Thursday. August 17, 1933
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. LA GRANDE. ORE.
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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
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