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Thursday. August 17, 1933 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE. Page Four - . llMMIUmtlldl fnMMTIAMtAdt As Independent Newipsps FbOM Mam 600 H. W. fBEDEMOKB , HAROLD If. UNLAY , . publisher and Oeneral lUng , Business Manager "published evenings, exception Bunday, t "10 Blxtn street, I . Posted of La Grand.. Oregon, m 8ond ClM. Uall Matter under act of March a, 1879. "official paper op union count AND TBI CITY OP LA GRANDS ujnjBBB OP ASSOCIATED PRESS The AMOcUtcd Press la exclusively entitled to use lor ofnWoipatche. credited to It or not otherwise f uWd h. All rights of republication of PW apatcbe. la MuY paper and also the local newa herein alao axe reaerved. Wttlonal Advertising Representative 1, o. MOOENBEN CO., Ino. Ban Prandaco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland. Chicago Detroit, New York . SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Carrier Daily, one month la advance Dally, tlx montha In advance Dally, single copy 780 -M.60 60 By Mall n.n m, mnnth In advance- Dally', per all montha In advance Dally, per year In advance 600 w.oo The Weather ) WHEAT GAMBLING TO BB ENUbU The recent orgy of gambling in wheat and the following spectacular crash of the market will have served a useful purpose if they bring about elimination of some of the evils .that have so long characterized grain trading, j And there is evidence that they may. George N. Peck, administrator of the Farm Adjustment Act, minced no words when he told grain dealers that they must set their own house in order or the government would do it for them. He : added that this was not just anouier warning i issued so often in recent years. "Abuses exist in the grain trades, and they, acting as the marketing medium! for the fanners, should correct these abuses,'' said Peek. "If they do . not succeed, then the gov ernment will act ... I know of no industry other than farm ing which has nothing to. say about the price received for its product." The Chicago Board of Trade and other grain exchanges have necessary and useful functions for producers, processors iind consumers. But unbridled speculation and violent price ' fluctuations such as the country has recently witnessed are no part of these useful functions. Farmers, consumers and business generally must have orderly marketing based on laws of supply and demand. Prices must not be inflated or unduly depressed for the profit of men who never produce or process wheat, and whose trans- actions exist pnly on paper.,, Nor can the government affoTd ' to jeopardize its production control program, on which it is ' spending $100,000,000 for the benefit of wheat growers, by letting speculators reap the benefit. OKKCION FORECAST Oregon: Unsettled UiiUglit and Frl day) thunderstorm In mountains of cast portion! showers on .north coast) cooler east portion Friday; moderate I changeable winds. LOCAL tVEAllir.it u'MiiiMitnv! minimum 02. minimum I6H above. ParMy oluudy.. Today: minimum on, i a. m. above. Cloudy, New Ordinance on 2nd Hand Stores is Read (Oonunuea Prom Page One) chief of police. Seven days will be re quired to elapse before a resale Is al lowed of any purchased article from Individuals, and the chief of police may extend this time to 15 days II he desires. The ordinance repeals ordinance No. 806. series 1918, and provides that In case of violations, maximum sentence may be 30 days in Jail, tbO fine or Tim i,.v mtiww' rerjort showed cash on hand at the end of the week to be 10,853.07, divided as jouowb: mro. vjo-t.lr.TiAl hnnk nf 1A Grande a3.