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i the the VOLUME 35-NUMBER 309 -Means Annociated Newapaper Enterprine Ann' HOPE, ARKANSAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1934 Yar of Hope an founded Hope Star, 1808; January Hope U.S. ENTERS KENTUCKY Here and There By Editorial ALEX. H. WASHBURN WITH maintenance the winter rains that approaching be project should the interest of public safety. That is shoulders on the narrow paving leading road to Washington.

An old Bobcats Resolved to Stop Unbeaten Hot Springs Team Trojans Bringing Most Powerful Squad Here Friday Night PAIR OF BROTHERS Hope Team Drilled to Meet Hot Springs' Longinotti Stars This newspaper produced under divisions A-2 A-5 Graphic Arts Code. Determined to make a fine showing against Coach Mervin Perry's Hot Springs Trojans here Friday night, the Hope High School gridsters completed three days of hard scrimmage Wednesday in which they sought to fashion a defense against the Trojan running attack and a possible acriall raid. Stopping Paul Longinotti and his brother Louie, is the big task before! the Bobcats. Paul, mite of a quarterback, is the acc of the backfield. He is a classy broken-field runner field and a good passer and a veteran rencral.

Louie, the kid brother, packs dynamite in his ability at blocking. He was rated by Howard Jones, Southern California coach, as the best "high school blocker I have ever Louie seldom carries the ball. Lovell, fullback, 1: of the team and was rated an all-state man last season. He is a star performer in backing up the line. Chappell, the other backfield man, is fast and shifty.

In the line. Coach Perry has an allstate end in Greene. Several other members of the team are veterans of last year's squad, Hardest to Date Coach Foy Hammons Thursday predicted the game would be harder fought than the Fordyce battle here last week. The revamped line, with more power and weight, is prepared to drive at top speed. The backfield has been pushed hard the past three days, ironing out flaws that cropped up in the nervous first quarter of the Redbug game.

Payne. with additional drilling at calling signals, will be quarterback, Spears has been run at fullback the past three days and more than likely will start at that position Friday night, with Madison and Jack Turner at halfback positions. It appeared doubtful Thursday whether Illichcock would play. lie is suffering with injuries. Hobbs, Moore and Hamilton were battered and bruised in scrimmage Wednesday, but are expected to bu in shape by ing Lime Friday night.

The balance of the scam is in good condition. Fair Weather With the forecast of fair weather for Friday, one of the largest crowds of The season is expected. Advence tickets went on sale at five places the downtown section Thursday morning, All but five of the box scats 011 the lope side of the field were ported at n1001 as "sold out," Hot Springs fans will come here in cf several hundred, it delegatried from that city, A 60- piece band will accompany the team. Students and adults holding season tickets are urged to pass on the right side of the turnstiles when entering the field in order to save as much time as possible in punching tickets, There will be no advance in price. Tickets may be purchased al Moreland's drubstore, Jack's news stand.

Hope Confectionery, Green's Confectionery and Webb's news stand at the price of 50 cents. Christian Pastor to Speak on Thursday The Rev. Guy D. Holt, pastor of First Christian church, will speak night at 7:30 o'clock at the "Thursday The high lights of a recent state meeting which he attended, will be substance of his Culk. WEATHER Arkansas Fair and cooler Thursday night; Friday Dally 18, 1920, Press, 19271 PRICE 5c COPY CASE Anti-Italian Riot as Slavs Blame Italy for Death But Most of Yugo-Slavia Remains Quiet as Funeral Begins WAR SCARE DYING Assassination, However, Upsets European Treaty Relations Copyright Associated Press PARIS, France-(P)-Under a shield of great secrecy Queen Maric of YugoSlavia came to Paris Thursday for a reunion with her son, the boy-king, Peter the Second.

The queen and her son met at the Yugo-Slavian legation in Paris. They will leave Paris Thursday night for Belgrade, where the parliament is to approve the proclamation making Peter king, Meanwhile, 3 14-year-old girl, wounded in the shooting, died, bringing the toll at the assassination spot to six. Two suspects arrested as plices of Petrus Kalemen, assassin of King Alexander, apprehended near 7 the Swiss border, were held by French police. A third suspect, Sylvester Chalny, escaped after being captured by police. Passports carried by the two suspects held by police showed they were tives of Italian towns which were in Austrian territory before the war, Thursday, was outwardly calm while the war scares raised by the assassinations appeared to be subsiding.

