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FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 27, 1931. PRICE FIVE CENTS. AWAITS FATE PMIHSlJhlOTLfl aics an li rale Profe Refiuise Ho Meet Homes' Uinlt its TAKES NO CHANCES ATTACK CASE CADETS ILL CLASH WITH CO LI MISSION BROKE DATE, THEY CHARGE TESTIMONY 1 Student Gin Party Ends In Tragedy rltl Prwi br Mkr kadl) SAN RAFAEL, Calif, Nov. 26. -An alleged Thanksgiving Day gin party ended In tragedy here today when two high school students were killed and nine seriously Injured In an automobile crash.

William Durnmlre, 20, and Eleanor Williams, 20, were killed when the machine In which the 11 stndents were speeding on a joy ride skidded and overturned. BLACK-GOLD Investigators Return I HEARING END Takai Continues Tale When Trial Reopens This Morning OTHERSACCUSED MAY BE HEARD Sharp Answer to Officials i QUOTE LETTER FROM GOVERNOR Princess Hits at Lack of Cooperation By Hawaiians UP HILO JAY BE SPONSOR OF OCEANJUGHT Von Althaus on Big Island Seeking Endorsement SHIP WILL BE NAMED MISS HILO Chamber Will Meet Today to Decide on Action KUo today appeared to be the starting point of Captain J. C. von Althaus proposed flight from Hawaii to the Mainland. The Hilo chamber of commerce ha taken a keen Interest In the flight and a special meeting of the directors will be held this morning to decide whether BUo will officially sponsor the long Jump.

The aviation committee of the chamber favor the project and. according to advices from the Big Island, there appears to be every certainty that the endorsement will be given. WILL CHANGE NAME In the event of a favorable decision. Captain von Althaus will re-christen his ship. At impressive exercises last week the ship was christened "Hawaii by Acting Governor Raymond C.

Brown. This name will be changed to "Miss Hilo if the Big Island capital sponsors the ocean flight. Capt. von Althaus. who made numerous flights over Hilo Thanksgiving carrying civic leaders of the city, proposes to take off officially from Hilo, proceed, to South Point and there take on a fun load of fuel for the ocean jump.

The German ace is confident he will reach the Mainland coast. He has stressed the fact that his proposed flight Is sot a stunt nor a spectacular gesture. He hope to inaugurate what may eventually become- a regular airplane passenger and mall service between California and Hawaii. 35 FLYING HOrKS His ship, a Stlnson-Detroiter, Is equipped with a Wright J-5 Whirlwind motor and carries enough fuel for 35 hours flying. He estimates the flight will take between 22 and 25 hours.

Three More Charged Expected to Tell Their Stories ALEXANDER PANTAGES AND EUNICE PRINGLE MANCHDRIAN PEACE SEEN BY OBSERVERS Japan's Acceptance of League Proposals Eases Tension rited Fkm by Mackay Radio) HSINMIN, Manchuria, Nov. 26. The vanguard of Chinese forces massed at Chinchow are advancing northward toward Japanese lines, according to Japanese advices received here today. (raited Press by Mackar Radio) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26 The Jury deliberating the fate of Alexander Pantages, theater magnate, charged with assaulting Eunice Pringle, Hollywood dancer, was still deadlocked Ute today.

The jury Is reported 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal. They ate state turkey today. Meanwhile, there was no Indication of a possible agreement. GLIDERS WILL FLY TODAY IF WINDSPICKUP Pilots Rest Over Holiday, Hope to Shatter Records it i rr: Governor Judd's committee of five prominent Hawaiians appointed to Investigate the conditions of Hawaiian homesteads throughout the Islands, flatly refused Thursday evening to meet with the Hawaiian Homes commission on the terms proposed by the commission that the session should be held In the offices of the commission. Committee members who participated In the discussion leading up to this decision pointed out that the Investigating committee had made an engagement for Monday afternoon with the three Hawaiian members of the commission, an engagement that was not kept because of the duties of the Her.