- 168.85, Portland bank 1229 66. cash 784.78. remainder m warrant. Bank Robber Shot To Death; Recover Money (Ountlnuea l.m page Ona mm rvn Yi 1 nn stand euard at the doOT. The latter, nourishing a pistol, or- aerea ausb siiinwn uj ijuu? u uoc. Instead, she darted across the street, warning Rudy Hanson, restaur ant proprietor. When the two Invad ers left the bank, a few moments lator. Hanson shot and killed one of the men. Xmin A V- IN BRIEF, IN AND AROUND AS CHRONICLED BY THE DAIUY LEASED WIBB OF TUB ASSOCIATED PRESS IMllF.VTIKlKl) BODY FOl'NO ROSEBURQ, Ore.. Aug. 17 tV-Tho body of an unidentified man, aper' enUy about 35 years of age, was found In the Umpqua river at Reedsport yesterday, bearing evidences ol foul play, causing officers to make a fur ther Investigation today. An examination by Coroner Steam, and D. O. gain land of Reedsport, re vealed that the man's neck had been broken, but the body bore no further signs of bruises or Injuries. There was a three foot length of heavy wire on the right foot. Indicating that the body had broken loose from a weight ESCAPED CONVICT SENTENCED SALEM. Aug. 17 l Jack Tom lln. an escaped Polsoro, Cal, prison er, waa sentenced to two years In the state penitentiary here yesterday for burglary at a Southern Pacific sec tion house at Turner. rvmm,tmmt 1TM held UD Until Fol- som prison officials advised whether or not tney wisn lonum remiuou w complete hla sentence there. GANGSTER CRITICALLY WOUNDED BENTONVILLE. Ark.. Aug. 17 iff) Gene Johnson, described by officers as a confederate to the Wilbur Un derbill gang of escaped Kansas peni tentiary desperadoes, was critically wounded and his wile suiierea minor gunshot wounds today In a gunflght with a posse In the hills 25 miles Rr.iit-.huMt nf Rnntnnvllle. Johnson Is In a hospital at SUoam Springs, Ark. Officers from Oklahoma and Kan sas surprised the Underhlll gang near Bprlngtown and a battle followed in which machine guns were used on both sides. A posse with bloodhounds sought to iind tne men who escapco. FOOT AMPUTATED rm.em. Aue. 17 on Charles E. Rice mangled a foot when his motor cycle collided with a truck here early this morning, and an amputation was --..H o, a Irmnl hosoital. Rice's motorcycle had no headlight burn ing, witnesses declared. Dog Population Of C ity is u.ecreasing (Continued Prom Pag On) stock owners for animals killed by dogs. . : on. dollar la the license fee for nude dogs mil 2 for females. , vh fttv miifcfc stand the expense of controlling the dog licensing, with the county merely having to issue vne licenses and make the division of funds. So far settlement has not been made with the city for the 300 11 .nuw issued and It is now known how much, the 80 per cent due the city will amount to. wuite a large sum is assured, however. The city Issued 401 licenses in 1931. There was no dog licensing last year, although ten licenses were Issued ri.. in ihM ve&r and then the fees were returned when the new ruling was learned. At one time, a few rmi aao. estimates were that the dog population here waa 600 or more. It Is believed uie iigure v than that now. particularly in view of the killing of the nearly three score this year. FOLLOWING FIRE BUG XIKHAMA All. 17 Wl PoaSCS were today following a trail of blood left by a fleeing fire bug who was wounded late last nign in me b-i. of starting a fire at a store hei. A 500 reward was offered for the apprehension of a fire bug who was iuiiavivi rmmnruilble lor xirea nere re cently which destroyed a dance hall and a grocery store. RECOMMEND BONUS PAYMENTS SALEM. Aug. 17 VP) Recommen dation that cash bonuses be paid to World war veterans whose applica tions have been received between September 27. 1932 and July 21. this year, will be made to tho bonus com mission this week by Jerrold Owen, secretary, It was learned today. There are about 100 applications on file amounting to about S20.000, he said. AT THE LIBERTY "Who will be next to die?" That's the question that win keep you on the edge of your seat during thrilling momenta in Paramount's newest mystery drama, "Terror Aboard,"' which opened today at the Liberty theatre, featuring John Halll- day. Charlie Ruggles, Nell Hamilton, Shirley Grey. Verree Teasdale and Jack LoRue. Novel killings take place in this tense fctory of a man who, to posses? the woman he loved, murders a whole boatload of guests. One of them, a doctors swears, has been frozen od death despite the fact that the month July, the temperature is wu ue- LOUIS A. ANSELL PASSES AWAY AT HOME HERE TODAY rviat.h tsmfr ft. ntnnper resident of la Grande this morning when Iuls Aiiu.rf.