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U. S. CROP FORECASTS
REGARDED HARMFUL
Cutten Asserts Erroneous Reports
Have Bad Effect on
Market.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 1l.-Arthur W Gut
ten, grain operator, yesterday criticized
the Governments methods of crop fore
casting. He said that longtime pre-
dictions of the size and condition of
agricultural crops often did more harm
than good.
His statement followed the publica-
ton Of the grain reports by the De-
partment of Agriculture today and the
cotton report of Saturday. which was
followed by sharp breaks in cotton
prices on all exchanges.
The Government crop reports used
to represent conditions at the time the
reports were made" he said, but now
they forecast the final outcome, allow
ing for future influences"
Crop prospects change more or less
gradually, Cutten said, and such changes
should be reflected in the crop reports.
He recalled that in May the Govern
ment forecast Winter wheat at $50, 900. :
600 bushels, close to the average private
estimates of the week before. On June
2 the private estimates averaged 6sl :
600. 900 bushels. but on June the Gov
eminent estimated SAC 900 900 bushels.
This long range forecast proved 70
be wrong. for in July the Government
revised its estimate upward TO 10000
600 bushels" Cutten said.
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today when the party returned to San
Juan.
The plane landed perfectly but struck
a rock or some other unseen object,
ripping open the hull while 1t was
taxing toward the shore.
The pilot attempted to get into the
air again, but water quickly flowed In
the boat cabin, soon stalling the en-
CINE. Within two minutes, the pas
sengers estimated, there was more than
q foot of water in the cabin.
Attorney General James r. Beverley
and Rafael Rios, chief of the Bureau
of Commerce, opened the overhead
hatchway--the only exit-and put Mrs.
Roosevelt on deck.
Others in the party were Carlos T.,
Chardon. chancellor of the University
of Porto Rico; Guillermo Esteves, COM
missioner of interior, and the commits
sioner of agriculture and commerce.
Mr. Grouse few here last week to
await the arrival of the German flying
boat DO-X, in which he plans to return
to New York An air enthusiast, he
invited Mrs. Roosevelt and the others
to fly around the island with him and
they intended to make brief stop at
Ponce to inspect the sugar refinery.
The passengers praised the conduct
of Pilot James H. Tilton, Co-Pilot
Robert Davis and Radio Operator
Thomas Higgins, who remained with
the plane until it was completely sub
merged.
All the passengers said Mrs. Roose-
welt was most calm throughout.
Small boats took the passengers off
to nearby launch. An attempt was
made to tow the plane ashore, but the
ropes parted and the ship sank.
Information from Ponce today was
that the plane was being hauled to the
shore.
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ABELLI NAMED AS BOLIVIAN
MINISTER TO UNITED STATES
New Enovy Has Been in
Washington Two Months,
Representing President.
Tin Mine Owner and Engineer
Succeeds Diez de Medina,
Dean of Corps.

BY the Associated Press.
LA PAZ, Bolivia, August 11.-Luis o.
Abelli yesterday was named Bolivian
Minister to the United States, TO sue
coed Diaz De Medina, appointed adviser
to the foreign office.
Senior Diez De Medina Will devote a
large part Of his time TO the training OF
diplomats for the Bolivian service. He
is the dean Ct the Bolivian Diplomatic
Corps
senior Abelh is now in the United
States.
Luis o. Abelli, Bolivias Minister-ap-
pointee to the United States, will as
sumo his duties here, being familiar
with American customs and life and
friendly to the American people.
Abelli, tin mine owner and engineer
and staunch friend Of President Sala-
manca, has been in Washington for two
months. unoff1cially representing his
chief executive In financial matters.
Previously he served as acting min
lister of flnance under President Sala-
manca, and represented Bolivia in a
mission TO Lima in May.
One OF the basic problems of Bolivia
and q sore spot in South American po-
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to Leonardtown for boats TO. search for
ODonTe1l and the sinkfr boat.
Harry NJ Jones. poS master at Leon
ardtown. and Tom Mckay sent their
motor launches into the mouth of the
river in spite of the darkness and the
thunderstorm.
Harris also called Piney Point and
Colonial Beach for help In the search
and scores Of fishing boats joined IN
the hunt for O'Donnell
The Colonial Beach call was relayed
10 the proving grounds at Indian Head
by the Colonial Beach telephone oper-
ator and two submarines locked there,
revenue cutter and two airplanes
were sent out to help the search.
Meanwhile O'Donnell's boat had sunk,
leaving him floating on the inflated
cushions. which were carried as life
preservers
Ali night long, amid the storm and
high winds which whipped the waters,
O'Donnell chung 10 the air cushions. II
was 4 O'Clock when kindly currents
washed him ashore near Piney Point.
Able only to crawl after his night in
the water. ODonneil made his way TO
little country store nearby, made
known his plight and was taken to Toll
sons Hotel, at Piney Point. At the
hotel word had been received OF the
search for ODonnell and a telephone
call TO the Belvedere plantation allayeC
the fears OF the searci1erS.
Mrs O'Donnell and Mrs. Edwards,
notified as soon as Edwards and
Whitley" came ashore, had rushed by
motor TO the Belyedere plantation, and
were there when O'Donneil was taken
there by motor this morning
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QUESTIONING CONTINUED.
wekSo TO Determine II Pangborn ara
Herndon Must Face Court.

