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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30

against the homestead; no payments Of
pension where there are children able
to take care of their parents, whether
they co so or not, and no uniform
standards in the various counties.
The liberals bill provided for max
imum monthly payments of $45; prop
erty exemptions Of all kinds up to a
total of $4,000; the payments would
not constitute a lien against the
homestead of the old folks; old folks
would not be deprived of sharing in
the act because of delinquency on
the part of their children in failing
to support them; and uniform stan
dards of payment throughout the
state, fixed by the Board of Control.
The bill finally passed was the con-
servatives' bill, with the lien feature
removed. This was done because Of
the bitter fight against the proposed
provision made by the liberals.
Liberals had, all along suspected
in fact knew-that the tears shed by
conservatives in the Last regular leg
islative session over the plight of the
real estate owner were of the crOcO-
die variety. Abundant proof for that
has now been provided.
While the liberals had a definite
program for financing old age pen
sions, including corporate excess taxes
for public utilities. an increase in the
gross earnings taxes of railroads. an
increase in the occupational tax on
iron ore and similar taxes. the con-
servatives saddled the load on real
estate. No special taxes for the pen
sions were created. Not a single one
of the special tax bills proposed by
the liberal groups was permitted to
leave the rules committee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30

1t was an issue of whether real
estate should foot the bill or the pub
lie utilities, the corporations, and the
mining companies. The conservatives
preferred to protect the latter and not
the former.
True, about $1,30O,O00 was taken
from the highway department for the
pensions, but this admittedly can last
but short time. In the absence Of
any special taxes for the purpose,
real. estate must carry the load.
The FEDERAL government will defray
one-half the cost Of the pensions; the
state 33 1/3 per cent, and the coun-
share must come exclusively from a
levy on real property, as must the
states after the $1,3O0,O00 of the
highway funds are exhausted.
If ever a piratical crew of politi-
clans attempted to pull the wool over
the eyes of the people, the conserva-
tives in the special session did so in
the case of unemployment insurance.
These politicians know that an cleo
tion is in the offing. 1t happens,
however. that the Senators do not
come up for election this year, but
the House members must run the
gauntlet of the voters. So we wit
messed the strange spectacle of re-
dictionary House members actually
voting for unemployment insurance.
But this was not done until after the
Senate had killed the measure In
other words, the House reactionaries
were spared the embarrassment of
seeking reelection with vote against
unemployment insurance for their
opponents to shoot at, while the Sem
ate reactionaries took the heat"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
Politics is a great game, but there
is not a little evidence that the pub
lie is getting hep" to it +!

The State Fire Marshars Division.
Department Of Insurance, states that
the daily fire losses in the United
States comprise the following build
ings: Six department stores, eight
public garages, three printing plants,
three dry goods stores, Sc farm build
ings, 1900 dwellings, five schools, five
churches. Is hotels and two theatres.
According to figures released by
Dewey w. Johnson, deputy State Fire
Marshal. every day twenty people lose
their lives as a result of fire. Sta
tistics show that the losses Of lives
and property by fire is greater than
the combined wars of the United
States. Therefore. warns the State
Fire Marshals DIVISION
Keep your premises clean and dur
ing this cold wave be careful not to
overload the heating plants
An increase of $21,5OS.317 in de-
posits in state banks during 1895 is
shown in the report just issued by
Robert d. Beery. state commissioner
of banks. On December 81, 1885. the
deposits totaled $228,515,O02.
According to the report of the state
bank call as of December 81. ATT
state banks, one savings bank and
five trust companies had a reserve
on hand Of $13,0O3,S77, or three times
the amount required by law. During
1885. depositors in 206 closed banks
$3,513.516. according to Commissioner
Beery. Liquidation Of 81 banks was
completed during the year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30

Although a considerable portion Of
the processing taxes which went to
make up the payments above listed
were undoubtedly deducted by process
sors from prices paid farmers there
is no question but that great pOr-
ton was also paid by the large con-
Stunning centers of the east to the pro-
ducers of the agricultural west
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
OBSERVATIONS
By Cong. ELMER ]. RYAN