- atiraii died at ma noma at 1605 Jefferson avenue after a long Illness. Funeral services will be an nounced later. The body is at the Snodgrass .and Zimmerman mortuary. Mr. Ansell, a carpenter lor many vAAm wajt well known throughout the county. He came to La Grande In 1890 and made his home here ever since. He waa born In Illinois Mar. qi linn Riid waa 63 years, four months and 27 days of age. XTr Anw.ll leAVPA 1US W1QOW. UUUMU, the following children, Louis EMred, of Ventura. Cal.- Leonard J.. Mrs. Harriet Venable.- Mrs. Price Harlow, vr mir, rvmhran. PhillD R.. Flor ence M.. Geraldlne, Gerald Wade, and Richard, all of La uranue; a tuevn, w Trt.i,. PnRn. of Kelso. Wash., a hmther. J. S. Ansell. of La Grande. and seven grandchildren. EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES IN GAIN WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 VP) Em ployment In manufacturing indus tries during July was reported by the bureau of labor statistics to have In creased IS per cent over June, and payrolls to have gained 7.9 per cent. President nooseveii. Ewua acuh onpvtirafement over - this trend of employment and wages, es pecially when re is comuueicu Is the time of year for seasonal de clines. , The July level of employment in manufacturing Industries was 21.9 per cent above that for July. 1932 and the payroll total was 28.5 per cent over July, 1932. FUNERAL FOR MRS.SLUSHUK TO BE FRIDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Slush , who died here Wednesday morn ing, will be held tomorrow aixernoon There Is No Substitute for Quality erees. and the voyagers are sailing in i at 2 o'clock at the Snodgrass and tropic seas. The other murder meth- Zimmerman mortuary. ods are quite as novel and fully as' Burial will take place In the Ma mysterious. - sonic cemetery. THE OPEN COURT CORRESPONDENTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR NAMES TO THE EDITOR IV THEY DE SI RjE LETTERS PRINTED. La Grando, Oregon, ' August 10, 1033. To the Editor, La Orando Obsorvor: So many people of La Grando seem to have tho idea that tho postal em ployes of tills city havo not tnkon any salary cuts and aro reaping rich benefits from high Balance and low commodity prices that I feel It is my duty to set them right. Tho Demo cratic party Is under plcdgo to duco tho regular budget expenditures by 25 per cent and under tho govern ment's plan of curtailing expenses aU along tho lino, no group of employes havo .suffered mom than tho letter carriers and olorka. Reductions In salaries and fur loughs havo brought tho basic salary of a carrier or clerk, who has served five yours or more, down to $1501.00 per year, they should receive, tiieor nt.traiiv ft'jtnnnn iwr war little enough In Itself considering the amount or work dono ana tne im portance of that work. A salary slash of 15 er cent, fur- louglis for tliroo clays each mouth for tlireo months and reductions foi pen slons on tho boslo salary of 2,100.00 bring tho total reductions to 28 'A per . cent. Postal employes aro now down to salaries paid In 1016. I Tho Ktnrv rnrardinir substltuxes la . oven vorso as thero la practically no work at nil for these men becauso of economy. Tho postal employes, as a class, aro men who achlovcd thelr.Jobs through hard work. They are family men. Thoy havo glvon tliclr lives to a ser vice which has lltuo rowora. uioy ncrform ft task which at all times Is Important. Prompt delivery of tho mall Is at oil times essential If tho postal service Is to mean anything. Certainly that, tne men lutumuift wie malls aro lioncst Is oven mora im portant, i .. TIio postal men aro proporcd to do their share to bring honest economy in tho government. Many aro taxpay ers and know what high taxes moan. Lot ub all liavo ft little hotter un derstanding In regard to tho men who do a real job and who mean as much to this and every othor community as any publlo employee and consider able moro than many. Very truly yours, L. A. KENNKDY, Vice. Pres. Oregon Stale Assn. N, A. T... C. Special Notice! A Wire Has Just Been Received That Simmons' Mattresses Will Advance in Price in All Retail Stores on Auj 21st Buy This Week! F ITZGERALD' Furniture Co. s NO TIME TO LOSE NOW ,It is only & .matter of days until