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SEPTEMBER TIDES Compiled by TV. R. Springer flay Time Ht. Time Ht. 27 7:14 2.9 f.

1:30 5.4 0 1 28 4:07 4.1 8:151 3..1 I 2:245.1 0.2 WEATHER. San Francisco Bay region: Partly cloudy and mild tonight and Sunday, gentle west winds. Sari Joaiiuin and Santa Clara Valleys: Fair and mild tonight and Sunday, light variable winds. Member Associated Press, United Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations Vol. 128 SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1930 Ten Pages ana nan ana a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ES mm aes Reversal Ren Pant On Seek 1 PROWS SEIZE STILL IN RAID NEAR GILROY IS EIGH1 UP OVER HQMANS Fins TO ASK STATE COURT TO RECONSIDER Yale Dean Seeks Governorship It's "an old-time whirlwind political fip-ht" tlint rir YVilhnr T.nchia irross above- 68-yeor--old Dean Emeritus of the Yale Graduate School, is planning in his cam paign for the governorship of rhoaen as the nem0.

cratic nominee on an anti-prohl bitlon platform, he is faced with the task of winning the state for his party for the first time siuce 1913. ffEBAll RESULTS At New Haven Yale, 38; Maine, 0. At Pittsburgh Pitt Waynesburg, 0. At West Point Army Boston University, 0. 52; 39; Lipton to Return To Receive Cup For Best Loser NEW YORK, Sept.

27. () Sir Thomas Lipton will return to challenge again for the America iu cup the American people are buying for the "world's best Sir Thomas said he preferred Jits. iKILLS WOMAN WITH IRON BAR, S. F. MAN SAYS SAN FRANCISCO, Sept.

27. (JP) After telling several conflicting stories Nicholas Rosslch, 46, broke down under police questioning today and allegedly confessed to beating to death his housekeeper, Eva Buzzel, 48, with an iron pipe "because she put my children in an asylum." The purported confession cli maxed a long grilling by members of the homicide squad Ros-sich reported "finding" the woman's body in his home with the head crushed and deep lacerations on the face. After the confession Rossich led police to a spot under the Mission street viaduct and pointed out the blood-stained iron bar which he said he threw there after the murder. "I hit her, I hit her," Rossich screamed as he confessed. "I went to her last night and made a final plea that she let me gather my scattered family.

She's the reason why my boy is in the Sonoma home for feebleminded and why my daughter is in a correction home. She refused to let my children come to my home. She flew in a rage and threatened me. Suddenly I remembered a piece of iron pipe hidden upstairs in the attic. I went and got it.

I came down. Her back was turned to me. I hit her until she stopped fighting, then ran away." Rossich said he had lived with Mrs. Buzzel seven years. He is a widower.

He charged constant fear of their foster mother had driven his son, 18, and daughter Ruth, 1G, from their normal state. Coste On Flight To Los Angeles From S. F. Today SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27 (JP) Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte, French transatlan tic flyers, left Mills field, San Francisco municipal airport, at 12:30 p.

m. today for Los Angeles. They were continuing their good will air tour of the United States. A crowd of about 2000 persons cheered the flyers as they pointed their ship southward. The visit here was cut short by storms and adverse weather delaying them in the Pacific northwest.

The aviators arrived here at 5:20 last night from Portland, Ore. Although they asked their visit here be a quiet one, they we're guests at numerous receptions and visits during their brief stay. Monterey Sardine Controversy Set For Settlement i MONTEREY. Sept. 27.

re settlement of a price disagreement between sardine fishermen and packers in the near future was seen here today as the two factions went into conference. The fishermen are asking $9 a ton for sardines while the packers say they will only pay $8. Fishing here was interrupted when one of the packers dropped the price to $6 a ton after open ing the season at $8. Only about 300 men are affected as little more than half the canneries are operating due to an adverse mar ket. No strike has been ordered among the fishermen.

