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142, NO. 90. 94th Year. TWENTY-FOUR PAGES IU VI I VI 1 of vhcnacling MADISON, FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1933 amstack Help u. Ready to Currency, Job to Help Kill Service Bill, Claim tstfoiiize Retain Own Offered Judge Ponders CapitalCitySuit Judge A.

C. Hoppmann, of circuit court, Thursday took under advisement the suit of the state to recover $73,810 in bonds and coupons from the defunct Capital City bank, now in the hands of the state hanking department. He gave attorneys for both sides until July 20 to file briefs with the court and to exchange briefs with each other and will decide the question after that date. The state claims it has a preferred claim for the $715,710 because the bonds and coupons were sent, to the hank for collection and the state claims the money was to le remitted to the state and not for crediting to its account. Rain Bucket1 May ip on City Again 1.44-Inch Fall Drenches Madison Saturday to Be Cooler Thursday's rains here totaled 1.1 I inches, heaviest fall ever recorded on June 2V, and a relative humidity of 90 per cent this morning indicated the cooling cloud bucket is likely to tip again anytime.

Meteorologist Kric R. Miller reported today. Saturday will be cooler by a few degrees and unsettled weather is in store tonight and Saturday, he predicted. Winds will he southerly and moderate. Prevailing winds max bring cooler temperatures during the next '21 hours, he indicated, citing western temperatures such as 5fi degrees at.

Devil's Rake. D. Tempf rat res Climb Temperatures mounted toward the so's this morning after having a low- jvoim of during the night. Thursday's warmest was SI de- Heavy Rain Wrecks Shed, Man is Killed 1R A :U.R) Can ght under debris when a storage shed collapsed, William Knopa. was killed early today.

A passerby noticed a leg protruding from a pile of planks and called police who removed the man to a hospital. He was pronounced dead on entrance. Police believe Knopa trawled into the shed for shelter and that it collapsed under heavy rain. grees, a half hour before the morning showers, and the mercury stayed at 71 or lower the rest of the day. af'er the rain.

Heat today continued almost unabated in the Ohio valley, the Ozarks and Missouri valley, mini-mums during the night ranging around So. Boon to Crop The rainfall, in some places almost of cloudburst volume, today had brought life-giving moisture to scortched crops of the midwest which have suffered for three weeks in record-breaking high omperat res. The rain, accompanied by windstorms in some sections, was reported over middlewestern states. In northern Illinois and Indiana damage estimated at more than was caused by high winds. Farm buildings, light suburban structures, and garages were dam aged.

I One death was reported. Steve Kubiak, 22, was struck by lightning as he sat beneath a tree in Chicago. StoveExplosion Burns Woman lnlr mill fn Srvh-rl STOCGHTON Mrs. Mary Math-json, fiS, was severly burned today when a kerosene stove which she was filling exploded in the kitchen of her home, just north of the city limits. She was on the floor, her clothing burned off.

when her son, Julian, armed shortly after noon. A daughter, Mrs. Will Bickley, was called and they took her to the Stoughton hospital. Her condition was serious, physicians said. Food Prices in CityTake New Climb Other Commodities Advance in Wake of Bread Hike In the wake of an increase of about 20 per cent in the retail price of bread.

Madison grocers today reported an appreciable advance in the prices of other commodities. Some of the advances are in line with the increasing price trend throughout the nation, while in many other cases are the result of seasonal conditions. Crop Near Failure The price of pas had advanced largely because the F133 crop was near a total failure in many parts of Wisconsin. The same was true last year, but a sizeable surplus then kept the demand well supplied. On the other hand, the increase of about 25 renls per sack of flour and similar advances in the prices of cereals are the result of steady advancing prices which set in about two months ago.

and which last week sent wheat over one dollar on the Chicago market, Butler, F.gfrs 't Sugar has gone up about 15 to 20 cents per hundred pounds wholesale during the pat week, and about 60 cents during the past six weeks. Soap, beans, rice, and macaroni also have risen. This eek butter i limbed from one to one and a half cents a pound and eggs about two cents. Roth were described as natural seasonal advances. Butter was retailing today for 20 cents and eggs for cents.