In Yugo-Slavia, late Thursday, however. anti-Italian riots broke out after 4 inceting at which speakers alleged all attempts against Alexander's life had been financed and prepared in Italy. By Associated Press Europe waited apprehensively to learn the nationality of Petrus Kamelen. the man who killed Alexander and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou. The original belief that he was of Croat birth had cased fear that war might flare in the Balkans as a result of Alexander's death, but investigations Wednesday showed his passport was forged, making his nationality dubious.

Marseilles--The Yugslav destroyer Dubrovnik b4re Alexander's body homeward as President Albert Lebrun Marie of Prance accompanied Queen to and cabinet ministers rode with Barthou who will be given state funeral Paris--Authorities in Paris and elsewhere sought the trail of 311 international band of terrorists believed to have chosen Kamelen by lot and sent him to Marseille on his savage mission, Yugoslavs were rounded up for questioning. Heavy guards wer ready to protect the boy king when be arrived from London. Passport Forged -Czechoslovakian authorities announced their investigations proved definitely that the Czech passport found on Kamelen's bruised, bloody body forged. of Kamelen been made nor could Belgrade--No positive identification he be linked with the famed revolttionary family of Kamolens, as Yugoslavia watched anxiously for signs of civil strife. Rome -A 21-day period of state mourning was decreed 18 Premier Mussolini repeated his offer for an understanding with Yugo-Slavia, traditionally Italy's foes.

Lendon--British statesmen eyed the continent for possible political reporcussions of the assassinations the while Londoners cheered young King Peter, school pulled crust of told his fatber was dead hed at his English and he was king. He left for Paris tu join his mother. Berlin Withelmstrasse sources made m. secret of the fact that Alexander's death was staggering blow to Germay's hopes for incresing friendship with Yugo-Slavia. vkajvbekqiemfwyplshrdlun ETA ET Geneva -Youray Krnyevitch, leader 01 the Crualian Peasant party bass been in Geneva since the party was suppressed, said he was not at the king's assassination but disavowed any connection with it.

Former Local Man Stricken Suddenly R. F. Weir, 62, Found Dead in Hot Springs (N. Hotel R. F.

Weir, 62, former Hempstead rounty tan, was found dead al his home in Hot Springs, New Mexico. the early part of this week, the body being returned to Washington Wellnesday for burial. Mr. Weir is formerly of Washington where he is survived by a brother. Frank Weir.

Death was attributed to natural causes. WifeDrowns, Husband Returns Alone From River Fishing Trip NEWPORT, Mrs. Buford Nelson, 21, was drowned White. river 13 miles from here Thursday. Her husband, Buford Nelson, of Cordell, told Sheriff A.

G. Albright that he and his wife were in aboat gigging gars, when the boat struck a snag and sank. Mrs, Nelson's body had not been recovered up to noon Thursday. She was the daughter of Mrs. Sicils Wilson, Route Four, Russellville, and had married Nelson about a year ago.

She formerly taught school near sellville. The party arrived here Wednesday from Russellville for a fishing trip. 5 Killed in Blast at Halifax, N. S. Woman and 4 Children Die, 2 Missing as Building Falls HALIFAX, N.

bodies of one woman and four children were recovered Thursday in the smouldering ruins of a' building wrecked by a mysterious explosion. search continued for two others: believed to have been trapped the wooden structure collapsed Thurs. day morning and burst into flames, Two persons escaped, one being blown across the street by the force of the blast, Champ Cards Are Hailed in St. Louis Rubber-Armed Dean Boys Leave on Barnstorming Tour ST. LOUIS, -St.

Louis Wednesday acclaimed the world cham. pion Cardinals as the city's heroes, A over streets strewn paper parade, debris of and debris of the celebration which began Tuesday afternoon and extended through most of the night, wag the city's tribute to the conquerers of Detroit's Tigers. Near the front of the line of parading automobiles, just behind the car reserved for Mayor Bernard F. Dickmann and club officials, rode triumphantly the brothers Dean-Dizry, exuberant, bizarre; Paul, having just as good a time in his more quiet ner. Dizzy wore a white African sun helmet and carried a toy rubber tiger.

