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est z ' ffil 4 The Weather Bala today and Thursday, no change In temperature; Max. Temp. Tuesday 49, Min. 40, river 10.4 feet, rain . .23 Inch, southerly wind. Hundreds Serve ; Hundreds of reporters, in cluding the local, staff, cor respondents and Associated Press workers all over the world, bring you the news. FOUNDED 1651 EIGHTY-FIFTH YEAR Salem, Oregon, Thursday Morning, January 9, 1936 Price 3c; Newsstands 5e No. 247 dBiular Mele i Basic TED 9 ay F, ill Capitol Group Idea Is Dropped From Present Plans Single Building Housing Solons and Board of Control Ordered Architects' Competition is Arranged for, Prizes are Decided on In an all-day session here yes terday, the state capitol commis sion shaped into definiteness a program for the construction of the new Btatehouse. Points decided were these: 1. From available funds of $2, 500,000 the commission will con-struet-only one building: the cap itol proper. 2. The exact Location of the new structure was left undecided with an opinion to be presented at the next gathering oh the question of whether all or only a portion of the new structure must rest on the five acres of land which the state now owns. Winner Must Retain Oregon Architect 3. A competition for sketches, open to all architects of the na tion, will be held with the proviso that the winning architect retain an architect or firm in Oregon to handle the detailed plans. 4. .'Six prizes will be awarded for sketches: the first prize will be the award of the building job itself; the next. TJvt t prizes, will be an award in cash of not to exceed $7500, divided among the winners in a manner yet to be determined. 5. George L. Baker, manager of Columbia River Industries, was asked to make a list of all materials available in Oregon for nse of the commission in desig nating materials which will go Into the new structure. 6. The commission asked the state highway department to make test borings of the ground around the old site, the first ac tual start towards erection of the new bnilding. Commission of Five to Select Best Sketch 7. The winning sketch will be selected by a commission of five, two of the Judges being archi tects, two members of the capi tol commission and one a promi nent Oregon layman. 8. For the time being, the com mission will proceed on the plan that the new capitol will house the senate and the house of rep resentatives, and the executive of fices of the governor, the state treasurer, the secretary of state, the tax commission, and the board of control with perhaps some space provided for additional de partments. Highlight of the day's discus sions came when Carl F. Gould, technical adviser to the commis sion, opened discussion of the site by declaring that It was of the utmost importance for the com mission to determine the exact place the new structure will be erected. "As you know the immediate land now available is not suffi cient for the future," Gould de clared. "We must take into con sideration the inevitable expan sion of our government." Commissioners Vary in Views on Site . Gould's discussion immediately brought varying views from the commission D. C. Dalton declared he believed the matter of site was entirely out of the commission's (Turn to page 2, col. 4) Dobson Upholds Phone Rate Acts PORTLAND, Jan. 8. - UP) - Al fred P. Dobson, attorney, testi fied in circuit court today ; that ex-Utilities Commissioner Charles Thomas bad evidence which, Jus tified him in his 1934 order for lower phone rates in Oregon.. Dobson told the three circuit court Judges, sitting en banc on the case in which the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company is seeking to set aside the reduc tion order, that Thomas evidence included figures showing operat ing costs in Oregon were exces sive to the amount of $1,124.76 and that, ibis asserted fact alone would Aave Justified the former commissioner in slashing rates three times the amount they were ordered cut. . ; 1 .- - Rates Held Confiscatory Fletcher Rockwood, completing his argument tor .the telephone firm, contended the company- had been operating under :- what amounted to confiscatory rates Planners Leave Orchardist Is Buried, Well; Rescuers Die WEXATCHEE, 'a: & (JP) Rescue crews were working in relays tonight In an attempt to rescue Fred Hollander, 48-year-old orch ardist who was buried alive late this afternoon while digging a well on his place near here. Hollander was working with a neighbor, Judd Wharton, and was about 20 feet down In the well mak ing repairs when the crib ing suddenly broke under the outside pressure and let the fine sand on the well walls pour in on him. Al most at the same time the framework of the cribbing