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-i - . - ; CIRCULATION a. w 7072 TOE WEATHER I I Pair today and probably. Monday, temperature aboTO normal; JIax. Temp. Katur day 74. Min. 35 norti wind, river foot; clear, r Average " . Distribution April, '31 - MO Net paid, dally, Sunday 6783 - arxaox a. b. c FOUMDOP 1831 EIGHTY-FIRST YEAR Salem, Oregon, Sunday Jlornlnr.-llay 10, 1931 ! , , ,Jr-v "i r k T ! ill i 1.1 if1' GBTiIlOF SCBE DIES; VJQRK IS DOilE Albert - A. Michelson Winds Up Find Experiment I i I With end in Sight IK j - r:' Discoverer of : Ught Speed j On Deathbed Dictates : . . Important Data ;r i PASADENA. CaU ' May. 9 I (AP) The srand old man of phystea haa gorx to. the immortal company of Ptolemy. Copernicus, Galileo and Newton. Dr. Albert A. Michelson, dlscorerer of the speed of light, died here today He was 78 years of age. i The. Indominitable -will of the imost distinguished scientist of modern times astonished physi cian by Its two years atra ggle after a paralytle stroke In . holding up the frail body. Three months ago It lost ground and the little professor went. to -the bed In his bungalow home here from which he did not moTe since the early part of March. Then, two days ; ago the great mind snapped with a. rerehral hemorrhage Michelson ; going Into a coma Thursday night, -j a sleep that quietly enaea in aeam shortly befoer 1 p.m. ioday. More Precise - t Bleasnrement . ' . . V, ! Michelson was resigned to hla death, knowing he had stayed It until his last great experiment bad been completed. This was his third and moat precise measure ment of the speed of light. It was for ths that for two years his tre mendous will power held back the progress of creeping paralysis with which he was stricken in Chicago some 24. months ago. Without parallel In the history of science was the scene enacted early this week at the bedside of the man who made it possible for (Turn to page z, col. 5) Sereral Salem people have been induced to affiliate with a yagne puhlie health education associa tion which now appears to hare been a dodge to slicker ready cash from the customers. Mem berships were belni; told which entitled the holders to enroll children at f each, the' mem bers to keep that money. Vagueness of the explanation led some of Jhe people to mis trust the scheme and Salem po lice are now working to locate the woman who was described as middle aged, with thin features tnd driving a large sedan with a California license. The woman Introduced herself rl' i a "help wanted" classified advertisement in a local paper and tried . to persuade her pros pects that they could make 190 a month selling subscriptions. She Insisted on taking cash rather than, checks In payment for affil iation. - Auto is Stolen From in Front Of City's Hall GERVA1S, May J. Thieves j whose identity had not been dis covered late today, last mgnt stole the Chevrolet sedan belong ing to. George Kuschnick from In front of the city hall where the owner was attending a high school play. The theft apparently, was pre meditated as another ear was looted during the play's p r f o nuance. It was the auto of C. W Cutsf orth.- The thieves ran sacked the car, overturning the seats and seeking articles in It but took only S10 from a purse in the car.-Cutsf orth -and his broth er were Inside tbe former's, house and their auto stood In front when the thieves were at work. faltflaT IS SKIII ml BELIEF Fitting Conclusion Put Upon Better Music Week "Better music'' week came to a triumphant conclusion Saturday night In a thrilling and beautiful program, a festival of music ar ranged by a large group o't choirs from Salem churches. At least .1000 people were seated in the armory for this program and Spontaneous, and vigorous - ap plause which greeted each num ber indicated a splendid spirit of appreciation and unity between the performers and the listeners. No greater tribute could be point ed to to indicate the success and accomplishment of the promotion of "better music" appreciation. : The audience, performers and program numbers sparkled with color and - life. . The Portland Apollo club were guest artists and were in evening dress which gave a dash of black and white, the wo men of the choirs were in gowns of pastel shades, and the dark suits of the men gave attrac tive contrast. Even the dress of the audience secsaed to be bright Mothers Honored , .... - .... .... v t .... . . . v w ' ; - t ' ' . ": ' f : -vV- - " r -.