On the long tail, as Dizzy pointed out to admirers, were four knots, each representing a Dean victory over the American League champions, "Glad to be home, with the world series in the bag." Dizzy said. "This hat," as he called the helmet, "is to wear when I go fishing down in Deanville, Florida," which used to be Bradenton. "Wanta banana?" a loudyouth shouted to Joc Medwick, who Tuesday was the target for fruit, vegetables and glassware from left field bleachers at Navin Fitld, Detroit. Like her famous husband, Mr4. Jcrime Herman Dean, enjoyed the eitement immensely.

"Everybody was so nice." she said. "At first, Paul seemed to think it rather silly, but before the parade was over he was the worst cut-up of the lot." The rubber-anned Deans hurried to their hotel, gathered up their belong. ings and boarded an airplane for OkInboma City to pitch Wednesday night in an exhibition game. They arrvied safely. Little Rock Man Heads Kiwanians C.

E. Faulhaber Chosen Governor of Tri-State District EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. Mo. C. E.

Fauthaber, Little Rock, Wednesday was elected governor of the Mo-Kan-Ark district of Kiwanis International at the closing session of three-day convention. Springfield, was chosen for the 1935 meeting. D. W. Hamilton Dies Texarkana Hospital D.

W. Hamilton of Columbus, died Thursday morning in il Texarkana hospital, friends learned here. The body will be returned to Columbus for burial. Yerger High School Junior class will present musical program Friday night in the auditorium of the negro high school. The program starts at 7:30 o'clock.

Ruth Gibbs is director. 1492---and Today We Worry About 'Confidence' there is one highway undertaken at once in the graveling of the out of Hope on the improvement district high- way, this road was built in the days (before the present 18-foot-width was standardized for concrete slab. Year after ycar, therefore, presentday- traffic has gone perilously up this narrow highway where there is barely room for two vehicles pass. In wet weather the mud-shoulders arc deeply rutted. A single slip off the concrete at even a moderate speed means this a day probable and accident.

time when the highways are put to railroad usage it is the duty of the state to eliminate construction that means danger al tourist speeds, Eventually the old Washington-road concrete should be broadened by ASphalt on either shoulder-but in the meantime, for the winter just ahead, should Highway Department build a gravel surface up to the level of the concrete clab. XXX Friday every family in Arkansas whose name is on any kind of public record will get a card. It won't be a tax notice, a bill, or 7 anything like that. But it will be a request to give the government the nomes of all its brand-new citizens. The card is from the Burcau of Vital Statistics of the State Board of Health, and every family in which a child has been born within the last year is asked to fill out the card and mail it back, postage-free.

Registration of births seems like a simple thing, but it is commonly overlooked in many rural regions where all personal records revolve around the family unit rather than government records. Today state wants that information that is tucked away in the family Bible--and when al card comes ir. for some youngster not already on the public record the state will proceed to give him his "first citizenship pers." Japan to Throw Up Naval Treaty Will Ask Abrogation of 5-5-3 Limit at London Conference NEW Japanese delegate, leaving for the London naval discussions, said Wednesday his tion would ask abrogation of the Washington treaty while, at another sailing a few blocks away, an American representative expressed hope of reaching agreements to further the principles of Rear Admiral Osoroku Yamomoto, sailing in the Berengara, contended, Japan must climinate the 5-5-3 ratio from disarmament agreements, "The thing that Japan will ask for at London cannot be reconciled with the provisions of the treaty based on the ratio system," he said. Norman H. Davis, special envoy to Europe, declined to discuss his part in the forthcoming discussions but his! companion, Admiral William H.

Standlex. was less reticent. "I hope," the chief of naval operaLions said, "that an understanding in furtherance of the principles of disarmament, as contained in the London and Washington treaties, can be reached." is my opinion that the Japanese government will ask for abrogation of the Washington treaty," Admiral Yamannato said, "but the abrogation will not take place through the negotiations at London." FLAPPER FANNY SAYS REG, S. PAT. OFF, NRA Even light sleepers like to be jr the dark.

Columbus Day, October 12 Bulletins WASHINGTON Coltonsced crushed the two-month period from August 1 to ber 30 was reported Thursday by the Census Bureau to hape totaled 638,012 tons. RISON, -the jury was selected at noon Thursday to try Wriley Shelton, Pine Bluff rail-. road man, for slaying his cousin, James White, 23, a month ago. Indieted with Shelton was his brother, Joe, who is to be tried at the conclusion of the present case, White's mangled body was found 011 the rallroad tracks near Fordrec. 14 Good Reasons for Birth Registry Affords Proof of Citizenship and Right to Inheritance LITTLE ROCK- are 14 reasa should have a birth certificate." said Dr.

