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EDFORD MABLTl 90 Must Be Right About 90 percent, of the DeUy Nenspapers In the L'nlted states and Canada are number of A. B. C. The Mall Tribune la Medford's only mem ber. Twenty-Seventh Year MEDFORD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1932 No. 12G. The Weather Forecast: Tonight and Wednesday cloudy and unsettled; Utile change In temperature. Highest yeiterdajr M Lowest th1 mnrnlnf M M I BUNE Comment on the Day's News By FRANK JENKINS THESE words are written at Klam ath Palla, Juat after a big meet-' tag fceld at the Pelican theatre to welcome Ralph H1U home. Ralph, you know, cornea from Henley, a little town Just south of Klamath Falls. There was nothing of the conquer ing hero about Ralph, as waa appar ent to those present at thla meeting. He waa Just a pleased, happy, rather scared boy, who was plainly glad to be back among the home folks. MANY a promising young fellow has been spoiled for life by too much glory. Ralph ISN'T going to be spoiled In that way. Ho la too modest and has too much common sense. It does one good to meet young fellows like that every now and then. MANY who have seen him say Ralph Hill 1 another Llnd t bergh. That, of course, Is putting It pretty strong, and thla writer hopes that for his own good Ralph doesn't read , the llnea. It ml3ht put wrong ' Ideas Into his head. But there IS a resemblance. Both are slim and sralght and boyish. Both are modest and unassuming. Both are of the sort that you like on sight. And both are too sensible to be spoiled by too much publicity. HERE, by the way, la an Interest ing Instance of the apeed of modern life: Ralph ran on Sunday In the Brit ish Empire gsmes at San Francisco, In which representative of the Brit ish Empire met representatives of the United States winning, Inci dentally. He arrived In Klamath Falls on Monday morning, and at noon was ' present at the welcoming ceremony at the Pelican theatre. Tuesday he leaves by plane from Medford and on Thusday evening he will run again in Chicago. That Is covering ground pretty fast, Isn't It? ,., - QPEAKINQ, of modern apeed, and departing for the moment from Ralph Hill, a descendant of General Washington waa taken recently in a plane leaving Washington at day break, and by nightfall all the ground covered by the Father of His Coun try during hla lifetime had been cov ered in the plane. And Washington, remember, waa quite a traveler for his time. We've gone a long way since the beginning of this country? How fsx do you reckon we'll go In the next century and a half? H ERE'S an amusing atory they're telling on the father of Ralph Hill: He was In Lob Angeles, of course, to see his son run in the Olympic games, and the next morning he dropped Into a barber shop to get a shave. The race was the big topic of conversation. - "Where are you from?" the barber asked. "Oh, I'm from up in Oregon," Mr. Hill replied. "Is that so?' 'the bar ber put in. "Maybe you know this young Hill that everybody'" talking about." "Yes, I know him,' Mr. Hill an swered." "As a matter of fact, I'm the only man who ever beat him." 1VTOW that Ralph Kill has become famous, there are plenty of peo ple who "knew him when." Probably the bulk of the credit for giving him his big chance should go to Joe Plgney, sports editor of the Klamath Falls Herald and News, and Joe Knudsen, of the staff of the First National Bank of Klamath Falls. These two Joes knew Ralph and had faith In .him. So the? set out 1 to raise by popular subscription the money necessary for his expenses In the Olympic try-outs and later In the games themselves. In these days of depression, raising money is no easy Job, no matter how excellent the purpose, but they persisted In the face of obstacles. I They promoted a benefit boxing match In Klamath Falls, and from this they realized a fair profit. The rest of the money came from here, there and everywhere, but the point Is that they GOT IT, and Ralph had his chance. Everybody in Oregon knows what he did when the chance came. (Continued on Page Four) Postpone Bathing Beauty Contest The American Legion bathing beau ty and swimming contest, scheduled for the Twin Plunces at Ashland to night, has been postponed until Aug. 14. according to word from Ashland this afternoon. TODAY- Six of Ten Million Plurality Seen if People Went to Polls Now Smith Will Back Ticket, Is Claim WASHINOTON. Aug. 17. (AP) Speaker John N. Garner predicted to newspapermen today that If "the presidential election was held today we (Democrats) would win by a 6. 