present atpeks of furniturje will .he ' : ''g-one The new prices asked by manufacturers will raise local iurnF- f ture prices from 25 to 50. ; w y : LOOK AHEAD! SAVE NOW! AUGUST SPECIALS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS 100 MOIIAIU DAVENPORT & CHAIR Hardwood Frame - Webb Construction. We lively prove Unit the Manufacturer's price on this suite today is over 50 higher. fl4 Q rjr Yet we bought Uiem to sell at -- Another of our fine values in MOHAIR DAVENPORT SUITES. Walnut Caryed Front - High Grade Re versiblo Cushions Sturdy construction, and Wide Button-back Club SilS iiS Chair to match. The two pieces arc now - -- " COLONIAL BEDROOM GROUP IN WALNUT. Four Poster bed, five drawer chest, and dressing table. It won't bo long until the price of tho bed alone will bo near ., $29 75 the price of this entire suite at - ------ - - - " REGULAR ?1!1.7." WALNUT SUITE. Large French Vanity Wide Chest of drawers Durable bed. If you have bought bedroom furniture in the past few years,., T9 f) you have paid this much for a single piece ; , .-- " GENUINE SIMMON'S DOUBLE DECK COIL SPRING with side stabilizers. No need for us to say that , Simmon's Springs are nationally known for their comfort $11 7F) and durability. Have a comfortable spring - : - V I Right now'is the lime to pick your new M ATTR ESS.Thc cotton tax goes into effect on September 1st in all retail stores. One of our very special numbers is Ssl i I H a comfortable Spring-filled Mattress : - P -- " RUG PRICES HAVE ALSO ADVANCED. However during the next week we are offering a number of regular $33.75 Axminsters 9x12 at less than the old low prices. $29 7 Have your new rug now at this price - - I " Nearly everv home can use one of these attractive OCCASIONAL CHAIRS. Walnut finished, and i up holstered seats and backs in your choice of tapestries and velours. C?Q OPj Have your extra chairs now at - ; ptt It won't lie long until longer evenings will l here and you will also want a good COMFORTAIH.E ROCKER Save on these special offerings of Walnut Rockers with Qiw QF Auto-Spring Cushion Seats - - - -" v When have vou ever boon able to buy an eight-piece WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE at this low price? We don't expect to be able to sell any more when our present Ssd.fi slock is depleted. Eight-piece suite - - FITZGERALD' Q H CTTDTVTITITD17 PHMP A NY yn DO m FURNITURE COMPANY Friends and Furniture Our Business EASY TERMS Q Buy Your WINTER Coat Now and Save ACTION I That's what tt takes to save money these days. For prlceB are going up, and It means quick action to save. Untrimmed COATS 17 SMART new swagger and fit ted models new broad shoulder effects Interesting sleeves. And the fabrics are both smooth andi nubby. They're marvelous coats and marvelous values. BLACK, BROWN, EEL, GREY, GREEN, WINE You'll Love the Fur Trimmed :Cat. '. Purs such, as you run across once In many seasons. Not skimpy little collars but great, swirling, magnificent af fairs. We say they're grand . . . and we say you'll be sorry If you don't purchase now . . . for the same coats are apt to be much more later In the season. $25, $35, $39.50 : Martin, Fox, Squirrel, Raccoon, Fitch, Caracul '' Buy Cotton Articles Before Sept. 1st and Save Paying the Process Tax! Pequot Sheets, 81x108 ..- ?l-59 Pequot Sheets, 81x99 - $1-49 Pequot Pillow Cases, 42x36 - 35c Pequot Pillow Cases 45x36 45c Gold Medal Sheets, 81x99 -' 89c Comet Sheets, 81x99 79c Huck Towels, 16x30, Colored Borders.. -2 for 25c Turkish Towels, 20x38, Single Thread 10c Hand Blocked Table cioths, 50x50 59c Heavy Cannon Turkish Towels, 22x44 29c Fast Color Prints 12'2c, 19c, 23c Heavy Wash Cloths, 13 in. Square - 5c Cotton Chenille Rugs, 22x34 95c 27-inch White Outing, yard H 9c 27-inch White Outing, extra heavy 10c 274nch Best Twill Outing - 12i2c 36-jnch. Plaid and Striped Outing 12'oc 86x105 Cotton Bed Spreads, fancy 98c 28x36 Baby Blankets 25c Unbleached Muslin, yard . 6c New Fashion Cord Dress Fabrics 35c l-!b. Eagle Cotton Batts 25c 212-lb. White Beauty Batts ... 75c 3-lb. Stitched Cotton Batts 80c Men's Oshkosh Overalls :. $1.35 Men's Campus Cords - $3.95 -5S-J
