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Circulation Dally average distribu tion for the Month of October. 1(33 9,903 , Average dally net paid 9366 Member Audit Bureau of Circulation City Edition Fair tonight and Bun day, cloudy with fog west portion; little change In tempera ture, changeable wind Local: Max. 44, mln. 88, rain 0. rtv. -1.2 ft. Cloudy, variable winds - Wl do oo ftjer 45th YEAR, No. 26R Entered a eecond elaae matter at Salem. Or etc on SALEM, OREGON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1933 PRICE THREE CENTS ON TRAINS AND NBWej STANDS P1VI CENTS Ul HO ! omun i 1L mnwrtr an IF MAST :P!m(SJE1FS STATE LEGION CHIEF ORATOR ON ARMISTICE Stresses Failure To Rea lize Ideals That Took America Into War Decries Efforts To Bal ance Budget In Terms Of Pay for Blood The world lacks that perpetual yeace and expected democracy which was dreamed of 15 years ago when the World war was officially finished, Harold J. Warner of Pen dleton, state commander of the Am erlcan Legion, declared at the arm ory in the annual Armistice day ad dress. "In the intervening 15 years, where is universal peace once visu alized?" inquired Commander War ner. "Look to the Orient, South Am erica, Europe and the situation of existing relationship between this nation and those it once regarded as Its allies. The league of nations has deteriorated Into a debating so ciety and has not settled one major problem. Democracy has been re- (Concluded on page 9, column 4) BROADEN PROBE OF EXCHANGERS Washington, Nov. 11 (IB Senate Investigation of stock exchanges has been extended to reach every secur ities broker In the United States and to include all of the 60 or more mar' kets in which securities are sold, It was learned todav. The original plan to circulate the committee's questionnaire to the 15 largest markets has been materially changed to widen the scope of the Inquiry, Ferdinand Fecora, commit tee counsel, Informed the United Press. "We have sent questionnaires to approximately 60 exchanges," Feco ra said. "We have made an effort to obtain full particulars of securities trading from every market In this country, big or little." Fecora feels that extension of the Inquiry to embrace all exchanges re. cardless of size and comparative im portance will make his Investigation of market operations complete. Members of the New York stock ex. change are cooperating In the com. mlttee's effort to obtain Information despite early refusal of the exchange officials to aid in circulation of the Questionnaire. Stock exchange data from all parts of the country may be ready for examination by the time Pecora completes the Chase National bank Investigation. Despite popular out cry against vast profits made by In. vestment bankers in foreign and do mestic flotation of bonds now in de fault or greatly depreciated, there Is developing a mass of evidence to show that the bankers frequently guessed wrong with their own mo ney as well as the funds of the pub lic. Gold Plan Puzzle To British Expert London, Nov. 11 (LP) So pestered has been Sir A. M. Samuel, cur rency expert, as to the meaning of tne united states gold plan, tnat he handed each inquisitor today a printed card which said: "I do not understand the Roosevelt plan. Nor does Mr. Roosevelt. Please do not ask me to explain It. Ask the brain, storm trust." Russian Recognition By America Expected Early In Next Week Washington, Nov. 11 (fP) Friendly, but serious, conver sations between President Roosevelt and Maxim Litvinoff today propelled the United States and Soviet Russia toward diplomatic kinship. Official sources forecast announcement next week of an understanding of Russo American recognition. Supporting this prediction were personal chats between Mr. Roosevelt and the Rus sian commissar adding up to more than four hours, and state depart ment meetings which swelled the total discussions to more than 10 hours. Further conferences were declared to be "obvious" by William Bullitt, special assistant to Secretary Hull and an authority on Russian affairs. But just at present, no arrange ments have been made for these meetings. President Roosevelt's own White Good Evening! Sips for Supper By DON UPJOHN The "Buy Now" campaign got off with a big bang In Portland any way as far as the Oregon-Oregon State football game was concerned. The big American Legion dugout on State street has been doing big business. And with Its free service of coffee and doughnuts it has the distinction or serving the first free lunch since the prohibition armis tice was signed last Tuesday. But the free lunch soundB more like the Salvation Army than the regular army. . 