The recent death of King George
v was observed by the House by its
adjourning Immediately after conven-
ing on Tuesday, January 81, the Cay
after the Kings death. The motion
to adjourn was made by Rep. Sam D.
McReynolds, chairman of the Foreign
Affairs Committee. The resolution of
adjournment requested the President
to communicate the sentiments of the
House to the government of Great
Britain.
A bill embodying the new farm pro-
gram which has been worked out as
a substitute for the AAA has now been
introduced The bill which embodies
the recommendations of the farm
leaders who were called to Washing
ton to meet the crisis caused by the
Supreme Courts AAA decision In
wolves amendment of the soil conser-
walton act of April q, 1885. provid-
ing for payments to farmers based
upon acreage planted to sOil-improv-
ing or erosion preventing crops, other
changes in land use and, acreage and
on percentages of production based
on domestic consumption.
1t is quite evident that the bill is
an apparent effort to accomplish the
same general purposes of crop re-
striction and benefit payments which
was effected under the Agricultural
Adjustment Act.
Largely for this reason Senator
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30

George Norris, venerable Republican
Progressive Senator from Nebraska,
while declaring himself in favor Of
the bill expressed doubts as to its
constitutionality in view of the Su-
preme Courts decision. He said, II
do not personally believe it is uncon-
stitutional but under the AAA decis-
ion it is unconstitutional"
Norris said, however, that he was
willing to try" to do something to
replace AAA benefits and to support
the bill and to submit it to test
of constitutionality.
In addition to the new program 1t
will also be necessary to provide for
payment of benefits due but unpaid
to farmers under existing contracts.
Benefit payments which have been
made in Minnesota and in the Second
Congressional district, according to
figures furnished to me by the Agri-
cultural Adjustment Administration
are as follows:
(The totals given below include
payments made for sugar, corn-hogs,
wheat and tobacco. Wheat and corn
hogs, of course, make up the greater
portfon.)
Minnesota, $31,O52, S14.60; End Dis
trfct, $S,5S4,2O4.43; Blue Earth, ST.
1O3, S2O.91; Brown, $643, 523.69; Carver.
s229,571.34; Cottonwood. $708,543.24;
Dakota. 1901, 529 SO; Faribault, S1,12S,-
673.25; Jackson. $685.. 6SS.S7; LeSueur.
$525. 5S3.21; Martin, $983,48379; Nc
Leod, $370,750 90; Nicollet, 1926, 1877 .82;
Sibley, $524,336.S5; Scott. 1897 .591 "a /;
Watonwan, 1904 ,909.01.
The above figures include only pay
ments made up to October 81, 1885.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
AMERICANS ARE SAFE.

80 Refugees from Madrid Reach u. 3.
Cruiser 1T Valencia.
By the Associated Press.
Word that 30 American refugees
fleeing shell-torn Madrid had reached
their goal-the shelter Of Navy
cruiser at valencia-brought relief to-
day to tense ohicials at the State De-
partment.
About as many more were believed
to have reached the city Of Valencia,
and . radio message from naval OH
GERS at the scene promised that all
would be safely quartered aboard the
vessel, the U. s. s. Raleigh. by tonight.
All were members OF the party
which abandoned the American EN-
bassy in Madrid in company with Eric
G. Wendelin, the charge d'afYaires.
The first 80 to board the Raleigh did
so last night and slept beneath that
vessels Stars and Stripes.
In Madrid handful Of American
newsmen and business agents who re-
mained behind by choice prepared to-
day TO face the dangers Of the Madrid
siege in an embassy no longer recog-
nized as the seat Of Americas repre-
sentatives in Spain.
The protection Of the embattled
Madrid government viii not be with
drawn from them, however. The State
Department, announcing Wendelin's
Evening star., 1936-11-27
BRITISH DISCUSS
RIGHTS IN SPAIN
Cabinet Meets in "Emer.
qency" Session to Con.
slider Both Sides.
~ the Associaieu Press.

0y the ASSoclaleu freSS.
LONDON. November 27.-The Brit
ish cabinet met in q sudden "emer-
sency" session today and, informed
sources said. discussed the question OF
belligerent rights for both sides in
the Spanish civil war.
It was understood the ministers,
meeting for one hour, reviewed the en-
tire Spanish situation.
They were called together after the
admiralty had announced that the
Spanish insurgent tor-designate,
Gen. Francisco Franco. had acceded
to repeated British demands by estab-
fishing safety zones for neutral ship
ping at Barcelona, which he has
threatened to lombard.
At the same time, the Subcommittee
on International Intervention In
Spain met at the foreign Office and
decided to refer to the full committee
q plan for sendin. neutral observers to
the Spanish borders to guard against
foreign arms importations.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
ROOSEVELT LISTS.
INAUGURAL WISHES.
Desires Simple Ceremony,
but Wants Crowd to Attend,
Col. HaIsey Says.