000,000 to 10,000,000 plurality vote." The Democratic vice - presidential candidate, meeting with 100 news papermen at the National Press club was asked: "What can you tell ua about the campaign?" "Why, we've already got the elec tion won,' Garner replied. "You're bringing up a past subject. Don't you know that the Democrats have got It won?" Garner reiterated that Alfred E. Smith would actively support the Democratic ticket. "I believe Governor Smith, a most excellent gentleman, will actively sup port -the Democratic ticket," Garner said. "I have every reason to believe It." W. C. T. U. RETAINS MRS. BOOLE AS L SEATTLE. Wash., Aug. 17. (AP) Mrs. Ella A. Boole of Brooklyn, N. Y., was re-elected president of the Wom en's Christian Temperance Union at Its national convention here today by a large majority, Mrs. Boole received 228 of the 290 votea cast. Mrs. Ida B. Wise Smith of Des Moines, Iowa, vice-president, and Mrs. Boole's nearest competitor, received 49, while Mrs. Nellie G. Burger of Springfield, Mo., assistant recording secretary, was far behind with 13. Mrs. Eva C. Wheeler, a southern Cali fornia, delegate, reoelved one vote.- Other-officers will be elected this afternoon. In addition to the election' of a president, the union listened to ad-' drsses this morning by Mrs. James M. Doran. wife of the director of the bureau of industrial alcohol of Wash ington, D. C, and Mrs. Florence D. Richard of Toledo, Ohio. Thunderous applause greeted Mrs. Richard when she told the delegates that the Crusaders, a women's antl-' prohibition organlztalon, had chal lenged her to debate on the question. "Prohibition Is not debatable," Mrs. Richard declared. She also was cheered when she announced that Ohio has nomnated 17 dry candidates for congress and "we're going home from here and elect them." N TWO STRIKES SIOUX CITY. Iowa, Aug. 17, (AP) Two separate "farmer strikes" today resulted in picketing most of the highways leading to Sioux City. No serious disturbances were reported and the effect of the strikes were minimized du to produce shipments which entered the city by rail. Approximately 80 special deputies assisted county officers in preventing violence and escorted several truck loads of livestock through the picket lines. One strike waa conducted by far mers participating in a farmers holi day movement in which they seek to wtlhhold all produce from market for 30 days and force prices upward. The other involved Woodbury and Plymouth county milk producera who were seeking higher prices from th city distributors. CALIFORNIA LEGIONNAIRES FOR PAYMENT OF BONUS PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 17. (AP) Oovernor Meier today Implied dis approval of Governor Rolph's plan to pay the soldiers' bonus In full by bonding states. ' "In as far as I know," he said, "none of the veterans' organizations of Oregon has considered the pro posal recommended by Oovernor Rolph. "The state of Oregon has Issued 30.000.000 worth of bonds for pay ment of cash bonuses and loans to veterans. Additional bonds could be authorized only by vote of the peo ple." OAKLAND, Cal., Aug. 17, .AP) The California department of the American Legton . voted its approval of the plan for immediate cash pay ment of the soldiers bo n vis at the annual state convention today. ! The Legionnaires also demanded re ' peal of the state's prohibition en : foreement act in a 13-word resolu tion "that this convention go on rec ord favoring repeal of the Wright I art." Pear Markets NEW YORK, Aug. 17. AP) (VA. D.A.) Pear auction market: Prices about steady; 15 cars arrived: 31 Cali fornia cars unloaded, 27 cars on track; 7 New York cars by boat. California Barttette, 17.055 boxes: Best, 91.60-3.20; few, 92.15-2 30; ordi nary, 91 40-1.80; few, 91 25-1.35; aver age, 91.68. CHICAGO, Au. 17. (AP, (UB. D A.) Pear market, 10 California cars, 1 Oregon arrived; IS cars on track; 3 Michigan cars by boat; 0 cars aold. California Bartletts, 5219 boxes: 