La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, June 05, 1934, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Text"' Page Six PERSONALS lias Operation Charles Thorton underwent a nasal sinus operation this morning at the Bouvy hospital and will remain there fori a few days. Severe Infection Archie Hobba of North Powder, has been a patient at the Bouvy hospital for the last several days Buffering from a severe ear Infection, Home Frcbn Salem Miss Oraoe Oclbel has returned from Salem where she Is a teacher In the schools, and will spend the summer vacation with her mother, Mra. Bessie Oclbel. Unit hi-r VIsKk Mr. and Mrs, William Bennett of Washington, D. C, are spending sev eral days In La Grande viBltlng his brother John W. Bennett, and Mrs. Bennett. The visitors are making an extended trip throughout the West while Mr. Bonnett, who Is In Kvern ment employ, la on a month's vaca tion from his work. nuat meeting of the Grande Ronde Baptist association. Mrs. William Shade also will attend, going by train tomorrow morning. Htoim Ili-re Miss Delia Davis stopped In La Grande laat night en route to Wal lowa where she will spend several days visiting relatives and friends, From CorvuHJs Prank McWorter and R. B. Dlmlck both of Corvflllls, are spending a few daya In La Grande transacting bust ness. End Visit Mrs. Eva Garten and Mclvln Car bine returned this morning to their homo in Portland following a visit at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Carbine. Oil visit Ralph II. Badger, formerly of La Grande and Union but now of Pasco, Is in the valley this week visiting relatives and friends. Iteturn ' . - Mr. and Mrs. Oharlce. Baxter have returned to their homo here follow ing an extended trip to Canada where they visited friend. To Ontario Rev. and Mrs. B. Marcus Godwin, Mrs. C. W. Chandler, Mrs. O. B. Hap pcrselt, and Mrs. Mcrvll Moore and daughter, Merldee, expect to drive to Ontario tomorrow to attend the an- Vllt Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wright had their gueato last night, Mrs. Wright's jmrents, Rev. and Mrs. P. R. Aeschll man, and her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Rupert Aeechllmun, and 'two small daughters, all of whom are residents of Colefux. Wash The party was en routa to Aberdeen, Idaho, where they will apenaa snon time visiting. On Varatlon ' f Mr. and Mrs. Clark Webb'and fam- II., lf Tfautnrvlnv fVlT ft thTOG WCekS' vacation trip to Salt Lake City where thcy'wm visit relatives aim n.-iiuo. Has Operation Clarence Taylor, of 1420 W avenue, underwent a mastoid operation this morning at the Grande Ronde hos pital and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. To Portland Miss Jen n White left this noon for her home In Portland where she will spend the summer viBltlng her par ents. Miss White has been a teacher of English In the High school. Enters I Ion pita I Mis. B. A. Van Wormer entered the Grande Ronde hospital on Sunday and will remain there for several days for medical attention. Ml MOCKING HOUSE BYNOPBtH Pierre Dufrosno, a parson of importance to the traffic officer who helped him, la ambuahfd on a lonely road. Watson, the oTI cer. jae back to aearvh tot the aunner: Dufreene ta rr.pnrtino the Incident to Police Captain HoOin ton, .BY WALTER C. BROWN. Chapter fwo . Bid BU8INESS "TID you aee any one loitering or 1 J biding before tbe shots?" asked Robinson. ' "There wasn't a soul In sight, man, beast, or machine,'" Dutrcane an swered. ' The police ohlof ponderod. "I'm sorry this bappenod In my baili wick," be declared, "but I'll look Into It myself and soe that everything possible Is done." ; Pierre Dufresne opened his cig arette case and lit a long Russian cigarette. He gave Captain Itobln son a shrewd look. "1 have my own theory, and I hope It's wrong. If this turns out not to have been an 'acci dent,' tbe alternative Is not very pleasant to consider. It has shaken up my nerves a bit, but I'll get over that. 1 doubt If your men will be able to uncover anything. Robinson. It looks like a Job for Connors. At any rate, 1 shall turn the matter ovor to him as soon as I gat hack to the , city." It was cold, standing there by the car. The rald-aftornoon sky was al- ', ready, like twilight, and out of the yellomsh gray density came the first fluttering messengers of the hover- . Ing storm. Tbe breath of the .two men rose steaming, and the Cupialn, missing