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vr. Ha Oirttitiie fitting (Pharrwr CITY EDITION Full Associated Press Leased Wire Service 8 PAGES TODAY THE WEATHER OREOON: Fog on the coast. Pair and moderately warm in the Interior tonight nnd Wednesday. VOLUME. XXVIII MKMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS AND A.

B. C. LA. GRANDE, OREGON, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1930 KASTISIIN OREGON'S HEADING NEWSPATEK NUMBER 282 AIDS MOONEY DEAN SMITH FARM BOARD OPPOSITION SENATE, WITH TREATY 0. IN Question Soviet Agent On Social Revolution Plans Peter A.

Bogdanov, After Threatened With Contempt Chai'ge, Finally Makes Statement. RELIEF FROM HEAT ARRIVES INMID WEST Treaty Secures Defense of U.S. Hoover Asserts President, Before Signing Naval Pact, Declares it is a Great Accomplishment. FRENCH BEAUTY Although a "Miss France" was recently elected for the benuty contest at Rio Janeiro, Mile. Madeleine Mourgues has been elected to take part In the pageant at Ualvcston, Tex.

CAMP FIRE GIRLS TO TAKE OUTING jSummer Camp to Begin Thursday at Episcopal Gi'ounds at Cove, Ore. Camp Fire girls of La Grande have been looking forward for several weeks, and some every since last year, to the summer camp that will be held for 10 days beginning Thursday at the Episcopalian, grounds -at Cove. Of course the girls who have never been to camp before are eager, but they are scorcely as eager as the ones who attended previously, for- they know what to expect and the Joys of anticipation are great. Tho larger, swimming pool, than last year's means much to those who will earn swimming honors, for it Is easier to instruct and easier to learn where there is more space and clearer water. Several of the glrlB expect to take the rank of fish, the third rank in Camp Flro swimming honors, and perhaps one or two will become flying fish, the fourth rank.

Beginners rank is pollywog and the more advanced ones, frogs; These amphlbean creatures represent Indian symbols for water activities. Several girls passed both their- trad, maker and fagbt finder ranks camp last year. These Include knowledge of building fires in the open, for cGoklng and for warmth, how to cook camp menus, shelters and ponchos. Thcso girls are ready for their, gypsy which when won will make them finished campers, and requires both skill and considerable effort to earn. The fagot finder Is the first rank' and trallmaker the second.

Both of these will also be taught. Other activities nt camp, Include courses in dramatic instruction, with a pageant or a play to be held, besides skits, Every evening an interesting speaker will' bo at camp to talk to the girls. Equipment lists have been distributed among the guardians who are to receive the $7.60 camp fees from the girls. All bedding is to be left at the corner of Fourth and Main streets between 4 and 5 o'clock' Wednesday afternoon so that It may be taken to. Cove.

All girls attending are to meet at the same corner Thursday morning at 10 o'clock where transportation to Cove will be provided. Besides the necessary equipment must have their receipt for their medical examination certificate and $1.50 to pay for swimming. Miss Dorothy Brownton and Miss (Continued on Pag-o Eight) Files Answer To Divorce Charges PORTLAND, July 22 W) Stanley Myers, district attorney of Multnomah county, today filed answer in circuit court denying generally all allegations brought against him in the divorce complaint filed by his wife, Lottie Myers. His answer declared his wife is "a devoted mother and a fit person to care for the four minor children." He asked a decree o. dismissal.

Mrs. Myers complaint charged her husband with cruelty. IS IN PORTLAND lember of Byrd's Ant arctic Expedition Given Grfeat Greeting. RELATIVES FROM VALLEY PRESENT Cirancie reopie in Throng of Admirers Cove, Orev Boy Meets Old Friends Monday. COMINCi TO LA CiKANDB Word has been received here that Lieutenant Dean Smith will be In La Grande, probably Thursday or Friday, and at a meeting of the President's club at the -3acajawea Inn today at noon, tentative plans were made for a reception at the airfield upon his to the plans.

ommission, is to make a three- talk and there will be a ''il welcoming committee from the hvartous clubs and from Cove, ln-Rrcluding the mayor or that town. Everyone Is invited to attend. Mrs. J. T.