91-20-2.00; average, 91.55. RECALL ' CANVASSERS GET COLD SHOULDER A house-to-house canvass of the residential districts of the city seek ing signatures to the petitions pro posing the recall or Circuit Judge H. D. Norton were made Monday and Tuesday, and according 'to all reports met with scant consideration. A woman circulated the petitions on Eleventh street, Oakdale avenue, and on Park street, and she was described as 'a neat appearing country woman.' The petitions were also circulated at the horseshoe pitching grounds in the city park, but received no signa tures there, It was reported. Reports from the Trail, Reese Creek, Eagle Point, Rogue River and Foots Greek districts said that the "petitions were being fairly well signed." The real sponsors of the recall plot are stll in the dark. Earl H. Fehl, Republican nominee for county Judge, in a long statement Issued to day, admitted he would 'sign the re call petition, but laid no claim to its instigation. Its fatherhood is still a mystery. Fehl has been a liti gant In Judge Norton's court In sev eral cases the past two years. Attorney George M. Roberts, wno returned Monday night from a two weeks' vacation, being absent from the city, when the Bar association passed its resolution of confidence in the ability, and integrity of Circuit Judge H. D. Norton today, eald: I did not learn until yesterday of the recall plot being hatched against Circuit Judge Norton. I regard It a damnable and dastardly, and born of a desire for political revenge. If disgruntled litigants can use a legiti mate law for foul purposes and schemes, we Hre approaching near anarchy." - t MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 17. (AP) Cap tain W. N. Lancaster, British aviator, was acquitted today of the slaying of Haden Clarke, young author who succeeded Lancaster to the affections of Mrs. J. M. Keith-Miller. A twelve man circuit court Jury re turned Its verdict that Lancaster was not guilty of first degree murder four hours 58 minutes after starting deliberations, . Mar done ss Wins Rich Hambletonian GOSHEN, N. Y., Aug. 17. (AP) The Marcloness, the favorite, owned by Mrs. Ralp-h. Keeler of Auburn, N. Y., today won the 954,000 Hamole- tonlan, winning two of the four heats. John L. Dodge's Hollyrood Dennis, of Lexington, Ky., finished second, and Invader, third, in the fourth and deciding heat. m Wilkinson Freed On Still Charge The case against Martin Wilkinson, charged with the possession of a still seized by federal officers near Central Point Friday night, has been dis missed, according to the Justice of the peaces office. Charges were dismissed when it was established the still allegedly belonged to J. R. Ford, who was to sign an affidavit to that effect. Mam Pogue, also sought In connection with the still, waa said not to have any con nections with it. ' The convention not only reiterated the sentiment expressed by California Legion n air j at last year's conven tion, but ordered Its delegates to the national convention at Portland, Ore., to seek to plice the national or ganization on !-ecord behind the plan. It further instructed Its delegstes to endeavor to have the national con vention turn over to its legislative committee t'.e task of framing legis lation to provide "Immediate cash payment of all certificates Issued to the veterar.8." WASHINGTON, Aug. 17. (AP) The B. E. F., promised today to ssy something "clearing up all this prop aganda" and mentioning the Indict ment yesterday of Viree veterans for their pm In rioting on July 28. Aidev at headquarters here said a statement was being prepared dis cussing the indictments, accusing that rommuntftts were responsible for the riot and the charge by Repreaen atlve Johnson fR., S. D.) that arms and ammunlateon bed been found I burled at one of the bonus march (W camps. ITALY REDUCING NAVY STRENGTH 1300 TONS Fifty-One Ships Will Be Stripped of Crews As Economy Act Battleship Death Knell Is Sounded ROME. Rug. 17. (AP) Approxi mately 130.000 tons of Italy's fight ing ships will be retired beginning August 25 as a result of an economy move and sweeping reorganization of the Italian fleet. These wilt include two battleships. three navy cruisers, nine light cruis ers, 25 destroyers and a dozen sub marines, all reasonably