Akaiko Akana as pastor of the Kawalahao Church. LETTER MADE PUBLIC In this connection Princess David Kawananakoa, chairman of the investigating committee, made' public the following letter which she had received from J. Franklyn Woolley, executive secretary of the Homes commission, under date of November 25: "At a meeting of the Hawaiian Homes commission held this morning at which all members were present, I was directed by the commission to Inform your committee that the mem David Takai. one of five defendants accused of outraging a young married woman on the Ala Moana on the night of September 12. will continue as a witness for the defense when the trial of the case is resumed in Judge A.

E. Steadman's division of the circuit court this morning. It will be the ninth day of the trial. Joe Kahahawal another defendant, had already been heard and Takai was still under direct examination when court recessed for Thanksgiving. Whether Joe Aha-kuelo, Horace Ida and Henry Chang, the others accused, will be called to the stand was not announced, but it was assumed that they will follow Takai as witnesses.

MAY COMPLETE TESTIMONY -V Taking of testimony may be completed before court adjourns Friday afternoon, but it appears more probable that all the witnesses will not have been heard until Monday or Tuesday. If the evidence is finished this week arguments will probably be heard and the case presented to the Jury on Monday. The case, has moved forward without delay, and has been marked by a notable lack of dispute between counsel. Judge Steadman has kept it clearly before the Jury that remarks by laywers are not to be con Gloria Swanson, famous picture actress, who was remarried to Michael Farmer, wealthy Irish broker. Gloria has obtained her final decree from Marquis Henri de la Falaise de'la Courdraye, her third husband.

Miss Swanson and Farmer were married last summer at Elmsford, N. but the town clerk of Mount Pleasant, where the license was Issued. x- claimed the ceremony was Invalid because It was performed in another township. Additionally, at the time of the marriage, Gloria's decree from the marquis was not final. Warriors Come From Behind to Capture 27-6 Victory CHRISTTSLONG RUN IS FEATURE Kam Air Attack, However, Proves Undoing of Academy Lads By RED McQUEEN The blue and white of Kamefaa-meha waved triumphant over the buff and blue of Punahou yesterday, in the first half of the 1931 Inter-scholastic championship play-off before an assemblage of 15,000 fans at the Stadium.

McKinley and Saint Louis fought a scoreless tie in the opening game. The Warriors of Kalihi rose to dir-ry heights in ellmitiaUng the sons of As the shadows of evening crept into the spacious MolUllt plant, Kamehameba 27, Punahou 6, read the figures on the scoreboards. And with victory went the right to play McKinley for the title on December 5. FIERCE BATTLE For the greater part of three quarters, the Buffanblus fought the Kalihl Warriors on even terms. However, a great team with too much offensive and defensive chara finally forced a good team with little left to offer save fight, to wither like an October leaL Hence, what aspired to be one of the most fiercely waged battles la local prep history reverted Into a virtual track meet.

Six to six read the scoreboard at the termination of the first period. These same figures were Intact with two minutes to go In the third stanza. Three minutes later, Kame-hameha was out in front. 20 to 8. Three small minutes of play turned a battle into a rout.

KVamehameha added another touchdown with four minutes to play and Punahou was stopped on the one foot line when the game ended, but the ball game was over with Warriors' third score, SHOW GREAT FIGHT A team that would not be taken was the Warriors of yesterday. They characterized themselves as a squad of fighters when many looked for them to crumple. Teddy Christoffersen returned he opening klckoff- for 94 yards and touchdown. That's what greeted the Cadets in the first minute of play. As brilliant a run as Honolulu m-7 ever see.

was this great trek of Christy's and it inspired the Puns to great things. Taking Murray's kick on his own six yard line, this great specimen of youth, streaked up the mau-ka sidelines like fork lightning. Not a Warrior as much as laid a hand on him on his way to touchdown. He was tired, no doubt, but attempted conversion by placement despite this handicap. He failed.

Kamehameba visualized victory In a touchdown and successful convention and but five minutes elapsed before the Warriors had gained their touchdown, but failed in conversion. Allan Taylor contributed the touch bers of the commission will be glad to meet as a body with your com sidered as evidence and has ruled WORLD WARNED TO DISARM OR FACE DISASTER International Conference Meets to Pass Measures on Peace PARIS. Nov. 26 (UP.) Negotiations by the League of Nations to bring about a settlement of the Man-churlan dispute hinged today upon the awaited reply from China to the evacuation and Investigation proposal. v.