Wakt0 10 DetFTmtHe ~
Herndon Must Face Court.
TOXIC. August IL tE9.-Clyde Pang-
e,orn and Hugh Herndon, IT., american
/, hviators whose plane was hello oy gov
eminent authorities because tney tooA
photographs while flying over Jspan -
ferritorv were questioned today oy' the
s,,,,lic procIrator, who Will determine
6hether court action shall be taken
sThe nrocurators decided to continue the
questioning tomorrow ~,
NEeanwhile customs officers called on
Che ffyers and requested deposit OF
guarantee Of the payment Oh dusy on
their plane and providing for an ex-
pnnption from payment Of customs IoI
one year on the condition that tney
ieaye japan within a year. the matter
was left unsettled.
Pangborn and Herndon started
kpeed flight around the world. but ADAM
Honed it at Khabarovsk. siberia. ano
~ 10 Toxic TO make nonstop night
across the Pacific to America.
non Movie and c. A. Allen, California
Aviators who also are planning to start
q trsnsoceanic flight from here. today
were given a further extension OF eS-
eInption from duty on their plane. saw
Ing them the trouble Of flying To Snans-
hal and return 10 avoid payment OF Gus
toms tax. The extension was made COCO
until the end Of September. Moyle and
Allen said they would attempt to ny
10 Seattle in September.
The Rengo News Agency said lis under
ktood il was probable an order TO Keep
Pangborn and Herndon under surveii~
hance pending settlement OF their case
had been decided upon by the public
NrocuratoT.
Should this order be issued, i appears
aikelv the flyers viii be allowed TO con-
lir,1Ie TO STAY al The Imperial Hotel.
Pangborn and Herndon visited Ia
khikawa Airdrome this afternoon, under
permission OF the Aviation Bureau, 70
work on the motor OF their airplane.
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COTTON GINNERS ASK
CROP CURTAILMENT
Urge Hoover to Call Special Ses-
sion Of Congress to Obtain
Relief Measure.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated FreSG.
WALNUT RIDGE. Ark. August H.
Cotton ginners of Northeastern Arkea
saS want President Hover to call a spe-
cial session OF Congress and suggest 70
It measures for curtailing the growing
of cotton next year.
They met here yesterday and ex-
pressed their request. to the President in
q resolution.
They contended that with this years
expected bumper yield of about Is
900 900 bales and carry-over of
5000 900 bales, there will be enough
cotton on the shelves for two years,
1000 900 bales for this year ard Ia
900 900 for next year.
Moreover, they proposed that the en-
tire yield of this years crop and the
carry?over of last year be turned over
to the Federal Farm Board for mar
keting.
The resolution claimed the Farm
Board could pay from Is to 80 cents a
pound for the cotton crop this year, and
asked that payments be made in quar-
terly installments for two years.
Lands diverted from cotton in 1881
should be utilized for food and feed
crops, the resolution said.
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PRINCESS ANASTASlA
TO REMAIN IN u. S.
Woman who Claims to BE Cars
Daughter Obtains Passport
Extension.
By ths Associatad Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Labor Department officials said yes7
terday that the passport of Princess Ana
astasia Chaikovsky. who claims to be the
daughter Of the former Gear of Rus
STA, would be extended for another siz
months.
In the absence Of diploma 70 amelations
with Soviet Rfissia. 1t was explained, II
would be impossible to deport her.
The self-sfyled princess has been NJ
this country for some time, and amnheg
passport has expired. ct the end Of eacA
six months the department has EXTEND
ed her peFmNkion TO remain here.
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BILBO URGES GROWERS
TO LEAVE COTTON CROP
Pick Only Two Rows Out of Each
Three, Governor Suggests as
Remedy for Surplus.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
JACKSON, Miss. August 11.--As q
means of relieving the cotton price
situation, Gov. r. @. Bilbo yesterday
advised growers to pick two rows and
leave the third"
In a telegram to the Governors Of
cotton growing States, Gov. Bilbo sug-
gested each issue q proclamation urR-
ing all interested in cotton's welfare
to adopt his plan, which he Lelieves
would mean IS to 20-cent cotton.
This plan, the Governor said, would
cut the Government estimate from 15,-
100000 TO less than 100000 bales
this season.
THE situation is 20 desperate" Gov.
Bilbos telegram said. that farmers
must organize for their own salvation"
The kilograms went to the Governors
OF Texas. Louisiana, Alabama, Tennes-
see, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia,
Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, North
Carolina and Missouri.
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THOMAS MOTHER DIES
Parent of Socialist Leader Was
Resident of Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, August II (P.-Mrs.
Emma Mattson Thomas. mother OF Nor
man A. Thomas Socialist candidate for
President in 1928. died at her home here
Sunday after an illness of esveral
months.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning. Burial viii be at Lewisburg.
Pa. Mrs Thomas was a native of Cola.
N. Y, and the widow of DR.. yelling E.
Thomas. She had made her home here
for Is years Three other sons and two
daughters survive.
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Edna Oliver Gets Divorce.