old but still within the age limit. The ships will be stripped of their crews but not immediately scrapped. In thla condition they will continue to serve as a bartering point when the world disarmament conference resumes its discussions at Geneva this fall. Caretakers will be left aboard the ships to keep them from deteriorating. Built in 1015 . The battleships are the Andrea Dorla, 22,700 tons, and her sister ship, the Dulllo. These were rushed to completion In 1015 when Italy en tered the world war. The heavy cruisers Include the San Marco, San Giorgio and the Pisa, av eraging 10,000 tons. They are more than 20 years old. Amog the light cruisers are four old German cruisers and one which (Continued on Page Eight) HALLlFilN James Hall of motion picture fame, whose contribution to "Hell'a Angela" and "Pour Sons" brought never-to-be-forgotten Impressions to the world of theatre goera, arrived In Medford thla morning from Astoria, by motor. And he Isn't "any tourist " he soon alter declared, as an extra-friendly Texan smile spread back his glorious coat of tan to reveal very white teeth. James Hall prefers to fly. In fact flying and golf are his favorite hob bles. At Ieart they were this after noon. VFlshlng may be tomorrow,' he suggested with a touch of the blarney for Medford, announcing plans for an early morning lishlng trip with L. Pennington. "Hell's Angels" and -"Four Sons," most peoples' favorites, are also the two pictures tir. Hall enjoyed most In the making. He has been In pic tures since early 1B27. He comes from Dallas. Texas, land of good golf ers and baseball playera. Hla drive through southern Oregon today with hla manager, Harry Dun can, constituted his first and he added to that, "I found It very In teresting." Mr. Hall has come to the west from a six weeks' personal appearance tour of the east, and will greet southern Oregon folk from the stage of the Fox Craterlan theatre today and to morrow. He Is appearing with each performance of "The Man Called Back." BASEBALL RESULTS National . Brooklyn 4 0 0 Pittsburgh 17 0 Helmach, Mungo and Lopez; Swift and Grace. New York 8 18 1 Cincinnati 0 4 2 Mooney and Hogan; Benton, Frey and Lombard 1. Philadelphia at St. Louis postponed rain. Doubleheader tomorrow. American 1VEW YORK. Aug. 17 (AP) Paced by Babe Ruth's 34th home run of the season. New York wslloped Detroit 6 to 8 today for their tenth victory. The score: Detroit .. 8 0 a New York 8 11 1 Sorrell. Uhle and Hsy worth; Pip gras and Dickey. Cleveland 0 4 0 Philadelphia . l'l lft o Ferrell, Connally and Pytlak; Grove and Cochrane. St. Louis - 8 8 0 Boston - 7 0 2 Fischer, Gray, Hebert and Ferrell, Bengough; Andrews and Connolly, Tate. Chicago . 3 Washington - - 4 Lyons and Orube; Coffman, and Spencer, Maple. 0 0 0 0 Brown Near Tragedy In River Excursion LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 17. -Pr An investigation by the United State inspector of steam vessels was under waj today, following a near-disaster last night when the excursion steam er City of Memphis struck a rock and almost sank in the Ohio river hero. A err 1 cf 748 excursionists from New A:':in:', Ir.d . and t..e ftrfi.ier's I crew of Z'i w;e landed saiei;, . R.F.C.L BE BY E First Report Will Be Sub mitted This Week to Con gressAction Contrary to Hoover Expectations WASHINGTON, Aug. 17. Contrary to the expectation ofPresl- dent Hoover, the cleric of the house Intends to make public the details of loans made by the Reconstruction corporation since July 21. The corporation's first report on the loans Is due to be submitted to con gress this week. South Trimble, house clerk, has written an eight-page brief giving his reasons for Interpreting the relief law as making publicity mandatory. Trimble feels, as do Speaker Gar ner and Representative Rainey, Dem ocratic leader, that he has no choice. He disagrees that further' congres sional action is necessary, The publicity provision got the re lief bill into a snarl that threatened to prevent adjournment. At the In sistence of Garner and Rainey, the measure Included instructions that monthly reports of loans should be transmitted to the clerk of the house and the secretary of the senate. President Hoover asked leaders of both parties that the publicity phase