The long drought and resultant shortage of past.ure has contributed largely to the increase in butter prices, grocers explained. Nine Cent Milk for Madison Talked Nine cent milk for Madison was to he discussed by the department. (Continued on page 4, col. 7) Mount to Lose State Job Here Herbert R. Mount, for many years active in the direction of Ra Follette campaigns in Milwaukee county, who became secretary of the workmen's compensation insurance board during the administration of ex.

-Gov. P. F. Ra Follette, will sever his connection with the state government tonight. Under a law passed by the present legislature the compensation insurance hoard will be consolidated Saturday with the state insurance department and Mr.

Mount's position will he automati-ically discontinued. Mr. Mount is a practicing lawyer and will de-i vote himself to his law business in Milwaukee. Miss Mabel Oilman, who has been an assistant to Mr. Mount, will be transferred to the insurance de nartment.

and with the aid of oth er employes of that department will carry op the activities of the workmen's compensation insurance board. The fire marshal's department, also will be consolidated with the insurance department Saturday under the new legislation. There will he no dropping of employes because of this consolidation, however. The combined appropriations for the activities of the insurance department, the fire marshal's bureau and the workmen's compensation board however are $18,000 less for the coming two years than for the last biennial period. The retrenchment necessary to meet, this reduction in the appropriations will he met by cuts in salaries of insurance depflrtment officials and employes.

Yellows Will Cut City Clerk Told The Yellow Cab and Transfer co. has filed a schedule with City Tlerk A. W. Bareis showing that after 30 days it will charge a flat rate of lo cents per passenger. The company recently reduced its rates to 10 cents with the result that two drivers were arrested for violation of the ordinance which requires that new schedules must be filed at least 30 days prior to the date they become effective.

The reduced rate of the Yellow co. will become effective Jitlv 27. Four Fined As Informer Tells of Rum Moss, Undaunted venge Tactics. by Re-fakes Stand to Testify Four persons. two of whom i pleaded guilty and two who were convicted on the testimony of William C.

Moss, police informer who has been attacked and had his home burned, were fined by Superior Court Judge Roy H. Proctor today for violation of the city liquor ordinance. Those fined were Frank Genna, 915 Desmond $K'0 and costs or 45 days; Mrs. Frank Cenn.a, $150 and costs or days for a second offense; Joe Reda. 909 Regent $150 and costs or fin days, and Mrs.

Joe Stutika, 117 X. First Sloo and costs. Genua Plead Guilty Mr. and Mrs. Genna entered pleas of guilty.

They were given stays of execution for 10 days to permit, them to make arrangements for care of their child. Mrs. Genna faces a jail term of 90 days. She was convicted a short time ago for the same offense and fined $100 and costs with an alternative of 3" days in jail. Cites 'Flaerant Case' Reda.

whose father was convic ted of the same offense a short time ago, was fined $150 and costs, although it was his first offense, after Judge Proctor had declared that his case was "much more flagrant than the others." Moss had testified that he went into the Reda place looking for Johnny Rane. 612 Milton and told Reda he wanted to "stand off Rane for a half pint, Took Pint to Kinney I Red.a, he testified, got him a bottle from which he took a sample drink. Then he told Reda he might come back the next day and get a bottle when he had money. (Continued rn page 4 column 5) Witte Is Offered University Post Kdwin E. Witte.

chief of the state legislative reference library land of its bill drafting department. i has been offered a full time posi- tion at the university law school, it was learned today. 1 Mr. Witte, who has been a part time instructor at the law school as conductor of a class in hill drafting, had not anonunced today whether he will accept the posi- tion. Democratic elements in The leg islature today were voicing the charge that the offer was made to Mr.

Witte through Ra Follette sources as a move to embarrass the democratic state administration by leaving the hill drafting department without an experienced leader. EDITORIAL i Dvs hank suar-i ') -i los are being I in he a ad- ministering it. i ii pres-suro is he ins ARANTEE liar ct't'o I'd. i ho Jan. oppo ha es of plan 1 as it ion It.