'Did you ever eat beef tongue and ox tail soup and then try to make both ends meet?" asks a corres pondent In a note we received this morning. A guy who pulls one like that on ox tail must be a wag. And then there's the note we received from some anonymous par ty asking us what F. T. & B. A. means. We wonder where that bird has been all our life. We're not offering any predic tions as to now tne game's coming out this p. m. but we do predict a lotta wrecks In automobiles before the Sunday morning fog arises. MAYBE SHE WAS AN ORANGE MAN White Plains, N. Y. (LP) A wife's charge that her husband celebrated St. Patrick's day by painting her and their three children green led to ft legal separation today. The decree was sought by Mrs. Helen Qulnn. The judge held that Mrs. Qulnn was justified In feeling it was unsafe to Hive with her husband. But we do leel that "Josephine," Willamette university skeleton, should be welcomed as an honorary member of the F. T. & B. A. since her experiences in circuit court. Over in a Court street Btare win dow underneath Lena Belle Tartar's studio, Is a sign reading "Old Sing ers For New." That's putting some tough competition up to Lena Belle. Don Stirling, managing editor of the Portland Journal, was in town yesterday. We didn't see him to find out about his latest fluctua tions. We note In the papers he's been fluctuating considerably since the latest buying of gold. The mayor of Klamath Falls in sists on "home rule" for his town. During prohibition days the town seemed to get along swimmingly under home brew, so we presume it's all right. Football may be considered a dangerous game. But the casualties in the game are never half as great as the casualties among those going to and from same. Returning home after last night's game the Southern Oregon team doesn't feel quite so normal. SCHUMANN-HEINK SENDS VETS MESSAGE San Diego, Calif., Nov. 11 m Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink, beloved prima donna whose name is svnonvmous with patriotism In war and peace, was unable for the first time to participate actively in the celebration of Armistice day to day. From her hospital bed, however, she sent the following message: "Sick as I am, my whole heart and love go out more than ever to soldier boys. I pledge to the end of my last breath, my love and devotion. Granting that I will get well again, I will continue to visit the hospitals and cheer my boys with my voice ana presence. "God bless my country, the Unit. ed States of America, and our pres ident. (Slimed) "Mother Ernestine Shumann - Heink." House study last night was the scene of the longest and most Inti mate exchange between the chief executive and Litvinoff. For three hours lasting until midnight, Russo American Issues were thoroughly reviewed. Bullitt was the only other official present. Before the conference, the presi dent told newsmen there would be nothing to report afterward except progress. Bullitt, when leaving tne White House with the commissar. recalled that statement and reiter ated it. Litvinoff wore the smile the cap ital has come to regard as a fixture. "(Concluded on page 0, column 7) WREATH LAID AT ARLINGTON BY ROOSEVELT Simple Ceremony at Tomb of Unknown Sol dier Hughes Speaker Pause To Observe Ar mistice Day Both Abroad and at Home Washington, Nov. 11 (P) Silence fell for minutes around the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arling ton at 11 o'clock this morning, while President Roosevelt and a distinguished audience stood with bowed and bared heads, to symbo. lize the national respect for him who gave his life in France. - Commemorating the armistice of 15 years ago today, a wreath of pink chrysanthemums was placed on the tomb by the president's naval aide, captain Walter N. ver non. Next to it yellow chrysanthe. mums were set by Mrs. Roosevelt. An army bandsman blew taps and the brief ceremony was over. A mass of flags of the other na. tions made a background for the group on the heights of the Potomac river overlooking tne capital city, those on hand comprising cabinet members arid other government of ficials, diplomats from the world and American Legion members. The presidential party left before a special Legion observance was given, in which Edward A. Hayes the. - national commander linked the spirt' of the unknown with (Concluded on page 9, column 8) DOLLAR HOLDS STEADY ABROAD New York. Nov. 11 (LP) The United States dollar held about steady at the close of foreign ex change trading today alter ex. tremely confusing fluctuations. The dollar opened at $5. 