Harvey, Lieutenant Smith's grandmother, will be taken to the airfield in a special car. Officer Dick Robertson will be -ill charge of traffic arrangements. ft details are expected to be learned today. Lieutenant Dean C. Smith, of Cove, one of Rear Admiral Byrd's nvlators, came home to Ore-h gon by airplane yesterday, and was givfln a royal welcome In Portland.

Among those present were relatives from La Grande and Union county, (V who left La Grande the other day to be in attendance at the welcom-; Inu- 1 The following account of the wel-! come appeared in this morning's Ore-i- gonian. under the signaturo of Hazen: i' -There a girl in the group chat-b ting with Lieutenant Dean C. Smith, one of Rear Admiral Byrd's aviators, I nt tho Benson yesterday afternoon, barrage of questions was being lit over. Then someone askea: "What was the most impressive ing you experienced?" 'Tho terrible silence of the antarc- he replied. Then, with his, eyes a-twlnkle, the famous flier quietly I1 remarked: t- "There has never been a woman Jjeen in the antarctic perhaps that in why It is so silent." Lieutenant Smith, native' of Cove, ft 6re- first flier of the night air mail, jf one of the aviators with Byrd and a second lieutenant in the regular army 'f freserve returned to the old home me-p jropolis at 2:15 p.

m. yesterday. He feceived the greatest honors ever Blvep- ft home-coming second lieu-It -tenant. IS Band Turns Out First, Brigadier uenerai won, commandant of Vancouver barracks, Bent 'liver the fine 7th infantry band under direction of Warrant Officer Haynes. JCt's some honor when a regimental 'Sand turns out for a second loole.

Second, Muyor Baker and the reception 'Committee of the Portland dlmmbei' of commerce headed by wllllam P. Merry were present in an tylicial capacity. Third, Julius L. Meier, president of fehe Aero Club of Oregon, and a large of aviators. yi Fourth, six army planes stationed at Pearson field flew south many Ihiles to escort the West Coast pas-Acnger plane from San Francisco, piloted by B.

Evans, with A. F. Roth co-pllot, to the Portland airport. All these were surrounded by hundreds of boys and fellow citl- ijens of the ex-farmer boy of Cove. iut the tall, well-buiit, bronzed una man who Jumped out of the Jane when It stopped saw only one eison in the throng, his mother.

Moiner. "Dean." ft And for a moment each held the Other in a silent embrace. It was the (tiry. time they had met since October w'ljza, wnen the youtn saueu away from San Pedro harbor to the An- Itutic wastes and to glory. i (Continued on Page Five) POLICE OF 3 STATES SEEK CHECK ARTIST PORTLAND.

Ore 53 I1P Thomas B. Hansen was sought in Uh-ee states today as Portland police revealed what they considered an check scheme. Si Hansen Is charged with Issuing a fictitious check lor $10,000. With this check he is said to have acquired gti interest in the West Bearing company of Portland. With the same JWo.000 check he obtained the posl- ticn of secretary and cashier or the tffcipany, a position, police declare, cabling him to conceal the worth- fifcmess or the 610.000 drart.

$Tne same position also gave him I Ch- opportunity to write more checks Which. notice BH.V. ht rtiH in t.Hp i. lent $275. on the West Bearing fOcmpany.

ia addition, he is charged With having extended operations to the preparation of pay drafts to him-relv. and to have over-paid hlmseir 300 in wages and dividends. I. Hansen disappeared Saturday. Po-tucn in Calirornla and Washington have been asked to watch for him.

WEATHER TODAY jf a. m. 68 above. Minimum: 50 above. Condition: clear.

ti Jf WT.ATIII'.R VESTGKn.W 88. minimum 69 above. JStondmon: clear. WEAtiimi ji i.v 23, Maximum 89. minimum 48 above, nditlon: clear.

