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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. HA GRANDE. ORE,
Saturday, March"lT,1934
(Incorporated)
An Independent Nempapet
Phone Main 600
H. W. FREDERICKS .
..Publisher and General Manager
HAROLD U. F INLAY
Builoeu Uanagsr
Published evenings.- exception Sunday, at 1710 Sixth atreet, La
Orande, Oregon. - '""
Entered at the Postoff Ice ot I Orande, Oregon, aa Second Claaa
UaU Matter under act of March a. 1879 .... . "
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CITY OF LA GRANDE
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of all newa dispatches credited to It or not otherwbie credited if pub.
llshed here. All rights of republication of apeclal dispatches In
this papcir and also the local newa herein also are reserved.
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Ban Francisco, Loa Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Chicago
Detroit, New York :
The Weather
WEATIIKK FOHEC.lST
Oregon: Fair but becoming iinwt
tied lll ruin lule lonljtlit or Sunday
In nurthueht portion; Iriist lll: the
e;uit, find . Miulll portion tonight
sllghlly warmer In northwest porl Urn
tonight; nifiilenit' 4'luliigeable .wind
berolnitllg freh Umd Klrong Kolitlien'-I
offshore.
. For the wrekc.lUllier frequent ruin
with normal temperatures prevailing.
LOCAL WFATIIKIl
Frlduy: Maximum ,V, minimum
above. Cloudy,
Today: Minimum 27 uliove, 7 a. i
ubove. Clear,
"Don't Bbtliei Me; I'm Busy!"
LOCAL BRIEFS
Mastoid Operuliou
Billy Hall, son of Mr; and Mrs. D.
W. Hall, underwent a mastoid .opera
tion at the Orando Ilonde hospital
and is recovering satisfactorily.
0 Lord, revive thy woi k in the midst of the years. Habak-kuk3:2.
WHAT SATISFACTION?
The government of Greece, angered now l)y Samuel Inmill's
efforts to "put one over," says it will ship him back to the
United States to finally face charges of embezzlement and
grand laicenv for which lie has been sought for many moonR
past- At the same time, Canada, announces that she will
extradite Martin Insull, a brother, 'desired on the same charge,
back to this country.
f such actually takes place and these two apparent crafties
are finally returned for trial, long awaiting justice will have
its opportunity. Should conviction result and that from
past experience seems more probable than possible the
course of law will be jubilant and satisfied. '
Hut h6w about the thousands of investors, a host of little
f,.ows many widowed and aged who, hoping to improve
their condition, invested in the securities that Insull is pur
ported to have guaranteed and then said to have wrecked
by his manipulations for vast personal gain. What is their
satisfaction? . ' '
Taking conviction of the Instills for granted if one may
be so optimistic what satisfaction is there to ho who has
lieen forced to exchange home for hovel, happiness, for
despair , and health for wretchedness? What is his satis
faction that his malefactor simply goes to jail a mere forced
imprisonment away from some accustomed luxuries yet with
com tesies and privileges that ill gotten gains continue to buy
a veritable '-rose room" compared with the accommoda
tions the victims, though free, are 'Vnjoying" on the outside.
Long drawn out trials, re-trials and continued investiga
tions tu establish new- and necessary stronger evidence and
involving tvetrlcruloiis and added new cost to government is
aboiit the usual type of "satisfaction package" that John Doe,
Richard. Roe and others of a-mistreated public receive from
the ' retunr oP such as the Instills.
Both of these high fliers of finance have given every evi
dence during their "skipping hours" of possessing ready sums
for luxuries and pleasures of kings. Their alleged manipu
lations' are said to have amassed such millions as only fuel
to constant fire hilglit consume in the period of time since
discovery of their asserted tricky dealings. There has been
no lire and somewhere -there-must be great millions left.
-When, will-our laws, in real justice and satisfaction, also
return with conviction of such manipulators the residue of
fortunes so gained back to those from whence it came. Or
if that be too complicated or impossible, through lack of rec
ord, at least compensation into the aid of sadly depleted
coffers of government that is a part of the suffering and
misguided John Does and Richard Roes.
Mils Operation
Mrs. Chester Oadsey. of Union, re
cently underwent a minor operation
nt the Orande Hondo hospital.
.Mm. Muyunrd Hen.
