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4 PAGE TWO The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Wednesday Morning, October 9, 1929 hi J 8 Mother of Inmate Who Died Demands Investigation Of Conditions Investigation by the "Marlon eountr grand Jury of the admln- latration ot the state home for the feeble minded. In connection with the recent death of Georgia Mar shall of Eugene, formerly an Ia in ate of the institution, waa de manded here Tuesday for Mrs. Isa bel Relf. mother of the girl. Mrs. Relf. in atttdavita filed vrUh the grand Jury, alleged crim inal nerlipence on thej part of Dr J. N. Smith, superintendent of the instltuUon; Mrs. J. N. Smith, ma tron, and Dr. J. O. Matthis. acting physician. It was charged by Mrs. Relf that her daughter died in a Eugene hospital September 5 as the result of unexplained In juries suffered while an inmate of the feeble minded home. Mrs. Reif alleged that the girl did not receive proper care. Ciirl Has Long Record At Stat Institution The records show that the Mar shall girl has suffered from epi leptic attacks since she was six years old and for more than 10 -years had been a patient in the Oregon institution tor varying periods of time. The girl was last committed to the home in June of this year Mrs. Reif charged that she was summoned to the insti tution July 24, where she found her daughter suffering from a fracture of the skull, lacerations of the face and chin and other in juries. "I remained in Salem for .several days." said Mrs. Reif in one of her affidavits, "but the of ficials were reticent to give me any information as to what had happened. "On August 30 I telephoned to the institution and was told that my daughter was feeling fine. On the following day I was told that my daughter was not at all well. I hastened to the institution where I found Georgia in a straight Jack et and bleeding from the mouth. She could not eat and kept repeat ing, 'Please don't whip me.' Matron Refused Aid, Woman Charges "I then appealed to Mrs. Smith, the matron, but she refused any aid and told me it I did not like the way my daughter was being treated, to take her out of the in stitution. I also called Dr. Mat this by telephone and asked him if he would not come to the home and treat my daughter. He hung up the receiver, and did not ar rive at the institution until the following day. His attitude was brutal. I asked him what hap pened to my daughter, and he re plied: 'Find out if you think you can.' "I then took my daughter from the institution and placed her in a hospital at Eugene where she died five days later." Matthis Deities All Charges Advanced Dr. Matthis, in a statement Tuesday, declared that Mrs. Reif took the giri out of the institu tion against his advice, and that she is now attempting to-hold the stale responsible for her death. It was explained by Dr. Matthis that the Marshall girl had suffered freqjuent epileptic attacks, and that during one of these seizures she sustained injuries of the chin and mouth. This, he said, caused the bleeding of which Mrs. Reif complains. Dr. Matthis said the physicians had treated the girl with all con sideration, and that she had showed marked improvement un til a few months ago when she left the institution temporarily with her mother. He denied that the officials of the Institution had been negligent, either criminally or otherwise, in the treatment 'of Miss Marshall or any other in mate. Dr. and Mrs. Smith were out of Salem today and could not be in terviewed. Dr. Matthis said he was sure the institution officials would welcome an investigation. Complaints Say Rogue Fished Out Complaint that there had been considerable illegal fishing on the ' Rogue river in Southern Oregon, with the result that the summer! run of fish was lighter than for ! several years, was lodged with Governor Patterson here Tuesday ' by a number of Medford sports men. Harold Clifford. Btate game warden, attended the conference at the request of the governor. Clifford said ha was aware of the Illegal fishing last winter, and that he recently assigned a fast boat and five depnty wardens to patrol the stream. This explana tion was said to have satisfied the . complainants. The charge that the Illegal fish ing - operations were responsible for the light ran of fish this sum mer, was denied by Governor Pat terson and Clifford. , ' ; Organization of a Marlon coun IK MB ty .commercial teachers' asfo&a tion was an outgrowth ot round! table discussion at the . depart-, moats! session of the annual county teachers institute la the local hit a school Tuesday. Tilt organization set up as objectives th nrodnettan of rreater reneral efficiency In the commercial de partments of the county niga ayhaALa ninhaaizlnc to studeats n , if fln.t training for actual business positions, mutual ben efits to atadeat ftn teacher alike thrnnrh an exchange of ideas ana er recognition as a department In the annual county Institutes. The association adopted plans whereby the work in commercial departments ot the Ugh. schools might be compared through a sys tem of reports on class work. The committee in charge f this activ ity consists of Ines Darling, Sil verton, bookkeeping division, Mu riel Wilson, Salem, typing division and Rath & Richer, AnnuviUe, f-ehorthand division. Officers of the association are Merritt Davis, Salem, president; Ines Darling. Sllverton, vice-president, and Florence Jeaks, Mill City, secretary-treasurer. The as sociation accepted the Invitation of Miss Junks to held the next meet ing at Mill City. This wrll be at 19:30 o'clock Saturday morning, No. 23, and at that time the com mittee ea constitution and . by laws, consisting of E. D. Rose man, Salem, D. B. Parks, Turner, and A. E. Windell, Jefferson, will make their report. All commercial teachers present expressed a be lief that much good might be ac complished by this county organi sation. WEST CASE TIKES ENTIRE COURT Dll The circuit court in Judge Kel ly's department was occupied all day Tuesday with the trial of West vs. R. J. Hendricks and Statesman Publishing company Judge Kelly overruled motion of defendants' attorneys to non-suit the case. His remarks in overrul ing the motion brought protest from the attorneys for the de fense, causing the judge to ad monish the jury that he was ex pressing no opinion as to the mer its of the case, but simply over riding the motion and directing ttfe case to proceed. Witnesses examined included R J. Hendricks, Carle Abrams, Ralph Kletilng, Irl McSherry, Secretary Keenan of the typographical union, S. F. Saekett and C. A. Sprague. Mr. Hendricks denied having entered into a contract of any kind or character with Ben West as an employe of the States man. Other witnesses testified that none of them was advised that any contract existed. Mr, Saekett testified that Mr. West was not retained by the new man agement on grounds of .Incom petency to handle the situation economically. Attorneys oa both sides present ed their opening arguments. Court adjourned till 9 a. m., Wednes day when final arguments of at torueys will be presented. The case of Alfred Jameson vs. C. F. Valentine which was set for trial Tuesday was postponed one day. It may not be reached until noon today. 