WILL INSIST ON DATE It Is expected here China will Insist upon a definite date for withdrawal of Japanese troops. Japanese delegates said the few reservations made by Japan should not cause the council to fall to adopt the resolution. ''e The seven points submitted by Alfred Sze, Chinese delegate, Wednesday was not in the nature of a reply. Officials believe China Intends to accept the proposals because It offers more than they might obtain through other means. Japan accepted the major portions of the League's proposal, agreeing to evacuate points outside the railway zone but reserving the right to resist bandit attacks or otherwise act In self defense during the withdrawal.

BELIEVE SOLUTION NEAR Under the League resolution which Is now being redrafted in view of Japan's action provisions are being made for an International commission of investigation thus taking the stand that the problem Is not confined to China and Japan alone. Officials sow believe a solution Is nearer. SHOP EARLY PARADE AT N00KT0DAY Postoffice, Army and Railway Express Are Cooperating "Shop Early Ship Early" will greet mittee in the offices of the commis sion In the capltol building on Frl- Glider records are due to be broken today St" Gait field by the four sailplanes that should be ready to take the air this morning provided the trade wind has returned. Indications late yesterday Gait Gilder airport below, the Pall were that the regular trade wind was starting again after three days vacation, which put the flyers out of the running Monday night. "The weather looks fine now, but there is no wind, reported Jlmmie Wade, In charge of headquarters camp.

"Clouds are moving slowly, promptly and lucidly on each pplnt over Which controversy has arisen. Few exceptions have been saved. Throughout the trial the court roam has been filled to its limited (Continued on Page 3, Col. 4) Flying Padres Lost In Wilds France Stands By Young Plan (United Pros by Mnrkay Radio) PARIS, Nov. 26.

France cannot agree to any basic changes in the Young Plan, Premier Laval declared here today in a debate before the Chamber of Deputies. He said provisional arrangements had been accepted only for the period of the world depression and France will not agree to the priority of German private debts over reparations. Honolulu with emphasis today, when at noon the big parade sponsored by the retail board of the chamber of and occasionally the wind socks (Continued on Page 3 Col. 5) HILO ARMORY DEDICATED AT SIMPLE RITES Smoot Tells History of Guard in Principal Address of Day SpeclaI to The Advertiser) HILO, Nov. 26.

Yesterday after commerce with the postoffice, army and Railway Express seencv coonerat- straighten out, but there is not enough breeze to keep a glider up," he said. ing. will take place, There will be two bands, several score of decorated trucks, a few floats. Lieut. J.

M. Thompson and his crew were putting the finishing touches to the Luke Field plane that Bishop Curley a squad of police, numerous important officials and several hundred banners bearing the slogan, "Shop crashed Monday. It has been re- (United Prens by Markay Radio) SEWARD, Alaska, Nov. 26. The army signal corps spent the night and day In contacting trading posts seeking word of the airplane "Missionary" carrying the Jesuit Brothers, George Feltes and Marshall LePeyre.

The plane Is long overdue after flying over the lower Yukon area. Two airplanes made a search of district but failed to sight the plane. The Missionary Is feared to have been forced down in a blizzard. Sone hope Is held because It was learned the fliers carried snowshoes WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.

streamlined and improved by lower While Secretary of State Stlmson spent Thanksgiving Day on his sub- ing the landing wheel with minor adjustments. Lieut. Thomp Early Ship Early for delivery before Christmas. In all, there will be seven sections to the parade, consisting of the police escort on motorcycles: the Roval Will Aid Pope (United Prni by Mackay Radio) BALTIMORE, Nov. 26 Archbishop Curley has been appointed assistant to the pontifical throne.

son worked until dark last night to noon the new Hilo Armory was formally dedicated to the 299th Infantry, National Guard, of this Island, In the get It ready for a trial flight early (United Press by Navy Radio) PARIS, Nov. 28. Supplementing the World Disarmament Conference by profound moral suasion. The International Conference for representing more than 40 world organizations, met here today, to pass resolutions which will Indicate to Geneva delegates the universal sympathy of all nations for disarmament. The world must perish unless disarmament comes soon.