Mrs. G. D. Maynard, of Elln, was
shopping and transacting business in
La Grando earlier this week.
lliinklu Here Kuniluy:
. Dick Rankin, well known northwest
aviator, will be In La Grande tomor
row. Mr. Hankin plans to fly passen
gers at the airport tomorrow.
Enterprise .Man Visit
A. O. Butterfield, of Enterprise, ar
rived in Lu Grande last night and is
trnnsc-ctlng business today.
f'nwgill Here
Ralph Cowglll, engineer for tile
state game commission, of Medford,
Is among the vlsltora In La Grande
todny. He has been at Union in con
nection with the work on the flsli
hatchery.
CAPITAL NEEDED
BY SMALL FIRMS
WASHINGTON Official re
ports from federal reserve banks to
.the treasury were said by Oovernor
Eugene Black . to- Indicate between
500,000 and 1.000.000 persons would
gain employment if an adequate sup
ply of capital were available tor small
industries. , The reports were In response to a
survey made at the suggestion of
Secretary Morgenthau on Black's
plan for establishing Bpeclnl indus
trial banks to supply Industry capi
tal needs.
!. Detailed figures have not yet' been
'tabulated, but Morgenthau and
Black discussed the project with
President Roosevelt and satisfactory
progress was reported.
Word from the White House was
tn nrllch thn nan nnrt (rflthfif. more
J information before the adminlstra
! tlon reache a final decision.
Black declined to say how much
capital might be needed for the
banks which would be created at
each federal; reserve center to special
ize' in long term industrial -loans of
t.ie five year type.
Courtesy Los Anrjctcs Times
On 1 1 ii1m cks
W. h. Ortmnn, of Enterprise, trans
acted business here yesterday, and
returned to his home.
Vlsll. 1'rlflnH
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koopke Jr.,
of Athena, visited friends In La Grande
yesterday. They spent several months
here last fall while Mr. Koepke was
receiving treatment for Injuries, sus
tained when his gun nccldently fired.
the bullet striking his arm. The acci
dent occurred during elk tenson.
TODAY IN BRIEF, IN AND
OREGON
ABOUND
AS CUKONICLED BY TUB DAILY LEASED
OF TUB ASSOCIATED PRESS
1-11)111 I'lllnii
Mrs. D. J. Klmmcll, of Union, ts
a business visitor in Ln Grande today.
TWO .JUSTICES FILE
SALEM, Mar. 17 W Chief Justice
John L. Rand and Justice George
Ross man filed with the secretary of
state today for reelection to the Ore-
j gon state supreme court bench. Their
positions are me oniy iwo oj uie
seven to be filled at the election this
On Ynmtlon
Howard Stoop, a student nt Oregon
State college, arrived In La Grande
this weekend to spend the spring va
cation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Stoop.
To LewKloii
Misses Florence Day and Tliclmn
Whnley, hiembers of the fnculty at
tho Eastern Oregon Normal school,
will spend the spring vacation visit
ing Miss Day's family In Lewlston,
Idaho.
'Forgets' Killings
UNITE FOR DKFENSE
It' is to le hoped that the report ol tho special naval board
that will make a new survey of the mouth of the Columbia
as adequate for the establishment of a naval base will be
more immediately productive of duo and just results than
.similar investigations over the preceding 17 years. The Ore
gon delegation in congress has recently succeeded in securing
from the secretary of navy a promise to send such a board
for up-lo-minute survey of this natural, strategic and im
portant point of needed strengthening of Pacific Coast
defenses.
As curly ns May. 1017. n .Hpeclul nuvy board InvestlKiited the mouth of tho
Columbia river unci, ufti'r kuIiik over tho situation thoroughly and cnrolully
hud tho following to suy. In part: "That the Tongue Point site appenrs to
possess Kieuter itdvuntiiKes us u suhmiirlne und aviation base than any other
site In the locality .... necessity for tho protection of tho Columbia lover
region Is Imperative .... a well equipped base ln the Columbia river . . . .
would meet the requirements ol delense at Wlllapa Bay, Grays Harbor and
the coast to the northward and southward of tho entrances to the Columbia
river."
The commission at that time went further to recommend that legislation
be enacted to carry Into effect Its findings through acquisition by tho
government of the Tongue Point site either by "purchase or gift" and the
sum of 1.200.000 appropriated toward such acquisition and development.
In October, 11H0. a :teeond board of high navy officials reported ami
recommended as had Its predecessors. In January, lll'Jl. the people of
Clatsop county taxed themselves lor 8100.000, purchased the site at Tongue
Point, and deeded It to the government.
