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PAGE FOUR The OREGON STATESMAN, fiabcu Oregon, Wednesday Morning, Rlay 21, 1930 "iV Foror Sways Us; Na Fear Shall Awe." From First Statesman. March 22, 151 THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO. Chakles A. Speacit, ShzXDON P. SACxrrr, Pullishen Charles' A. Spragub ... Editor-Manager Sheldon F. Sackett - - - - Managing-Editor M.nfwMi nf fut AaaorLafed Press Th ActoeiaUd Pre" ta exclusively entitled to "? for p?"r mtiiw Sf aTSnrtaiWtche credited U it or not otherwise credit to thl paper. Paeifie Coast Advertising Representatives: ' Armor W. Stypea. Inc., Portland. 8nr4"Si Am Saa Francisco, Bbaroa Bide; Loa Aacelea, W. Pac Bid. Eastern Advertising Representatives: Ferd-Parsons-Stecher, Inc., New York. 271 Madlaon Ave. J Chicago. 0 N. Michigan Ave. Entered- at the Postoffiee at Salem, Oregon, a Second-CUtse Hatter. Publuktd every morning except Monday. Buenuse tec 21S 5". Commereial Street; ' SUBSCRIPTION RATES Mail SubaerJrtlon Rate. In Advance. "Within Oregon; Dally, an Sunday. Ma. 50 cnts; Mo. tl.25; Mo. ia.25; 1 year $4.00. Else where SO ccnta per Mo. or $3.04 for 1 ytar In advance. By CHy Carrier : SO cent a'wxmtb ; $5.50 a year In advaaca. Per Copy Z ccnta On trains, and Newa Stand 6 cent a. HEALTH Today's Talk By B.S. CopelandVlI. D. ANOTHER WALL STREET SUFFERER The Length of the Life Span THE normal expectancy of life has been greatly length ened in the last century and especially so in the last quart-er-centiiry. Despite the ages attributed to ancients of bible times, ages hich now are regarded as mythical, the real age at death averaged only a little over 20 years. Hard con ditions of birth, and of youth and maturity increased mortal- ity of the earlier years, thus holding down the average. As these conditions improved the life-expectation lengthened until a study made in Germany at the end of the 17th cen tury showed the average age tat death to be 83 and a half years. In New England the expectation of life at the beginn ing of the 18th century was 35 years, in the middle of the 19th century 40 years. In 1890 the figure was 44 years, and more recent studies show the life span average to be 59 rears in Massachusetts. What has brought this about? Chiefly education in pub lic health and the winning of the battle against germ dis eases. Rarely, now do plagues like the fevers and choleras strike and decimate whole DODulations. Small-pox, diphtheria, scarlet fever these have been pretty well mastered either by inoculation or the use of curative toxins. Improved sanita tion, purer milk and water supplies, proper disposal of wastes, abolishment of slums and tenements these have done much in promoting longevity. Then wonders have beenVorked in the preservation of life at birth. In America the death rate both for mothers and babes is still inexcusably high, but the rate ia downward and by continued education and health regula tion it may be lowered much more. With this very gratifying showing we are apt to be quite complacent and think that death is not so imminent as in years gone by. But for one who has reached the age of 40, his remaining expectancy of life is no greater than of old. In fact his chances of living to a ripe old age are not quite so good as it was prior to 1880. We have had many formulas for promoting octogenarianism: buttermilk, cabbage, vegetables, transplanting of glands, all have proven as futile as Ponce de Leon's search for the fountain of youth. As Louis I. Dublin vriting in the May Harper's on this subject says: "We have not yet learned how to check the processes of degen eration. Today even larger numbers of people are dying of heart dis ease, cancer, cerebral hemorrhage, arterial diseases. Bright's disease, and diabetes. . . . We seem, in fact, to be confronted at the" older ages with the gradual breakdown ot the human organism. Apparent ly the human body like the machine in Industry, has a fairly definite working life and each year of actlTlty produces a certain amount of depreciation. Consequently we aee little hope ot any improvement un til we find out mora abut the causes of senescence. The psalmist's three score years and ten still seems the limit of expectation for one who has passed the colics and upsets of infancy. The extra years are very often apt to be robbing time for no great satisfaction. Some there are who cling to life merely for its arithmetic, that the toll of their years may be great. Others are more