Viscount Cecil, of Cbelwood, chairman of the meeting and foremost protagonist of disarmament at the League of Nations, warned at the opening session. Alanson Houghton represented the United States. TO DISCUSS RESOLUTIONS Resolutions adopted at the July session win be discussed, the tenor of which follows: First Disarmament Is of vital importance for the organization of peace and the restoration of the confidence upon which economic prosperity depends. Second True security can never be found in competitive armaments, but only In the co-operation and solidarity of civilized peoples to prevent, jid should the case arise, to stop war. In consequence it Is necessary to develop international judicial organ! za- this morning.

Hawaiian band: offlclal cars bearing presence of a large gathering of re' presentative citizens of The dedication services and cere' and provisions. Everything was otherwise quiet at the field with everyone enjoying turkey day. In the morning Lieutenants Scott and Cocke, the other army pilots. Inspected their mounts and the acting governor, the mayor and the postmaster: clubs and associations; postoffice equipment of motorcycles, trucks and army trucks; the 64th Coast Artillery band from mony had been placed in the hands of Hilo Post No. 3, American Legion, and was ably conducted by Post Com mander Walter E.

Eklund. assisted by looked over the field. Officials will meet this morning to ascertain weather conditions. If favorable, they past Post Commander Dr. A.

Hoover Spends Quiet Holiday (t nltrd Trrnn by Mackwy Radio) WASHINGTON. Nov 26. President Hoover observed Thanksgiving Day quietly, spending part of the time In preparing his message to the forthcoming seslon of Congress. will adjourn to the field to resume Hawaii's first official open competi tion, which they believe may estab lish new world records in this field of aviation. continued, on Page 3, CoL 5) Five Rescued In Open Boat (United Press by Maekay Radio) HALIFAX, Nov.

26. Five members of the crew of the Gloucester schooner "Edith and Eliner" were found nearly frozen to death adrift In an open life boat, according to radio messages received here today. The schooner was rammed Wednesday night by the steamship Gypsum Prince. Small boats and tugs searched all night after two other members of the crew were picked up In lifeboats. The schooner, which was out of Liverpool for Digby.

sank Immediately, and other members of the crew are believed lost. Kaiser's Kin Becomes Pilot (United Press by Mar kay Radio) (Continued on Page 3, Col. 4) Davis Willing To Give All (United Press by Mackay Radio) WASHINGTON, Nor. 26. Senator James J.

Davis, of Pennsylvania, answered the challenge of Governor Plnchot today "to give as large a percentage of your Income as do mine to unemployment relief In Pennsylvania, by saying he would give his entire Income. Senator Davis also declared he would convert all of his holdings and put the proceeds into relief funds If Governor Plnchot would do likewise. (Continued en Page 10 CoL 1) Tom Mix Still In Poor State rraltel fre by Stnekay Radio) ANGELES, Nov. 26 The condition of Tom Mix, motion picture star, who suffered a ruptured appendix remained critical today, although he is not worse. Physicians said he had showed no improvement but the fact that he is holding his own Indicates he will conquer the poison.

Town Escapes' Doom By Flames (United Press by Harkay Radio) HOPEWELL, Pa-, Nov. 26. This small mining town barely escaped complete destruction today when fire destroyed two entire blocks, Including two hotels, a theater, the National bank, several stores and a score of residences. Firemen from a radius of 50 miles fought the flames. 1 Walker Studies Mooney A ppeal (United Press by Mackay Radio) SAN FRANCISCO, Nov.

28. Aside from taking time out to attend the St. Mary's-Oregon football game where he. addressed the crowd on the superiority of western football. Mayor James J.

Walker spent the day In a study of the Mooney case. Joseph Johnson, Los Angeles film executive, will assist Walker In preparing his plea to Governor Rolph for a pardon for Mooney. PRESENTED BY RUSH Opening the proceedings the Hawaii County band, under Frank Vierra, played a march, "National Emblem," and was followed by a short address of welcome by Walter Eklund. A prayer by Capt. Feron, chaplain of 299th Infantry, followed after which B.

F. RusBT. acting superintendent of public works, made a presentation address on behalf of the territory. In doing so Rush out-red the various steps taken whereby lie present structure had become an ibltshed fact and congratulated he citizens of Hilo and the National Guard upon its acquisition. Col.

A. T. Spalding, commanding the 299th Infantry, in response, accepted the armory on behalf of the National Guard, thanking those who had so earnestly worked for Its construction and that after considerable The New NAS DETROIT. Nov. 26.