President Roosevelt desires an in
auguration of "Jeffersonian simplic-
ity," but he would hike to see Q large
outpouring Of the people for the occa.
sion, according to Col. Edwin A. Hal
sey, secretary Of the Senate.
The President believes the American
people are in q mood to celebrate the
election" Col. Halsey was quoted as
saying today in an Associated Press
dispatch from Atlantic City.
One reason for Mr.. Roossvelt's ban
on an inaugural ball, Col. Halsey said.
was his fear that such an event would
detract from the Warm Springs Foun-
dation birthday balls for the benefit
Of victims of infantile paralysis, to be
held throughout the Nation on Janu-
ary 80, just 10 days after the inaugu-
ration.
Desires Parade.
The President wants a parade, the
Senate oficial said, but one not 50
long as to bring discomfort to the
marchers and the spectators, who will
be forced to expose themselves to the
January weather as the procession
passes along Pennsylvania avenue.
The entire parade. Halsey declared.
should not take longer than an hour
and half to pass a given point.
Mr.. Roosevelt desires the parade,
while comparatively short, to be ex-
tremely colorful and interesting.
THE President hopes each State
will be represented by its most inter-
esting and colorful units" Halsey was
quoted as saying. "The Richmond
Blues Of Virginia. As an example"
The uncertainty of the weather
around January 20 has been taken
into consideration by the President
In planning the extent of the inaug-
ural ceremonies, Halsey pointed out.
The temperature usually is near the
freezing point on that day, Weather
Bureau records show.
Glass Inclosed Stand.
The presidential reviewing stand In
front OF the White House will be glass
inclosed, Halsey said. This stand is
being designed by Waddy B. Wood,
local architect, in accordance with
Mr.. Roosevelts expressed preference
for stand embodying architectural
features Of Andrew Jackson's famous
home. The Hermitage, at Nashville.
Tenn.
Plans for the platform and reserved
seats on the East Side of the Capitol,
where the President will take the oath
Of ofhce, are completed and q contrac-
tor already has begun to carry them
out. This part of the arrangements
is in charge Of David Lynn, architect
Of the Capitol.
The White House is awaiting word
from Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson
as to his availability for the post oi
inaugural chairman. Grayson is at
tending an international Red Cros,
meeting in Europe.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
PAPKE AND WIFE
SLAIN IN QUARREL
Former World MiddIeWeight
Champ Tried VainIy to
Gain Reconciliation.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calf. Novem-
ber 27.-The death of Billy Papke, sr .,
q heartsick' old fighter who once held
the world middleweight championship.
and that of his divorced wife were
called murder and suicide" today.
Five bullets killed them at Mrs.
Papke's home last night. Friends said
Papke was prompted by his failure to
win a reconciliation with her.
The square-jawed, 50-year-old pugi-
list, who worked as a host" in q Los
Angeles cafe, was met at the door by
Mrs Edna Eloise Papke. mother of his
three sons. A neighbor. Mrs. Helen
Cabanne. said she heard them quarrel.
Then five shots were fired.
Shot Ex-Wife Twice.
The bodies were found in the vesti-
bule, q .38 revolver in Papke's hand.
He had twice wounded his 46-year-old
ex-wife before firing three bullets into
his own chest.
II can't understand why he did 1t. )"
said William Papke, jr., night clerk in
the La Verne police department.
II saw my father only this morning.
He was in good spirits and we laughed
and joked like always"
With two other sons, Clifford and
Robert, the elder Papke had lived in
Altadena since Mrs. Papke was grant,
ed q divorce last August.
He refereed q boxing program We'd
nesday and spent the holiday yester-
day at the cafe which advertised:
Meet Billy Papke, your host. Enjoy
the personality of q great fighter"
Acquaintances Of Mrs. Papke said
her husband had visited her several
times recently, angrily threatening
her when she refused reconciliation.
Beat KetcheIl in IL Rounds.
1t was 28 years ago, in Los Angeles
ring, that Papke, an Illinois mine
worker, knocked out Champion STAN
ley Ketchell in IL rounds. Two months
later, in q rematch, Ketcheu hattened
Papke in II rounds.
When Ketchell was killed In q Mis-
souri, shooting Papke, Frank Klaus
and Mike Gibbons were among the
claimants. to his title. The crown
eventually went to Klaus when he
won on a foul from Papke in Is rounds
at Paris, France, March S. 1918.
Billy's long fighting career listed 80
knockout triumphs, including Georges
Carpenter, French light heavyweight
champion. as q victim.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
CHESTS WORKERS
CONTINUE EFFORTS
Many Still Seek Pledges,
Although Campaign
Officially Is Closed.