W. B. Grayson. state health officer and director of the first Arkansas "Register Your Baby" campaign, which is being ducted by the Bureau of Vital listies of the State Board of Health, the Federal Burcau of the Census Ad- and the Arkansas Emergency Relief ministration. "Chief among these reasons is the proof of citizenship, paternity.

legitimacy, the right to inherit erty. as evidence of the legal age to marry, and as evidence in the forcement of law relating to educa-1932. lion and to child Dr. Grayson continued. On October 12, registration cards will be sent to every family in kansas from the Bureau of the Census in Washington, requesting certain data on babies born to Arkansas ents in the past twelve months.

All that the parents have to do. if the card is applicable, is to fill in the blanks and drop the card in the nearest mail box. No postage required. The cards will be returned from the Bureau of the Census to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Little Rock, where they will be checked against existing records. Even though parents are sure that their have been registered, they should fill out the cards.

because there may have been error el entry and at some later date the child may need a certified copy of birth certificate vitally. In case one of the cards returned to Little Rock is found not to be a mat(Continued ou Page Three) Federal Agents Are Assigned to Stoll Kidnaping Department Justice Men Concentrated in Louisville IS SEIZED AT HOME Young Wife of "Richest Family" Beaten and Kidnaped Altorney General William Stanley told reporters Thursday that federal agents, were being concentrated in Louisville in the search for Mrs. Berry V. Stoll; society leader who was kidnaped late Wednesday. was seized at her home and spirited away by a lone man who tied up the maid before leaving.

The kidnaper has demanded $50,000 ransom. The Stoll family is regarded as one of the richest families in Kentucky. Adjournment Near for Circuit Court Recesses to Monday When Sentences Will Be Pronounced With the docket virtualy cleared, Hempstead circuit court at Washing. ton recessed Thursday noon until Monday when Judge Dexter Bush will pronounce sentence on a half dozen defendauts who pleaded guilty to criminal charges. One case was heard Thursday morncivil suit brought by C.

G. Coffce against William Scroggins in the plaintiff sought a settlement involving small amount of farni property. Another civil case is set for Monday in which the Joe Thomason estate is sueing Hope Basket factory for $30,000 damages. The case resulted from the death of Mr. Thomason who was struck by lightning and killed while working at the factory several months ago.

Criminal cases numbering over 30, postponed from one session to another, were dismissed during the current session of court. Among the charges dropped was the June Brashier case in which, he was accused as a participant $24,000 holdup of the First National Bank here two years ago. Brashier. however, had faced juries in two previous trials in which cach jury failed to agree. Bandit Car Stolen From Kilgore, Tex.

Prescott Cafe Robbers Stole Machine From Oil Town Sept. 28 An automobile used by two bandits who Monday night robbed Ebb's cafe at Prescott of $50, was traced day to Kilgore. Texas. The cur was stolen there Septemher 28, police said. Nevada county officers, after "jumping" the bandits as they left Prescott.

(chased them to Hope were local officers joined in. The chase here continued through town and to Hope Basket factory where the search run into a dead-end as the robbers abandoned their car and vanished. Identity of one of the bandits was believed established through a letter found in the car. Officers refused to disclose any names. Counsel Holds Up Hauptmann Case New York Grants Extradition--But Habeas Hearing Postponed NEW YORK-(AP)-Supreme Court Justice Ernest E.

L. Hammer Thursday set next Monday for the hearing on a petition for a writ of habeas corpus sought by counsel for Bruno Richard Hauptmann prevent his removal to New Jersey to face murder charges in the Lindbergh kidnaping case. Justico Hammer denied a request by Attorney General David T. Weleniz of New Jersey for an immediate hearing on the application. Extradition Granted Bruno Jersey to NEW YORK--(P)--Extradition of stand trial for the abduction-murder of the Lindbergh baby was ordered at Albany late Wednesday by Gov.