be omitted. A statement explained the President favored "fullest pub licity to all government activities," but that the then directors of the relief corporation "advised the Presi dent of the danger that would result to the credit structure If this (pub licity proviso) were insisted upon." "The responsibility In the last snal ysls for whatever might happen must necessarily rest upon congress." the statement said. 4- BY FINN EXPERT ' OAKLAND, Cal., Aug. 1.7. (AP) Rph Hill, Klamath Falls ntnner, former University of Oregon atar, and a hero of the 6000-meter run In the Olympics, left Oakland airport by plane early today for Chicago, where he will again meet the Finn. Lehtl nen, who was credited with winning the historic race in Los Angeles, al though amateur union officials and observers said Hill would have won had not the Finnish athlete blocked him out In a questionable last minute spurt. Hill originally intended to fly east from Portland, but decided that bet' ter connections could be made through Oakland. He arrived Wed nesday morning by plane from Med ford. PORTLAND. Aug. 17. (AP) High est praise for Ralph Hill, Oregon youth who was nosed out of the 5000 meter classic at the Olympics by the Finnish runner. Lehtlnen, was pressed by David Jonason, sports edltor-ln-ehlef of the Dagens Nyhter (Dnlly News) of Stockholm, who passed through Portland last night, en route home with the Swedish Olympic team. "I can't help admiring this young man. Hill." Jonason said. "This I my fourth Olympiad and never before have I seen such graclousness dem onstrated by a contestant, who had perfect right to contest the de cision," The race went to Lehtlnen, although some amateur union officials and many observers declared the Finnish runner fouled the Oregon boy the stretch. J. Joe A. Thomas of 222 flouth Holly street was nominated for United States senator on the socialist ticket at the state convention of that party held in Portland Saturday, he stated upon his return to Medford today. Mr. Thomas Is well known In Med ford, where he engages tn mining ope rations, and la a prominent member of the socialist party. Wholesale Sugar Price Is Advanced PORTLAND, Ore,, Sept. 17, (AP) Oeneral Grocery announced today wholesale prices on both cane And beet sugar would be advanced 10 cents a hundred pounds, effective to day, following similar action by west ern refiners at San Francisco. The advance follows an Improvement in the price of raw sugar, equalling the best price of the year. CURTIS NOTIFICATION TO BE SIMPLE AFFAIR TOPF.KA, Kas., Aug. 17. MP) Plans for the simple ceremony to morrow In which Vice-President Cur tis will benotified formally of his re nominatlon by the Republican party had been completed today. In tcplng with the expressed de :re of Mr. Curtis, the ceremony will tn sharp contract 'Uh the pomp ;I.lc:. accompanied his formal natl tkatlori four years ago. VfA ER.AT OUSTER HEARING Mayor James J. Walker of Nw after hla arrival In Albany, N. Y., riooseveit and present hla defense to removal proceeding brought by Samuel Seabury, chief counsel of the Joint legislative Investigating com. mlttea. 'Associated Preaa Photn , . LINDBERGH SEEKS PEACE AND QUIET FOR NEW ARRIVAL ENGLEWOOD, N. J, Aug. 17. (AP) In an atmosphere of quiet and peace, the new son of Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh beg.in his second day of life today. In deference to the wishes of Col. Lindbergh, who said In a statement last night he desired as little public attention as possible centered on the boby born yesterday, the family was lef. in seclusion. No crowds assem bled at the gate of the home of Mrs. Lindbergh's mother, Mrs. Dwight rMorrow, Where the child was born, Friends seemed agroed the baby would probably be named alter h's famous grandfather, the late na tor Dwight Morrow. No statement was forthcoming, but the health of mother and child was believed to be good There waa no official confirmation of a report that the Lindberghs plan- ' ned to move soon to the mansion on Sourland mountain from which their first child, the late Charles A. Llnd' bergh, Jr., was kidnapped. In his statment last night Lind bergh said that he and his wife "feel that our children have a right to grow up normally with other chil dren." Continued