LOS ANGELES, August ii tP.-
Edna May Oliver, film comedian. who
PLAYED in "Cimarron," yesterday was
divorced from D. w. Pratt, New York
business man.
MY husband informed me 1t was
not his desire to remain longer III a
state OF matFimony" she testified. He
inscribed two communications to me,
urging that 1 institute proceedings for
sfiNorces
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SOVIET TEACHES WAR

MOSCOW tPl .-Thousands OF children
who 60 each Summer to vacation camps
near Moscow. at government expense,
win be taught how to play realistically
at one of the more refined forms OF
warfare.
As . part OF the general education
program, the chemical warfare section
OF the Red army has planned demon
situations at the recreation centers in
(which children will learn the ftinda-
hentals OF chemical attack and defense.
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business and destroy a trade built up
through many years.
Similar testimony was given oy
Davies. who said his company would
have to obtain its coal from abroad
If freight rates in this country were
advanced.
Admits Figures Limited.
Figures presented to the Interstate
Commerce Commission by j. W. Rob-
erts Chicago consulting accountant, de-
signed TO show the railroads financial
condition made freight rate increases
unnecessary, were attacked To-Day py
counsel for the carriers.
Roberts. under close cross examination
by railroad attorneys. agreed MS ngures
only covered 1890 and did not show the
condition Of the roads at the present
time. ~,
The witness had testified the divi-
dends paid by the railroads in 1880 were
the largest with the exception OF one
wear. in the history of American rail-
roads. that except for 1928 more stock
was issued during 1880 than any year
since 1919. and that the free surplus
would meet dividend payments for more
than seven years.
Under questioning he agreed that the
indicated net operating income for 1881
was little more than half what his fig-
ures showed for 1880 He also testified
the dividend payments out OF current
income in 1880, totaling $lT2.00o 600
were smaller than in any other year
with one exception, and proportionately
smaller than ever before.
Roberts said methods used by mod
ern commercial business to meet COM
petition were wholly lacking in rail-
| road operation. He added that unless
| the railroads got on business basis
| thew would continue TO have difficult
! ties
| He suggested the railroads find out
where their profits were coming from
| so as TO sustain them and where the
losses were arising so they could be
| eliminated.
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CONFINEMENT FACED

LONDON. August IL GA Reuters
atsuateh from Toxic today said the
public prosecutor there had decided 20
order the confinement Of Clyde Psne-
born and Hugh Hernden. ir.. American
pviatofs. pending the outcome OF an
Investigation Of charges that they few
over fortified areas IN Japan without
permission.
The two flyers, who failed IN an at
Aempt 70 set a new speed record around
the world. have been undergoing ques-
kioning by japanese officials for several
BAYS.
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SALEM GIRLS TO SMOKE
Moravian College TO Let Parents
Decide Issue.