The .government quickly accepted tho deed but despite the recommenda
tions of two high naval boards nothing has been done up to this time
toward establishment of the base except a small amount of dredging of
the channel. Not only has the government lulled to keep its pledge to
Oregon and the people of Clatsop county, but In this failure has stead
fastly refused to return the purchase price to those who gave It ln good
lulth.
We of Eastern Oregon should be as interested in the de
velopment of proper defense at the mouth of our great river
as the coastal territory more clo.se to its actual location. Let'
enemy forces, unhampered, take control of our coastal outlet,
ami our condition inland would be most serious indeed. It
is imperative that we. as a part of this great productive ter
ritory of the Columbia basin, join with our coastal friends
in continued interest in ami efforts with our Oregon delega
tion in congress to further their efforts to bring about the
filial establishment of the defenses at the mouth of our great
river. Millions have been poured into building and improve
ment of naval and military establishments in Washington
and California, while Oregon has been passed by.
In this instance, sectional prejudices and desires should
be set aside in a united state-wide effort that will strong-hand
I orcibly recall to our national government its uni-edeemcd
pledge to give to this commonwealth the defenses so neces
saryjait neglected for our welfare.
Church Services
Services at the Lutheran church
tomorrow Include the following
Morning worship at 11 o'clock with
a sermon by tho pastor, "Jesus' Rov
clutlonary Teachings," and an nnthom
by the choir, "The Lord ts My Shep
herd." Attendance ot the morning
(services has been excellent. The Sun
day school now preparing for Its
Easter program, convenes at 0:45 for
worship and study. . Katie Keller will
present the fourth chapter of the
book, "From Across the Border," at
tho Mission study class, which fol
lows the regular devotions of the
Luther league. The' enrollment In
tho class Is 10. and attendance has
been almost 100 per cent. The regu
lar topic for the devotional meeting
Is "Tho Holy Communion."
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I'OLK COI NTY PAYS TAX
SALEM. Mar. 17 (AV Poik county
today turned ln 913,637 to the state
treasurer's office completing pay
ment ln 'full for Its first quarter
state taxes. ....
SKA SKltl'ENT SIGHTED
ASTORIA, Ore., Mar. 17 W Fur
ther evidence, apparently well au
thenticated, of the presence off the
Oregon coast of strange, unclassified
creatures of the sea, has come to
Astoria again.
Members, of the. crew of .the Co
lumbia river lightship. . who were
brought ashore yesterday after a tour
of duty, reported having bad an ex
celLant view ot a. creature between 2fi
und. 40 feet long; with a slendermeck
about 6 feet long, and' a head some
what like a horse's., . . . .
Q. How long does the government
expect? it to take to pay tha 10 bil
lions buck that they now want to
upend for extriiordlnary purposes?
Ans.: Threa years at the rate of
l'i, billions for 1034. 3i for 1935
mid 5, for KWa.
'q
fit
Telling oilicevs at Ko::cburg, ore.,
he wits satisfied in his own mind
he had k:lled two men while an
amnesia victim, Rollin Johnson,
above, pleaded guilty, to slaying
Marshall Williams and was sen
tenced to life imprisonment. Au
thorities Jailed to link Another
slaying with the man.
PALMER iiOME . .
FROM JOURNEY
C. N. Palmer, of the La Grando
Printing Co., returned Friday evening
from a three weeks' eastern trip that
embraced Detroit, Mich;, where he ac
cepted delivery oi -a new sedan pur
chased through a -local agency. Re
turning he visited relatives at dif
ferent points In Kansas and Okla
homa. Mrs. Palmer met him ln
Denver and- accompanied him home.
Among those visited on the return
trip were Rev. G. L. Clark, at Twin
Falls, Ida., and Rev. William Crosby
Ross, at Boise, Ida. In. his travels
of perhaps 3600 railes, Mr. Pnlmer
I says he saw nothing to approach the
tavorable . crop conditions in the
Grande Rondo vnlley, and this c6m
munity seemed to be on a par-with
most localities financially.
'Passport to 'Heaven' Is Found
OREGONIAN WINS
IN LIBEL ACTION
PORTLAND, Vfar. 17 ( Upholding
the right of a heoier to make fair
edltorlnl comment on public matters
and publlo officials, circuit Judge
Hall 8. Lusk hero Friday ordered n
non-suit in favor of tho Ml-rnlng
Oregonian. defendant In r (100.000
libel eult brought by Harriett Hale.
