The Roswell Daily Record from Roswell, New Mexico • Page 1

UNSETTLED TONIGHT AND THURSDAY; COOLER THURSDAY; TEMPT. TUESDAY to 91. Batlu ilfot orti DAILY RECORD AND EVENING NEWS COMBINED THE DAILY RECORD RECEIVES COMPLETE EIGHT HOUR REPORT ASSOCIATED PRESS. ASSOCIATED TRESS LEASED WIRE ROSWELL, CHATE8 COUNTY, HEW MEXICO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1931 TOL. 29, NUMBER 175.

JAPANESE ILL NOT OCCUPY CHINESE TERRITORY; CHINESE WANT MOBILIZATION JAPAN CONTENDS THERE MUST BE NO ARBITRATION OR INTERVENTION; CHINESE AROUSED AND DEMAND GOVERNMENT FIGHT JAPANESE SEIZURES. Tokyo, Sept. foreign office man announced tonight Unit Japanese troop movement in Manchuria, so far as occupying outside the South Manchurian Railway zone are concerned, mi. end. "There are to be no further developments in the field," the spokesman informed newspaper correspondents after a conference with Baron ijhidehara, the foreign minister.

Previously the foreign minister had consulted with Mini-tor of War Aliuami. The foreign office spokesman as- fcerted that reports of Japanese occupation of Chinese territory outside the South Manchurian Railway concession area had been grossly exaggerated almost from the beginning by over-zealous jmilitari.st.-i endjeaV- oring to create a favorable impression in Japan. A foreign office announcement said withdrawals of Japanese troopi; outside the South Manchurian Railway zone are now actually underway. The spokesman asserted the situation had narrowed down BO that it might be said there now were practically no occupation forces ouUic-e the South Manchurian Railway zone excepting at Kirin, Changchun and in the native city of Mukden. Prom all other points, with the possible exception of Antuug, the Japanese have withdrawn to leased territory, lie said.

7i was announced the Japanese government will issue tomorrow or Friday a statement on Japan's position in Manchuria. The statement probably will touch upon tlie League of Nation's suggestion tint Japan withdraw her troops from Chinese territory. No exact date will be mentioned for the withdrawal of troops from Mukden or other points still occupied, but it appears the government will contend that as soon as the Chinese government gives definite assurance that the South Manchuria Railway zone 1 well as Japanese lives and property will be adequately (Continued en page four) LESLIE FOUND NOT GUILTY BY FEDERAL JURY TWO KOSWELL WOMEN PLEAD GlILTY BEFORE JUDGE NEBLETT LIQUOR CHARGES Ren Leslie, of Carrizozo, alleged by officers to be an old offender against the national prohibition act. was found not guilty in United States district court here yesterday on two counts, one charging transportation and the other possession of intoxicating liquors. Ernest Burch, of Carrizozo, was found guilty on a.

charge of possession and the court instructed a verdict cf not guilty in the case of Mrs. F.eii Leslie, charged with possession and transportation. The three were defended by Attorney 0. 0. Askren, of Roswell, the testimony Burch being to the effect that 1C pints of whiskey found in a automobile belonging to near a dance hall at Nogal, was the property of Burch.

Annie Rimes, of Roswell, who had previously pleaded guilty to a charse of of beer, was dismissed when it was shown she had been in jail for several wee Pearl Van Xiint, also of RosweM, was given a fine of $25 upon a plea of guilty to a charge of possession of liquor. J. C. Dictson, of was found not guilty by a jury in federal cnurt here late yesterday on a charge of possession and sale of intoxicating litiuor. Dictson was represented by Attorney George L.

Reese Sr. W. A. (Blackie) Welly, of Albuquerque, pleaded to a charge of and transportation of intoxicating liquor, sentence in his case being deferred. 7rj'iarges of, resisting an officer and allegations that Welty was' an habitual breaker of the prohibition laws were dismissed.

JUDGE NEBLETT MOVES RAPIDLY IN DISPOSING HEAVY DOCKET 30 TIME BEPiG LOST IN CLEAIJ- IXG HEAVY CRIMINAL DOCKET SET FOR PRESENT TERM Out of ten cases set for trial tcday in United States district court, all of which except one alleged violation of the national prohibition act, four were dismissed, two changel their pleas cf net guilty to guilty, jury was waived in two one wag continued until tomorrow, and a conviction in the other was recorded by a jury. Henry Harris, of changed his plea of not guilty to guilty on a charge of violation of the World "War veteran's compensation act, and sentence in the case was deferred to later date. Ames F. Lafon, of Las charged with a violation of the national prohibition act was dismissed and Ambrose Laforn, Indicted on the same charge, entered a plea of guilty. Roth were represented by Attorney Tom Lee, of El Paso.