publicity, he said. "will make this Impossible." GANG ARRESTED FOR BAD CHECK ACTIVITY ROSEBURG, .Ore., Aug. 17. (A") Accused of passing worthless checks for email sums on Roseburg mer chants last Saturday, Verner and Charles Price, brothers; Gaylord 8or ehrn and Helen Taylor, all of Salem, are In Jail here awaiting action by the grand Jury. Charles Price was arrested at his home at Salem and the other three at wenatchee, Wash. Verner Price is reported by the of ficers to be on parole from San Quentln prison. Wild Bill Donovan Would Be Governor BUFFALO, K. Y.. Aug. 17. (AP) Col. William J. Donovan, who got the nickname "Wild Bill" In tha world war, was ready today for another kind of campaign. He la seeking the republican nomination for governor. Last night In a formal statement he asld leadera among hu supporters "have Informed me that they have found a definite sentiment for my nomination and genuine support for my candidacy." ODDITIES IN SIDNEY, Is., Aug. 17. f API Be ing a modest fellow, Ooldl Butner was ratther up against it when he got through buldoeging a wild steer at Sidney's rodeo show. The steer tore off his trousers, but Butner solved the problem by retir ing from the arena in a barrel. BENTON, Ky.. Aug. 17 ( AP) Riding a prancing steed up and down the aisles and knocking over the pul pit as well as the preacher, Bobby Thompson, 20, broke up a church meeting here last night and got him self Jailed on a charge of drinking too freely. Witnesses said Thompson rode his horse right through the door of the Improvised church made from a barn, trotted throush the aisles and dashed away. The church service was ad journed immediately and a posse caught Thompson a short distance away. 1 MANCHESTER. I , Aug. 17. fAPI No wonder Ivan Boone's cow ded. iA post-mortem revealed In on o BL I York It ahown with Mrs. Walkar to appear before Gov, Franklin D. QUIZ OF WALKER IN OUSTER EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. Albany, N. Y., Aug. 17. (AP) Governor Roosevelt's examination of Mayor James J. Walker of New York City, whose removal from office was de manded, was concluded today at 2:22 p. m. eastern atandard time. Completing his Interrogation of the mayor regarding a change that Dr. William Walker, brother of the mayor, 'had split fees In compensa tion cases, Mr. Roosevelt leaned back and said: "I think this concluded the direct examination of the mayor." Leaning forward and with an in quisitive look on his face, Mr. Walker asked "did you say direct?" ''Yes," tlw governor replied, laugh ing. "Direct." "Well, If this has been direct exam ination," Walker remarked amid gent eral laughter. "I hone I'm never cross examined." There vet remains the introduction 0f witnesses by th0 mayor and also I the presentation of witnesses for jnmen r. rinnegan or Brooklyn, who demanded the mayor'a removal. Mr. Walker, called upon to refute charges that he li unfit to continue au chief exocutlvo of America's largest city, has been before Mr. Roosevelt five daya. E WAR ON REVOLT RIO DB JANEIRO. Brazil, Aug. 17, (Pi The government reinforced fed eral troops operating against the reb els In Sao Paulo today by sending ,ooo men into tbe Cruzelro-Mante quelra sector, announcing that with this new strength progress would be faster. Today's newspapera ssld President Oetullo Vargaa had rejected the peace overture, of an unldenltfled rebel emissary, Insisting the rebels lay, down their arms before peace par leys begin. LA PAZ, Bolivia, Aug. 17. p Lieutenant Manuel Morroy of the Bolivian army was killed In an at tack by Paraguayan troops on a Bo livian outpost In the Oran Chaco sector, the chief of staff announced today, riinrge "Milk Trim." CHICAGO, Aug. 17, (P) The Meadownioor Dairies, cut rate milk distributors, which charged a "milk trust," operating the Chicago area had bombed several of 1U plants, to day asked city, state and federal In vestigations. DAY'S NEWS her four stomachs, springs, cog wheels, wire and enough other ma terial to make a good alarm clock. CHICAGO, Aug. 17, (AP) At 13, Hartly De Gerald Is something of a globe trotter. He returned yesterday from a solo trip to the FIJI Islands, bringing a mummified cannibal's head as a pres ent for his mother, Mrs. John De Gerald, wife of a banker. Last year he visited the Yukon alone, and next year he plana to go unaccompanied to the Belgian Congo in Africa. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 17. (AP) Local golf courses were dan ger ronea yesterday. At the motor speedway course, Charles Oarrlnger, Jr., pro, shot and wounded a Jfl-year-old boy he oharg ed with, stealing gnlf balls. Arthur Wolf, 00, Insurance assocta tlon officer, reported to polios two masked gunmen held him up on the Riverside course and robbed htm of ring and watch valued at $736. Y CITY TOTAL $17,800SAV1NG Keduccd Purchase of Sup plies, Salary Slash, Make Impressive Figure 4th Street Opening Is Asked Numerous reports were received by the city council last night, ranging from economies to be accomplished in city government, to tha extent of approximately !7.800, to petition for the opening of Fourth atreet through me railroad tracks. Fred eHath, Sr, the railroad tracks. Fred Heath, Sr, succeed Olln Arnsplser, who recently rosined, and City Superintendent Fred Scheffel was authorized to d something about the earwigs, which aro reported destroying trees In the city playground. Considerable time was also given to the discussion of activities of the horseshoe pitching cluh, recently located In the city psrk. Report of reductions In the pur chase of supplies In each department of city government was presented by City 'Superintendent Soeheffel, who was Instructed at the previous meet lng of the council to consult with all department heada, with the aim of accomplishing the greatest redaxtlona possible. The move came aa a com promise following Introduction of t motion asking for a complete mora torium on purchases for the present period. v Referred to Finance Group. In the report aubmltted by -Mr. Scheffel last night, the amount to b. saved In supply purchasea alone ap proximated 7,000. The remaining 10.800 la to be saved through salary reductions previously made. Tha council referred the report to the finance committee. The petition, asking for the open ing of Fourth street, waa presented the council by J. D. Bell and carried the required number of names. Varl oils angles of the situation were dis cussed following presentation of the petition, several eouncilmen atatlng that they were very much In faror of the opening of Fourth atreet. If It Involved no agreements which would Interfere with the opening of Eighth street or other city Improve ments. , It waa stated at the meeting last night that the Southern Paclflo would not oppose opening of the street. It wse Indicated, however, that the rail road would In return expect ElgJith . street to remain closed. The petition waa referred to the finance and street and road commit tees. Ask Growers' Protection. Attorney Hsrry Skyrman appeared before the council again laat night (Continued on Page Bight) Fair Endurers N earing Record NEW YORK, Aug. 17. (AP) Mrs. Toulse Thaden and Mrs. Frances Maraalls completed three hill daya of endurance flying over Curtlsa field at 1 p. m. today and were only 1 houra and 20 minutes from a new record for women. They will achieve their goal If they still are In the air at 3:20 p. m. Friday. They took off at 1 p. m. Sunday. Officers Return Slayer Suspect PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 17. (AP) Two railroad detectives, as close lip ped as their prisoner, were to leave today for La Grande with Fred Moore. 22, alius Hobert King, arrested In Seattle In connection with the slay Ing two weeks ago at Hllgard of S. u Bmivi, union Pacific railroad of. fleer. sWlLL- ROGER? 'says: BEVERLY HILLS, Cal., Aug. 16. You can always depend on tlio rcnl old American Negro to aay tho a'pt things in a few words. Up here at the ranch the other day a Negro private of the famous 10th cavalry (who are taking care of tha American horses) was leading a tired horse around that had lost in his particular competi tion, lie didn't know anyons was in hearing distnnce, but wa heard him say, "Never mind, old boy, you didn't win noth ing, but I loves you." Now let some educated diplo mat think of a more fitting thing to say to our foreign and nntive competitors than that. Never mind what boy or girl, from what stnto or waht coun try come, and was defeated, "we loves you." U.'t. MfNtulu tVasiula, Is 7