Mrs. Hale, member of a grand Jury
Which Indicted several public officials
In connection with an inveollgntlon
"f a public market deal here, had
contended that the devonian edi
torial ivnuirklug in Hie actions of the
grand Jury was libelous to her and
other members.
The court held the editorial mis
"fair comment'' and not libelous.
State Forester Krai Merrill of Mls
sbiilppl says moi-e than a million
acres of land In that state have been
devastated by erosion resulting from
Improper agricultural practices and
forest fires.
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AMERICA'S SHARE
OF WORLD TRADE
HELD DECREASING
WASHINGTON (Jfy Francis B.
Sayre, assistant secretary of state,
states that "a, serious condition" con
fronts American trade abroad which
"we've got to face."
In testimony on the administra
tion's reciprocal tariff measure be
fore the house ways and means com
mittee,. Sayre said the proposal was
designed to stimulate foreign 'trade.
"Other countries- we forging ahead
In South .American trade," he said,
adding reciprocal agreements would
result ln reopening the flow of com
merce. "What assurances do we have that
foreign countries will tako our pro
ducts If we enter agreements with
them?" aaketl Representative Knut
son (R Minn.) .... - , ., ,
"Overtures have been made to the
state department by s?veral foreign
countries," replied Sayre.
Pressed oy Representative Tread
way (R Mass.),. to disclose the namca
of those countries, Sayre said he did
net think it was "politic,, wise or
fair," to publicise matters submitted
to the state department ln confi
dence. "Then you ask us to accept these
negotiations and agreements on
faith," asserted Treadway.
"Not on, faith, but on reason,"
Sayr said.
Sayre said, that under normal con
ditions the U at ted Statea exported, 10
to 11. per cent of Its products, but
that in recent years "the United
States ohare of world trade la de
creasing while that of other coun
tries is increasing."
AT THE IilBERTY
Can a . marriage between persons
whose temperaments ' and personal
likes and dislikes ore as far apart
as the poles, even though It Is In
spired by love, be happy and success
ful? This much -discussed question rises
to confront Ann Harding and Rob
ert Young, ln the romantic drama
of. the love experiences of a lady
beauty doctor. RKO-Radlo Pictures
"The Right to Romance," opening at
the Liberty Sunday.
Dr. Margaret Simmons, New
York's most successful plastic sur
geon, throws off the shackles or her
career, sets out In search of romance,
and. after a whirlwind courtship,
marries Bob Preble, an excitement
loving playboy.
After a few months of happy
wedded life temperamental differ
ences cause a rift in the marital lute.
Peggy likes A quiet, peaceful home
life. Bobby prefers to go places and
do things. Matters reach a crisis
when tho husband evinces renewed
interest ln Ills old sweetheart, played
by .Sari Marltza, and the wife seeks
tho consolation and understanding
companionship of Nils Asther, an
ideal 1st to scientist.
Tho strong supporting cast ln
"Tho Right to Romance" also in
cludes Irving Pichel, Alden Chase,
Helen Freeman and Delmar Watson.
Alfred Santell directed. The screen
play by Sidney Buchman and Henry
McCarty is based upon an original
story by Mylea' Connolly.
plant for you. Cherry's Florists, Inc.
313-5 t.
Nyal Anacid Powder for stomach
troubles, 50c. Moon Drug Co. 3-17 tf
St. Patrick Dance, Good b rod's. Un
ion, Mar. 17. Les Olson's Orchestra.
3-15-3 t.
Starting Monday, the Liberty Thea
tre wilt operate continuously. Showj
starting at 2:30. 3-17-lt
Pansy plants 35c dofc. Cherry's Flor
ists, Inc. 2-26-t f.
Continuous shows at the Liberty
Theatre every day. Week day shows
start at 2:30. 3-n-H
GOLD FISIC
A new shipment of Gold Fish has
Just been received by Richardson's
Art and Gift Shop. Nymphy, Fantailg -.-and
Telescope Fish 4n all sizes are
now for sale at Richardson's. 3-13-t f ,
The La Grande Hotel Is now fea
turing a 50c and 05c Sunday Dinner.