WINSTON SALEM. N. c., August II
kP.-u girl students smoke at home
Nsith the consent OF their parents they
Will he permitted 20 smoke 81 salem
College, Moravian institution here and
one Of the Oldest colleges for women IN
the South. !.
'sSnaoking Is first home problem.
= statement issued by the trustees to-
day said. Students were promised 9
square deal provided they bring the
snatter into the open With their pa
hrr,if The trustees said they Would
@xogihe d time and place. for sna Ing.
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VESSEL RESCUES
HONDURAN FLYER
Chung to Plane Until Picked
Up at Sea After Hop
From Brooklyn.

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Hided the fog did not become so dense
as to be unsafe for even daylight
flying
An hour after the colonel lifted MS
trin, Scatooned ship off the lagoon al
point harrow. where the famous couple
had been the center Of all attention OF
the several hundred Eskimos ana elgnt
whites. they were reported over the
Coast Guard cutter Northland AT VAIN
wright, 80 miles from Barrow.
Nomeltes Disappointed.
It was a disappointed crowd OF Nome
ties that turned from the oeach neLs
Uhere practically the entire populatloh
~ the town had been waiting Ior al
most two hours when word was re-
reiveei the flying vacationists wouiu NOV
arriye until later today.
Preparations had been mace LOT the
handing and flares and huge piies OF
driftwood and old lumber were all Feaoy
This is the second fog the Lind
herghs have encountered since arriving
4, Alaskan territory. While flying from
Atlavik N. w. T, Saturday, they ran
t,,to q hank east of Barrow, put new
around it and landed in clear "e"'iiei
At their first Alaskan stop.
cRAMER FEARED DEAD.
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HOOVER GREETS HEROES
His Message Read at Convention
Held by Legion of valor.

Held by Legion of VRlor.
BOSTON. August IL (Pl-~GreetingS
from President Hoover were read At
yesterdays session Of The forty-frst an
nusl convention Of the Army and Navy
Legion OF valor, held in historic Faneuil
Hall
Nineteen members Of the organization.
which is composed OF veterans Of three
major wars and several secondary con-
fficts who have been awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for acts OF
vaior beyond the line OF duty, were IN
attendance
The convention win continue through
wednesday.
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litical affairs will engage his attention
almost Immediately the perplexing
Chaco boundary dispute with Paraguay.
Abell said his friendship for the
United States is based upon his knowl-
edge OF this country. MIS-. Abelli is the
former Miss Crystal Hyiand Of Port
land, Greg, and with him and their two
children, has spent much time here
recently.
Abelli will succeed Minister Eduardo
Diez de Medina here within a short
time.
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Rearch Continued by Danish fiSihs
Boats and Ship, -

Boats and, Ship, i.
1,opENHAcEN Denmark August Al
mo- nanith naval flying boats ano
+be admiralty survey ship lsiano ~ %
LIE r.. today continued their search lol
Sta north Sea for Parker CTameI'
Aoricer airmarl. and his radio oper-
go hut their efforts were fruifleSs.
Naval and flying authorities mere
a..are of the opinion that Cramer ano
his companion, Oliver PacquetCe' h"O
persisted. A,,o taep lost
since Sunday on nigee n OetweeT ~
Dsnish authorities were of the opn-
Az, they might have come DOWN 10
forced landing on the waves ana os go
S.iau,n ont to sea by storm whlch mas
49,. raging over the North sea ioI
sonarai DAYS The regular armah
service over that stretch has been BUS
s,ended because of the weather. Ia
Cant Riis Larsen, Arcllc ASstt SCI -
s,,ew might have been forced. Tar 70
tney ,,tS nv the storm and drifted out
- onen sea where 1t would De ollhcul.
e. locate them. The water was repofSeu
n he choppy and the wind nlgh. ,a.S
A uadron of Danish seaplanes, hiueu
a.. ,ssaarol vessels, searched the kattegat
49,, the southern tip OF Norway 70
f-onenhaRen yesterday ano ano.L,ss
Aotilla III Norwegian planes scanned
the Skaraaard Sea from Oslo 70 BERGEN
hit no clues were found. -. r.
Cramer and Oliver Pacquette leit De.
sroit' Mich. several weeks ago witn s,,.
announcing their destination ana ne y.
across Canada TO Greenlano 70 SA -
az airmail route from America 70
E.,,rone Hopping to the Farce AslanoS
ar,a the shetland Islands they lelt IoI
Conenhaaen Sunday morning ana were
last heard from that afternoon.
r.rr, 40 rRA ACE OE FLYER.
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FIND NO TRACE OF FLYER.
Danish Flying Beats to Search as far
rs Esbjerg.