Tlio SI 7.0 'ared nn 1 1 as from -'iron, of rural able v- on a a a i si ihoir a nt it i on Mr. special a em Of' of il --a! 1 i ns -(i his S. he st can na-ipn- of i iol Mils ill' had HANGE Ml i i i i i-'ra- HPI'V oil ni a nice ill he I win not Fivn re-o'laro a i i ihc oieaa- i nil- hou! C-really I i 11 pect Hilar! -as 1 I he stir-s. Dry hmihl- in- i say! a i drink won't till A J'h a LIGHTS soph his point vh per- Mhl oable a re iiiiiui Mary a hoar- She sav- 1 a 'Mil pre ee Selected U.W. Probe nftei the i i in os-iniuiy ol ps un illl .11 Ill It! II i thai a n.

iiti- i a 1 rst V. ii.i a nano I .1 to the erry, W. com- hoolRepublic ach ins: Killed i it already had en-n of Mini repiiioic in Ml. nship. the assenimy bv a vote of It to Hip state instruction to make compulsory in the bonis.

The refusal was the contention that np of the plan is a corned publication which the tendent would be required i h. Si if to Gettelman, Near Blows LT. GOV. O'MALLEY ternoon he made a sarcastic speech about O'Malley. After the session the sqttable started and blows were halted by two other senators.

Forced Drill Bill Passed by Assembly Bill to Repeal Compulsory Property Tax Also Wins Approval A hill requiring all male students at the Vniversity of Wisconsin to take, two years of military training was passed by the assembly Thursday and sent to the senate. Assemblyman C. A. Budlong, Marinetie, urged passage of the measure, declaring that such a requirement would drive communists out of the university "like rats leaving a sinking ship." Kitrht Seen in Senate The bill, introduced by Assemblymen Jerome Fox, Chilton, and Charles B. Perry.

Milwaukee, was opposed by student pacifist groups. Observers maintain that it is certain to pass the senate, although there will be a strenuous fight against it. The assembly also approved a bill repealing the RaFollette law requiring a state property tax if the balance in the general fund becomes depleted. I'rgetl by Goternor This hill was urged by Gov. Schmedeman, who pointed out in a message that he is required to levy a property tax if the balance in the general fund falls below $2, 000,000 any month.

The question of property taxa- lion has been a campaign issue in Wisconsin for years and in most instances the expenditures of one administration have forced the succeeding one to levy the tax, although the stigma has been placed on the latter regime. The assembly Thursday defeated a bill proposing a tax of $3 on all persons who do not pay a real estate or income tax. A bill directing the public service commission to set a base rate of $1.50 a month and a maxinni rate of $1.75 for telephone service in rural communities was passed by the assembly today and sent to the senate. The assembly also passed its bill permitting civil action for damages resulting from violation of fish and game laws. An Honest Thief, Long Without a Meal, Gets One Detective Bert Austin met an 1 honest thief Thursday.

He walked into a Madison rail-: way station and saw Frank Wat-i son, 29, transient, sitting on a bench with a small box on his lap. "What are you selling?" the de-' tect ive asked. i "Socks," said Watson. "Want to buy some A Neat Profit I He exhibited four pairs of socks in the box, claiming they were all that remained of six do7.en pairs lie had bought at 12 cents a pair iti Chicago. He said he sold them for 25 cents a pair, making 13 cents on each.

"Well, then, you must have quite a bit of money on you," the detective said, showing his badge. "Stand up. and we'll see." Don't bother, Watson said." I stole the socks in a department store He'H Get a Meal "I don't care much what happens now. I haven't eaten for so long," Watson said, as the officer escorted him to the station. He pleaded guilty in superior court today and Judge Roy H.