his overcoat, slapped his hands briskly together as Dufresne slid Into the driving Beau "Shall I get one of tho boys to ride along wllb you, Mr. Dufresne?" Pierre Dufresne turned over this suggestion In his mind, then shook ' his head. "I'll be stilo for the next few hours, anyway," he replied. AS SOON as ho was clear of tho town, Dufresne put on some thing of Ills former speed and It was Just a little after lmlt-iin.it throe when he reached the Municipal Building. Ho drove Into the court yard reserved for the cars of rank ing city officials. The policeman on guard came up with a soml formal salute. Several men whom ho passed greeted him deferentially. It was evident that Pierre Dufresne was not an unfamiliar flguro in this tiervo contei of the city's olllclnl llfo. Holding no public office, his posi tion was anomalous but reputedly all poworful behind the scones. Once a highly successful archl tect, he had dropped that tor the more lucrative, If less artistic, Ron ernl construction business. The spreading of that business to Stale wide proportions had Inevitably forced him Into politics, end, It may be added, politics of s very practi cal nature. There were few official quarters In which he could not bring pressure to bear when necessary. When Dufresne left tho elevator at the third floor he was button holed at odco by a puffy man who had been talking with some men In the corridor. "I've been trying to reach you all afternoon, P.D.," the man whociod. He dropped his volco to a hoarse whisper. "You've got to see the Mayor They're trying to give us the run around on that Urldge Boulevard contract. Hallaban has pulled bark his original hid and he's cutting 00, uoo under our Hgure." Dufresnt ihook himself tree. He looked with Impatience at the puffy man. "Don't bother me with that now. I've got real troubles to look after. See me tomorrow, and keep your sblrt on It's no money out of your pocket." "But the deadline for tiling bids la midnight, tonight," tbe other per sisted. Dufrosno halted, forcing his mind to forget his personal problems while he dealt with this fresh mat ter. In a moment he waa speaking rapidly. "Two can play at that game. Tell Harry to call back our original bid and rewrite It. Cut the figure J 100.000 and slip in that re-pavlng elause under section 9. We'll let them pay for tbelr fun. And tell Har ry to send tbe papers to me at the Austerllts for signature." TUB puffy man stood back, nod 1 ding and smiling slyly at this piece of strategy; Dufresne went on Into the busy offices of tho Depart ment of Public Safety. At the end of the room was a boxod-ln cubicle with one ordinary- size switchboard, presided over by a very efficient young man. Dufresne dropped Into tho chair beside him and the young fellow favored him with a pleasant nod. He had a double ear-ploce clamped ovor hla head and was listening Intently. Presently he pushed these aside and gave his at tention to Dufresne, "Tommy, ask the Director If he can see mo now," tho latter request, od. "Tell hint It's Important." "There'B a conforonce of Pollco Captains, but It must be about ovor," tho operator voluntoorod. He plugged In tho connection and spoko a fow words In a low tono into tho transmitter. "Five minutes prlvnte corridor glad to cut It short," ho said. Dufrosno nodded, 111 a clgarotto, and kept his eye patlontly on tho clock until tho aoslgualod time had olupsed. Then ho went through a small door and along a abort, nar row corridor which ondod at a door whoso fronted panel boro block loi tering In a soml-clrculor arch: "Di rector of Police." and below, In a straight lino: "Jnmes J. Connors." As his visitor entered. Connors smiled and pushed nsldo tho welter of papers, as If welcoming an oxcuso to defor .in uncongoninl task, thon, seeing tho serious look on Du frosnc's taco, droppod tho pen and wheeled around in his chnlr. "What's tho trouble, P. D.?" "Jim," Dufrosno statod with do llborntlon, "somohody's trying to got' mo! 1 was put 'on the spot' to day!" Connors' eyes began to gleam. Tho pupils, centered in their disc of frosty bluo. contracted to tiny points, lleneath Dufrosno'a habit ual polished calm he could discern signs of tho strain and pnnlo that tho man would permit nolthor word uor movement to reveal. "Who could It bo?" Connors domandod. "Don't tell mo It was that crank letter-writer?" Mechanically the Irishman reached for one of tho