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This extension has been made primarily because of unfa vorable weather conditions. The business meeting, Tuesday. which followed a luncheon hour at the camp, was attended by 17 members. Reports from all com mittee chairmen were given, show- ins a health state of affairs for the association. Mrs. George Moorehead. chairman of the Girl Reserve group, reported plans materializing in splendid shape for the reception which the high school girls are planning for fresh man girls, to be held this evening at the Y. W. C. A., and which will open the social season for the girls. An advisors' luncheon is be ing planned for Saturday noon, and the annual Y. W. C. A. mem bership tea will be held Thursday, October 17, with Mrs. J. H. Lau terman, chairman of the member ship committee, and Mrs. H. M. Hawkins, chairman ot the social committee, in charge of general arrangements. The directors approved a plan to have two members from each department in the association sit on the membership committee and these persons will be selected shortly. Allied groups of theiY. W. C. A. include the IS Girl Re serve 'organizations in the schools and the junior business girls. Mrs. Elizabeth K. Gallaher, gen eral secretary, gave a talk. Mrs. Gallaher said that she hoped to see the membership increased and organization developed to a point where more and more members will be participating in the organ ization. Grade Crossing Ordered Closed By State Body The Oregon public service com mission Tuesday granted the ap plication of the Oregon-Washing ton Railroad and Navigation com pany for permission to close a grade crossing near Cascade Locks. V ? i CHKET15 CUE RULES Requirements for Member ship Cut Down by Vote Tuesday Night An Important constitutional change made by the Chemefcetans at their annual meeting held last night at the Y. U. C. A. opens to active membership any person in good standing la the community, who baa participated ta two local walks of the organization. The previous standard for active mem bership waa the elimbing of a snow-capped peak. The previous classification of "associate mem bers" was done away wit when the more liberal policy for active membership waa adopted. A num ber ot pther changes were made in the constitution, ehiefly of a minor character. Those who climb the scow peaks under the new membership classification will be. entitled to wear the ''summit badge" of the organization. The following were elected members of the executive councU for the ensuing year: Ben Rickll, W. M. Hamilton, Geo. Pake, Dr. D. B. Hill, Catherine Gaylord. Augusta Notdurft, Ruby Hoffnefl, Judge O. P. Coshow. Hike Panek and Dr. C. A. Downs tied for a po- The commission also granted application ot the county court of Marrow county tor permission to change a private gated crossing at grade across the tracks of the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation company, approximate ly one mile west of the town of Irrigon, to an open puMlc cross ing: A An inner construction model by a leading manufacturer that brings a nev joy to sleep. A one-piece unit consisting of small resilient coil springs joined together in such a way as to distribute the weight evenly. 30 lbs. in thick layers of new cotton felt are built over these springs. Everything that we could ask for is embodied in this mat tress, comfort and service, quality and style. Many colors to choose from in beautiful The "Spring Maid" - The Modern Your Own Terms m in Reason SALEM siUoa of the council. Mr. Punek was elected by a ballot cast by the members at the meeting. This body will fleet and elect the of ficers for the ensuing year. Dr. v. A. Douglas presided at the meeting and briefly reviewed the work of the organization the past year. In this first year the membership has grown to 84. Twenty-one local walks or over nightjj'ips.were made. The annual outing on Marion lake and ascent of Mount Jefferson was the great est single achievement during the year. The aeeend ascent ot Mount Heod was made. The club Is acquiring camping eruipment such as stoves, etc. Ad ditional equipment will be provid ed as funds permit Dr. Douglas mentioned as eae soal for future attainment the acquisiton of a lodge la the mountains. During the year a monthly bulletin has been put out to members. Committee chairmen presented Now Playing Continuous Shows 2 'tm ll talking TlllCj L ft a Coming Ttars, "HOLD TOUR MAN. gftf mZgm!f NIGHTSTICK! is b w v w n mm- A sensational new product made by a leading mattress manufacturer. Greater Value Than Ever Before santeen art covers. Mattress PORTLAND their reports at the meeting. A first aid pouch was presentea to the clufaL by Dr. Douglas. The pouch Is made ot horsehlde and contains smaller bags of cotton, bandages. - instruments and anti septics. The club name and a red cross are marked on the outside. Principal Wolf And De Welt to Handle Finances Finances of the senior high school student - body association will be handled this year jointly by Albert DeWelt ot the com mercial department and Principal Fred Wolf. This change has been made following request of Mer ritt Davis, head of the commer cial department, to be relieved of the banding of stndent finances. Davis has supervised the student Now Playing Continuous Shews oni a Kin A . west anee ef a pe- PRODUCTION Beeman's daaghter whose heart waa stolen by a gangster and rrdernud by a detective's sapreme lave . . . An AH Tattfe with LaaraLaPlanl 9 zO win presents Mattire "Spring Filled ' expenses and keeping of the books tor a long period in his capacity as head xt the commercial de partment. 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