Herbert Lehman. A vigorous defense fight against is in prospect for Thursday. As Governor Lehman signed the papers Defense Attorney James N. Faweett was flying. to New York to "We'll prepare fight for the extradition court to test.

the end," the attorney said. Faweett said he would apply Thursday in a Bronx court for il writ of habeas corpus, If granted, extradition would be held in abeyance until a court could hear Hauptmann's refutation of of charges the that flying stole Lindberghs from his he the first-born Hepewell home the bight of March 1, Fawcett left Albany afire conferring for 213 hour with Governor Lehman and the exceutive's attorney, Charles Poletti. He did net ask for a hearing before the governor on the extradition request. prefer to carry the case," he said, "direct to the courts." Department of Justice Ends Hardly had the extradition of authorized than the Department Justice in Washinglon announced its withdrawal from the case. Inasmuch as no federal indictment is being sought, and because an tortion indictment in New York and a murder indictment in New Jersey have been returned, the department decided on the withdrawal, It will continue to lend aid to both states.

'The federal agents have been in the case since the manhunt for the kidnay-slayer started. They kept a therough and detailed watch for the Lindbergh ransom bills--the trail of (Continued on Page Three) 4 THIS LA Taken at Home LOUISVILLE, Berry V. Stoll, young society leader and wife of a wealthy oil man was seized from her fashionable home late Wed-: nesday by a kidnaper who left: a note containing a threat and a demand for $50,000 ransom. Beaten by the abductor who gained entrance to the house on a pretext and left her maid bound and gagged Mrs. Stoll was spirited away.

in an automobile. There was blood on the floor of the home and Mrs. Fowler Willett, 24; maid, who was found bound and gagged, told Mr. Stoll that the man had beaten Mrs. in a' struggle with: her and at the point of a had: bound the maid to a chair.

The hands of Mrs. Stoll, a slender' brunette, were then, bound with tape. Mr. Stult cuscovered thy maid when: he returned home shortly after 5 p. m.

and later issued a statement addressed to the kidnaper: "Berry Stoll just found the note the ransom and arrangements; are being made accordingly." He declined its contents public, but it was learned that in addition to demanding money, it contained a threat that William A. Stoll, president of the Stoll Refining: Company, was "next on the list." He is a brother of Berry Stoll, the vice president, and is president of the Louis. ville Board of Trade. Discovers Abductin "When I came in," said Mr. Stoll, "I immediately untied the maid from her chair.

I got from her a description of the man. She said he was very white of face and that his lips were unusually I think he must be a former convict. I then ran to; the Clarke (James Clarke Jr.) home. and telephoned the police, I also call-: ed William Speed, my wife's father, and others. "When I came back home I found the note on a bed upstairs and it contained the information about the ransom.

Apparently the kidnapers have me confused with my father, C. C. Stoll. The note kept referring to him, Yet the kidnapers must know mo, Maybe it was someone in the army with me, because the maid told me the man declared to her: 'If Berry comes in, I'll kill him'." Mrs. Willett, the maid, whose husband is caretaker for the Stoll estate, was on the verge of hysterics.

She said the kidnaper gained entrance to the home by pretending he had come there to repair telephone. "He hadn't been in the house but a minute before he drew a pistol and pointed it at Mrs. Stoll and me," she added. "The first thing he did was to tie mne in a chair and stick a gag in (Continued on Page Three) Markets Hope Cotton Exchange New York Cotton Open High Low Close Oct. 12.12 12.31 12.12 12.30 Dee.

12.24 12.19 12.23 12.43-14 Oct. up 18 points, New Orleans Cotton Oper: High Low Close Oct. 12.41 12.41 12.29 12.35 Occ. 12.28 12.53 12.25 12.45-47 Oct. up 23 points.

Chicago Grain Open High Low Close -Dec. 1003 1024 Corn -Dec. 7678 77 76 Oats -Dec. 5212 513 521 Closing Stock Quotations American, Can 10215 Anaconda Atchison 5312 Chrysler General Motors Socony Vacuum 139 U. S.

Steel 35 Standard Oil of N. J. 43 Little Rock Produce Hens, heavy breeds, per to 12c Hens. Leghorn breeds, lb. 9 to 10: Broilers, per 1b.

.10 to 12e Springs, per lb. .11 to 13c Roosters, per lb. 4 to 5c Geese, per lb. 4 to 5c Turkeys, per lb. 12 to 15c Eggs, candled, per doz.

..19 to 21c.

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