happy to live life to the full and then pass on without the rheumy afflictions of old age. As Tennyson wrote: "Better fifty years of Europe than a cycle of Cathay." J. School Entertainments I F ONE wants to study the impact of the comic strip and the movie and talkie on youth he should attend one of the typical school entertainments of the day. Times have chang ed in schools as in other spheres of life, and in the field of school entertainment just as much as any. In former years a school entertainment majored in serious efforts: readings, dialogues, worth-while plays, choruses. True the work was that of amateurs and had many rough edges, but there was a vein of real purpose running through it. The box office was incidental. The present day school entertainment is theatrical in this that its prime concern is the gate receipts. So many of them are of the vaudeville or circus order a series of im provised stunts of scant value to the audience and no par ticular value to the performers. Farrish junior high had one of them the other night. A row of hand-me-down college stunts were worked over, some novel features added and the whole presented as an entertainment by the 9A students, who are supposed to be ready for senior high. From the skill they displayed in crude comedy one must admit they are quite ready for high school. There were some really good things in the production, . and some good acting. But it was typically vaudeville, broad humor taking the place of any serious purpose. Bare-legged dancing, tap and toe dancing: the schools are educating the feet if not the head. In one particular we think the schools of today excel in their programs those of a quarter century ago, that is in their instrumental musk. They attempt more . in the way of orchestra and band work, and the results are good. Chorus singing shows no improvement. One observes too that the performers are not at all tim id: in fact with some of them there is almost a freshness, W V. a a m ... - ivnicn is not surprising considering their education in comic strip smart-aleck stuff. Are we ageing? Wen, perhaps; but we feel like going to the Leslie operetta at the senior hicrh school auditorium tonight to see if that performance will not impress us as Deing more worth-while ' for junior high preseniauon. Statistics show that nina out ef ten people hare seme form ot foot trouble. Way is this? wrong- . ntting shoes, wrong mat hodc of standing and walking; with the toea turned out instead of straight ahead, lack of exercise these these are com mon falts. AU of them cause weakness train and stress of the feet, and as a result, the en tire nervous . system asaay be disturbed? Tout feet may play a large part tn yonf wet fare: No one can be a success In life if these members are sub jected to constant strain. The nerves ot the feet are con nected with the nerves of the leg and body. Many a parson has pains in various parts ot the body and wonders at the cause. Many a stubborn case ot headache, backache, poor circulation and spinal disorder has been mistaken" for neuritis, rheumatism or kid ney disease when the trouble has been nothing but poor, misused feet. Much damage is done by wear ing too high-heeled shoes. A high heeled shoe throws the arch of the foot out ot position and the weight ot the body is placed en the front part of the foot. The present fashion of too high heels for woman la a foolish one, tor it must bring with it many ills ot the body. Many people suffer from fallen arches. The majority of them feel aches and pains of one sort or an other and become tired after be ing on the feet a while. By uo ef the correct shoe this can be ov ercome in time. Change the shoes and stockings often. This eases the feet immeasurably. The proper care ot the feet be gins with cleanliness. Every night the feet should be thorough ly bathed. AH day ions; they are kept in an almost air-tight com partment. The foot perspires and the oil glands pour out their, oily secretions. The feet need more bathing than the rest ot the body. After bathing the feet, twist and turn them so that the mueles, nerves and blood vessels can be exercised and stimulated. Mas sage the foot gently. You will re lax and feel better all over for this extra care of the feet at night. Do not be forgetful of the ne cessity of careful selection and fitting of your children's shoes. Have them properly fitted to com bine comfort and foot health as well as for looks. Many of the foot troubles of