State Rail Body Considers Appeal On S. J. Decision SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27. (JP) The state railroad commis sion will decide at a conference Monday whether to appeal to the state supreme court for a rehear ing on its decision yesterday, hold ing the railroad commission had no authority to fix compensation for private property which would have been condemned in the projected re-location of the Southern Pacific tracks in San Jose.

President Clyde Seavey said the decision would be made after a conference of all commissioners, but it was generally believed a rehearing would be asked. Popular Daughter! of Lloyd George NEA London Bureau Shown here in her latest portrait is Lady Carey Evans, socially but not politically prominent daugh ter of David Lloyd George, Britain's Liberal leader. Although she has campaigned for her father, her main interests are in her home. She Is the wife of Major Sir Thomas Evans. Citizen Immune Who Makes Wine But Won't Sell WASHINGTON, D.

Sept. 27. (JP) The citizen who mannfac-tnres wine or beer in his home for home consumption with no sales involved, was held today by Prohibition Director Amos W. W. Woodcock to be beyond the reach of federal enforcement agents.

As a matter of law Woodcock explained today in his first pronouncement on this point, home manufacturers are liable to punishment if the liquor produced is "intoxicating in fact." This, he said, was a point for the jury to decide. Practically speaking, he continued, evidence to bring the home manufacturer to trial cannot be obtained unless the commercial feature be involved and evidence obtained upon a search-warrant issued. BASEBALL I I Fly The ANHOctuted Prepm NATIONAL LEAGUE First game: R. H. E.

2 6 1 Brooklyn 8 14 1 Brandt, Smith and Spohrer; Vance and de Berry. Second game: R. II. E. Boston 6 14 0 Brooklyn 1 11 0 Zachary and Cronin; Elliott, Phelps, Heimach and Lopez.

R. H. E. Philadelphia 3 8 0 New York 5 14 3 Collins, Willoughby, Hansen and Davis; Hubbell and Hogan. AMERICAN LEAGUK First game: R.

II. E. Chicago 7 4 Detroit 6 11 3 Thomas and Tate; Sorrell, Cantrell and Hayworth. R. H.

E. New York 10 13 1 Philadelphia 8 13 1 Sherid, Jorgans, Pipgras and Dickey; Earnshaw, Shores and Schang, Cochrane. R. H. E.

Washington 8 13 0 Boston 3 10 4 Fischer and Hargraves; Dur ham, BuBhey and Hevlng. DERELICT HULL OF CRUISER RECOVERED LONDON, Sept. 27. (JP) The hull of the old British cruiser Conquest, which broke adrift from the tug in the North Sea while being towed to Scotland for scrapping today was towed to the river Humber by a salvage tug which picked her up during the night. The six men aboard the old warship had a nervous time drifting helplessly for 12 hours.

in the strong gale. Again Wears HERE'S A CHANCE TO SAVE 25c ON BIRTHDAY PARTY Here, folks, is a chance to snve 35 cents in Santa Ci Htlst Birthday I "arty. If you buy tickets on the day of the celebration for the barbecue and grand ball they will cost you 50 cents each. Hut at the chamber of commerce rooms in the Arcade you may procure a ticket for both admissions for 75 cents. That ought to be worth a trip downtown.

LACK OF BUYING POWER BY LABOR HELD SLUMP CAUSE, WASHINGTON, D. Sept. 27. (JP) A lack of purchasing power by wage workers was blamed today In the American Federation of Labor weekly news bulletin for the industrial depression. "Theorists may quibble over distinguishing between over production and under consumption," the bulletin said, "but no practical person denies wage earners have not had money to buy." The publication added that if the depression would be ended the principal of higher wages and shorter hours must be applied.

ITALIAN BOY HELD GUILTY OF EFFORT TO SLAY PRINCE BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 27. (JP) Fernando de Rosa, 22- year-old Italian, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Hum bert, Prince of Piedmont, and crown prince of Italy, here last October and condemned to five years imprisonment and to pay the cost of his trial. The entire case for the defense was based on political grounds, de Rosa's attorneys claiming the crime was a political deed of an emotional and patriotic youth, aimed at the Fascists as person! fied in the son of the king. PLANE IN FATAL CRASH IS FOUND CONNEAUT.