0314 to the pound sterling. This represented more than 7 cents loss. Tnen tne dollar started losing its strength, sterling advancing to above its pre vious close. At tne Close oi trading it was quoted at $5.09 for of a cent loss. The franc closed at 6.27 ',4 cents after an opening of 6.18H cents. At the closing figure the dollar was worth 62.46 cents in relation to tne franc. The Canadian dollar continued at a premium, closing at 100 It, cents, an advance or l-in oi a cent. Washington, Nov. 11 VPh-A price of $33.32 per ounce was established today for RFC purchases of newly mined domestic gold, an increase of 12 cents over yesterday's quota tion and a new high. ADYISE PATIENCE IN RECOVERY EFFORT Washington, Nov. 11 (m "Facing a critical test period in its recovery program," the chamber of com merce of the United States today told Its membership, "the adminis tration shows every sign of a de termination to hold to the main courses it has taken, "Criticism and dissatisfaction were anticipated to some extent and the government is counseling pa. tience and asking that time be glv. en for a fair trial of its measures. "Benefits of wage and commodity price increases, retarded by one cause or another, are still relied up. on by the government to restore confidence when fully, reflected in reviving consumption." SEARCH LINER FOR ABDUCTED YOUTH San Francisco, Nov. 11 (LP) A mysterious report that Brooke Hart, 22, missing San Jose youth, may be aboard the Matson steamer Lur llne caused authorities to arrange for ft thorough search of the vessel when she docks at Los Angeles har bor today, Police refused to give details of the latest angle In the suspected kidnaping of Hart, son of a wealthy San Jose merchant. It was said, however, that his wallet was found on the guard rail of a tanker which serviced the Lurllng at the docks here yesterday. It would have been impossible for someone to have thrown the wallet from a porthole of the steamer to the rail of the tanker, police admitted. Financial City Held Due to Tax Delinquency Probed While the bankers of Salem to guide them in the handling of Salem city warrants, which they fear may mount to $300,000 outstanding within a year. officials of tne city nave ngures at hand which, they say, Indicate tnat the warrant Indebtedness Is m no danger of Increasing. A local ban ker, who was one of' a group of bankers tnat met and considered the subject recently, said today that an announcement of policy probably would be made in a few days. In round figures the general war rant Indebtedness of the city stands now at about $195,000, -according to city hall records. In addition to these there are outstanding street improvement warrants amounting to $21,240.38, but tnis sum win oe paid off by a Bancroft bond issue authorized by the city council last Monday night. Some reduction in the general warrant Indebtedness was made the first of this month when $14,000 in tax money was re ceived by the city treasurer and used to take up warrants. The 1934 city budget sets apart the sum of $15,000 to anply on out standing warrants, but for interest payment only. Tne aimcuity ine city is having in meeting the war- (Concluded on page 9, column 3) QUIZ OF PRESS VOTED. MADRID Madrid. Nov. 11 W) The inter national press conference today ap proved a resolution proposed by Robert Thompson Pell of the Unit ed States advocating establishment of a commission to study financial and technical methods - of - news gathering and distribution.' The resolution, which Poll des cribed as designed to check the (lis semination of false information, was subjected to a bitter debate. Some European delegates opposed It as "dangerously worded" and ob jected that it would "result in the revelation of many international Journalistic secrets." The measure, however, was passed unanimously after an annex had been authorized providing opponents could give their objections and ad ditional suggestions for the com mission's views. Supporters ot the resolution said the commission would be expected to Investigate the technical and fi nancial methods of the press In cluding the support of ownership and subsidies which might influence false reports and thus would pro vide a searchlight for the truth. Representatives ot 26 nations at tended. CUBAN SNIPERS RESUME FIRING Havana, Nov. 11 (P) Soldiers and rebellious snipers shot it out In the streets of mid-town Havana for an hour and a half today before com paratlve peace was restored. Havana, Nov. 11 (JP) Soldiers and civilian snipers opened skirmishes throughout mid-town Havana at 11:30 a. m. today, forcing motor. Ists and pedestrians to scatter ill their homes for safety. Until the sudden outbursts of fir ing, the morning had been compar atively quiet altnough armed sol diers and sailors conducted an in tensive hou&e-to-house search for armed radicals. The night had seen sporadic snip ing from the housetops, but after the terrific Atares battle of Thurs' day the stray shooting was hardly noticeable. The late morning ot.tbreak, how ever, appeared serious. Havana, Nov. 11 m All passen gers who arrived by Pan-American Airways plane today from Miami were detained by soldiers. Among them was Emlllo