childhood bring on poor posture. The child does not complain of the pain, bat symptoms of fatigue and weak ness are often due to improper shoes. See that the stockings are not too short or too long-, so as to cramp or injure the feet ef your chUd. This marvelous mechanism call ed the foot carries yon on your way over the floor of the world. it gives grace to the dancer, cush ions tae rescent of the polevanlter and carries the soldier with his heavy pack over dreary miles ea tne march. How mtie we appre ciate Its worth. Walking is a tine art and one of the best exercises In the world. If your feet are to function prop erly, house them In roomy com fortable shoes, so'that your body will be poised, yoar stride vigor ous and easy and every movement ot tne body utne and supple with energy and good health. Answers to Health Queries L. E. E. Q. What would yen aavue tor poor circulation? Z. what would yon advise for sore and inflamed eyes? a. Baud up your general health and circulation will im prove. Try taking a tablespoonful ot pure cod-liver oU after meals. 2. See an eye specialist for sore and inflamed eyes. An eye wash ot borie acid will give tem porary relief. O5 The Wizard of Oz Z WEST has met his wizard in the person of Walter ' Pierce. The two ex-irovernors had a finis f io-M in the . democratic primaries and the result was positive and decis ive. West trailed the man from the wide open spaees by over 8,000 votes. West's defeat came as an open rebuke for his af filiation with utility interests in the guise of a disinterested servant of the people. His tomme-lashinc f mnn- TTorian in the session of the last legislature gave good entertainment - and delighted those who like to see the verbal lash laid oa without mercy, but the incident gave the man in the ten-gal-j Ion hat a terrific club. And when it was disclosed that West ,had accepted large retainers from power interests his day was done. He will still be an intricniin wiUHMor, .v. rf with an adder's tongue; but though his hand be hairy like Esau's the Jacob's voice will alwavs h nmtT i tv democric primaries gave us one diversion. Waiter ... icxvc vecame- ina wxzara o uz. : IISSJ. sspreme court - - iwmwfc wocmuam or Iae aeatn t Governor Patterson. -i . ,Al I"1 "ports the poor fish in tU Rogue river didn't know . .. ...ucmti aucj iu won or josi igje eiecu n. P.S. Q. What would cause lump on the side of my neck? A. Probably enlarged gland. See a doctor. f; - , n. i : i. ... o -- '""-4'' r'WS- ,.a .. t wfc-U'.vv - W , i -susrvcAir VOWW ') i keepop wtm4 -. i s -iNta - iv?-Ir'S-i-iJ iJ-u-h -T?-1 i j 0 ,m. ,.JwsP Vft B 3lmUJi "Ml w EIPES EN 0 QY? tv CAROLYN WELLS F.E.M. Q. Are California and Arizona good states for persons to live in who are troubled with ca tarrh? A. Yes. Mrs. C.W.D. Q. What causes the skin to itch, leaving red rais ed marks? A. This is probably due to hives. R. II. R. C. What causes my fingers to become numb? 2. Is there such a thing as an enlarged heart? A. May be due to voor circu lation. Build up the general health and your circulation will improve. 2. YeSi i O. R. Q. Is there any treat ment which will make the tonsils healthy? A. It the tonsils are diseased they should be removed. V. 8. D. Q. What do ron ad vise for eczema? AvFor fullp artlculars send self -addressed stamped envelop and repeat your Question. I know Just how you feel and I'm sure you're doing wisely. Leave us an address so, we can tell you when Emily comes back." I ve no address as yet. other than my bankers,; but they wUl always know where I am. I shall make some plans: in the next tew days, end I'll drop you a line, Mrs. Beu, so you'll Know wnere x am. It's good of you tp'care." Ie a notion to drive down to New York with you," said Lamb, looking thoughtful. Do. I'd be glad of company. and I'm a good driver." 'No,' concluded Burton. "I'm not packed. And, too, I'd rather stay till afternoon, and see the girls aain." 