-----:" ;:.": ' : 4 ' ; " . ; - " "' - " v - ; ' , " ' ' ' '. V : - . : r " V ; ,' . ... At , .. ' ? --',- - VCY-i.. : - r f i : . '-'. - ( - - . - " V , ' Meet Mrs. Armstrong, sweet mother of OO years. Sbe has three chil - drea. Mrs. Dana McNamer of Dallas, with whom she lives, Mrs. Florence Boyd of Salem, and Wallace Armstrong of Pontiac, IIL, ,10 grandcbildren, 26 great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. For 32 years she has made her home, in Oregon. Life to her today la a grand and precious thing full of the activity : of her large "family of whom she keeps careful watch. Reading Is one of her chief Joys for it keeps her in tonch with the world in v which site ts very much interested. Greetings to a real mother . Honor Mother 'sbay Through out Observance had Small Beginning in 1 907 With Tribute to one; Designated Officially Seven Years Later; now General - By OLIVE M; DOAK Years ago Miss Anna Jaryis was requested by the min ister of her church to arrange a memorial service for her own mother who' had for a long time been an active, worker and leading spirit in the church.- The work o arranging this beautiful tribute to mother inspired Miss Jarvis with the idea that of setting apart one day in the year to pay ' ' o tributes to mothers living as well H0AD EXTHI PLEAJS REFUSED The county court Saturday turned down a proposition ad vanced by a group of Crooked Finger district farmers wherein they sought to have the court fi nance the construction of an ad ditional mile of road back Into the hills from the end - of the present construction. The court told the delegation it was prohibited by law from expending- public ' funds unless they have been appropriated. The court ald this ruling must apply even4 though the farmers were willing to levy a special tax at a subsequent election and with its proceeds to reimburse the county. The court this year is. con structing an additional 'mile, of road beyond the four. mUes . of market road It constructed last year but this, added road has been financed from money re ceived by a special district tax. . ... , i i -, Trunk in Attic Yields up $703 PORTLAND, Ore., May (AP) Mrs. Elsie Titus was looking through an old trunk in the attic of her home here to day. She found a number of old papers-that had belonged to her husband. Frank L. Titus :wo died in 1824. Among the papers was a bank draft for 703. and gay and certainly the music was of the happy, Inspiring type. The brilliant performance of the Apollo' club In -Landslghting which was directed ' by Prof. & W. Hobson brought a pounding applause. Unity, rolling har mony, volume and accurate ex pression In this number left- a beautiful memory. "A Song of Marching Men was also splend idly presented. ... - The ' choir ensemble with nine churches represented and directed by Prof. Hobson, was Inspiration al. So many people, beautiful numbers sung, splendid -unity and response to the baton, and the vibrant volume left one desir ing more at the close - of. each number. ; . Perhaps one of the most thrill lngthlngs to be gotten from the ensemble program was the spirit of happy cooperation and the evi dent enjoyment of accompilsh , (Turn: to page 2, coL 2) Today ; Sere i t Well Known to Salem Folk America as to those tone. ' That was in 1907 In Philadel phia. In 1908 so the -story goes, several churches In Philadelphia observed a tribute to mothers on some one day of the spring. Then the idea got about over the east. -and then in the west in scatter ing fashion ' certain days . were given over first in churches and then In schools for paying con scious tribute to mothsjrs. ' , A slow - adoption of the day continued aa the idea showed the J need for recalling: to -careless minds the love of mothers and the sacrifices; the unselfish i de votion and the grand beliefs in their, children all of which go on day after day silently but surely, and . too ' much . of the -time un noticed, unnoticed until too late or until hurts hare, cut deep' be cause of an ingratitude cot meant but Intimated by thought less disregard : of all that real mothers mean. Congress Finally r " Gives Recognition l- Finally in 1914 a Joint resolu tion i was adopted by congress and signed by ; President WUson. who issued a proclamation deslg- (Turn to page 2, col. 1) . Firemen Battle -n t To Keep Infant ! - Wive But Fail SEATTLE, Wash.. May l.j (AP) A - 39-hour battle by six city firemen to keep a newly-born baby alive by. means of a "mech anical lung" was termlnatedNhere tonight with the death of the in fant, daughter of Mr. . and Mrs. II. E. Sohlberg. r--r '-- : r .'. . Since early yesterday the fire men, working in Shifts, had ' ad ministered the infant a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Leader of Zion . -City Retaliates WAUKEGAN. 