The charge of violation of the national prohibition act against Samuel Benevides, of Albuquerque, was dismissed and the trial of Adelina Welborn, of Ft. Sumner, charged with a dry law violation, was temporarily postponed because of the absence of witnesses. George Rubio Mrs. 'George RAINS FALL OVER WIDE AREA EAST SIDE NEW MEXICO Torrential raias fell over a wide area of southeastern New Mexico during the night, according to reports from various directions this morning. The heaviest rains reported occurred northwest and north of extending, practically all of the way from a point within a few mile: of this city to Vaughn and Fort Sumner.

Scattered showers fell east and southeast, southwest and at other points. Roswell was the center of practically the only dry spot over a wide area, it wa.5 said this morning. WILL DAUGHTER AND SON ARRIVE IN ROSWELL TODAY FLAKE PILOTED BY CAPTAIN J. B. SLIGHTLY HURT IN CAR ACCIDENT NEAR ORA GRANDE Ora Grande, Sept.

P. West and W. H. Losey of Hagerraan and Rowland Hazard of New York were slightly injured iii an auto ac- BICKSON MAKE FLIGHT FROM LOS ANGELES TODAY Will Uogers, humorist, dropped info tlie Ifoswell airport this afternoon irom Hj I'ome at Beverly Hills, (Jiilii'or- 'nia, after an uneventful trip from California today. Will Rogers cident here last night.

The accident occurred when cars driven by Hazard, who owns a dude ranch near La Luz, and by West collided. Hazard enroute to El Paso was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C. Aguew and Ruby Richards of Alamogordo.

Miss Richards was thrown through the windshield of the car and as unconscious for some time. She suffered cuts and bruises. Haz- jard, the Agnews and West and Losey were only slightly injured. accompanied byj Blinding lights were sMd to have -iis daughter, Mary, his William caused the accident. a Mudent at Leland Stanford Jr.

university, and his nephew, M. McSpadden. Captain J. B. Uickson piloted the ship, a six passenger Wasp- Travelair, the journey from California made without incident.

Lunch was taken in the plane, Captain Diekson said, and only one stop was made between Los and Roswell, this at Phoenix where gasoline was taken on. The plane left Los Angeles at 9 o'clock this morning. Will Rogers, and party were in AIRSHIP AKRON OFF TODAY ON MAIDEN FLIGHT WAGE CUTS IN MANY LINES OF INDUSTRY ANNOUNCED TO RUN FROM TEN TO 20 PERCENT LABOR ORGANIZATIONS DISAPPOINTED BUT GENERALLY BELIEVED STEP NECESSARY MEANS TO AID IN REVIVAL OF BUSINESS; ADMINISTRATION'S VIEW. ROSWELL WILL GO AMARILLO ATTEND FAIR A delegation of Roswell business men will leave tomorrow for Amarillo to attend New Mexico day at the Tri-State Fair. Among those who will go are, II.

A. Poorbaugh, president 01 the Eastern New Mexico Site Fair; Frank Markl, vice-president; Myron Prager secretary, Robert W. Kisker, manager and H. E. Samson, of the Southwestern Public Service Company.

i H. A. Poorbaugh will deliver a Akron, Ohio Sept i radio address at Amarillo Friday on in j.LU£,ci iiiin ytti LVtteit; -n iti Rcswell today to visit James Rogers. I world a lar est dirigible, the U. S.

S. the proximity of Aman lo and the lOTon, made her maiden flight today. Pecce valley, the Carlsbad Cavern, Her silver hulk gleaming in the Lincoln National Forest the good thf- of the famous humorist at New Mexico Military Institute. The party will depart in the morning in their plane for Claremore, Oklahoma, the old home of Will Rogers, where a big celebration is being staged in his behalf New Mexico Military authorities were planning a polo game this afternoon late in honor of the distinguished visitor in the event the famous humorist was not too fatigued after his long air ride from LO.S. Angeles to Roswell today to mount polo pony and ride with the best of them.