Louis Ferninand, (Contlnue don 3. CoL 3) 0 Lindbergh Ends Inaugural Hop ri'nlted Frew by Maekay Radio) MIAMI. Nov. 26. CoL Charles A.

Lindbergh landed the American Clipper, giant liner of the Fan-American Airways here at 6:29 p. m. ending the maiden round trip flight over the Central American route. Hinkler Hops On Ocean Flight (United Pre by Maekay Radio) RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 28.

Bert Hinkler, noted filer, was reported here today to have hopped off at 9 SO in. 24, grandson of former Kaiser Wil-helm, received an airplane pilot's license here today following successful tests. Rest Gamp Cook Near Death In Auto Crash (Continued on Page 3, Col. 4) He said he had not wanted his presence known here until he successfully completed his tests and de MAIL CLOSING TIME sired to make good on merits. that they suffered braises and lacerations, and possible fract a red rib.

It was not thought at the Nary yard that the men were eeri-oasly hurt. is trie most remarkable motor car, in point of appearance, engineering, performance and economy of operation ever offered by The Nash Motor Company. Yet this new Nash is the quality equal of far more expensive cars. For Less Than $1000 Fully Equipped in Honolulu ainiinjouiiQCo 1899' on an attempted west-to-eaet crossing Rescuers Battle Snows to Reach Trapped Tribe (Special to Tk Advertiser.) HILO. Nov.

26. J. Weston, chief commissary steward of the Navy camp at the Volcano, while driving home with five companions In his automobile, ran oft the stralght-away road near the slx-mlle point from Hilo. landing In a ditch. The driver and the five oc-ennants were seriously Injured, and Weston Is reported to be dying In the Oioa hospital.

The car was completely wrecked. The occupants consisted of both men and Weston had te be cut ont of the car, unconscious. He was pinned under the steering -wheeL Next mall for the Mainland will be taken on the Tatsata Maru Saturday, sailing at 9 a. m. Mall will close at 7:30 at the 'The Chichibu Mara, sailing Tuesday, nil! carry the next mall for Japan and China.

Mails will close at 3 p. m. The I S. A. T.

Republic, leaving December 10. will take the next mail for Manila. Although sailing nearly a week later than the President Hayes, It will reach Manila sooner. Next mail for the South Seas will go on the Ventura. December 4.

This is the last boat that will carry Christmas mail to the South Seas. The Stanley Dollar, sailing today, will take the next and th last mail before Christmas, to Guam. of the south Atlantic to Dakar, Africa. The announcement came as a surprise as Hinkler was understood to be merely pleasure flying around South America. Judge Relents Moyle Let Out (United Pre by Mackay Radio) LOS ANGELES.

Nov. 28 Don Moyle. unsuccessful Pacific flier, who Is serving a term for driving an automobile while drunk, spent Thanksgiving Day with friends and relatives as the result of a special release order granted by Judge Schauex. XET PAID CIRCULiTIOSI of The Advertiser last month was 14,036 DaUy 20,618 Sunday This is st clean cut paid circulation representing character, reader Interest and buying power. JV waste sales or forced newsboy and newstand distribution The Advertiser has the fastest growing circulation of sny newspaper In Hawaii.

a In blankets and moccasins. Banners reported nine had already perished. The Braves had set out ahead of the rest of -the party taking the flats and only available food. They had intended te proceed to market but were also snowbound, leaving the women and children without food. It Is expected the Braves will be able te make their way safely te civilization and resenrro are ronrentratinc in attempts to reach the ethers.

(initcd Press by Mcky Radio) GALLUP, New Mexico. Nov. 26. The greatest mercy mission in the history of the southwest was underway tonight with 300 mounted men attempting to reach more than 900 Indian squaws and papooses marooned in a blizzard in the Zunl moan-tains. The Indians were trapped In the hifh mesa lands of Northern Arizona while picklnr pinion mit.

They are poorly equipped to resist the elements, beiqg clad Raw Sugar 3.30 Advices received at Pearl Harbor Thursday Indicated that Weston and Theodore R. Dednton, private tU. Marine Corp, had been Injured In an aetoroobHe accident at 1:30 a m. The inesase stated.

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