above Hollander gave way, raining timbers and wind lass machinery down on him. Hope was held that the orchardist would be found alive as Whartin says Hol lander was still holding fast to a ladder and had one foot in a digging bucket when the cave-in occurred. It is believed the bulky tim bers, ladder and bucket may give him air space enough to breathe. The well is 63 feet deep. Blood Test Made In Wiems' Death Monoxide Poison Thought Possible Cause; Body Found in Truck Kn inanest is nlanned over the death of Walter Wiems, 24, who was found dead in the Scott ser vice station at Hood and Fair grounds road, yesterday morning. Coroner L. K., Barrick said last night. Bloo.d samples were being made last night to ascertain if death was caused by carbon mon oxide. Wiems had apparently "been workine on the moter of the car after putting the machine away Tuesday night as the hooc of the engine was raised. When found. his body was lying In the seat of the delivery truck, which he drove for the Steusloff Market. Charles Lapschies discovered the body. Investigation showed the gaso- Hub tank to be nracticallv empty. the Ignition still turned on and the battery run down, indicating the motor had run until out of Tuel. Wiems was said to have been in ill health for some time, and had suffered from heart trouble. His fiancee, with whom he spent Tuesday evening, reported that he had not been feeling well when she last saw him. (Turn to page 2, col. 1) Baby, 14 Months, Falls From Houseboat, Drowns PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. S.-(JP)- Beverlev Ann Monica, 14-months- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monica of Aviation Moorage, drowned in the Willamette river late today. Investigation officers said the baby presumably was locked in the house for a few mo ments while Mrs". Monica visited an adjacent houseboat, but that the lock apparently failed to catch and the child fell overboard. The body was recovered. Guerilla F ighting, Loan Of Funds, (Copyright, 1938, bjr Associated Press) ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 8. A sealed command from Emperor Haile Selassie to all his chief tains ordering tiem to refrain from attacking the enemy "in a body" was disclosed today to the Associated Press. The document ordered a con tinuation ot guerilla warfare and also outlined the procedure for collecting and transporting grains to troops. A translation ot the imperial document follows in part: "Patience," "Science" to Bring Victory "The Lion of the Tribe of Ju dah hath conquered! Haile Selas sie, First Anointed of God, Em-peror-of Ethiopia, speaks: "The whole world witnesses t h a t o u r country, Ethiopia, through which streams of Ufa flow,' has lived depending solely on God's strength and attached to her faith, . . "Ethiopians! The present war can be won only by patience and science. . . . . "In order that hunger may not strike and- disband our troops Britain Tries To Make Japan Relent, Parley Eden Takes Last Minute Step Today, After Being Inactive France, England to Send Long Line of Warships Into Mediterranean (Copvrieht, 1936, by Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 9.-(Thursday)-Great Britain threw its best dip lomacy into the breach today in a final, desperate effort to save the international naval conference from wrecking on the rocks of dis agreement. Fearful that flat Japanese re fusals to discuss anything but to tal tonnage limitation might cause an immediate collapse of the con ference and end all naval limita tions, Anthony Eden, Britain's new foreign secretary, stepped in to the issue personally. Would Induce More Conciliatory Attitude He decided to attempt to In duce the Japanese to assume a more conciliatory attitude in a special private meeting late today at the foreign office. The brilliant, persuasive Eden, working day and night on the critical European situation aris ing from the Italo-Ethiopian war, previously had been inactive in the naval discussions, although he is president of the conference. The enlistment of his powers for the first time, to lift the con ference from its deadlock, was interpreted to mean the British frankly recognized the seriousness of the situation and were playing their ace. (By the Associated Press) Great Britain and France will send formidable lines of warships near and into the Mediterranean within the next fortnight, it was disclosed Wednesday. Maneuvers Coincide With League Session Significantly, the maneuvers are simultaneous with a meeting of the League of Nations council January 20 to take up the danger (Turn to page 2, col. 2) Test of Reserve Act by Coughlin WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. -(-Shaping a new assault on bank ers, Father Charles E. Coughlin announced today he would file suit to test the constitutionality of the federal reserve act. The Detroit radio priest told re porters after a 20 - minute visit with President Roosevelt that the purpose of his court action was an attempt "to restore to congress and the p e o p 1 e control over money." He described his talk with the president as "purely social." Seattle Man Sought SEATTLE, Jan. 8.