Laurent, former chief of national police. - SIX JAP PLANES SHOT BY RUSSIANS Moscow, Nov. 11 (LP) Six out of nine Japanese airplanes crossing the Siberian frontier eight days ago, were shot down by Russian de fense forces, according to reports in high official circles today. It was reported that more than 20 Japanese fliers, mechanics, pilots and officers, either were killed by the defense forces, or made prison era. RAIN ON WAV San Francisco, Nov. 11 WV-The forecast for the coming week for far western states Is for generally fair weather and normal tempera ture but rains in Washington and western Oregon toward end of week. Status Of are working out some policy ITALIANS TO ACT AS OBSERVERS Geneva, Nov. 11 (LP) Italian ex perts at the world disarmament conference henceforth will act as largely observers pending German return to its sessions because the Italian government is dissatisfied with the methods of conducting the conference, the chief Italian dele gate told the steering committee to day. Premier Benito Mussolini has been in consultation with Germany re garding her withdrawal from the conference, and has been regarded as eager to see a solution to the present deadlock. The steering committee appointed committees on control of armaments and military effectives, with Hugh wnson, American minister to Swit zerland, a member of both. Explaining the Italian position, Barox Disorgana, chief Italian dele gate, said that while Germany was absent from the conference Italy thought the conference wyrk would not lead to positive results, and hence the Italian experts might be obliged psychologically to feel them selves In the position of observers. Arthur Henderson, British presi dent of the conference, said he could not accept the Italian viewpoint. " Delegates naturally were disturbed at the announcement. Italian disar mament attaches told newspaper correspondents, however, that Dis organa's statement was not in any sense to be interpreted as partial Italian withdrawal. Italy would continue to follow the proceedings, it was said, although Its delegates might be, comparatively inactive. HULL OFF TO LATIN AMERICA Washington, Nov. 11 () Embark ing upon a lengthy mission aimed at shooting relations between the United States and the nations of Latin America, Secretary Hull left Washington shortly after 9 a. m., this morning by train as chief Unit ed States delegate to the seventh Fan-American conference at Monte video, Mrs. Hull accompanied the secre tary of state. They will sail this afternoon from New York. A large number of state depart ment officials, including Under Secretary Caffery were at the Union station to say farewell, as was Sec retary Roper of the commerce de partment. Hull declined to comment on the prospect for a successful tour of the South American states. He re. marked with a smile, however, that ne was leaving Washington on the coldest day of the year for the soutnern nemispnere where sum mer is just setting in. AUXILIARY GUARD SLAIN IN VIENNA Vienna, Nov. 11 WUn identified men killed one hclmwehr (home guard) auxllary policeman at Loc- hau early today and wounded his companion officer, despite the fact that martial law had been declared throughout Austria to prevent Just sucn disorders. At the same time, It was report- ed here that a bomb was thrown Into the home of a member of the Voranberg provincial diet there, wrecking furniture and damaging the house. There were no casual ties. Word of the violence reached Vienna as a decree declaring mar tial law and a communique point ing out that violence or "inciting to violence" will be punishable by death were published today. The order went into effect as the post-war Austrian republic prepared to pass the 15th anniversary of Its founding tomorrow with ponce and troops alert and 2,000 additional home guards mobilized to prevent disorders. Meanwhile, a proclamation Issued by the director of security of vor- arlbcrg announced the closing of the Austro-Oerman border, effec tive at noon, for all except Germans properly identified. The announcement also banned all public festivities In the border towns or uregenz, Locnau. Hoer brans and Honenweller. OPPOSITIONS FARM STRIKES MATERIALIZES Anti-Strike Units Organ ized To Abolish High way Picketing Violence Continues In Some Regions Little Influence On Markets (Br the Associated Press) The national farm strike was three weeks old today but apparent ly was still In swaddling clothes: Proclaimed by the National Farm ers Holiday association as a farm price booster, one of the embargo's recent developments has centered around organization of anti-strike units In the two states where It has been most active. Farmers In Iowa and Wisconsin were moving today to complete for mation of groups whose primary purpose concerned abolition of high way