Claremore, Oklahoma, old home cf Will Rogers, has planned a monster celebration in his honor, beginning on Friday, which will "feature frontier days- on the Oklahoma border. FIRE DESTROYS TWO CARS EARLY THIS MORNING A Ford roadster, belonging to Lieutenant Alfrey H. Johnson, in charge of the Post Exchange at the New (Mexico Military Institute, and a Chevrolet touring car belonging C. Bell, were destroyed by fire when a double garage at the rear of 1300 North Richardson was burned at 2:20 o'clock this morning. The origin of the fire was undetermined, Fire Chief Rue Chrisman said thi.5.

morning. The fire started on the side and spread to the garage in, which the Johnson car was located. Both cars and the garage were practically a total loss, it was said. sun, the new navy ship wag walked out of her hangar with precision, headed into the slight southwest breeze, and was cut loose' from her portable mooring mast at 3:38 p. Eastern standard time roads which connect the Panhandle of Texas and the Pecos valley.

Mr. Poorjjaugh will emphasize the Eastern New Mexico State Fair to be held here October 7-8-910. TEXAS ASKS OTHER COTTON STATES TO JOIN IN CUTTING COTTON ACREAGE 1932-1933 Sept. Deeply disappointed over the swing toward lower wager, the federal government devoted anxious attention today to protecting the American standard of living. The great concerns of the president, it was disclosed at the white house, was that everything now be done to see that the more slender pay check should not meJn a permanent impairment of the standard of comfort and security which has been reared for the American worker.

In some high official quarters there was a disposition to feel that the ste.el and automotive industries had taken the lead toward a retrenchment policy just at the time when a (BY ARTHUR BRISBANE) This column does not necessarily reflect the editorial views of thll newspaper. It Is printed becaupe of our desire 10 have all phases of troversial questions presented. Rime's Secret Radio. Britain's Happy Family, tapper's Silver Dollar. He Wanted a Mortgage.

Copyright, 1929, by King Fettam Syndicate, Inc. Rebellions, sullen half-mutiny, in, their navy made the British feel depression was in. would predict the recovery from sight. No one full effect, although there was every disposition to hope that the spread of the movement could be stopped, close touch I It is unwise to offend army, navy or police, for all three can strike back; The American Bar association, de? iiouncing prohibition and urging modification of the Sherman law, are wise. Prohibition encourages crime, the Sherman act discourages business.

New York's police know that Russia has on Manhattan island a secret radio plant. Manages have been intercepted and sent to to be decoded. Translating is hard enough. Decoding it must- be very difficult. Detectives sus- One oiucial in close touch with pect that a mesgage tae industrial world pointed out that ing something like Ya may mean "down mgrate." the depression has gone forward, a steadily amount of money had accumulated in savings banks.

He expressed an opinion that the time had about come when the wage Rubio, of Las Vegas, charged with a violation of the national prohibition act, a jury trial and their case was set for a hearing before Jadge Neblett at Santa Fe. of violation, of the national prohibition, act against WU- liam E. Lett, of Silver City, were dismissed, and Herny S. also of Silver City and indicted on the same charge, pleaded guilty. Fidel Baca, of Albuquerque, was convicted by a jury on a charge transportation and possession of liquor.

The petit jury was discharged by Jndge Neblett just before noon today until Thursday morning at 9 o'clock when other cases involving violations of the national prohibition act will be called for trial. TEXAS COMPLETED CURTAILMENT PROGRAM YESTERDAY WHEN GOV. STERLING SIGNED BILL CUTTING ACREAGE TO ONE-THIRD; FEW REPLIES RECEIVED. Austin, 23 Governors of nine cotton producing states have been by Governor Ross S. Sterling to join Texas in lagaiinslt overproduction of cotton.

Telegrams were sent to the governors of Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina and North Carolina. The first answers to be received were non-comittal. South Carolina and Louisiana only recently enacted a 1932 cotton holiday law. Texas' step toward curtailment of its cotton crop was completed yesterday when Governor Sterling signed a bill limiting cotton planting in the state in 3932 and 1933 to 30 percent of the cultivated acreage. Advocate said approximately 51 or 30 percent limitation would earners and small salaried people would begin to spend, with an inevitable favorable effect on trade.

Washington, Sept. President Hoover's anxiety to maintain the present standard of living at the white house to be unaltered, despite wage cuts made by leading corporations yesterday. New York, Sept. of impending wage cuts iteel, motor, rubber and copper industries was subject today to a variety of interpretation. Organized labor proclaimed its resistance.