-(;p)-Police disclosed tonight that Ernest A. Hahn, well known Seattle sports man and businessman, has been missing under mysterious circum stances since Monday evening. He is the object of an intensive search, police said. Selassie Order who have gone forth into this war, all Ethiopians and owners of property shall help in the sup ply of food in the following man ner: Sharing of Grain is Directed "Those who have a harvest for every 10 dawulas (a -dawula is 200 pounds) shall help us with half a dawula of grain for the soldiers who have gone forth into the war. . . . - "All wealthy persons who have grain and money are asked to lend me grain and money accord ing to capacity and wish. . . . "Should you be stingy in lend ing us and should the enemy oc cupy the country by force it is certain that he will use the grain for the destruction of your breth ren, who are fighting for your independence. Tou will repent ir reparably. . . ." The Reuters (British) , news agency ' correspondent said the government claimed warriors had recaptured tbe Tembien district west of Makale yesterday and that the Italians were fleeing. Site Undecided "Collegians" At Seattle Gain Writ SEATTLE, Jan. 8. - (P) SuPerior Judge James B. Kinne today ordered Police Chief Walter B. Kirtley to appear in court tomorrow with six men arrested in a raid on a communist "col lege" and show cause why they should not be released. Attorneys for the "facul ty" members and students arrested obtained a writ of habeas corpus on the ground the prisoners were being held without charges. The Metal Trades council of Seattle appointed a nine man committee to caH upon Mayor Charles L. Smith and demand unconditional re release of the six. Police raided the school last night. World war vet erans followed later and scattered the remaining in structors and students. Youth Called to Aid of Bourbons Next Governor May Be Man of 30 Years, Martin Tells Banqueters Youth must come to the fore in the political affairs of Oregon the next governor of the state may well be a man of 30 years of age, Governor Charles H. Martin told 200 enthusiastic young demo crats at the Jackson day dinner held lart night at the Quelle. Cites Xew Deal Benefits to Oregon The governor urged the reelec tion of President Roosevelt. He pointed to his aid to Oregon: The construction of the Bonneville dam, benefits granted farmers and home-owners, construction of the coast bridges and other acts of federal assistance to the state. Governor Martin declared him self solidly behind the ballot mea sure for putting the primary in September. Aecounting in a hu morous vein the extended cam paign in which he participated, the speaker declared the present period between primary and fall elections was too long. William Gosslin, secretary to Governor Martin and former state president of the Young Democra tic organization, declared that the "anvil chorus of dissent will not defeat the peerless leadership of President Roosevelt." He unged all democrats to work ardently for the democratic party in this state and declared that an urgent need of the next campaign was the selection of good nominees for all county, state and national offices. Overflow Crowd Listens In So large was the attendance at the gathering that an overflow crowd listened upstairs in the (Turn to page 2, col. 1) Carlsbad Region Rocked by Quake CARLSBAD, N. M., Jan. S.-UP) -A sharp earthquake, apparently centered in the White mountains of Lincoln, county, shook south ern New Mexico and caused pro perty damage in at least one iso lated town. A house was reported knock ed from its foundation by the tremor at Alto. At hearby Ruido eo, a summer resort, residents said the shock lasted 30 seconds Other points from Roswell, N M., to El Paso, Texas, were sha ken but reported no damage. Late Sports SEATTLE, Jan. -8-(iiP)-The Se attle Seahawks and Portland's Buckaroos of the Northwestern Hockey league battled to a 3 to 3 tie in an overtime game here to night. Portland, however, obtained some satisfaction out o. the game. The one point allowed each team for a tie shoved Portland np a notch to a rank even with the league leading Vancouver Lions.. PORTLAND, Jan. S-(JP)-C&ej Kazan jian, 215, San Francisco, and Frank Stojack, 195, Tacoma, emerged victors on the double main event of tonight's