TAKES REST Adjournment Taken Late Yesterday After London Pact Ratification. TILSON POINTS TO G. O. P. RECORD Every Promise Made to Voters by Republicans in 1928 Campaign Fulfilled, He Says.

WASHINGTON, July 21 'P Tho work of the special session completed with ratification of the London Naval treaty, the senate late Monday ad journed sine die. Representative Tllson, of Connecticut, house republican floor leader, Monday said congress In cooperation with President Hoover had fulfilled every major promise to the people in the 1028 presidential campaign. He said th republican party had been in power "with comparatively brief exceptions, for a period of 70 years, because when It makes promises, it keeps them." These sneciflc party pledges," Tll son said, "have been redeomed by, first, reduction of taxes collectable during the current year In the amount of second, enactment of the new tariff law, the revision being a modified revision, exactly along tho lines promised; third, creation of tho federal farm board; a $500,000,000 revolving fund and Increased tariff protection for agricultural products; fourth, approval of the French debt settlement; and fifth, Increase of pensions and compensation for veterans and wid ows or votoraiiB since and including the Civil war." HINKS CONFIRMED WABHINGTON, July 21 (A) The senate Monday confirmed Brigadier General Prank T. Hlnes as administrator of the newly organized bureau of veterans affalrB. General Hlnes has boen adminis trator of the veterans bureau for five The last session of congress combined all governmental activities relating to veterans, Including the pension bureau, under the bureau of veterans alfatrs.

There was no op position to Hlnes and ho was ap proved without a record vote. THE AT LONDON July 23 (i'tTlie houso of commons will proceed immediately with the. further consideration qf the bill for giving effect to the London naval Prime. Minister Ramsay MacDonald Informed the house thiB afternoon; Asked by former Premier Stanley Baldwin whether it was necessary the second reading of tho b)ll take place tomorrow, or whether It' Would "bp left over until autumn, MacDonald replied that the bill would be considered on Its second reading tomoro-row. "I have made further inquiries about the bill," the prime minister said, "and I think, that under the circumstances it would be very advisable If the second reading were (Continued on Vurq Five) Eastern Oregon Will Get Half Of Federal Sum PORTLAND.

July 22 R. R. Butler of The Dalles, congressman from the second Oregon district, said, here last night one-half of the entire reclamation fund for the fiscal year will go to tho second congressional district of this state. "This money." Butler "is going Into the Owyhee, Baker. Klamath and Vale projects.

While nothing has been done on tho Baker project yet, the money has been appropriated for the undertaking when certuin adjustments have been made with land owners." Mr. Butler said Secretary of Interior Wilbur told him If he comes to Oregon this summer ho will inspect the Umatilla Rapids and the proposed Deschutes project. Butler will make a tour of his district before returning to Washington. Alleged Thief Is Chased by Crowd PORTLAND, July 22 Chased by police and a group of irate citizens, Wilfred Martinson. 20.

accused purse snatcher, sped down toward the river front, and pressed by his pursuers, plunged Into the Willamette river. That he did not drown was due to speedy work of the crew of tho flre-bcat David Campbell. He was barely ccnsclous when taken from the water. Martinson wits arrested and last night an additional charge of assault was placed against him and he Is held under $1000 bond. One woman has accused him of attempted attack, and two others of purse stealing.

Wheat Today CHICAGO, July 22 fl't- Pears of a return of extremely high temperatures carried the corn market aloft today, and imparted firmness to quotations on wheat. Notwithstanding numerous points In the corn belt re-parted more or 1cm moisture had been received overnight, corn prices mounted rapidly, and in some cases showed 4c a bushel gain, as com paled with yesterday's finish. North American available supplies of corn decreased 633,000 bushels, and now are only 4,000.000 bushels against a year ago. Corn closed nervous, 1 V4 oi 37-ic a bushel higher than yesterday's finish. Whea cicaeo unselt.ed, '2 up.