Week days the same. 3-17-1 1
LAMES'-' HATS
If you have a hat which ts faded
or which, you would like - to have
changed to another color to match
your dress you can havo it made like
new If you will take It to Richard
son's Art and Gift Shop. They do
your hat over in any color with fade
less lacquer which does not stiffen
the straw or braid and make it like
new at small cost to you. jlavc your
hat refinlshed at Richardson's Art
and Gift Shop. 3-13-t f.
NOTICE TO ntEMTOHH
In the Matter of the Estate of Aman--
da Z. Whlsler, Deceased.
The undersigned having been duly
appointed by the County Court of
Union county, Oregon, .administra
trix of the estate of Amanda 2. Whis-.
ler, deceased.- and having qualified,
notice is hereby given to the cred
itors and all persons having claims
against said deceased to present them,
verified as required by law. within
six months after the publication of
this notice, to E. R. Ringo, attorney
for said -administratrix, at hl -office
hi the. West-Jacobson. Building, La.,
Grande. Oregon..
Dated March. 17, 1934. :
., ROSETTA ZEU.ER,, ,
Administratrix , of the-? Estate of-
'Amanda Z. Whtslei Deceased.
Mar. 17, 24j 31t and April 7.
IN
MUSIC PROGRAM
SUNDAY EVENT
An all-stake musical program will
be presented at the L. D. S. taber
nacle tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock, !
under the direction of Mrs. Ida Lew- i
is, of Baker. All words in the stake
will participate. The public Is ln-1
vlted. -
NOTICE
Series "C" and series "D" Time
Certificates of Deposit Issued by
the First National Bank of La
drande, Oregon on March 1, 1933
and due on December 15, 1935, and
December 15, 1936, respectively,
have been called for payment ob
April 2, 1934. Interest on same
ceases after that date.
First National Bank
ol La Grande
David I. Stoddard, President
A. K. Parker, Cashier
FIND IT
Copy for this Column must
' be In by 9 s. m.
Ask us how to obtain an $8.50
guaranteed Hammond Electric clock
for $2.39. Moon Drug Co. 3-17-tf
SALE OF REAL ESTATE1
THE COUNTY COURT ' FOR'
UNION COUNTY, OREGON
In the Matter of the Estate of J.1 J.-
Conley, Deceased,
' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
under and by virtue of an order of
the above entitled court, made and
entered March 9, 1934, I will sell at
private sale, for cash, at the law of-
f f tco of E. R: Ringo, West-Jacobson
Building, La.-Grande, Oregon,, from
und after April 10, 1934, the follow
ing described real estate,, situated In
I Union County, Oregon, and belonging.
i to said estate, to-wit: . . .
The Southwest quarter of. Sec.
1, and the Northwest quarter, of
Sec. 12, in Twp. 3 S,. R. 39,
. E. W, M.
An undivided-ono-lialf. Interest.
In the. South half of. tho South
west quarter! of Sec 12. Twp. 3
South, Range 39, E. W. M.
ALMA CONLEY,
Administratrix of said Estate.
March 10, 17, 24, 31;
English gooseberries and currants.
25c ea. Rust proof asparagus roots,
2c each. Mil mo Nursery. 3-16-2 t.
Lady Esther
Drug Co.
at Moon
3-17-tf
SCHOOL CHILDREN
You can get scratch, paper for
school at the Observer. Now 2 pads 5c.
9-14-t f.
Books Opened or Close
Financial Statements ai
tax returns compiled
FRANK L. BLACK
1701 5th St.
Crai".y Crystal at Moon Drug Co. J
3-17-tf ,
EASTEEl LILIES
Beautiful home grown lilies. Large j
blooms that will last. Reasonable ln j
price, 76c and up. Let us have youri
order now and wo will select a choice I
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Some curly Sim Franciscan last assurance of his sate passage to an
nlhor world recently when workers on the new fedcrnl building there
uncovered a skeleton clutching a handlul of old Spanish and Ameri
can KOld and silver coins. Herbert C. Hull, civil cngincor who made
the discovery, is pictured above with the coins.
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C0L0HIAL DAMES
DEMONSTRATION
Begins
MONDAY
March 19th
A personal representative of
C0L0XTAL DAMES will be
at Falk's to demonstrate and
give advice on Beauty lore.
Get Your
Appointment Early
and be sure of a chance to get
a Free Facial and first-hand
information about acquiring
and keeping beauty.
FREE FACIALS
This Facial costs you nothing. Be sure and be there.
You can't afford to miss it.
Falk's
. : LA GRANDE'S BETTER STORE