wrestling card. , " Kazanjlan defeated Chief Thnn derbird, 210, Vancouver island. The chief took the first fall In 15:10 and Kazan jian the next two in 9:23 and 12:05. Stojack won from Les Grimes, 205, Australia,' Grimes took the first fall in 11:15 and Stojack tbe last twp in 1:13 nd 2:02vt Bonus Report Handed House By Committee Compromise Measure to Shunt Others Aside, Come Up Today Obstacles in Senate are Disappearing; Fred Steiwer Okehs WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-(JP)-A bonus bill was reported out to the house today by its ways and means committee, labeled as an "essential part of the recovery program." Immediately, it was mounted at the top of .the legislative work sheet and programmed for a vote late this week. Democratic lead ers predicted passage by a deci sive margin. In the senate, to which the measure will go after house ac tion, obstacles were disappearing. Immediate Payment, Delay Premium, Provided The bill, backed by major vet erans' organizations, would re deem bonus certificates immedi ately, but would set a premium in the form of interest on those not converted into cash before Jan uary 1, 1945. The house program on the bo nus shaped up this way: The independent offices appro priation bill will be shunted aside tomorrow and the bonus brought up under a rule granting four hours debate, with another hour on the rule itself. Debate would be finished to morrow and the measure thrown open to amendment Friday. Bo nus supporters agreed to attempt to keep the house in session that day until a final vote is taken. Cancels Unpaid Loan Interest The legislation declares the veterans' adjusted service certifi cates "to be immediately pay able." It would cancel all unpaid interest on loans on the certifi cates, and allow former soldiers wishing to hold them to draw 3 per cent interest annually until 1945. Senate sentiment in favor of the Byrnes-Steiwer bill, providing full payment in 1938 apparently was dissolvingOne of the co-authors, Senator Steiwer (R-Ore) announced he would string along with the house plan if that would expedite action. Hults Testifies Against Cronin ALBANY, Ore., Jan. 8.-(P)-Claud Hults, sightless since a battle with the -snows of Blain mountain November 1, took the witness stand in circuit court to day to testify against James J. Cronin, accused of attacking Hults with a gun. Cronin was Hults, hunting com panion on the trip. Hults' testi mony proceeded only to the point where the two men started to climb the mountain on which Hults bleeding body was found by a searching party several days later. Hults Names Cronin Hults, '19, lost the sight of one eye several years ago. He told District Attorney J. K. Weather ford, jr., prior to the trial that Cronin shot out the other. W. W. McKinley, attorney for Cronin, in his opening statement today said the defendant knew nothing of the manner in which Hults was wounded and declared the two parted as friends on the mountainside when they became confused in their directions. Winters Is Fined 8100 in Portland PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 8 .-()- A municipal court jury convicted AI Winters today on a charge of operating a dart game illegally Winters was fined $100. He filed notice of appeal. The case was the first to reach the courts since the new city or dinance banning dart games went into effect January 1. Four other persons face trial. Portland's three dart - game establishments remain closed. Millers Speed Output SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. S.-UP) -Millers of Spokane reported to day a speeding np of production. after the temporary AAA decision lull, with Inquiries for flour com ing from alt along-the west coast. Highlights of President's Jackson Day Message WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-(;p)-Hlgblights of President Roose- velt's Jackson day dinner address: I . . . declare to you that the real issue before the United States is the right of the average man and woman to lead a finer, a better and a happier life. The people of America know the heart and the purpose of their government. We will not retreat. Whatever may be the platform . . . the basic issue will be the retention of popular government an issue fraught once more with the difficult problem of disseminating facts ... in the face of an opposition bent on hiding and distorting facts. A government can be no better than the public opinion that sustains is. I know you will not be surprised by the lack of com ment on my part tonight on the decision by the supreme court two days ago. I cannot render offhand judgment without studying, with the utmost care, two of the most momentous opinions ever ren dered in a case before the supreme court