Oats Va advanced, and provisions unchanged to a rise of 5c. a BUNK," LEGGE Head of Organization not Hiding Behind Hoover, He Tells World. for criticisms Farmer's Problem is an Economic one and Won't Be Solved by Political Remedies, Claim. WASHINGTON, July 23 (VP) Chairman Legge or the farm board says opposition to the board's wheat policy Is "political bunk" or "tho same kind" that put the farmer in his present unfavorable economic position. In a statement published today, ho said he was fighting In the open and not hiding behind President Hoover, He added he would make a report to the chief executive soon on the progress of the board's campaign for reduced wheat acreage.

"The farm board," he said, "was created to assist the farmer and not for politics. The farmer's problem Is an economic one that will never bo solved by any political remedies. No Interference "The president has not Interfered with our program and we have gone ahead sawing wood. I expect to report to him soon on tne acreage reduction campaign, but I am not hiding behind his skirts." Legge went on to say he was pro-pared to tell Mr. Hoover he expected cooperation in the acreage' reduction program from the farmers of every state in the winter wheat belt, ile described the purpose or tho campaign as to show- the rarmer he lnus.

reduce production or accept a lower price ror his wheat. Arter terming the opposition to the board's policies "political bunk" Legge said: "Present and ruturo oporatlona (Continued on Page Bight) Harper State Bank Closes its uoors BALEM, July 22 A. A. Schramm, state superintendent of banks, announced today that the Harper Statu bank in Malheur oounly ninnui ita rlnnnt The bank was capitalised at 16,000, had 1000 surplus and deposits of $44,575. Tlnk-ham Gilbert, assistant stale superin tendent, or banKS, la in wimuo lng liquidation.

i Women Organize Fire Department PITTSBURGH, July 22 UP) The next time there's a fire In Chalfont Borough, Just outside or Pittsburgh, the big fire truck will roar out or the station house with Mary Pedorls driving the machine. Mary's mothor, Mrs. Mary Pedorls, will be there too, to act as assistant to Mrs. Sara Long, tho chief, and these women will direct an attack on the names entirely by women. Tho trouble has been that when tho menfolk are at work, tho town has been without fire protection.

So the women have organized a rire company or their own. Tho uniforms are lovely-white, with white caps. Chinese Steamer Looted by Pirates HONG KONG, July 22 (fl'l The Chinese steamer Hellkon, which left Hong Kong for Saigon Saturday night with 400 passengers, was seized by pirates but was released after being looted. The passengers were robbod but all wero unharmed when the vessel returned here today from Bisbay. The buccaneers carried out their looting without firing a shot.

They had boarded the Heltkon as passengers. At a given signal they cut through the grills separating the forward deck from the main portion of the ship when the vessel was one day out of Hongkong anl took possession or ths craft. The ship's officers wero treated courteously. thereto. "1 requested of them that they set thla hearing for as early a date as possible, In view of such work as may be now before them on their regular calendar.

They readily consented to do so. "I stated these facta to the gentle men who accompanied Mr. MacDon-. aid and requested them to get in touch with the court at their earliest opportunity, in order that a date for the hearing may be fixed. "In view of this early hearing, I felt It Inexpedient to personally en ter upon an examination vi Mr.

Mac Donald at this time, relying upon the assurance of the court that the hear Ing held by them would be open, complete, and fair to all parties concerned In this very important Investigation." As indicated in the statement, the governor flatly refused to permit MacDonald to speak during the executive session with his attorneys. Attorney Walsh also met with refusal when he asked the governor at this time to Pardon Mooney. The governor explained tin deemed It expedient to refer both the Mooney and Billings cases to the advisory pardon board and the state supreme court. MacDonald came heTe from Baltimore ostensibly to retract testimony which was instrumental in sending Mooney and Billings to prison for life. WASHINGTON.

Julv 22 unPn-l. dent Hoover said today tho London naval treaty approved yesterday by tho United States pad would dismiss from the minds of the world any Idea that this country aimed for lmperal-lstlo exploitation. Asserting tho pact, which he will sign today, Is a great accomplishment, tho chief executive said It was a matter of satisfaction that It had been carried through stop by stop with tho cooperation of both political parties. xiio presiaent saio: "I shall have tho gratification of signing the naval treaty this afternoon at 3 o'clock. It is a matter of satisfaction that this great accomplishment In International relations has at all steps beon given United support of both our political parties.