Although the ninth annual Com
munity Chest campaign oficially closed
Tuesday night. many solicitors con-
tinued their efforts today in order
to bring up their quota and to help
raise the total Chest contributions
above the 1928 per cent mark reached
at the campaigns end.
Reports at Tuesday nights session
showed total Of l68,624 gifts,
amounting to s1,es7 ,e56.s7, which was
1877 per cent short of the goal of
$l,969 900. This left the actual short
age standing at $272,043.33.
It was this deficit at which solicitors
IN teams under quota are shooting over
this week end.
The audit unit continued today to
operate in its.temporary quarters and
will remain there in full operation up
to Monday night. when it expects 10
strike the final total.
Evening star., 1936-11-27

BY the Associated Press.
OMAHA, Nebr., November 27.-
Coroner's Investigator M. D. Jaap de-
cided today not to hold an inquest
into the death of DR.. Edwin Katskee,
"a, Omaha physician who scrawled
notes on the wall describing the effects
of a narcotic to which he succumbed.
Jaap said he would record the death
as q suicide because as q medical
man he (Katskee) knew an overdose
of the narcotic would prove fatal
Members of the doctors family ex.
pressed belief he died "a martyr to
science"-the result of an experiment
in the effects Of the narcotic.
DR.. r. E. Marble, who examined the
body, attributed death to an overdose
of the narcotic.
Not Suicide" Note Says.
Written on the wall with crayon,
pencil and pen was DR.. Katskee's ac-
count of his sensations. Narcotics
poisoning-not suicide" the note read.
DR.. Katskee, q graduate Of the Uni
versity Of Nebraska Medical College
came here three months ago from
Lincoln. Nebr. His widow and two
children still reside In Lincoln.
The note scrawled on the wall read,
in part:
Results will be recorded in an RX
(prescription) book" (Jaap said he
was unable to locate the book.) Have
a university or any medical college or
pharmacologist give you an opinion
on my findings. They better be good
because I'm not going to repeat the
experiment.
Symptoms Set Down.
A few feet away was:
Clinical course over about II
minutes.
Symptoms:
"Convulsions followed by paralysis
of tongue
Evening star., 1936-11-27

"0) Speech and only tongue NOV
able-can't understand that movable
tongue and no speech. Voice ok.
"(2) Staggering gait preceding
paralysis.
"(3 Paralysis"
Another section:
Eyes mildly dilated. Vision excel
lent. Partial recovery. Smoked ciga-
ret. Commissions decreased when
brain functioned on thoughts. Deep
er the thinking less the paralysis and
convulsion.
II guess all the loquaciousness due
to the drug and not myself, as am
two illegible words) as quiet as q
person under ether"
Evening star., 1936-11-27

departure from Madrid in response to
instructions from Washington, said:
"On orders from the minister Of
state. the military governor early this
morning (Thursday) gave Mr.. Wende-
lin written assurances that the en-
bassy and consulate guards will not
be removed or eplaced. This is =
measure Of protection for the Amer
leans who have refused to leave Ma
drid and either have or will take
refuge in the embassy premises"
The flight from Madrid was accom-
plished In government trucks and pri-
vate cars, Wendelin reported, with
heavy clouds above protecting the ref
ugees from the dangers Of air attack.
FRENCH SHIP STOPPED.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
Moscow
Continued From First Page.)