'As you say. Well. I'll be get ting along. I won't try to say what I hope for' you all I'm I'm pretty much all in." With a tew handshakes, he left them, speaking no further word. Prau helped him into his car. and Pete Gibby also went out on the porch. "Goedbr. he ssid, noting the fsnlteases and hatboxes in the car. "Going right to t.be club?" Tes, or some- hotel. I'U de cide on the way ddwn." And Pennington! drove off. sit ting erect and tiftn behind his wheeL 4 "He's all right when he's alone," Gibby said, returning to the dining room,: : "but people seem to get on his nerves." "No wonder." Rodney observed, "especially over 'here where he knows we have out own trouble." "He's in a bad way." Lamb said. 1 shouldn't- have cared to ride with his driving. I spoke on an impulse." "Oh, no." Gibby Insisted. "He started off like a ;born chauffeur. He'll be all right once he's quit ot these harrowing scenes and that empty house Of his. I never saw such a nervous man. I sup pose it's that artistic tempera ment. I don't see how his wife ever lived with hlnj." "Maybe It was because she couldn't that "No, no," Aunt -Judy interrupt ed Lamb's speech; "Pauline was lust as temperamental herself. They were happy together and understood each other. Her trouble was all caused by her grief at her child's death. When Jim gets away from all this and settles down somewhere, he'll get quieted down, probably write a new play, and regain his poise and balance. :. "You're a wise- woman, mad am," said Abel Collins, bowing toward her. "Your remarks show acumen and wise prograstication. It might be added that our friend may find some other temperamen tal soul, who wilI-4 ' a n r rroi For You For Today 1 ?1 Diem How many rolls of roofing are required to cover the roof of a building 80 by 40 ft., if the cable is 8 ft. high and Che root projects z n. beyond the building all around? Answer to Yesterday's Problem lstV SSOtO r 2nd. S00. Exnlan- atioa Add 1-S and 1-4: subtract rrom lZ-lldtvids 4900 by S-12. Nino months eual 2-4 years; mnitiply K by 1-4; add 1-3; multiply 9$aa by 25-48; add 4000 and 6000: subtract from CHAPTER XXXm. "Oh, let the poor man alone," said Aunt Judy. -; "Suppose he dogs, he, won't be the first man to marry a second time." "Who's going to marry a second time, you, Pete?" :nd Betty came in to the dining room in all the fresh glory of a Summer-morning toilette. "I csn't until after X marry the first time, and yon say you're not reedy yet." Gibby .answered, gaz ing hungrily at the lovely vision. Ohy well, there's no hurry. Any muffins, Prailf Big. tat ones, with lots of butter; and honey?" "Be careful, my child." Abel Collins warned her. "Soft earns are lovely now, bit " "Don't bother,: Mr. Comas." Betty smiled at htm. "I knoVit all by heart. And as long as Ikn at KhoUwood, I'm golnr to st muffins If t have to suffer the rest ot my Ufa. Nell's going home UdayAnat Judy.? : "I know It, deaf.' You're not. are ron.?" - - , ,. lJ3Ko. pleasei.1 ni to siix.an- ether week, if I may." i "Indeed yon may; we'd love to ! have you." "Then you'll have to have me," declared Pete. "Im Betty's satel lite, you know." "All right. Satellite, stay on," Ssld Aunt Judy, glad to have these two favorites of hers as long as possible. So that afternoon Nell went down to New York in the train, escorted by Lamb, who was going down anyway. i The leave-taking was sad. for Rodney and Burton Lamb were real friends, but it had to be, and with a few words the wrench was oyer and the depart in f pair waved oacK irom xne car window as taey were driven off to the station. "Our house party is getting smaller, said Pete, with an ef fort at lightness; "Jest Aunt Jndy And Betty and as two fellers left. Who's" for a game dt bridge?" it was a good suggestion and they all agreed, but the Interest in the cards was half-hearted sad the play was not brisk. At last they gave it up and went out to sit on the terrace in a fa vorite screened corner, where they could see approaching visitors and escape them if so desiring. But the only visitor in sight just then was a dilapidated-looking urchin, whose wondering stares about proved him a strang er. Yet he seemed sure of his des tination and plodded np the brok en marble pathway toward the house. "I'U see what he wants," said Pete, rising and going slowly to ward the boy. "What is It, youngster?" he said, smiling good-naturedly. "You sure you're on the right track?" "Want to see Miss Bell." said the boy, obviously a city gamin and about ten or twelve years old. "Miss Bell? Well, I'm her agent, I guess I'll do." "No," and the decided head shook, "must see Miss Bell her self." "All right, come ahead," and Pete piloted the lad to Aunt Judy who sat on a swing seat In the corner. "You Miss Bell?" he Inquired very earnestly. "Yes. child. Who are you?" "Then this here letter is for you," he tugged an envelope from his pocket and was about to make on when Pete caught him. "No, yon dont sonny. Yon wait a minute. See?" The boy began to cry. "I want to go home." he wail ed, wriggling out of Pete's grasp. All