picketing and violence. At Manitowoc, Wis., a dozen dairymen and milk handlers said they will resume work today and sheriff Herman Schuette deputized 160 persons who said they will haul milk. Meanwhile, the County Holi day association was planning a new vote to determine if participation in tne non-ouying non-selling move ment was still favored. In Woodbury county, Iowa, an- (Concludcct on pnge 9, column 6) LONG TARGET OF EGG BARRAGE Alexandria, La- Nov." 11 (P) Sen ator Huey P. Long had a suspicion today that not everybody in this city is his friend. The senator was the target for a barrage of eggs and over-ripe fruit last night while making a speech on the city hall steps. By dodging, the senator avoided being hit, but the bombardment caused him to in tercut his speech to call his unseen adversaries "polecats, lowdown puds ana scounareis." The senator had just started speaking on new taxes and redis tribution of wealth when two eggs whizzed by his head and smashed on the steps behind. Some oranges ana lemons followed, interspersed with stench bombs and more eggs. several spectators were hit. Members of Long's bodyguard had an idea the barrage came from of fice buildings across the square and started to search them. Their en trance to one building was blocked by Client O'Malley, chief of police. LINDBERGHS LEAVE GENEVA FOR SPAIN Geneva, Nov. 11 (yp) Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh left Geneva today on a flight to an un announced destination. The colonel said he wished to have a look at snow-covered Gen eva from the air, but It was known that If flying conditions were good he would continue to San Sebas tian, Spain. The Nautical club fired a cannon salute as the Lindbergh's big sea plane soared aloft from the lake and spiraled above the city. The Lindberghs' flight was ex pected to require four hours over Lyon, down the Rhone valley and then along the coast to San Seb astian, but it was said they could shorten the distance by taking a straight line if the weather permit ted. STUDENTS IN BERLIN OBSERVE ARMISTICE Berlin, Nov. 11 ifP) Fifty ex change students from the United States observed Armistice day by depositing a wreath at the memor ial to Prussia's war dead today. This act, by American students, was probably the first observance of the anniversary In Germany, since the Germans regard the day as commemorating Germany's hu miliation and therefore do not ob serve it. Riotous Disorders At Cambridge, Eng. Cambridge,' Eng., Nov. 11 (yf1) Riotous disorders here during the Armistice day observance resulted in police drawing their truncheons to deal with a demonstration by the student "no more war" organ ization. Women as wel! as men carrying banners were pelted with eggs, flour, tomatoes and fish as they paraded the streets. Ford Victor In NRA Clash On Auto Sales Washington. Nov. 10 (JPf-A rul ing by the comptroller general today left the way open for Henry Ford to receive governmental contracts, providing he complies with the NRA automobile code. The burden of proof of non compliance with the code rests on the government. The comptroller general also said that the dealer In each case must agree to be financially responsible for any breach of the contract with the government, either by the man ufacturer or himself. The case was raised by a Ford dealer in nearby Maryland who said he understood his bids for civilian conservation corps trucks was to be rejected although low, because of (Concluded on pnge 8, column 8) RULE HUMPHREY LOSES SALARY Washington, Nov. 11 () The comptroller general ruled today that William E. Humphrey, deposed fed eral trade commissioner, no longer is entitled to the salary of that office despite his claims that he is still commissioner. Salary In the amount of $94.44 covering the period October 27 to 31, 1933, was ordered paid to George C. Matthews, who was appointed by President Roosevelt, to replace Humphrey. . "The president has removed Mr. Humphrey," the comptroller said, "and appointed Mr. Matthews as his successor, and the other mem bers of the federal trade commis sion have recognized Mr. Matthews as the successor of Mr. Humhprey and. he. is reported to have per formed the duties' of his office." Meanwhile, Humphrey decided to sue to attach the salary of Mat' thews to test the legality of his removal. He will go to the eourt of claims and expects the case possibly to reach the" supreme court, contend Ing his removal was improper. The republican leadership has taken an interest in his cause. McCarl said: "Mr. Matthews' right to salary as a member of the federal trade commission is not now to be questioned because of any contention to the effect that there existed no vacancy to which he could be appointed." STRIKE STOPS SALES OF HOGS IN CHICAGO Chicago, Nov. 11 (P) The hog market closed