of the United States. The ultimate result of the will profoundly affect tbe lives come. It is enough to say that the attainment of justice and pros perity for American agriculture remains an immediate and con stant objective of my administration. After my annual message to the congress last Friday eve ning, I received many appreciative letters and telegrams from all over the country. Dispute Ruling's Effect, Pensions Dr. Tovmsend Argues AAA Decision Hasn't Any Bearing on OARP WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-(JP)-Preparations of the Townsend or ganization to put congressional leaders "on the spot" threatened tonight to aggravate political tur moil over the prostrate AAA. Dr. F. E. Townsend, sponsor of the $200-a-month pension propos al for persons over 60, disputed contentions that the supreme court decision Monday showed his plan was unconstitutional. Although pessimistic over the prospects of working through the major parties, his announced In tention was to ascertain the views of the powers-that-be, if possible, before proceeding more definitely with third-party arrangements. "People are fed up on the old party ideas," he reiterated, after hearing from his supporters across the country. Democratic and republican lead ers were inclined to believe the sweeping away of AAA would af fect the Townsend move in the farming areas. Questicns affecting the farmers' Income at once, it was suggested at the capitol, would encourage alignments dif ferent from those over old age pensions. Oregon Methodist Funds Garnisheed PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. t-UP)- Garni8hment proceedings resulted in tieing up funds of the Oregon Methodist Episcopal church con ference in four Portland banks today. The amount involved was un derstood to be small. Proceedings were instituted to satisfy a judgment of 3108,499 obtained in federal court here against the church conference of the St. Louis Union Trust com pany and William C. Bitting, Jr. The Judgment covered costs of the Wesley hospital at Marsh field, for which the court held the church was responsible. Scout Honors Harry Belt, Taking as his theme "When my Mother and Father forsake me, -the Boy Scouts will take me ud." Dr. Bruce Baxter, president of Willamette university, paid tri bute to scout leaders at the final session last night of the all day planning conference of. Cascade Area Council which was held at the First Methodist church yes terday. Dr. Baxter commended the scouters who were carrying on the work of Colonel Baden Powell, organizer of the scout movement. He also praised the work of scout dom in helping, to break down ra cial barriers. Governor Presents Silver Beavers . Previous to the talk by Dr. Bax ter, Governor Charles H. Martin presented the Silver Beaver award to Judge Harry H. Belt and W. L. Philips. These awards are given by the national council for out standing service to youth. In making the , presentation. Governor Martin spoke of the in fluence which scouting had in de veloping character, force and lead ership, which .he held to be more important than power and wealth. "The world la fall ct leasers. language of these opinions of Americans for years to $15,000 Due Here On Corn-Hog Plan Reports Being Prepared in Hope Funds May Be Available Compliance reports for signers of the 1935 corn-hog adjustment program were, being prepared yes terday at the county agent's of fice as the last step In carrying on the AAA program here, pend ing further word from Washing ton on the effect of the supreme court's invalidation of the act. The final half of the 1935 pay ments are yet due local growers, the approximate sum being 115, 000. Signers of the contracts are hopeful that the present congress will make provision by specific appropriation for the payment of the benefit payments on these contracts. Wheat Growers Xot to Suffer, Belief While 225 wheat growers have signed four-year contracts for 1936 to 1939 inclusive, it is doubtful if compliance with these contracts can be had or it bene fits will be paid. The only cur tailment thus far made by tbese4 signers .occurred last fall when some acreage ordinarily put into fall wheat was not planted. How ever, these acres can be seeded to spring wheat this year and no great Injury suffered by the signer of the contract. Investigation yesterday showed that the AAA decision would not affect the position of the county agent here. Slightly more than (Turn to page 2, col. 2) Kuhn Heads F. R. Birth Ball Here Governor Martin anounced yes terday the appointment of Mayor V. E. Kuhn as chairman of the Salem committee for the Presi dent's Birthday ball to be held in the armory January 30. This year 70 per cent of the proceeds will be used