111., May 9. (AP) Wilburn Glenn Voliva. overseer of . Zion . City, - north shore religious colony,, today re taliated for a recent attempt to thor him Into bankruptcy by fil ing five damage suits totalling $176,090 against the leaders of the "independent ' faction of . the colony.; ; -; ;'rV Veteran Loans i 1 Deemed of Aid .'"-. ... . . NEW YORK, May t.--(AP) Ralph T. X. Jell, national com mander of the American -Legion, expressed the opinion tonight that the recent veterans loan legisla tion with its resultant increase in purchasing - power, had helped stimulate business and - decrease unemployment. . ES STIR IIP Chief Calls ' in Patrolmen j and Committee, Makes Demand for Action Some Shifts in Beats may Occur With Threat of More Drastic Move ; Disturbed. by 3 Q cases of house breaking or store robbery -in Sa lem since January 1 without an arrest made or a suspect held. Chief of Police Mlnto yesterday called every patrolman bn . the police force into the city record er's office and told them a better enforcement ; record must be made by the department or there would be trouble on foot. . 4 . The chief informed no one of his plans but saw to it that his demands were backed up by the presence of Alderman V. E. Knhn, O. A. Olson and Hal Pat ton, members of the city council police committee. Mayor P. M. Gregory was there too, and each man backed up Mlnto's demand by a statement that the word of the chief was law and any dis ciplinary actions he saw fit to take among the policemen would be backed up by the councilmen. May Make Shift In Night Beats Mlnto indicated that his first step in securing better enforce ment would be to make some shifts on the night beats of pa trolmen. He asked and received permission of the councilmen to suspend from the. force any po . (Turn to page '2, col.! 3) PROGRESS flOTED, : ID MILL DEAL Members of the stockholders" committee of the Oregon Linen Mill company were informed at a meeting Saturday-, afternoon that between 920.000 and 340. 000 of additional bonds of the company had . been placed to cover outstanding debts of S3, 000. I . E. D. Wells, manager of the plant, said he was hopeful that another week would . see the bonds fully sold or. else traded for current debts. In ortier to en able the present company to of fer its stock in trade for stock in the Salem Linen mills which is to be formed if the former com pany cleans op Its obligations. " Representatives of the contem plated new organisation said yes terday that their funds were ready but declared the new or ganization' would not be Incorpo rated until .it was assured the Oregon Linen Mill company could fulfill its present debt reduction program and" turn the plant over subject only to a total outstand ing bond issue of $150,000. Washington Man Wins Northwest Title in Tennis SEATTLE. May t (AP) In bitter three set final. Lloyd Nordstrom,- University of Washing ton, defeated John Rhine, Univer sity of Oregon 1-6, -2, -5 here today to win the northern divi sion Paclf ie coast conference singles tennis championship. Nordstrom, also figured In the doubles victory .when he and his partner George Hoyt. Washing ton, conquered Rhine and " Joe Kal&ky, Oregon l-, 7-5, , $-3. Legion Juniors . . ; : Will Vie Today ' SILVERTON; May 9 : The SU verton Legion Juniors are out Sunday for another practice game, this tAne with Stay ton, at Silver ton. . - " A great deal of interest is being shown in the Juniors at Silverton. At every praetlcearourid fifty boys are out and a good sized group of supporters as well. Influenza Takes : Alaska Victims SEATTLE, May 9. (AP) Three natives were reported dead and the entire native population 111 with Influenza at Kotxcbue, Alaska, In a message received to day from - Nome by the United States army signal corps. Aid was reported sent from Nome. . The epidemic has been running for two weeks,; the message said. Reno Divorces J 122 First Week J- RENO. Nev 'May 9 . (AP) A total of 122 divorce eases were granted in Reno this week. At torneys tiled 275, many of which will be disposed of next week. There are 47 set for trial next Monday, and there will probably .be 30 on Tuesda;s calendar." G E FURORE Honor Meier Plaq ue - PORTLAND. Ore., Mayv (AP) A large' bronze - nlaoue. hung above the altar la the syna gogue of the congregation Shaarle Torah In honor of Governor Ju lius L. Meier, was unveiled here tonight. i The plaque was the gift of the congregation. ' . At the top of the plaaue bears the inscription: "Hear, oh Israel. the eternal our God; the eternal is one." , Below are the ten com mandments. Below