ngat. yon can go in a few moments. We have to see it there's an answer, yon know." No, the man said no answer, Lemma go." Annt Jndy read the short note, and passed it to Rodney, who read it. with Betty looking over his snouiaer. Without a word as to its eon- tents, ne handed it to Fete, say-ins;: "I'll hold the kid. while yon give that the once-over. Fete." Gibby took the oaper and read: Mls Bell if you wtQ be in the woods in front of the miller house at midnight Sunday- night and will tire me ten thousand dollars In cash you win hare year nelce em ily back tomorrow sate and sound hot if you tell anybody poUes or anybody else the deal is all off 1 Will be in that place at midnight hut yon must come alone dent try any gallery or yoa win queer the wnoie business its ap to yoa play rair and t win play fair r t kldasmner Pete handed the paper back to Aunt Judy and turned to the hoy. . "Now. don't bo scared. sonny. he said; "we" knew yon hate doai nothing wrong yourself. Who gave jeo.. that note Jta. brlaf here?" "A man," said the boy, brlgth ening a little, tor Pete had a way with children. "Where?" , "In Haverstraw, near the post office." What's your name?" "Larry Shane." "All right. Larry, now tell us all about the man. Did you ever see him before?" "Nope, never." "What did he look like?" Larry considered. "Well, he was a fat man, short, yon know, and stout. He had black hair and eyes he was a Jew, I think. And he wore sporty clothes, kinder checkered and a ring with a 'big di-mond in it. And a red neck- tie; that's all I noticed. And he guv me the note and said If I'd bring It here he'd pay me good. And ho paid me and I brans- it. and I want to go home. The man said I could ketch the six-forty back to Haverstraw." How much did he pay you?' "He gimme ten dollars and my ucaet over here and back." "Clearly this lad knows nothing more about it Aunt Judy said. looking pityingly at the thin little chap, "can prau to feed him up and let him to home. We can consider what we're going to do aoout his message afterward." "You're right. Aunt Judy. Rodney . said. "The kidnapers wouldn't trust a lad who knew any more about the business than Larry, here. They undoubtedly picked him up on the street to send him. He looks so bright, you see. What were von doinr when me man tacgied you?" -belling papers, sir. The New York papers. And he bought aU l had left and then sent me on this errand. Now kin I go?" "Have some supper first?" in vited Pete. Larry s eyes danced, and he said, "Yep, but I want to git that train." So Prall took the forlorn little chap to the kitchen and rare him such a meal as he had never be fore seen or heard of, and also a box of goodies to take home with him. . Pete had followed, determined to - get any further information possible, but Larry, it seemed had exhausted his store of knowledge of the stranger, and bad nothing further to offer. Pete made him describe again the man who had given him the note, and the boy reiterated exactly the tale he had told at first. (To be continued) BITS for BREAKFAST By B. J. HENDRICKS Army, navy, marines; S S Contiaalng the sketches con cerning the three defense arms of the United States, the following Is furnished by Chief Turret Captain Breeze, whose office is in the city hall, and who Is un married. "A few tacts about the United States navy" is the caption given by Captain Breeze: "The navy might be classed as a huge corporation carrying on business all over the world, em ploying- approximately 150,000 people owning supplies worth a billion dollars, owning floating equipment worth a billion 300 million more, owning real estate valued at 00 million, paying out annually some S00 millions of dollars. "a "The term of enlistment for the navy is four years, and over 75 per cent of the navy men reenlist after having completed their first tour year enlistment. The navy maintains four recruit training stations, located at San Diego, California; Great Lakes. Illinois; Newport. Rhode Island; and Hampton Roads, Virginia. When first enlisting recruits are sent to one of these four training sta tions, where they are required to take eight weeks' military train ing. m "The navy maintains 22 trade schools on land, for training men in greater numbers than has been found convenient to train on board ship. Each and every man who enlists in the 'navy Is eligi ble to try tor entrance to one of these schools afteT having com pleted his military training. A feeling ot security prevails among