Froctor sent him to jail pending sentence. Police today were seeking two other transients, one of whom had lost a hand, who Thursday stole a carton of razor blades from the Palace Drug store, 114 State st. Board of Review Will Organize on Monday The board of review will meet at the city hall Monday. It is expected that only an organization meeting will be held and that hearings on assessments will be called later. ufe it IMMWffRoMHi VWMHMa IB Solons Halt O'Malley, Long Smouldering Feud Breaks Into Battle Be tween Senator and Lieutenant Governor A feud which has been smouldering for weeks between Sen.

Ben Gettelman. Milwaukee, and Lt. Gov, O'Malley flared Thursday and the senator and O'Malley almost came to blows after the senate session. It was claimed that the real reason back of the feud is the belief on O'Mal-ley's part that Gettelman plans to run for congress against () Malley son. GETTELMAN the present congressman from the fifth Milwaukee district.

A few days ago O'Malley, who presides over the senate, told Gettelman not to try to "challenge the chair." This rankled the Milwaukee senator and Thursday af- onJiyPhens ror rouiicians Killed by Senate By a vote of 117 to Ifi. the sen-ale today killed the assembly Bud-long bill which would have prohibited IvaFoilette republicans ftfim so designating themselves on an election ballot. Three democrats helped kill the hill, which was important politically. The three democratic votes may be important in future senate action, since they would give la-Follette members control. Unions Bill killed The senate also killed the Roots hill which partially restored the secrecy clause in income tax returns.

The vote was 17 to and again the three democratic lines turned the trick. Before killing the bill, the senate adopted an amendment which provided that tax assessors could release incomp tax information at their discretion. After bis bill was doad. 3en. Marry Bolens, Pt.

Washington. I), introduced a new measure which provided a maximum fine of $r00 or six months in jail for divulging income tax information for pay. Newspapers and public speakers would be exempt under the new bill. Six. Hour Day Bead The hill by Sen." Walter Hunt, River Falls.

R. providing for an eight per cent tax on net dividends over for high school aid was killed, 9 to 1 1. and another Hunt bill was also killed providing for a $75 flat rate on non-resident tuition for high school students instead of the sliding scale of $70 to $10S. After amending the bill until it v.as almost unrecognizeable the senate killed the measure by Sen. Walter Polakowski, Milwaukee, providing for a six-hour day and a five-day week.

Practically all employes were exempt before the senate killed th ehill, 2o to 2. Its opponents explained that an as- (Continued on page 4 column St U.S. Plans Navy to Control Sea WASHINGTON" (U.R) The I'nited Staes navy moved forward with its construction and modernization program today under a new and more militant declaration of policy. The new statement of policy, drafted by the general naval board and approved by See. Swan-son, asserts this country's intention to "develop the navy to a maximum in battle strength and ability to control the sea in defense of the nation and its 'Doctor' Jailed on Fraud Count Slal fi rnii'rl BARABOO H.

O. Ganger. Reedsburg, was back in Sauk county jail today, after being arrested for the second time this week. Fraud was charged in a complaint sworn out by Mrs. Zaid Westurn.

Baraboo. She charged that Ganger obtained her signature to three $100 shares of Wisconsin Power and Light co. pre-fered stock by "false Gauger was arrested Thursday night after he hac' obtained $1,000 bond for release from jail, where he had been sent Tuesdav. The first arrest was on charges of practicing medicine without a. license and practicing chiropractic without registering his license.

Gauger had been operating a sanitarium at Reedsburg. that stands for the policy of prohibition and its administration by its friends. "We need a party that will respect the constitution; and a congress that will accept its responsibilities." Nearly delegates from (Continued on page 4, col. 3) 3 -1st i Policy Banks May Buy Dollars, Check Fall Roosevrlt Approves Plan to Halt Fluctuations Exchange in I Br I ntl rre1 Ratost developments in th world economic conference Delegaie agree on plans for cen'ral bank' to undertake temporary currency stab'lTa-II on; Pros id en' Roosevelt sees no ohjection to move. Federal Reserve bank of New York considers plans buving dol'ars abroad to cher Dollar gained all haages.