them Is the inscription in Hebrew; - r" ' "T This is the gate onto the al mighty One. The righteous may enter herein.! - . , . . ' : Then follows, the name of the congregation and the Inscription fin honor of Julius Meier. ' All the ; congregations in the city were represented at the syna gogue tonight when the plague was unveiled.! symbolic lights on each of the four sides of the plaque were turned on by Mrs. Meier. Dr. Holmes, Forest Grove Con gregational minister, delivered one of the; principal addresses of the program, praising the work of Governor Meier. The governor responded briefly. Free Luncheon on Monday Js Kickoff; Achievement Of Group Marked '. ; The Salem : chamber of com merce wilt Inaugurate its annual membership renewal campaign tomorrow with a; free-for-all luncheon at tbe chamber at noon. Team campaigns, eight In num ber, will select their workers at that time and plans! will be out lined for the enlisting of old and new members for the chamber. Leaders for the canvas will be E. T. Barnes, T. M. Hicks, Doug las McKay, J. N. Chambers, W. W. Chadwlek, Leoni N. Chllds, Newell Williams, T, A. Wlndi- shar. ' t ' Teams Will Be . Outlined Monday j - s - Members going to the cham ber luncheon will be asked to se lect any table they, choose and to each group will be assigned pros pect cards, of firms or individual (Turn to page 2, col. 3) MedfordUebate l Team is Winner Of State Title EUGENE, Ore., May 2 (AP) The Medf ord high school de bate team won the 'state cham pionship here tonight, - defeating Prinevllle high school, 2 to 1. Hedford defeated ; Astoria re cently for the western division championship. Prinevllle p r e viously had won the eastern Ore gon championship, i The Question was - "Resolved, that the chain store is detrimen tal to the best interests of the American public" j Radio Troubles Are Now Blamed On Man in Moon CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 9. (AP) Investigators! seeking to conviet the man in the moon of serious interference! with radio Inception will watch! every move he makes for two jmonths this fall. It was announced here to day. - ! i. . Professor Jason j. Nassau of the Warner and Swasey. observa tory at Case school applied sci ence will establish a radio station at the observatory to be In con stants, eomnrunleatlon with an other at the Perkins observatory at ' Ohio Wesleyan j university in Delaware, Ohio. . i Pair Killed in Crash of Plane SHERMAN. TetL, May 9. (AP) Paul Woodall, 24, Dallas flying " Instructor, and Joe Gar rett, 21, Corpus Chris tl, senior student at Southern Methodist university, were killed - today when the plane piloted by Wood all went into a spin and crashed at the Municipal airport1 here, v Customs Union Not Rival Plan BERLIN. May t. (AP) The Austro-Germau customs accord is not . intended ' to interfere with Arlstlde . Briand's larger plan of European union, Foreign Minister Julius Curtias told the Foreign Press association tonight. Unmasked Pair Rob Ta ft Bank . i . -. TAFT. : CaL, May 9.-r(AP) Unmasked and cool in their man ner, two bandits robbed, the state bank of Tatt of $5075 at closing time, today i while customers car ried on their business not know ing If was being held. up. Xn.Synagogu CUMBER UK IN ofjSdebts ISlillRGO Re-Examination is Favored At Last Session of World Chamber Reduction of Armaments is Backed; World Silver ; Parley Approved - i WASHINGTON, May 9. (AP) The International chamber of commerce adopted a set of rules at the conclusion of Its. sixth bi ennial congress today designed to aid In solving most of the world's economic problems. Including war debts. . ; The chamber went on record as believing ; the Integrity of inter national obligations would not be impaired by a re-exam In a tion of them if warranted by changed. ec onomic conditions, but called at tetlon to Its previous position that ability to pay. Including military expenditures, should be considered.