locally to combat infantile paralysis and only 30 per cent will be, sent in I to the national birthday ball or ganization. Are Paid to W. L. Phillips especially among young men, who won't take a stand on anything," Governor Martin said. "We need men who can lead by example and training." Haag Begins Fourth Year at Helm Officers for 1936 were install ed by Judge George Rossman. A. C. Haag Is president for a fourth term; Willis S. Clark, vice-presi dent; Rev. George H. Swift, com missioner, and T. A. Windishar, treasurer. District commissioners and committeemen were also in stalled by Judge Rossman. During the afternoon session committee conferences were held and plans for the year prepared. Resolutions 'setting out the alms of the council were adopted. A re view of the accomplishments of 1935 .was given by James Monroe, scout executive, during the meet ing. At the morning session, E. L. Curtis, regional executive from Spokane, addressed the scouters. He related the progress that had been made in scooting nationally during the year. He declared that more interest was being evidenced in the Cascade section now than there had been for several years. Keeps Silence On Substitute Plan For AAA 'Reactionaries" Target; Urges Disregard of Political Ties' 2000 Party Leaders Pay S50 a Plate to Hear Executive Speak WASHINGTON, Jan. ; 8. - (JP -Renewing an assault on those termed "reactionaries,"- President Roosevelt signaled the formal opening of the democratic cam paign tonight with an indirect ap peal for support from voters of all "political affiliations." Projecting his voice to hun dreds of Jackson Day dinner ral lies throughout the country, the president asserted that the most recent language from the su preme court would "affect the lives of Americans for years to come." He concluded his brief refer ence to the high court's over throw of the AAA without offer ing an immediate substitute, bat earlier in bis address asserted tbe "basic issue" ot the 1936 cam paign will be "the retention of popular government." i "Will Xot Retreat" is Closing Word Applause all but drowned oat his concluding words: "We wOl not retreat." 1 A 70-second ovation greeted the president as he rose to speak directly to the nearly 2000 demo cratic leaders and adherents. crowded into a hotel; ballroom for dinner at $50 a plate. The diners included members of the national committee who meet to morrow to select city j and date for the party's convention. . The chief executive urged aa effort by all voters to get "at the truth" behind the "smoke of charges and counter-charges of a national campaign."". Twice the president empha sized that he sought to speak to citizens regardless of "political affiliations," and once urged as essential" an "organization among all those, regardless of pariy, who Deueve in ; reiaimag progress and ideals." -"Justice" Promised for Agriculture Briefly referring to the su preme court's AAA decision, tk president declined to say what wouia oe aone. He promisea. however, that "justice" for agri culture would remain an objec tive. Mr. Roosevelt stressed the "two momentous opinions" of the court, apparently referring to the majority and minority opinions on AAA and the philosophy el the three justices who -voted Xo uphold as against the six who declared the farm plan invalid. In so doing he renewed the em phasis placed by others In the ad ministration since tbe court's de cision on tbe fact that the min ority opinion bbth hit; at the majority's theory of government and contended that it had exceed ed its power. Here is the president's com plete reference to the AAA: "I know you will not ! be sur prised by lack of comment en my part tonight on the decision by the supreme court two days aso. I cannot render off-hand judg ment without studying, with the utmost care, two of the most tno (Turn to page 2, coL 5) Bank Holdup at Oswego Thwarted OREGON CITY, Ore.. Jan. 8.-(JP)-State police arrested two men on charges of carrying concealed weapons today after acting on a tip that the Oswego State bank was to be robbed. State Police Sergeant Snow said the pair gave their names as Joe Siminofsky, Portland, and "Smith." The two men were taken into custody by state policemen in a car near the Oswego bank short ly after the institution opened at 1 0 a. m. Both men denied' any in tention of robbing the bank. They are to have a hearing in Oswego Justice court tomorrow. Ginger Bread Recipes Must -Be In Today Today at noon the ginger contest closes so that all re cipes most reach The States man office by 12 o'clock to be in time tor Judging.' Three rash prizes will be announced tomorrow morn ing together with a new top ic for the coming week. En tries may call for any form f ginger. ' . .