"With tho ratification by tho other governments tho treaty will translate an emotion dcopln tho hearts of mil lions or men and women Into a practical fact of government and International relations. "It will renew again at tho faith of the world In tho moral forces of goodwill and patient negotiation as against tho blind forces of suspicion and competttlvo armament. It will secure the full defenso of tho United States. It will mark a further long stop toward lifting the burden of mlll- ana to speed tho march forward of tarlsm from the backs of mankind world peace. "It will lay tho foundation upon which further constructive reduction In world arms may bo accomplished In the future.

(Continued on Pago Flvo) Mince Meat Rum Hijacked; Worth Around $80,000 CHICAGO, July 22 p) The -mince moat may seom a little weak noxt winter. Hijackers made way with tno rum last nignt. Forty barrels of liquor, used in tho manufacture of mince meat, was stolen last night from tho warehouse ot Llbby, McNeill and Llbby In the Union stockyards. The bootleg value of the- stolen rum was placed at Seven robbers, wearing 'overalls, held 14 employes at bay. spent an hour In rolling the UtrreJed rum to a truck and escaped after exchanging shots with a special pollcomau.

Tho robbers apparently had entered tho warehouse in mtdaf terrioon and mingled with tho workers until quitting time. Thoy produced' pistols, horded tho employes into ari 'office and then detailed ono of their number to accompany tho watchman on his rounds, to mako certain ho rang his boxes regularly. Police described it as the boldest hijacking raid iver conducted hero against legitimate industry, Father, 96, Subdues His Boy, Aged 57 PORTLAND, July 23 () Whon J. Bouuard 57, used a word forbidden in home since J. Bousard 90, established that homo hero 70 odd yearB ago, tho elder Bousard proceeded to chastise- him.

When police summoned by nolghbors arrived they found Bousard had subdued his 67-yoar-old "boy" and was still master of his homo. No arrests wero made. Boats Blown From Bay 100 Feet Inland SEASIDE PARK, N. July 22 WJ A freak storm lasting less than flvo minutes struck this placo last night and did damago estimated at more than Boats wero lifted from Barnegat bay and dropped a hundred feet Inland. Awnings woro torn from houses and porch furniture carried away.

Three Rob Bank In Wisconsin of $75,000 HARTFORD, July 22(P) Three men robbed the First National bank hero of about $76,000 shortly before noon toaay alter slugging tho cashier and threatening customers. In Public Schools In State SALEM. July 22 Clnule Holiools of Oregon Imd 142,054 children on their rcll during tho year 1D20-1S30 and high nchooln 43,872, miy report by C. A. Howard, state superintendent of schools.

Oracle school books sold during tho year totaled 210.128 nt cost of $161,203.00 nnd high school texts 58,140 nt coBt of 82.002.10. Test books adopted by the stAto cast grndc pupllB an avcrnfie l.oa per child nnd high school books ei.es. I1WIIN NK1HT PORTLAND, July 22 (PI Night hnscbnll will have Its premier In Portland tonight on tho old Vaughn street field when the Beavers nnd Missions take the diamond under a battery of rloodllghts. Tho game will start at 8:30 o'clock Instead of the traditional 2:45 p. starting time.

Tests made during the week Indicate the flight of a baseball Is plnlnly visible from every part of the flelo. SKKK J-'EB DECISION SALEM. July 22 Whether p. county fruit Inspector has a right to collect Inspection frees from private fruit growers ami keep tho money an his compensation Is a question placed before District Attorney John Carson. S.

H. Van Trump, county Inspector, says the fees were authorized by tho stAtc board of Moderate Temperatures Expected to Pnevail Over Nation on Wednesday. "MILLION DOLLAR" DOWNPOUR IN IOWA New All-Time of 105 Above Made in Washington Minimum 83 in Philadelphia. j'iiTsl By the Assoc luted Press Relief from the Intense heat of the last several days had arrived In parts oi the middle western states today and was held forth for. Washington and the Atlantic seaboard cities for tonight or tomorrow.

