Pafre Two) MURDERER OF DOUMER WILL DIE TOMORROW PARIS, Sept. 13 (At President Al bert Lcbrun today rejected tho final appeal for tho llfo of Paul Gorguloff, slayer of former President Paul Doumer, and the Russian, was order ed guillotined tomorrow. Even before formal announcement of the execution, passes wero being Issued by the prefecture of pollco for tho occanlon. Fathor Glllet, a priest of the Greek Orthodox church, i rived to administer last rites of Gor guloff: The execution probably will take place at dawn. The prisoner, held In Santo prison, confessed the slaying, but appeals had been mado on grounds h0 was Insane. President Doumer was shot fatally at a publlo gathering hero last May. Two Walla Walla Fliers Hurt Today VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 13 MP) .John Dalton and L. l. Barrott, both of Walla Walla, wero Injured In an elrplana accident west of Washougal today while on rouU to tho Ameri can Legion convention In Portlandl Neither was seriously Injured, Dalton suffering lacerations of tho faco and Barrett receiving a broken leg. The accident occurred when the undercarriage or the plane caught In the top or a leo as Dalton, the pilot, was bringing It down In a forced landing. Both are In tho Clark coun ty hospital here. - PLANE WRECK , Allotments Of Harbor, River Funds Are Made WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 VP) Allot mont of fundB.for river and harbor and flood control .projects under the QjLrnor-wagner , relief act. totaling $4i,677',260 were announced todav by tne war department:,.,. ; - The . amount Inoluded $15,500,660 for flood control' work and 26,077,260 for rivers and harbors, The Oarnor-Wagnep bill provided that i $30,000,000 might be used for the prosecution of river and harbor projects' hlretoforo authorlssed . and (16,600,000 to carry on flood control work previously authorized. R-ivera and harbors allotments In cluded: Hoqulam river, Washington, 4B,500. Umpqua river, Oregon, tM50,000; the Columbia and Lower Willamette rivers below. Vancouvor, Washington and Portland, Oregon, 160,000; Wll Uunette river above Portland and Yamhill river, Oregon, $180,000. , The war department announced that $3,022,740 remaining In the bill would, bo held In reserve for future allotments and for contingencies. Japanese Fail To Take Any Action TOKYO, Sept. 13 UP) It has been three days since United States Anv bassador Drew asked Porolgn Minis ter Uchlda to exonerate tho National City bank charges of espionage grow ing out of photographs made for an advertising campaign, but so far thero has been no official action. It Is increasingly evident that Bar on Uchlda la In a difficult position because of tho seeming Impossibility of giving tho bank public vindica tion without appearing to criticize the military quartern wlnonce the accusations emanated. Somo newspapers continue to make much of "American spy stories. Doubts Robins Was J' Seen in Chicago OHICAOO, Sept. 13 VP) Doubt that Col. Raymond Robins had been seen In Chicago since his disappear ance was expressed today by Dr. Daniel A. Poling, head of the Allied Forces for Prohibition, who came here to aid In the scorch for the missing prohibitionist and frlond of Presi dent Hoover. Unless something tangible develops today, Dr. Poling said ho probably would go to Now York and recom mence the search for Robins from the plsco where the colonel dropped from sight more than a week ago. Another Outrage In Manchurian Area HARBIN, Manchuria, Sept. 13 UP) Another outrage by bandits operat ing along tho Chinese Eastern rail way occurred Inst night at almost the same spot where the llarblu Changchun was wrecked and plun dered. Nine Japanese soldiers were killed. 12 were seriously Injured, number of passongcra wero kidnaped, and the countryside reduced to stato of panic. The fate of a number or Europeans on this train could not be deter mined Immediately. CHEERS, BOOS AGAIN GREET SEC. HURLEY Member of Cabinet 1 Ig nores Demonstration as ' He Reviews Parade. LA GRANDE CORPS 1 DRAWS ATTENTION Participates in 40 and- 8 rarade Uarbed as Skele. tons and With "18th ! Amendment" Coffin. MULTNOMAH STADIUM, Portland, Ore., Sept. , 18 VP) '. ' Applause for Secretary of War" Patrick J. Hurley ; again was mingled with boos as he' appeared before ,an American Legion. . audience here today.' ' . - Hurley, who last .night said 'he' planned to march with the Oklahoma. 1 legionnaires In today's parade, appar ently had ehanged hlB plans- for he . Joined other dignitaries on tho re viewing stand at Multnomah ,stnd- lum. . .. i. ' .... . . .. ; t ,.; The boos oame when Hurley alight ed from an official car and mounted the platform, . He paid no, attention to them. ' . .'. ; i;- The boos this time came from -the stands, - orowded to capacity with Portland, residents and legion - visitors.- ... Most i- of -.the .; . legionnaires , themselves were In the parade . and very few of them were present -when' ' the war seoretary arrived Changes Ills Mind , Hurley explained he .had: formed ... with the Oklahoma delegation and would have preferred to march with It but had ibeen prevailed upon by . legion officials to come to the review ing stand.- i : Police officials Indicated they .also preferred . to have Hurley - on - the. re- -viewing stand, rather - than risk, any untoward Incident along the , line-of ' march..'. '': ' -i '' Hurley, discussing ' his ; appoint- ment as a inmber.ror' the bonus-. Instructed Oklahoma delegation, said the chairman- and other members of the., delegation understood . i : h ; probably would not be toere .when .th .. bonus resolution cornea to a. vote.i' But If he - were here, the .secretary 1 said, he would abide by the mandate of the Oklahoma department. - ;, Hurley explained he appreciated the opportunity to be with his fellow -legionnaires from Oklahoma and did not wish to embarrass them on the bonus question. . As the Oklahoma delegation passed (Continued on Page Four) FERRY DEATH TOLL REACHES TOTAL OF 56 NEW YORK,' Sept. 13 UP) Ten , bodies came to the surface of the East river today near where th labor lerry uoscrvauon sbiia intb morning ofter her boiler exploded. .' These brought the total of known dead In the disaster to 66. Of the original Hat of those believed to have been on the boat and re ported missing, .nine remained un accounted for Friday. Twenty-eight Injured were stiU In hospitals.. . 24 DROWNKD AT KURB ' KURE. Japan, Sept. 13 VP) Twenty four workers at tho Kure naval ar senal, Including several women, drowned today when a lerry boat car rying 100 passengers capsized in tho backwash of a passing steamer, .: - Find Big Deficit In Insull Books OHICAOO, Sept. 13 (IP) A deficit of $220,610,076 In the accounts of Insull Utility Investments, Ino was rmnrttut tn th. fnriArnl district COUTt today by auditors for the receivers. ' The auditors said they , found "In consistencies In the accounting rec ords of the company" and suggested that consistent records through the years of the Investment company's op- would have shown losses throughout the period. The report listed assets at only $27,473,364. . ;, Wheat Today CHICAGO. Bent. 18 UP) Desplts late rallies with stocks and cotton) wheat prices averaged lower today. Buying by houses with eastern con nections helped give a firmer under tone to wheat as trading closed. Re ports of a European cartel negotiating for the purchase of 60.000.000 bushels of wheat from tho United States farm board were construed as bullish. Wheat closed unsettled at the same as yesterday's finish to K higher, corn unchanged to Yto lower, oats 54 d ofr to !(c advance, and provisions varying rrom 12 cents decline to a rise of 10 cents.