tant," was expected to be delivered be-
fore the congress which Is in session
to discuss the new constitution, pro-
posed for the Soviet Union by Stain.
Litvinoff's pronouncement. it was
reported, would deal with three sit
uations which Russia considers i'm
portant:
/. The German-Japanese accord
against communism.
z. The Spanish civil war.
3. The world in general.
Delegates to the congress heard
Cossacks last night pledge their lives
to Stain and the Soviet fatherland."
The former professional soldiers OF
the Cars announced organization OF
. fighting unit while the assembled
delegates cheered.
Many Women In Audience.
Spanish delegates. who brought q
colorful note to the first meeting, were
absent when the Cossacks appeared.
At least . third of the audience was
composed of brightly-dressed women,
WIlO NOulu ICCClNC C4uoA AASheC "AS~A
men under the new constitution.
Stain spent virtually the entire
day on the speakers platform ex-
planning clauses in the charter and
frequently conferring with his asso-
ciates.
Six speakers debated the provi-
sions Of the suggested constitution.
hailed In Russia as . great liberal
izing" document. kilograms from al
sections Of the nation were received
at congressional headquarters, indi-
eating the great interest Of the coun-
try in the new document.
The Congress was expected to re-
main in session four or i've days more
as discussion Of amendments contin-
ued. Then. it was predicted, the con-
stitution would be adopted
Evening star., 1936-11-27
WHITEMAN WILL DIRECT
IN PHILADELPHIA TODAY
By the Associated Press.

8y the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, November a.
Paul Whiteman. maestro of jazz"
steps to the podium Of the Academy
of Music today to conduct the Phila-
delphia Orchestra as its only guest
conductor of the 1867 season.
Whiteman, who has directed the
Philadelphia organization in outdoor
Summer performances, but never be-
fore in regular" season concert, has
added ~ members Of his own orches-
ira to the full Philadelphia personnel
for the occasion.
Lovers of both the modern and the
classic in music looked-and listened
for at least something unusual in
academy fare.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
Too Small to Count.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. CS.-A penny
has lain on top of q desk at the City
Hall for Is years. Janitors dust around
it. Occasionally somebody picks it up
for a solo game of heads and tails"
But they always put it back to the
intense interest of a woman employe.
She put the penny on the desk ito see
how long it would stay there"
Evening star., 1936-11-27
JAPAN LAUNCHES SHIP
Second War Vessel Within Week
to Slide Down WaYs.

TOXIC, November 81 R.-The
1,3e3-ton, first-class destroyer Umikaze
was launched today at the Maizuru
naval dockyard, the first Of two
Japanese war vessels scheduled to
slide down the ways within q week.
The Chitose, airplane motor ship, Is
to be launched Sunday at the Kure
dockyard.
The Umikaze win have, q top speed
Of - knots and will carry five IL
centimeter guns and 3 torpedo tubes.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
proof automobile and an escort o.
armored cars.
COMMUNICATIONS HALTED.
Efforts to Re-establish Contact With
Madrid Fail.

Efforts to Re-establish Contact With
Madrid Fail.
BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, November N.-Delayed
reports from Madrid described Span
ish government troops as holding their
lines before insurgent attacks on the
capital today.
Communications between London
and Madrid have been halted since
the departure of American employees
Of the International Telephone & Tel
egraph Co., whose building has been
shelled several times by the Fascists.
Despite continual efforts to contact
the Spanish city, connections could
not be established.
A ministry Of war communique, is
sued in Madrid last night, declared
government troops bombarded insur-
gent concentrations around the capital.
The Fascists, the report said, ex-
erted slight pressure on Socialist po-
sitions around Talavera de Ia Reina,"
the insurgent field headquarters south
west Of Madrid.
The British admiralty has an
nounced the Spanish insurgent Gen.
Francisco Franco had granted Great
Britain's repeated demands for neu-
trail shipping safety zones in BARGE
Iona Harbor.
When the announcement was made
public eight British submarines and
the depot ship Cyclops were proceed
ing from Malta to protect British
Shipping from molestation on the high
seas OF the Spanish coast.
Frances action, informed sources
said. lessened considerably the con-
Germ Britain felt when the Fascist
leader threatened to destroy Barce-
Iona If he thought shipments of arms
and ammunition to his foes were con-
tinuing.
AMERICANS ARE SAFE.
Evening star., 1936-11-27
Fined for Speeding.

George Tornado" Smith. who rode
go miles an hour in q Wall Of Death
at Southend, England. several times q
day, was fined in court for doing so
miles in an automobile on the high
way.