"Tho indications are for thunder showers within the next 24 hours In tho Ohio valley, Tennessee, the lower Lake region and the Middle Atlantic -states and North Atlantic states," last night's Washington forecast said, "and scattered thunder showers are probable Wednesday In the northern portion of the South Atlantic states, i "There will be a break In the heat wave Tuesday as fav east as the Appalachian mountains and by or during Tuesday night in the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states and moderate temperatures will likely prevail Wednesday from the Ohio valley and Lower Lake region eastward to the Atlantic coast." Tho bureau's statement noted that numerous July temperature records had been broken yesterday and told of temperatures of 103 degrees In Philadelphia, 102 degrees In Atlantic City, Richmond and Capo Henry, while- New York's July -record of 99 degrees was equalod.i New All-Time Record After a new all-time, record of 105 degrees In Washington on Sunday; tho mercury mounted yesterday to From Philadelphia came reports of th mercury remaining at 100 or above for eight hours. At midnight It was 00 and the minimum during the night was oj, mu tung ono or the Hottest nights in years. Twelve deaths are credited to the present hot wave in the Philadelphia, area with indications that, the toV( will be been numerous, was facod by ft pos-, slblo wnter famine due to opening of' flro plugs by unauthorized persons to give children a chance to cool off. Chicago Cooler 'chicago( little rod lines In tho thermometers had pome down today where they belong. After several days of heat that exhausted tho adjectives of perspiring Continued, oh lftgo Two) COSTS READY FOR FLIGHT TO NEW YORK PARIS, July 29 (PI Dieudonne Costo was all set today for his transatlantic flight to New York, accompanied by Maurlco Bellonte, and Is 1 held up now only by unfavorable I weather.

Tho Question Mark la tuned to a flno point, everything Is working ad mirably, and we are ready to go," Coste said today. weather bureau officials saw no hope of Immediate departure because of weather conditions, but Coste commented "over the Atlantic weather can chango in 24 hours." Coste and Bellonte have agreod to fly on from New York to Dallas, if thev succeed In their proposed Jump across tho Atlantic, Colonel W. E. uastcrwooci oi uanos, announced today. Should they carry out their promise, thev will roceivo the $26,000 priz which Eosterwood haa offered for a Paris-New York-Dallas flight.

ADMINISTRATION ASSAILED DBS MOINES, July 28 UP) Tho new tariff bill and republican enforcement of tho 18th amendment wero assailed today by Senator Daniel V. Stock In tho keynote address nt tho democratic state convention. He suggested a referendum of the people on modification of the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act. Stcck said tho Hawley-8moot tariff law was unfavorable to agriculture, MISS McDOUOALL MKDA1.IST PORTLAND, July 22 UP) Marlon McDougall, young Waverley club, won medal honors on the Oswego course yesterday In the qualifying round for girls In the Oregon state Junior championship play. She shot the difficult course in 91, out In 46 and back In 45.

This was 18 strokes better than her closest competitor, Nell Blstorlous of the Mount Hood club. The boys' division started the qualifying round today. BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE First game: B. H. E.

New York 5 6 3 Cleveland 6 7 4 Johnson, Plpgras and Dlckoy; Kud-lln nnd Myatt. NATIONAL LEAGUE First game: H. E. Chicago 6 16 1 New York 4 9 1 Hoot nnd Hartnett: Donohue and Hoguu. Cincinnati at Boston, postponed, ruin, double heador tomorrow.

R. H. E. St. Louis 0 3 Brooklyn 1 6 1 Halllhnn and Manusco; Thurston and NEW YORK, July 22 Peter A.

Bcgdanov, president and chairman of the Amtorg Trading corporation, official purchasing agency for the soviet government, was threatened with contempt today for refusing to answer questions before the special congressional committee Investigating communist activities in the United States. Bogdanov was first asked about Amtorg affiliations with the soviet government and acknowledged there was soviet direction of the American corporation through various Russlon trade associations. Chairman Hamilton Fish of the committee asked: "Doesn't every communist have to help carry out the program of the party?" Bogdanov agreed that this was so. "And doesn't the party program call for a social revolution and the dictatorship of the proletariat?" Fish asked. "Yes" said Bogdanov.