Ohio. Sept. 27. (JP) The wreck of the plane In which Pilot Wlllard Parker and his passenger, William J. McNul-ty, Columbus, Ohio, salt manufacturer, disappeared early was found scattered along Lake Erie shore line three miles west of here early today.

No bodies were found. The plane had fallen into the lake and the wreck washed ashore. 4. ft; i hobby Gold Crown Great Lakes Gale Perils Boats and Causes Five Dead MUSKEGON, Sept. 27.

(JP) The waters of Lake Michigan, whipped into a fury by a 40 mile gale yesterday, took the lives of at least five persons, swallowed up two boats and left the fate of a third undetermined this morning. The five dead were members of the crew of the barge Salvor, caught in the gale yesterday afternoon when less than two miles from ftafptv in thp hnrhnr hpre Nine others of the 14 who were aboard the barge reached shore in this morning after having spent 16 hours lashed to the der- rick of the barge. The coast guard crew shot a line aboard the barge this morning, rescuing them. A third man lashed to the derrick was dead. The other vessel to go down before the gale was the schooner Our Son," last of her type on the lakes.

She foundered off Ludington, Mich. Her crew of seven were removed by the freighter William Nelson. A third boat, the steel hulled motor carrier North Shore, which left St. Joseph. with a cargo of grapes en route to Mil waukee, was unreported today.

She carried five men and a worn' an. FRANK MACAULEY emerging shyly from the Women's Ex change. POSTMASTER FRED HOWE doing his sleight of hand trick for Noel Patterson and Gus Sgar-lato in front of the New Santa Cruz theater. GOLDIE GOLDSTEIN rediscovered, on Pacific avenue in rube costume. EARL HARRIS and his goatee making 'em turn around.

IRVING DAKE, Watsonvllle tree surgeon, in Santa Cruz looking for a patient. "JERRY" JENSEN of the Ventura County Star, looking over the Santa Cruz newspaper field from the window of a new Bulck coupe. MYSTERY AVIATRIX REACHES BUDAPEST BUDAPEST. Hungary, Sept. 27.

(JP) Mrs. Victor Bruce, British air woman who Is now engaged in a mystery flight, which probably will carry her to Japan, arrived here at uoou today from Vienna. i CAUGHT FLY i LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27. (JP) District Attorney Buron Fitts announced today he would Immediately week a rehearing in the appellate court of its division ordering a new trial for Alexander Parages, theater magnate convicted of criminal assault.

After a conference with Roll-ert I'. Stewart, chief deputy, and Daniel F. Beecher, Kltts issued a statement saying he deemed it his duty to seek a reheating and that if that Is refused ask for a rehearing in the state supreme court. The district attorney's statement said he had "carefully read the opinion of the court of appeal and had consulted with the heads of departments of his office." He declined to comment otherwise on the appeal court reversal of the superior court action, in which Pantages had been refused a new trial. Preparation of the rehearing petition was begun this morning and indications given it would be filed some time next week.

Deputy Attorney General Frank! Itichards, who said the case is in his jurisdiction, stated he would not determine the attitude of his office concerning the rehearing until he had conferred by telephone with Chief Deputy Attor-j ney General Harrison in San Francisco. Ha commented that he personally believed there was; ground for asking a rehearing, SAN JOSE MAN IS CITED FOR SPEEDING Frank Emmite of San Jose must answer to Justice of the Peace Donald Younger next Friday on a charge of speeding. He was arrested on the San Lorenzo drive yesterday afternoon by State Highway Patrolman Victor C. Calhoun. Reports of the arresting officer stated that he had stopped Emmite late yesterday and warned him against fast driving.

After checking In at one of the numerous stations, Officer Calhoun said, he drove down the road a little way and found Emmite speeding again. The citation followed. HOOVER'S AUNT IS HOME FROM ALASKA MISSION SERVICE PORTLAND, Sept. 27. (JP) Mrs.