Some financial writers attributed to unnamed business leaders the belief that the step would hasten a revival of Uisiness. Form- result i al statements of corporations con- percent. In response to Texas' plea for ether states to join in the curtailment program, Governor Parnell of Arkansas was quoted saying he would not act until he was positive of the sentiment of Arkansas' farmers toward the new Texas law. He indicated farmers would be called together for expressions. Governor Russell of Georgia, attending the National American Legion convention Governor Bilbo Detroit, Mississippi and de- 52 percent of the state's cultivated agency" would be kept from the area was planted in cotton and the Baseball Today's Scores National League "Philadelphia-Pittsburgh, rain.

(Only game scheduled). American League First Cleveland 102,004 14 2 Detroit 410 003 13 2 Batteries: Hudlin, Connolly and Myatt; Collier, Herring, Uhle and Second Cleveland 000 005 Detroit 000 200 Batteries: Brown and Sewell; Sorrell and Hayworth. Washington RH 000 003 7 2 New .0001 100 5 1 Batteries: Brown, Marberry and Spencer; iGomez, Pipgras and Dickey. (Only games). TODAY IS CIRCUS DAY IN ROSWELL FROM THE LITTLE TOTS TO THE BIO BOYS OF OVER W) in cotton crop reduction of about 50 cerned merely strass-d unsatisfactory present conditions or new standards uf I uited States Steel took the initiative and announced a ten per cent cut affecting 220,000 employes Oct.

1. Bethlehem Steel followed suit. It will reduce wages 10 per cent Oct. 1 for 50,000 employes. Youngstown Sheet and Tube ordered a corresponding cut.

The General Motors Corporation) announced a 10 to 20 per cent reduction for 25,000 salaried employes. Some 150,000 employed on an hourly wage basis will not be affected. The United Spates -Rubber Company announced a five-day working schedule starting October 1. This (Continued on Page Five) drrroFGOETup TODAY WITH LIFT IN STOCK PRICES It is announced that Mussolini vill dismiss an important official to whom the pope objects and the later will dismiss from his post one whom Mussolini objects. But armony is not complete.

You saw the "happy family" at he dog, white rat and abbit all in one cage. In the Brit- cabinet is a stranger ocialist-labor, toryism, conservative; sitting and governing (Continued on page seven) QiYfSw clined to discuss the probabilities of calling their legislature for cotton sessions. Governor Horton of Tennessee was quoted as saying he would call a special session "if and when" he became convinced "jevery floor. Kiddies of Roswell, went to bed last "night dreaming of clowns with funny painted faces, giraffes with necks that reach up into the clouds, elephants with flopping heads and wigging' trunks, pretty girls in pink tights and fluffy smarts blo'wing kisses while cavorting upon the backs of broad beamed hor.ses, fat as butter, and goodness knows what else. And today the dreams came true, for the one of your ordinary the gigantic affair floating the magic 'gonfalon of Al.

G. Barnes, known to all urchins and oldsters as the "big show" fe- their elders who are secretly rejoicing, that the circus has come to New York, Wall street- revolted against pessimism today, striking with the best weapon at its sweeping advance 'in security prices- News of wage cuts in several major town that they may attend" ''iust rumors that the railroad were soon to get relief, and the confidence implied by the London market's good tone and removal of the take the children." The circus came from Carlsbad where it exhibited yesterday, the first of the three long trains chugging into town early today. Other trains arrived at intervals and this morning the railroad yards were filled with long trains of yellow cars loaded to the last inch of space, with all the strange, weird, polygot collection of the ''big tops." Shortly after the arrival of the first train began the work of unload- ba.n on short selling here, gave share quotations a rapid lift. At their best, principal stocks were $2 to more than $15 higher, with the widest gains in the rails. Mid-afternoon: profit-taking reduced the gains temporarily, but buying was resumec ic the late dealings.

Sales totaled 2,908,595 shares. Bonds were equally strong; in again in Roswell and in addition to ing and the transfer of the red fact, the abrupt reversal of the in- the performance this afterrujpn will serve up another exhibition tonight at the show grounds South Main and Summit streets. All for the delectation of pop-eyed youngsters and wagons, tableaus, allegorical floats and dens to the show grounds. Urchins that ordinarily kick upon get- (Contioued outage three) vestment market was hailed as a change of uncsual importance, ton rallied about a dollar a Qot bale and wheat closed with advances- run' ning up to a cent a bushel. vas loublou; th Capltall8m Mussolini is expected to visit the today.

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