- v Resolutions also were adopted favoring reduction of world arma ments as stressed by President Hoover In his opening address to the 'congress; removal of tariff discriminations and inequalities, and a world conference on silver. Trade With Rnssla . Not Toached Upon : The chamber adopted 3 resolu tions, many of them compromises (Turn to page 2, col. 1) : ' Collection of DebttiNot Job For Ui S Army WASHINGTON. May 9. OAP) A basic foreign policy of " the United States, touched on for the first time by the Hoover admin istration,; waSv explained tonight by Secretary Stimson in a radio address In which he said Ameri can armed forces would not be employed for the collection of debts abroad.; At the same time the secretary, of state, in referring to Nlca raguLaafd the United States had "no jmtentlon of removing from American i citizens in Nicaragua e protection which American cltisens in foreign Jands are en titled and accustomed to receive under the law of nations." Bulle t in Tir e Halts Indians; Violate Parole BEND. I Ore May 9 (AP) William Barkley and "Bull" Eff man, Indians, were stopped by De schutes county officers near here today after a bullet had punctured a rear tire of the automobile Jn which they were riding. The In dians were wanted as alleged par ole violators. ; " - Barkley was paroled from Mc Neil Island after allegedly serving five years of a life sentence for murder. While Effman was said to be a paroled convict from the Oregon penitentiary. . ! ' - i Limit on Sugar Production Now Is Agreed Upon BRUSSELS. May .9. (AP) "Seven of tbe world's great sugar exporting countries today signed the ; agreement evolved by Tho mas L. Chadbourne under which they hope to save the industry from over production by limiting exports. -:- ,. .'j r-. :;;.. Mr. Chadbourn declared they had set the world an example tor escape from economic depression. Cooperation of i the kind . agreed upon by the sugar producers; be said, is the surest and sanest way by which all industries may, res cue themselves. ' , - i Dedication j for Pioneer Tablets Here Wednesday On Wednesday, May 13. Mult nomah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolutlonl will hold dedication services for the unveiling of bronze tablets which are being placed upon the graves of all those who had a part la forming the provisional ' govern ment of Oregon on May 2, 1843. Markers will be placed for elef en of the men who are burled in the Willamette valley: Alanson Beers. Allen J. Davey, George; Gay, Joseph Holman, Rev. Gustavus Htnes. Rev. L. H- Jadsou. j R. David Leslie, Reuben Lewis, James A. O'Nell, Rev. J. "L.Par lish, and Dr. W. H. Wlllson. The dedication program will be held In the First Methodist church of Salem on Wednesday. May 13. at ten o'clock. It is requested that all relatives and friends - gather before this hour as it is necessary that the meeting should begin promptly in order that the graves in the Mission and Odd Fellow cemeteries of Salem, , also those In Turner, AumsvIIle, Lewuruie :". ii j - ..." .. . ' mm -roucevr til, Sow Clai Robert Dollar S(e Improved I - Says Physician ' SAN RAFAEL, Cal., May'9. (AP) -f-Captain Robert .Dollar, noted Shipping figure, remained in a J ctltical. , condition today though 1 be was' reported "some better"! (with temperature abat ing. I I :l Last night he refused to allow cancellation of a farewell party for th I Rev. and Mrs. R. C Smith. Missionaries leaving today for China. He is j suffering from pyllttls, a kidney complaint. . System may be Discarded if Alternative Plan is v iMade Available I - I t V- Eighth 'graders-of tomorrow may- dance In glee, for dread ex aminations of yesteryear may soon be a thtrig of history. ' Leadefs in education In Marlon county headed by Mrs. Mary Ful kersonJi bounty suerintendent, in conference here yesterday, decid ed unanimously that it the aprov al of Stite Supeitntendent How ard can1 5 be secured, Mr. Eighth Grade jSkamlnatlon will be hur ried hazily and unceremoniously; The reasons set forth, by the educator include the claims that the examinations are not a fair test of I student. abUlty, interrupt and hamper the regular work of the eighth grade and afford no In formation of value to the' high h (Turn '.to page 2,1 col. 2) ; ! !:.- U- 1 k r-,....-i-.. Speedy Justice I Follows Flight Of Bank Robber r , HASTINGS. Neb., May I ISTI (AP) -4 James Thomas, 33. con victed hank robber, today escaped from jail here, was re-captured, sentenced to 25 years in prison, and 'placed In the- state peniten tiary all Lincoln, all within the space jfj 12 hours. 1 Thomas : sawed his way to free dom.. His. escape was discovered at 3:15 a. m., and the alarm was Immediately spread by radio. When tbe courthouse was open ed this morning Deputy, County Treasurfr Julius Polenske found Thomasf hiding behind some box es on a shelf. He surrendered. Rumanian King And Queen Will Be -Reconciled i BUCHAREST, May 9 (AP) Queen -i Helen of Rumania was hastening home from Belgrade tonight and reports here said she would be reconciled with King Carol tomorrow after a year's estrangement, Although police denied the story, li was reported today they had uncovered. a plot to assassin ate the king, arresting a man who had concealed himself under the grandstand - with a loaded revol