Kefuses to Answer Question "This means," Fish continued, "that the capitalistic system must be destroyed by force?" "I am prohibited from discussing politics" Bogdanov objected, adding the soviet government forbade all persons working in other countries from discussion of politics. Chairman Fish said his committee did not recognize the authority of the soviet government but Bogdonov still declined to answ: on the grounds trade relations between America and Russia might be Jeopardized. At this point Representative John Nelson, of Maine, Interrupted the questioning to say the committee had authorization from congress to question witnesses and to suggest if Bogdanov continued to decline to answer, he be declared in contempt of the committee. Colls for "Replacement" After a hurried conference with his attorneys, Bogdonov agreed to answer questions. Chairman Fish then again asked if the communist program did not call for annihilation of capitalist government.

Bogdanov replied that it called for it to be "replaced." Ep worth League Members Return From Sessions The 13 Epwotth League members from the Methodist Episcopal church here who have been attending the' annual institute at their Wallowa lake camp ground returned, home last evening: Although tired from the week of camp life, all were happy and enthusiastic over the success of this year's meeting. Most of the conversation on the return trip was looking toward a bigger and better institute next year. Recognition camo to the young people of La Orande Saturday night when their local chapter president, George Moats, was unanimously elected district president of the western district of the Epworth League. Mr. Moats becomes the leader of all the Methodist young people between Boise and La Grande, comprising 21 separate chapters.

Eight La Granders received certificates for each one of them being in attendance at 30 class sessions during the week. They will receive further recognition in the church service Sunday morning. The success of this outing, the Rev. W. H.

Hertzog says, is largely due to the leadership of the chaperonc, Mrs. R. F. Tyler, and to the parents and friends who co-operated. R.

F. Tyler and John Speckhart provided transportation for Leaguers and equipment and supplies. Plans are also under way for the securing of a lot and the erection of a building by the local young people. Mr. Hertzog was elected vice president and trustee of the Camp Ground association and is co-operating with the young people in every possible way.

Tennis Tourney Will Begin Soon The ladder tournament or tho members of the La Grande city tennis courts was begun yesterday when a board with the namca of members listed was posted. The most entered in any event is that of the men's singles which Includes those from Juniors to advanced players. The women's singles is next In numbers with the competition keen in this division. Several doubles teams have been rormed, both In mixed men's and women's, however the women's doubles have not been completely organized as yet. No date ror the end of the tournament has been set and It Is expect-td that the competition will continue tor several weeks.

It Is lelt that the tournament Is giving the players experience in contest matches and in a way preparing them for the Eastern Oregon which several of them expect to enter. The board containing the names and the tournament ladder was made by Don Poarch. Placements were made by drawing. Colorado Peak Is Covered With Snow COLORADO SPRINGS. July 22 (V Seven inches of snow covered the summit of Pikes Peak today.

The fall occurred over the weekend and continued intermittently until late yesterday. Temperatures at the crest of the peak were below freezing with the low at 29 degrees. MAINTAIN PROVISIONS WASHINGTON. July 22 (Jfr The Interstate commerce commission will not alter for the present any provisions of the plan announced last December for consolidating the nation's railroads into 21 trunk line systems. MiirDonnld, witness In tho Mouney-ltllllngH case hi California who suys.hin testimony was false, is in California toduy nml wits to tell his story to the proper authorities.

This picture was taken by the A. P. In New York as was en route to Knii l-'rtinclseo. RESCUERS REACH 40 MISSIONARIES American and British Churchmen Located After Perilous Boat Trip. LONDON, July 22 (P) -Forty American and British missionaries long stranded In tho Chinese war area have been reached by a party of rescuers 100 miles up the Mln river.