Mathilda Atkinson Min-thorn. President Hoover's aunt and returned missionary from Met-lakatla, Alaska, will arrive here tonight to visit friends and speak at the Piedmont Friends church. Mrs. Minthorn is the widow of Dr. Herbert J.

Minthorn, physician. When Mr. Hoover went to Alaska with the late President Harding he visited Mrs. Minthorn at her post. Special Home Bargains $250 DOWN, $25 Mo.

incl. Int. Price $1850. 5-R. plas.

house, lot 50x100; stove and linoleum go. Mtgee. Sale. No. 3098A.

$200 DOWN, $25 Mo. incl. Int. Price $2000, Oood 5-R. plastered house on Ocean View Ave.

near Soquet Ave. Garage. No. 2338A. $50 DOWN and $30 Mo.

incl. Int. Price $2250. New 4-R. and Br.

nook modern Imnffalo and garage. Paved lot 50x125. No. 2075A. $100 DOWN, $25 Mo.

Int. 6 Incl. Price $2500, 5-R. bungalo, lot 60x150, Garage. No.

2163A. $200 DOWN, $30 Mo. Int. Incl. Price $2750, 8-R.

plas. home near cor. Ocean View and Soquel Double garage. No. 2340A.

$100 DOWN, $36 Mo. Pr. $3000. Over 14 acre In town with 6-R. plas.

house, newly renovated, garage; Feed R. and chicken house for 1000. Fruit. No. 2159A.

MM 7 10 MARIOX CRICKET CLtTB, Ard. more, Sept. 27. (JP) Bobby swamped Gene Homans 8 and 7 today in the ftnal of thft United Htntes amateur championship, thereby completing his unparalleled "grand slam" In golf for 1030. A wildly cheering, almost wn-controllable gallery of upwards of 10,000 spectators saw Jones add the classic amateur crown to bin previous triumps this year, In the British open, the British amateur and the American open.

It was his fifth United States amateur and thirteenth national championship triumph. These are also records, i The fourth triumph by Jones; was the easiest by any previous three) he scored this year, com pletinR the record of shattering and sweeping all golf honors In sight. He won the medal for the lowest qualifying score, 142, which tied recently and then swept through five successive matches. He was seldom in danger of being downed by any opponent, much less defeated. BUSSES TO CONTINUE IN PALO ALTO FOR NEXT NINETY DAYS SAN FRANCISCO, Sept.

27. (JP) The Peninsular Railway company has been authorized by the railroad commission to continue experimental operation of the auto buses In the city of Palo Alto until September 30, 1931, on condition that If it shall appear that the revenues of such service are not sufficient to pay operating expenses, depreciation of buses, taxes and six 'per cent on the investment required, the company may at any time discontinue service upon giving 90 days notice to the City of Palo Alto of its intention to abandon 8UCh service. scout troop makes TRIP TO PINNACLES Fourteen boys of the Scout Benito county. They were accom-nnnied by their scoutmaster, C. W.

Lawrence, and by Harvey Crowe, who furnished a one-ton Dodge truck for their transporta tion. IMMUNE BERWICK, Sept. 27. Mary Keener, 15, had some doubt about getting back to school thi3 vear. She had been vaccinated 19 times, received a temporary certificate admitting her to school, and when the vaccinations failed to "take." Dr.

Campbell recently visited her to vaccinate the girl for the twentieth time. When this vaccination failed to take, he is- sued her a permanent school cer- Auto Parts The auto accessories you need to equip your car are often listed at genuine bargain prices in the Classified Section of this newspaper. It you want to save money consult the Want Ads. Read the WANT ADS Today GILROY, Sept. 27.

(JP) Five men were arrested on a ranch three miles south of here today when federal prohibition agents from San Francisco seized what they described as one of the largest alcohol stills uncovered In this district In recent years. Details of the seizure were not Immediately available. The men were brought to San and booked on a charge of violating the federal prohibition act and illegal manufacture of liquor. They gave their names as Philip Swanson, Ernest Swanson, Fred Muzio, Irwin Fay and John Potter. $35,000 Judgment For Student Hurt At feChOOl Upheld SAN FRANCISCO.