THIsTED. North Jutland, August II
Au,1 TWO Danish flying boats arrived q.
his port this afternoon TO refuel ano
continue their search for Parker CrameI
and oliver Pacquette, American airmeh.
missing since last Sunday
Pilots of the flying boats said tney
Aad seen no trace OF the American
nlane but would continue 70 searcn
aicnr the west coast as lar Is EsoJerss
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PLANES HUNT IN VAIN.

E1y Over Southwest Coast q Norway
Looking for Cramer.
BERGEN Norway August II tPD.-
Horses of finding the American myers,
Cramer and Pacquette, faded toosy
when three naval seaplanes returned
from several hours search OF the soutn-
west coastline without sighting the mlSs-
ing plane.
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b. C. MAN IS ADRiFT
ALL NIGHT IN RIVER
AS RESCUERS SEARCH

ocontinued PROM First PAGE )
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i. S. STANDING PAT
ON COTTON REPORT
Some Traders Think Figures
Too EXCEPTIONALLY Moves
for Investigation.

Continued From First Page)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
Monte CarIO CrOud Seized
 h Gambling Fraud Charge

pers were carefully steamed open and the cards subjected to spe- cial chemical treatment. Fights, hines, tens and face cards were marked in such manner as to make the marks invisible to the naked eye, but visible to anyone wearing specially tinted glasses.
 It is believed that the gang clean ed up several million francs since it began to play with crooked cards early in January.
 Scalabrini, posing as wealthy Italian gambler. sat opposite the banker. Bruck, wearing tinted glasses, stood behind the banker. carefully watching him draw cards. Bruck would make secret sign to the Italian, who would stake bets accordingly.
 All went well until Scalabrini confided in another friend, hoping to increase his own winnings. The second mans play was spotted by the croupier, Suanni, whose pro- testations gave the show away to the police.
 Chemical products were found in Bruck's apartment along with sev- eral new packs of cards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19

MONTE CARLO, March 19-A sensation has been caused here by the discovery of the cleverest gamb- ling fraud ever recorded on the Riviera, resulting in the arrest of an international gang operating a secret chemical method of marking cards.
 This, one of the few successful gratis at Monte Carlo, was detected by special police who uncovered the fraud at the International Sporting Club.
 The police arrested Louis Suan- nj, croupier at chemin de fer at the sporting club; Felix Bruck, Maurice Maurette, croupier at the Municipal Casino at Nice, Pascal Morabito, Giovanni Scalabrini and Louis Ojedo, inventor of the meth cd Of marking cards.
 The latter induced the others to join him, and Bruck persuaded his friend Suanni to help Ojeda have access to the sporting club where the new cards were kept The cards have shiny backs with no de- sign and are in plain colors, and it was thought that marking was impossible, However, the wrap
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
FIRE DESTROYS LARGE PART OF
 TOWN OF CRAIG
Nine Buildings Are Razed and Shift of Wind
 Saves Rest of Town

Nine houses, including stores, res- taurants and residences, were wiped out by a conflagration in Craig early today, and the town was saved from almost complete de- struction by sudden shift in the wind, according to advices received here by United States Marshal AL bert White from Deputy Marshal Nielsen.
 The origin of the fire was not discovered. No estimate of the dam- age was received. A wire received by Max Pitshmann from z. M. Bradford, former local resident and now Standard Oil Agent at Craig, said his residence was not injured
 The fire started in Browns store and, famed by high wind, swept through a large part of the town It destroyed Browns Store, the Craig Mercantile Companys store and warehouse, Cogo's store, bak- cry and residence, Owl Restaurant and residence, and the United States postoffice building. Many other structures were threatened.
 The building used by Deputy Nielsen as an office and federal jail was in the path of the flames. All of the contents were moved out, but the shift in wind direction saved the house along with many others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19

Great Britain sends France the largest number of visitors of any foreign country, but the British do not tarry. They merely pass on to Egypt or to the other Swiss and continental resorts.
 But the national tourist office has it's optimistic banner flying for 1881, It believes that the Inter national Colonial Exposition open ing at Cincennes on May will attract spenders.
 The officials are trying to per- suade country deputies in parlia- ment to agree to a national adver- Using campaign. They argue that other countries have spent lot of profitable money in this way on the other side of the Atlantic.