long, fnt, mnhogany-colored cigars which wero never far from his hand. Dufresno shook his head. "I wish I could toll you," bo said quiet ly. "When I como to you last week with thoeo crank letters, Jim, It was only because they had kopt coming long beyond the usual time. I've had such stuff botoro even more violent In tono. But this afternoon It became a question of bullots! Some ono went sniping nt mo b tween Wstcrdnle and Edge Hill." (Copyright l9Si. bv Wallet C. Urownt Elaboratt plant are madt, tomor row, to nrnt.cl Purr. no. Improving ' Mrs. W. M. Oliver, of Halfway, who underwent a major operation at the Grande Ronde hospital last week, Is reported to be getting along nicely. From Wyoming- Mrs. K. o. ehoewe, of Medicine Bow, Wyo., underwent a major oper ation at the Grande Ronde hospital on Sunday and Is reported to be making satisfactory recovery. At Hospital Burl Anderson is receiving medical attention at the Grande Ronde hospital. U.S. DEATH RATE IN SLIGHT DROP FOR LAST YEAR tly y. H..CoHon (Associated Press Science Wrltor) WASHINGTON (fl1) America's death rate fell slightly In 1033. Judging from figures Just released by the public health service, but heart disease, cir culatory disease and cancer continued to take un, Increasing toll. Human endurance and medical skill showed a higher percentage of victories than In 1032 over some other Important causes of death, however, including pneumonia, apoplexy, ner vous diseases, tuberculosis. Influenza, diphtheria, typhoid fever and deaths In childbirth. CroHK-Necilan of Country The public hcMth service report covers 23 states and the District of Columbia, all that gather complete statistics such as are needed for compiling the figures, but Is believed to give a roughly accurate cross-sec tlon of conditions throughout the country. Nearly 80 million persons, about two-thirds of the population of tho nation, live In the territory cov ered. . t The death rate, from all causes, was 10,6 per 1,000 population. In 1033, as compnred to 10.0 In 1032 and 11.0 In 1031. Three depression years did not serve to send It upward. . Chart '.Of Toll The toll taken by aeveral lcadjng causes of death, per 100,000 popula tion, in 1033 as compared with the two previous years was: CniiKu of Den Mi UiXi I'XIZ lfm Diseases of circu lation 257.3 264.0 240.9 Diseases of heart 225.3 221.4 212.9 Cancer, all forms 105.8 103.8 100.5 Diseases of ner vous system .... 102,0 105.4 106.1 Diseases of res piratory system 81.8 00.8 05.6, Cerebral h e mor- rhnge and apo plexy 80.2 81 .0 80.6 Nephritis (kidney Ills) 70.0 ' 81.2 80.7 Pneumonia 70.3 78.4 83.1 1 Diseases of dlges- ; tlve system .... G8.0 68.6 74.1 Both ohlldrcn and mothers now havo a sUghtiy better chance of sur vival at the time of birth than In 1031, the figures show. Total Infant morLnlity was 66 per 1,000 live births as against 60 In 1931. although there waa no decrease from 1032. Deaths of mothers In childbirth, however, have dropped steadily, being 6.1 per 1,000 live births In 1031, 6.0 In 1032 and 6.0 in 1033 ! . Diphtheria I)own Diphtheria, one one of the heaviest scourges of children, took fewer lives than whooping cough in 1033. Deaths from measles and lethargic encephal itis increased slightly, and Infantile pnralysls deaths remained tho same ns In 1032, although tho figure, 0.7 per 100,000, was a largo drop from urn. when the rato waa 2.0 per 100.000. Almost all the leading causes of death took a smaller toll In 1933 than 1032 except cancer, heart and circula tory diseases, including hardoning of tho arteries, blocking of arteries and veins by clots, high blood pressure and inflammation of blood vessels. The tuberculosis death rate drop ped as follows: 1031, 64.8 per 100.000; 1032, 60.4; 1933, 60.4. Olabetes show ed a very slight drop In 1033 compar ed with 1032. Following Is the territory Includ ed In tho public hoalth service fig ures: Alabama, California, Connecti cut, District of Columbia. Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louis iana. Maryland. Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Now York, Ohio. Pennsylvania, South Da kota, Tennessee. Virginia. West Vir ginia, Wisconsin. IIKAKTS AND SPADKS ON 'IHMIKIK' KKOt'K PARIS ll) Fashionables who take their brklKe seriously may wear their hearts and apadea on their frocks this year. Pntou shows In ills mld ncasou collection a frock of white quilted cotton splashed with red, blur, irrecn and black hearts, spades. diamonds ond clubs. It Is trimmed with o light green linen collar. IMtOFKNSOIt MNOS TO CLASH AUSTIN. Tex. ( J. Frank Doblo. EngllRh professor at tho University of Texas and author of books on the southwest, now slugs to his cltwaos l:iHtcad of lecturing them. In song he describes exploits of some of the southwest noted characters. Includ ing Jesse James and Sam Baa. MI'AKKI.INO KAUKlMiS SMAItT mil KVKNINO PARIS (v Sparkling clip ear rings which clamp close to the lobe of the enr are the smartest rtuuncnt for evening wear. JSome are Jewel studded wings, others gom-Si?t leaves which curvo to the ear tip. Crotularla has come Into wide favor as a soil -Improvement crop among fnrmers of North Carolina. At the Presbyterian church Sunday morning Rev. J. Oeorge Wale, In his sermon on "Honest Confessions," said: "An honest confession Is good for the soul." . He quoted among other texts of Scripture, . Proverbs 33: 13 "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso con fesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy,'' Mr. Walz then read the fol lowing confessions: ' The returns on the peoce-and-war questionnaire sent out by KIrby Page and others, were mado the occasion for several public meetings In New York City on May 7 and 8. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdlck made the address of the meeting and In It related his war experiences. He drew heavily upon his trench life, and declared he had painted a bright picture of the good to be achieved, and so sent the boys over the top to death and. destruction, which, according to Dr. Fosdlck, was all they achieved. He Invoked the Unknown Soldier, and promised him never again to be In another war. We quote from the press report: "I stimulated raiding parties to their murderous tasks. Do you see why I want to make It per sonal? I lied to the Unknown Sol dier about a possible good conse quence of the war. There are times I do not want to believe In immort ality the times I want to think that the Unknown Soldier never can real ize how fruitless was hid effort. The support I gave to war Is a deep con demnation upon my 6oul." The Presbyterian. We read another confession recent ly of a man who had gone "modern istic," said Mr. Walz, and through tho brisk days of his hearty forties had proclaimed a message of unbelief In the great structural parts of our Christianity, whllo at the same time he declared ho was retaining the whole. His disciples came and went. Many of them to spiritual death and destruction. This man finally "came to himself, and realized what he had been doing. His heart was torn. He found peace in a renewed faith and loyalty to the Gospel of the Lord who brought him. But he said "that he never could forget the multitudes of people, especially young poople who had gone to their doom because of the errors ho had preached." The Presbyterian. AUTHORIZED DKALKR FOR FRIGID AIRE See V For Kloctric KcfiiRenititm Fred Spaeth in nun 1103 Washington WALZ TELLS CONFESSIONS OF TWO MEN BLACK WIDOW SPIDKKS FOUND IN PENDLETON PENDLETON, Ore., June 6 m The black widow spider has Invaded Pen dleton and residents- are being warn ed to watch for tho dangerous Insect. Three havo been caught under build ings here In the past two daya and one, taken to tile science department of the Eastern. Oregon Normal .at La, Grande, has been positively Identified, as belonging to the group whose bite Is deadly. 1 ' FIND IT HERE Copy for this Column must be In by 8 a. m. Drlvlmr to Seattle tomorrow. Would take one or two passengers. Call Saca Jawca.f 6-5-1 tp NEW LAMPS Tho very latest things In Table Lamps and new shades at especially low prices are now being shown at Richardson ' Art and Gift Shop. 6-4-t f. ItAKUAINS IN KITCIIKMVAKi; Broken lines of enamel cooking utensils in orange, greon, yellow, Ivory, red, white. Now selling at re duced, prices at Melville's. 0-5-3 t. CLEAN Young spring house cleaning will bo a pleasure to you if you Clean your woodwork with OLEA-NALL, the universal cleaner. Have Rlchaulson'a tell you how to save both tlmo and money In your house cleaning with CIJ3A-NALL sokl by Richardson's Art and Gilt Shop. 6-4-t f. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the floral offerings and for the sympathy and courtesies extended to U'J during our recent bereavement. Mrs. C. A. Brennan and family. Mr. and Mrs. X. Michellod. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Campbell and family. 6-5-1 tp. Water Troughs Good lumber selected especially for m a k i n r troughs. Widths up to IS" ViC and 4c per foot. 0 foot gnlbantrcd poultry wlro 48c per rod. Good honvy split cedar posts 19c each Home Lumber &Coal Co. rhone Main 17 Mickey McCoy W. O. Sawyer Farmers' Friendly Headquarters QJumrnsi For Sheer Popularity . BUS SERVICE For WAIJ.OWA, ENTERPRISE, JOSEPH nl Way Points. Lean La Oranda, Duly 4:10 P. M. For PENDLETON, Wy Point! Lcsn La Oranda, Dally 10:30 A. U. V. r. Stan tHnot, 130 J Adam Ptiona MAIN 49 yMw ry P CD m . . Penney's Blue Bonnet BATHSTTE at an Exceptional bargain Price! c 1T K Something to crow about! Even Penney's is lucky to be able to offer this highly popular sheer in brand-new patterns and flattering colors at such an irresistible low price l Use it jo many ways for your own, for youngsters' frocks I Fast colors, 36"! Tonight At the Store PENNEY'S SUMMER FASHION REVUE i Presented by Mrs. Dow lat Engle Fabric Stylist of New York City 8 Pa Na La Grande girls will model a budget wardrobe to meet the needs of' every occasion, including STRICT, AFTEKNOON and DAYTIME Costumes, together with SEMI-FORMAL and FORMAL EVENING GOWNS. Ranking fabrics for summer; correct skirt lengths; personality in dress; becoming lines for problem fig ures; better finishing methods and many other questions of interest to women who sew, will be discussed by Mrs. Engle. I We know you will find this meeting both enjoyable and instructive, and urge you to attend. A Dance Frock of Flamingo ORGANDY Easy to Make . . Low Priced! They're as different as cah be slun ing widely-scattered brushstrokes, monotone plaids, brushed plaidi. dots, two-tone blocks . . . imagine them, all colorful on sheer organdy ! 30 inch. Made Only for Penney's Rayon CREPE in a quality of many uses, at 49' A substantial 35" weave of close, heavy texture. Excellent for summer suits, for slips, dresses, linings In so many colors you're sure to find just what you want. Best . . . and Best Selling! Rondo PRINTS A Smooth, Close Cambric Ask anyone who's used these Rondo percales how they wash and wear I For smart summer dresses and juits the kind of small, line designs vou find in expensive ready-mades. Imported, Permanent-Finish Plain Organdies low-Priced for Such Quality 49' Pure white In 44-45 Inch widths col ors In 3S-3!) Inch; eggshell, blue Dink, green, maize, and darker tones. or dainty, cool, crisp dance dresses I Use Them For Every Type of Dress, These PLAIN and PRINT SILKS For Sports, Street, Evening 79c yd. Flnt crepes, soft rough crepes, and printed crepe failles in effective monotone and multicolor designs. Scores of colors, black, white; start sewing NOW for summer wear! Smart Printed iWWVV 4Sfsv SEER SUCKER far - m ! i ti i Fine for Tailored Frocks Yd. Fashions favorite for summer sport frocks. Stripes, plaids and geometric patterns In beautiful colors. 36 Inches wide. LOOKS Like Pure Silk! PRINT RAYON In a Clever Crushproof Weave! Finest of rayon, the yarns so twisted and woven as to produce springy texture that not only doesn't crush, but will hold its shape! 39 inch. Flor als, dots, monotone prints! Arlington Means Quality in Printed LAWN And Lovely Patterns, Too! 255Cyd- iK There are patterns that will suggest dresses for you . . . others that you 1) want to make up for a little girl , . nil of them fresh, dainty, summery! And how they wear and launder! 39". Bar- Make Tailored Frocks of NEW PIQUES They're Such Lovely Colors! 29c yd. Make a frock of white, with a jacket in one of the colors; combine the wide wale and narrow pique; so many smart effects are possible with these Surf and Parkdale piques. Yard wide, Right when you want them! SILK PRINTS you'd gladly pay more for! 98' yd- Bright, colorful prints on dark back grounds; smart monotones and tha very favorite stripes. Florals, all overs and spaced designs. All expen-sive-LOOKING! 39 inches wide. 98c Make a Dress of Beautiful WHITE SILK A Range of Novelty Weaves $.19 & Yd. inch a marvelous array of weaves. Just tho silks you hava been wanting for a lummer frock. Ripples, cords and nub bed fabrics. Sheer and Smart! Personality PRINTED VOILE Newer Designs! Lovely Quality! c Yd. Such enticing patterns! You can hardly wait to cut Into Wiem for dresses, child ren's clothes, all the cool and practical summer outfit you wantl Dots, plaids, prints. crossbars.