Sept. 27. (JP) Judgment for $35,000 dam ages against the Oakland high scuooi uiHinri. ami uaKiami uuuiu of education in favor of Maurice Maede, 15 year old student, was affirmed today by the state district court of appeal. Maede was awarded damages for the loss of an eye in the explosion of an oxygen gauge used by the vocational training class.

Evidence showed the gauge was defective and that the instructors knew the fact. The appeal court held the damage award was reasonable. TODAY'S QUOTATIONS ON STOCK EXCHANGE SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27. (JP) Following is the official list of transactions on the San Fran cisco stock exchange, giving stocks for morning session: Caterpillar Tractor, 49; Coast Counties Gas and Electric, 101 bid; Fageol Motors, Food Machinery, 26 bid; Golden State Milk, 17 bid; Kolster Radio, 2 bid: Magnavox, Pacific Gas and Electric, 65; Pacific Tele phone and Telegraph, 134 bid; Richfield Oil, 11; Shell Union Oil.

12; Standard Oil of California, 56; Transamerlca, 20; Union Oil Associates, 34; Union Oil of California, 35; Pacific Lighting, 74. San Francisco curb: Bank of America (New York), 81 bid. Chicago Wheat Futures Close September, 74 to December, 77 to 78; March, 81 to 82; May, 84 to Nonsuit Ruling Reversed In Suit Over Boy's Death RAN FPANCIRrn Cont 97 (JP) The state district court of appeal today declared the Santa Clara county superior court in error when it ordered a non-suit in the trial of Mrs. Katherine Rovengo's damage suit for A Jury trial was ordered. Edward Rovengo, 19, son of the plaintiff, died wh'le swimming in the Knights of Columbus pool in San Jose June 28 Mrs.

Rovengo sued for $50,000, charging the Knights of Columbus with negligence in not providing life guards. The association contended the boy died of heart failure and not drowning. HATTIE JOHNSON TO WED R. HENNING IN EVERETT MONDAY Miss Hattie Johnson and Richard Hennlng left this morning for Everett, Washington, where they will be married Monday at the home of Mr. Henning's sister.

The couple plan to make their home In the north until the first of the year when they will return to this city. Miss Johnson has been a resident of this city for 10 years. She was graduated from the Bay View grammar and high school. Mr. Henning came to this city two years ago and has made his home in Capitola.

receiving the cup in the United troop sponsored by the Exchange States, spending only a few days'club left this morning for a week-on the other side before returninglend trip to the Pinnacles, in San to New York City. His passage is booked on the Leviathan, sailing today The cup fund, suggested by Will Rogers and enthusiastically endorsed by Mayor Walker, Governor Roosevelt and others, now totals $3,500 and fifty pounds of silver. The silver from which the cup will be made, was offered by an organization of Utah silver mines and has been accepted by the committee. ASKS LETTERS ON ESTATE PUT AT $100 Petition was filed in the super ior court this morning by Ernest; B. Lydick seeking special letters of administration on the estate of the late Maude Lord Lydick in order to care for the distribution I 1 ii nrt at onMi villi! 'ilia tiMM urninii was made by Mrs.

Lydick on the Sept. 27, 1922, was filed with the papers today. SHIP-SHAPED BUILDING HAMBURG, Sept. 27. One of the strangest pieces of archltec-; ture in Germany is the building recently designed by Fritz Hoger at the request of this city.

It Is ship-shaped, to typify this great center of shipping. It is an eight story clinic and office structure and was erected at a cost of more than $750,000. AFTER MOVIES' MONEY LONDON, Sept. 27. Royalty is sending a steady stream of its people to the movies to get some of Hollywood's money.

The latest is Lady Maureen Stanley, wife of Lord Derby's youngest son, the Hon. Oliver Stanley. She candidly admits that she is going to Hollywood to "make some money," and intends to do so by designing; settings for talking pictures..

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