the men who attend these navy trade schools, due to the fact that they are sure of not being laid off before having completed their coarse, and they also receive their room and board and regular monthly pay while learning. Men who reenlist and stay in the ser vice 20 years are eligible to retire on a pension and receive a check each month equal to the interest on $20,000. In other words, the navy lays away $1000 each year for the continuous service man, besides his regular monthly sal ary. "During a four year enlistment a man can almost be assured of seeing all of the principal cities along the western and eastern coast line of the United States, the Panama. Canal, Cuba, the West Indies Snd Honolulu, and If he stays in the service for 20 years his travels will be unlimited. The navy recognizes the fact that all work and no play makes jack a dull boy, and is strong tor athlet ics, furnishing all the equipment necessary for training stations and ships to carry on athletics to the fullest extent, and many of our outstanding athletes have got ten tneir start in the navy, a V S "Moving pictures are furnished each training station and all the largest ships, and are shown ev ery night. Well stocked libraries are furnished for the benefit of navy men, and the navy also fur nishes tree educational courses covering over 150 subjects for those who wish to study during spare time. Due to the fleet be ing absent frdm this coast for the past few months, the quota of en listments tor this district has been rreatly- reduced. However, after July 1st the quota win bo Increased about 60 per cent, giv ing more men an opportunity to take advantage ot the wonderful opportunities offered by the U. S. Navy." w J. E. Breeze, chief turret cap tain, U. S. nary, local recruiting officer, has been In Salem the past 20 months. He first enlisted in the navy-at Kansas City. Mis souri. October 14, 1916. He serv ed on the east toast and over seas during the world war. He was transferred to the west coast in October, 1921. He had over 11 years sea service before request ing land duty. He is now going on his 14th year In the service. He says the time he has spent in the service has been very pleas ant duty. S - He expects to be In Salem about three more months before return ing to sea duty. He has made numerous friends in Salem during the time spent here, and it will be with a feeling of deep regret when the time comes to say good by, but Captain Breeze says he will always be an Oregon booster regardless ot where he may be, and particularly tor the city ot Salem. (The marines will have the right of way in this column to morrow.) S The bits man wants to congra tulate the people of Salem over their prospect of securing the ownership of their water system, as soon as all the legal prelimin aries can be threshed out, which may be soon, or might ,be a long time. Anyway, the people on Fri day last gave their verdict, and that ought to be final; will be final, excepting for the fight that may have to be made for the actu al transfer. m The Bits man predicts that the system will pay its way, and take care of interest on the bonds, and provide' for the sinking fund, with something oyer for better mqnte, and extensions, without an increase in the water rates. It extensions are numerous, through rapid growth ot the city, more bonds may have to be voted, but in that case the increasing rev enues will pay interest on the new bonds and build up a sinking fund to retire them. S Another prediction: Within a few years, the people wiU vote an issue of bonds for securing a mountain water supply, by gra vity system, and will have power for distribution, the Bale of which will justify the cost. How many years will depend on growth; but the fact that there is such an outlook will speed up the expansion ot the city in many ways. a "a Salem has definitely stepped out as a progressive city, and this fact will help powerfully in at tracting enterprising people and bringing new industries. It i al together possible that Salem will in 1940 be in the 50,000 class, and going much stronger than ever. And then bare only a fair start towards the splendid metro polis that will finaUy adorn the central Willamette valley. Editorial Comment From Other Papers Yesterdays ... Of Old Oregon Town Talks tram The ftetes xnaa Oar Fathers Bead May SI, 1805 The Salem high school baseball team met defeat yesterday after noon at the hands of the Univer sity Of Oregon in Eugene. Final score, 11 to