ver i; .... .. '.: ' : - TOWBOAT BURNS ST. HELENS. Ore., May 9 (AP) the towboat Spar, a Die sel driven craft, was destroyed by fire jln Willamette slough to day. The boat. Owned by the Wil lamette; and Columbia river tow boat company, was. valued at $ 8, 000. ;j 1 and Wheatland may all be visit ed in the one day. Following tbe services in the church, tablets in the two cemeteries in Salem will be unveiled. In the afternoon the other places will be visited. i - In al of these services the pub lic is Invited to Join. ' ' The dedication program in the church; here follows: 1 Mrs. p John T. Richardson, re gent" - of Multnomah chapter. Daughters of the American Revol ution, presiding. .'" Organ prelude, patriotic selec tion, professor T. S. Roberts. America, led by Mrs. Hallle Parrlsh: Hinges. . , . , InvoidaUon, br. BY" Earle Par ker. . jf ;. Welcome. Governor Julius L. Meler.jf. - - - "Response, Mrs. J. B. Montgom ery, founder of the Daughters of the . American Revolution, in Oregon.- . i' SoW "The Flag Without" a Turn to page 2, coL 3) "ID s0tk jf I , MLJ Governor in Statemcr.l Deplores Attack cn ; Constabulary law WiU not te Military He Avers r Marriprl ! Men may fet in Oregon taxpayers will be saved -more than $187,000 during the current blennium under tbe new state police act, Adjutant-General George A. White, chairman of a-commlttee of fiTe named to Uy the ground work for the state ppllce organization, said in a pre liminary report to Governor J Si las L. Meier Saturday. After liberal allowances had been made for all necessary euala ment and expenditures, the report said, the committee estimated the saving the first year at $87,060 and for the second year at Slot . 000- Governor Meier, commenting en the report, said the figures cited represented the minimum - the committee estimated It possible to save after It had made maximum allowances for all exendltures nec essary to launch the state pelice force and maintain It during the blennium "on a highly efficient basis. The governor Bald he be- I- Ahft 8aT,n d reach $200,000. Large Link in f Kconomy Program "This ;s an Important link In the larger economy program to which my administration is com-" mltted and the successful carry ing out of which will, I believe, save the taxpayers of Oregon ap proximately two million dollars1 during the blennium," the gover nor said.1 I He deplored the fact that a movement has been launched to ?Xt th "efwendum agalast i this meritorious measure, which was os overwhelmingly appro-red by the recent legislature." wTna jovernor said he expected Major-General Smedley D. Batter, famous marine leader, to arrive in Oregon May 18 to serve in an advisory capacity In the organisa tion of the police department. I "Major-General Butler ts an authority on police work," said Oovernor Meier, ,"and my purpose In securing his services was to obtain his practical I advice and views in connection with organ ising the Oregon state police. He will have nothing to do with the selection of the personnel ef tbe new police force, and his recom mendations will be followed enly where they may be applicable to conditions In the state of Ore gon. .- Opposed to Hiring Only Unmarried ' L"BuUer , hs been quoted la newspaper dlspatehes.as favoring (Turn to page 2, coL 1) Aviation Over Private Lands Held Trespass WASHINGTON. ; May 9- (AP) - Members of the Americas law Institute at Its final session today debated the Involved question ef whether an airplane trespasses when it flies over private land. Professor Edward S. Tharstee, of Howkrd, who presented a ten tative draft of the restatement ef the law in torts, said tbe few court decisions had almost uni formly held that flying over pri vate land was trespass. Mate Winner of Preakness Race; Outsider Third BALTIMORE. May 9 (AP) Answering tbe challenge of the east's greatest three-year-olds, n Crostwick's Mate charged down the old hilltop stretch to win tk 40th running of the Preakness at Plmllco today. I Twenty Grand finished second but Equipoise could do no better than fourth. Walter J. Salmon's Ladder, an outsider, finish" third. -1" ' -; : ! . Eye Operation For King Today ' WHITE PLAINS, N. V., May 9 (AP) Dr. John M. Wheels and his corps of aides prepared tonight to remove a cataract treat the left eye of King Prajadhlrok of Slam early tomorrow. The king came to America especially for the operation. Briand May be I Next President PARIS, May 9 (AP) Sud denly galvanized Into political en thusiasm, France Is dlru3slng the chances of Foreign Minister Arlstlde Briand, "apostle o f peace," to be elected president of the republic. . i ' :