Franco niakes rripl ed h'-ea' of trade retalia' on unless dollar is Dalariier 'ells parliamer' a' Paris lte plars a ing French emp'ro the conference fals. The hea conferees -er rived a tinea' from the 1 S'ates and Canada 'ha; 'bey on Id dump 'he huge surplus urle a crop-rest ric-t op agreement is tea. hed. Australia s'ill blocks agreement. I I TIN OIPOBFI IO Mi.

B. (U P) President Rc.oe. elt a today to feel that there no objection on hi part to any plan for the tariou central bank to nn-ilertake temporary enrreney stabilization. The president indicated that temporary our-rency stabilization i a proh. for the central hanks, nut the tmcrn ntcnt.

to settle. He "as understood to take the attitude that there was objection to the hanks ffoine ahead and dointr what they can to prevent wide fluctuation. RON DON 'UP) The gold standard countries of Furope. with the Rmted States and Great Brira n. agreed tonight on a joint statP.

ment announcing cooperation o' their central banks to prevent speculative fluctuations in the international monetary exchange. The agreement is subject to President Roosevelt's approval, which was expee'ed momentarily. It was reached after a private conference attended by Prof. Raymond Moley. representing President Roosevelt, and loading statesmen and financial experts of Britain.

France. Italy. Germany, Holland, Switzerland. Belgium and Poland. S.

Policy Unhampered The agreement if finally approved would represent the fi'st concrete attempt to solve the currency st a hilia' ion problem, which has threatened the conference with collapse. It would not entail facto st a hi 1 ia inn bur would have somewhat the same effect hv po-venting too wide a fluctuation of the dollar an1 other eurrencos, while at the same time Ieavine President Roosevelt unhampered in carrying out his policies at home. Tf approved bv Mr. Rooseyolf, jr was helieved her the agreernen' would save the conference and permit real progress on ronomie matters, especially tariffs. Moley Reports After the vitaily-imno'-tant meet, ing, the delegates left Downing street for their ho'els.

To await a call from MacDonald to return and sign the aereement when and if it is approved by President Rosevelt. Moley went to the United (Continued on page 4. col. 5 Governor Signs Loan Repeal Gov. Schmedeman today signed the Carroll hill which repeal? thj present small loans law and allows the banking department to fix the interest rate on loans of or less.

This bill was the center of a fight in the legislature for months. Readers of both houses believe it is the only solution of the squabble, but RaFollette members insisted on outright repeal with nothing to take the place of the present law. Sponsors of the Caroll bill said thi would open the way for the loan shark to reap a harvest on exorbitant rates. Some RaFollette members said today the new law might be taken to the courts on grounds that the, senate failed to act on an amend-i ment. The senate approved the amendment, but designated it wrong.

If the LaFollette maneuver is followed up the present law would remain on the statute books. I A bill authorizing him to accept relief moneys from the federal i government also was signed by the governor. Another bill signed today would permit the conservation department to borrow f540.no) for forestry work in anticipation of receipts from a tax leyipjj for that purpose. Was Told Garey Authorized Oil Inspector Post for Aid Against Repeal, He Says A job in stale service fered for a vote against repealing- the civil service placing administration of was of-the bill law and the sys- lem in the governor's hands, it was testified Thursday night before the special committee investigating various state departments. Assemblyman rover Ramstack, Milwaukee, D.

testified that Frank Preseott. Milwaukee, former assemblyman, told him he would be von a job as slate oil inspector he would induce his uncle. Sen. Charles Phillips. Milwaukee.

D. vote against the bill. Ramstaok said Preseott. told him hp was authorized to make the offer by A. K.

Carey, director of civil service. Carroll, helly Ts iiy Sons. YV. Carroll, Prairie ciu men, D. and Morlov G.

Kellv Fond du Rao, D. testified of ru about jobs being offpred to 2 the hill. Carroll, who is a of tlio measure, made the charge on I he floor of the sena'e Thursday air! precipitated th probe. Summoned as witnesses. Carroll and Sen.