an amazing week to day with the sellers still on strike. For the third consecutive day, com mission house salesmen have de manded prices steady with those paid Wednesday and packers have refused to pay them. As a result, 23,000 hogs were held in the pens today for Monday's markets and virtually every com mission house here was pleading with farmers to halt shipment of hogs here until the strike was set tled. All choice hogs weighing from 180 to 350 pounds received since Wed nesday, remained in the yards ex cept one load of 100 which was sold yesterday to an eastern ship per at $4.50. The producers' representatives de manded $4.50 and packers would not bid higher than $4.35. LIBERTY REPAIRED Washington, Nov. 11 iff) The Statue of Liberty In New York har bor will be repaired by the federal government to make visitors more comfortable and provide work. The improvements will cost $25,000 and, officials said, will provide five months' work for 25 men. Ickes Action Increases Troubles of Legislators During Special Session Portland, Nov. 11 (U.R) If Secretary Ickes and the pub lic works board "crack down," on further PWA funds to Oregon, Washington and California as Ickes threatened to do in Washington today, tne special session of the legislature which con venes November 20, will have an even more serious problem on its hands than heretofore considered. Oregon alone had hoped to get more than $25,000,000 more than the state already has received to care for unemployment during the next two years. Included was $5,000,000 for the coast highway bridges, $15,000,000 for highways all over the state, $6,000,000 for a sewage disposal plant at Portland, and many more thousands for buildings and pro jects of local nature throughout the state. BOSS OF PVA PUTS 3 STATES Oil BLACKLIST Formally Announces "Temporary" Decision To Withhold Funds Five Coast Bridges Doomed M'Nary To Protest Washington, Nov. 11 (IP) Public Works Administrator Harold L. Ickes confirmed today reports which had been current for several weeks that his organization felt the three Pacific coast states had received their full share of public works funds. "I don't see," Ickes said, "how California, Oregon and Washington can complain. They have received many large allocations." Ickes indicated there would be few, if any, other large projects undertaken there by public works. A scarcity of public works funds for the far west also was foreseen by western representatives who de scribed the public works adminis trator as being "extremely hostile toward any more funds for the Rocky mountain or Pacific coast region." They did not expect pro jects already allotted funds would be effected. With the Ickes statement thv "Oregon has participated so bounte- (Concluded on page 9, column bT", TAX EXPERTS. STUDY LIQUOR Washington, Nov. 11 (ff) Tax experts and fiscal agents of 10 states today studied a proposal that the collection of liquor levies be left entirely to the federal govern ment, with the provision that the states' share be allocated back to them. This suggestion was offered dur ing a meeting of the Interstate commission on conflicting taxation. Dry and non-participating states would receive none of the revenue collected by tne federal govern ment. It was the consensus that state and federal liquor taxes, added to gether, should not be high enough to keen the bootlegger In business and thereby diminish the retumB. The opinion also was expressed generally that the states would find the volume taxation of liquor impracticable to enforce and should confine themselves to license taxes. Those attending included Estea Sncdecor, Oregon. VON HINDENBURG ENDORSES HITLER Berlin. Nov. 11 111 President Von Hindcnburg today endorsed Chan cellor Hitler's demand for peace with honor In an election eve speech to the German people. The aged former war marshal. speaking for ten minutes (over the German broadcasting system) said he rejected all thought of warlike intention by Germany and described Hitler, the former corporal, as giving his people "courageous, strong and positive leadership." He asked the nation to stand unit ed in this hour "In its demand for equality of rights and at the same time for true, permanent peace." "With God's help," he declared, "we will keep German unity." Thus far Oregon has received very little PWA funds on the 70-30 per cent loan and grant plan. Wash ington also has received very little on that basis although there have been a number of minor grants in that state. The Issue, some observers believe, goes back to the times when Sen ator McNary and Senator Dill ap parently went over Ickes' head to President Roosevelt In behalf of Bonneville and Grand Coulee dams. These projects were both financed entirely by the government as fed eral projects. (Concluded oiTpag 9, "column if