Announcement of the 1 rescue was made officially today. Tho American-and British counsuls headed the rescue party and found tho missionaries after, making the perilous Journey In a Missionary circles this evening said that tho rescue had been confirmed by offiqial a of Them Americans A message from Pelplng, China, on July 18 said that John J. Muccio, acting United States consul nt Foo-chow. had notified the legation that he was leaving for Yen-Plng-Fu. The dispatch said 36 of the missionaries were Americans.

vi; Tho churchmori wero marooned In an aroa controlled by Lung Slngpang, the rebel general then menacing Foo-chow. Both sides, in vyr promised tho consul safe conduct, through the firing' lines A IRM A IL FLIER IS VICTIM OF CRASH IIS! FOG A v. -7'-. HURON, Ohio, July 28 (P) William Frederick i 28, of Pontlac, flying tho air mall from Cleveland to Pontlac, was killed oarly today when his piano craahed on a farm near hero. Tho piano was twisted so badly It was necessary- to have two automobiles pull tho wings apart to extricate Martin's body from tho cockpit.

Fog. rain, and darkness, coupled possibly with cnglno trouble, was believed by aviators to have caused tho fatal crnsh. Martin had dumped tho gasollno shortly boforo the piano hit tho ground, but had Insufficient Umo to attempt to use his parachute. It wan found, still folded In Its pack. wlfo resides In Fresno, with Mrs.

Roy Pattovson, wife of another air mall pilot. Endurance Fliers Take on More Fuel ST. 22 WV-Dale- Jackson and Forest o'Brlnc, out to regain their lost relucllng enduranco flight record, took on a new load of. fuel this morning and soared Into their second day. At 7:11 a.

thoy had been up 24 hours. Their monoplane, tho "Greater Bt. Louis," was running smoothlv. Their refueling contact this morning was tho fifth since they took off. Last night they took on an extra supply of fuel becauso of cloudy skies and the threat of a storm.

Thoy rode out a light thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Tho filers, who set a record of 420 hours a year ago, hope to stay up 30 days and thereby eclipse the new record of approximately 664 hours set by the Hunter brothers at Chicago. Moses Will Take Charge In The East WASHINGTON. July 22 (A) Chairman Moses, of the republican senatorial campaign committee, and "young guard" committee members, who have been dissatisfied with his way ot doing things, met today, but apparently all was peaceful. The committee divided the campaign territory and placed Senator Btelwer of Oregon In charge of the states west of the Mississippi.

Moses himself, will take charge of the campaign in the east. Despite the division of territory. Senator Moses said he intended to make a trip he had planned Into some of the western states. Fresh Disorders In Port Said Today PORT SAID, July 22 fl'j One rioter was killed and two wounded In fresh disorders which broke out here this afternoon. Police fired into a.

mob attempting to burn the municipal stables In the native quarters. 101 IN PKMll.KTO.V PENDLETON, July 22 VP) A maximum temperature of 101 degrees was recorded here yesterday. Forests and the national reserve ar dry but no fires have been reported. John MacDonald Tells His Story Of 1916 Bombing To Governor Young SAN FRANCISCO. July 22 Governor C.

C. Young toduy interviewed John MacDonald of Baltimore on the latter's retraction of his testi mony 16 years ago against lora Mooney and Warren K. Billings, convicted bombers, and at parting told MacDonald "it is now between you and the court." This was taken a3 an indication the governor would not act further until Justices of the California supreme court, acting as an advisory pardon board, could act on the petit-Ion of Billings for a pardon recommendation. Kcccntly Denied PnrdonK Mooney and Billings, serving life sentences for murder, recently were denied pardons. Billings had a prior record as a felon, so the governor cannot act on his plea without the aDprovat of the supreme court Justices.

Ten were killed and 40 Injured 14 years ao today in the Preparedness parade bombing of which Mooney and Billings were convicted. Following the conference the governor Issued this statement: "I stated to Mr. MacDonald and his attorneys I had been In confer ence with members of the supreme court and that, following the petition for reopening of the "tidings case, which petition they had granted, they were prepared to fully into tho testimony of Mr. MacDonald as i well as other matters appertaining 1 I I i i.