Kelly, stated they had information ihat Asspmhl vma Ramsiack was offered an oil in specting iob if lie would swing the vote of his uncle against the Carroll hill. Assemhlymr.n Joseph Carvens, Milwaukee, received a similar offer for his vote, they declared. Two Otters Charged Kanisfack testified that former Assemblyman Frank Preseott. Milwaukee, twice offered him a state job as oil inspector for delivery of Phillip's vote against lhe Carroll hill, claiming Garey had authorized li i in to no s. Preseott claimed to represent lie Wisconsin slate employes' association.

Ramstaok said. On the evening before the hill was to come up in the sena'e. Ramsiack said Preseott came to him offer-nig "to give nie black on white what 1 was to gel" at (la rev's office- the following day if assurance were given lhat Phillips would vote against the hill. Ra tiisi aek said did later go to linn1)'- office hut noil her he nor Carey mentioned what Preseott had lohl aim. I never thought much of 'old' Frank so I paid no attention to hat lie said at all.

1 didn't rely on it," Ramstaok declared. Garwns in J'enial Garvi be had state ii us denied on the stand tha' told Carroll he was offered lis for himself and friends hr his vote against the hill. Phillips said no attempts had lit -n made to influence his vole and i barged that, a man by the name of Burke, of Mansion, was the "squealer and strong" a Follette partisan'' who revealed confidential conversations among legislators at a hotel, lie assailed Thomas Duncan, executive secretary of former Go. Philip F. La Follette.

and William T. Fv.iue. editor of the Capitol Times, ii; ressi organ, for consulting senators while the Carroll hil was under cons idera ton. harces Km PMlroppintr Phillips told the committee that Parke eavesdropped in Room fil7 i Continued on page 1, col. 4) Ra wlinson, Nye Quit U.

S. Jobs Charles H. Rawlinson. for four years S. marshal, relinquishes his office at.

midnight tonight and will be succeeded by .1. W. Come-ford, Janesville, son (f Mr. and Martin Comeford. Madison.

With Mr. Rawlinson will retire Rut her Holman. deputy here; Kd-ward Miller, deputy at Ra Crosse, and Hans P. Fuley. deputy at Superior.

Mr. Comeford will retain Will Touton. chief deputy, and Mrs. Kdna Merklein, deputy. Other appointments have not been announced.

Ray Nye also retires today as dputv prohibition administrator for the western district of Wisconsin. He will be succeeded hy Ray Casserly who has been named acting deputy commissioner. Blame Flatiron for Setting Fire in State Street Home A hot flatiron was setting fire to a table of R. Rappaport, 52 cailv this morning. blamed for in the home 7 State i-emen from numbPi' two company extinguished the blaze.

East Side Band to Play Concert at 6:30 Tonight A concert will be played by the Fast side high school band on the school grounds from to 7:30 tonight. Mrs. Boole 'Moral Bv WILLIAM A. TELLER ri'nltnl Prrx Staff Correiiileii I MILWAUKEE. A resounding appeal for a new political parly that "refuses to yield to the liquor interests" was voiced today by Mrs Ella A- Boole.

Brooklyn, X. president of the Women's Christian Temperance union. In the opening address at the The New Deal AN Asks New Party With Ideals' to Aid Dry Cause A depression is a fool thin? when ynu stop to think it over. "Why should men be out of work in a country as rich as this The federal government has asked he same question and found the situation just as ridiculous. As a result it has been decided to break the slump and Wisconsin has been chosen as the state in which to start action.

Now, the plan hasn't really got a pood start yet. "Within the next few months $160,000,000 will be pumped into "Wisconsin to give jobs. But just the mere certainty that such an action is contemplated has had wonderful results. Already thousands of persons have been taken off relief lists because they have found jobs. Thousands of other men have had their w.tges raised, not to prosperity levels, but a raise, at least.

"Within the next few months you are going to see thousands of other men and women get jobs and start spending their money. Now is the time to get ready for that new prosperity. 59th annual convention of the temperance organization, Mrs. Boole attacked the democratic and the republican parties for "betraying their constituencies" in passing the prohibition repeal resolution. "We need a new party," the veteran temperance leader declared, "a party of moral ideals, a party.