P. Miss Winifred Muriel Byrd of this city was among the gradu ates ot the New England Conser vatory of Mute at Boston this week, taking her diploma with high honors. . Bev, G. Wi Plumer of Portland is the new pastor ot the Chemek eta street; Evangelical church. Rev; Hernschnch was appointed pastor of the Zion Evangelical church in Seattle. KANSAS CITY, May 20 (AP) Qna Sonnenberg, recognis ed In some states as the world Jhearywelght wrestlinr champloav5 was awaraea- victory over Ed "Strangler Lewis on a foul here tonight after Kk bad wen a IiL FIGHTING THE CHAIN STORE Throughout the country, an ag gressive tight Is waged on chain stores by independents. In many towns it is being carefully organ ised and is led by professionals. Most of these are nonresidents. ' Inasmuch as such leadership does not always have the sense of responsibility for community rows and their consequences that per sons may be expected to have who belong, and Inasmuch as a cam paign is about to be started here, the position of the local newspa pers should be made plain. The Republic and Herald be lieve that the home and property owners of their town should have full opportunity and loyal support. They believe in the manufacture at home and buy at home princi ple and in all possible cooperation of the community's members for the Community's welfare. No sensible chain store stock holder or executive would expect local newspapers to take any other stand. While the conflict that may be waged will be legitimate, our own people most knew that the news papers can take but little part in It along lines that often are sug gested. The newspapers cannot decently deny the chain stores the use of advertising space. With several of these concerns the matter is net merely one of decency, bnt the papers are bound by contracts en tered into many months ago. The newspapers will not print any advertising for any independ ent concern which will subject la. em to a salt for damages. A direct statement of any kind, whether by the editor, a reporter, a correspondent or an advertiser, which can he shown to have in jured anyone's business comes within the provisions of oar law ot libel ta Washington t and la some cases even though the state ment may he true the courts win hold publication unwarranted. Wlthr4heee few Mttle prelimin ary remarks we are willing to let the battle proceed. -Yakima Re public, r Maybe the American association of University Women, under whose auspices they appear, can persuade them. Starting with an idea worked out In a barn loft, the Moroni-Olson plan ot high class traveling repertoire has filled the needs of a very difficult period which be gan when the nvovies drove the "road companies" from the speak ing sisge. Playing circuits of towns too small to support per manent stock companies of their own but for brief periodic stands, they were able to pay out and to keep alive the traditions of a liv ing stage. Now comes another transition. The talkies have come into the field and their popularity is well deserved. To a great degree, the opportunity to "see and hear" the greatest of stage and screen Is suf ficient for all demands. It is pos sible (once in a while) to hear the great li-es of great plays, albeit in "canned" form. The traveling: stock companies find It hard to meet this competition. What will come next nobody can foretell. The flesh and blood drama will not die; of that we feel sore. The instinct for it is too strong. Prob ably the next step win be the wide spread development of the Civle theatre, with the occasional sup port of visiting stars. Of that de velopment, our own Tory Little Theater group Is a forerunner. Eugene Guard. A FARWELL TOUBT It is vrtth much regret that we hear that when the Moroni Olson player appear here next Monday night in ."White Wings,' It may ho their farewell, though there Is chance-of fust one more appear ance ftezt tall. We can't help hop ing; that- as with ee snany famona layer this wiU be oahr one- of a long sutcesBlon pf farewell, tours. SKI CHAMP HANGED SYDNEY, N. 8., May 20. (Tuseday)--(AP--InTald 'Bing Anderson, former champion ski Iumper of New England, was tanged at 1:12 a. m., today for the murder of a Sydney hotel clerk, gffEEZS NEARLY FATAL ROSS. CaL. May It (AP) A sneeze landed Ralph Palmer, Ssn Francisco attorney, ta a hospital here today. He broke a blood vessel, lost much . Mood and two transfusions were resorted to to save his life. 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