któS ñvÜ T- NOT GOING BLIND ESPITE BEPDBTS School C hildren,” Mr. Carris pointed out the im portance of de­ term ining to w hat extent defects in vision and diseased eye condL tions would be discovered by ex­ am inations which it is practical to conduct in schools. “ In actual practice,” he said, “ exam inations are given by medical examiners, by nurses, by teachers, or by a combination of these.” Mr. C arris deplored the lack of any definite standard for m aking eye exam inations and announced th a t a st-udy looking tow ard the development of such standards is now being conducted jointly by a Committee of the National E du­ cation Association and the Ameri­ can Medical Association, with the co-operation of the N ational Com­ m ittee for the Prevention of Blindness. DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 31. — “ Exaggerated statem ents con­ cerning the am ount of defective vision among school children are being made continually, with the m ore or less concealed motive of alarm ing pieople into obtaining spectacles,” declared Lewis H. C arris, Managing Director of the N ational Committee for the P re­ vention of- Blindness, in an ad ­ dress before the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association here today. "Any impression th a t the na­ tion is rapidly going blind, or that over half of our school children need to w ear glasses, is\ so ob­ viously an exaggeration,” declared Mr. C arris, “ th a t the true condi­ tion of affairs is lost sight of — OREGON AGRICULTURAL nam ely, th a t approxim ately one- eighth of the children in our COLLEGE, Corvallis, Oct. 30. — schools are suffering from eye ] A trip to the boys’ and g irls’ club diseases or visual defect's, many sum m er session a t Oregon Agri­ of which may be removed by prop­ cultural college will be given the erly fitted glasses « by medical boy or girl w inning the prune bread-m aking contest at the Pac- ! a tte n tio n .” Mr. C arris pointei jiit that, al­ ifle International Livestock ex­ though estim ates hz j placed the position. The prize in the dona­ extent of defective vision among tion of the Northweat Pacific Co­ school children as high as 60 per operative P rune exchange. A $5 prize given by the Crown cent, a nation-w ide investigation which has been conducted by his Flour company to each of the two com m ittee during the last year in­ members of the baking team com- [ dicates th a t for the country at ing in second, a third prize of large an average of only 12.1 per $2.50 to each member, and silver cent of school children have de­ gold and bronze medals inscrib­ ed with the w inners’ names are fective vision. “ There can be little question” other prizes to be given contest­ Mr. C arris said, “ th a t the eyes of ants. The medals are donated m ost children reported as having by the Pacific International Live­ norm al vision may have some stock show. Teams from W ashington, C lat­ slight degree of ocular defect; but physical vigor and "general sop, Douglas, Jackson, Malheur, Marion, Hood health tone enable the child to Josephine, Polk, River, K lam ath, Benton, Clacka­ have standard vision, in spite of mas, Wasco, Sherman and Uma­ eye im perfections. Until there tilla counties have been selected is some m ore uniform procedure th roughout the country in giving to compete at the show. County fair boards of Umatilla, exam inations, this percentage Malheur, K lam ath, Sherm an and m ust be accepted as a fair indl* Hood River and W ashington and cation of the size of the problem Jackeon counties will supply which defective vision presents money for the boys’ and girls’ ex­ to school authorities. “ Tht percentage of defective penses. The Polk county repres­ vision in ru ral districts is higher entatives will be sent by the th a n th a t of city districts. The cham ber of commerce. Henry figures from Pennsylvania are re­ Booth of the Douglas N ational presentative. In ru ral districts bank will send the Douglas coun­ 16.8 per cent of children were ty delegation. Marion, Josephine found to have defective vision. In and Clatsop contestants will be cities of 10,000 to 30,000 the per­ sent by the bankers’ association. centage was 12.3 per cent. In Benton county girls have raised cities over 30,000 the percentage most of their money themselves. was 8.5 per cent. "T he probable explanation of th is difference Is th a t the follow­ I brought a truck load of bar- * up and cojrective m easures in the gain counter goods from Port cities are superior to those in the land last week, all of which ru ra l districts. The difference will be sold accordingly. Auto can also be accounted for by the Robes, Wade Dragsaw, Halt­ Inferior lighting of ru ral schools ers, and lots of army goods. and ru ra l homes, as compared Come in early while they last. w ith city schools and homes.” Speaking on “The Responsib­ ilities of Boards of H ealth and Boards of Education in Detecting and C orrecting Vision Defects of TRIP TO CORVALLIS PEIL’S CORNER Commend McMahon ith the presidential election drawing near, interest seems to have drifted from the state, county and city elections which are equally vital to us and to which more • bought should be given, especially in the election t sheriff of this county in whom the authority of the aw is invested. Many of us oelieve that the enforcement of most of the practical laws has been lax and it is up to the voters to select a man for the office of sheriff who • thinks more of his oath in assuming his office, than of being called a “ good fellow.” All of us know that Joe McMahon has been the most efficient, diligent and conscientious state traf­ fic officer that has ever served in Oregon and whose diligence has made our southern Oregon highways safe to travel upon and we know that if he is elect­ ed sheriff ot Jackson county that the repugnant odor of law enforcement will be done away with, up before a magistrate by McMahon for violation of Of course, some of those who have been brought traffic laws will work-and vote against him, but the broad, fair minded man or woman who.believes in laws and wants them enforced will vote for J. J. McMahon who is worthy and well qualified for the office. f . j. M c P h e r s o n . To The E ditor: a > I am a republican w ithout a grouch or any needed use of a hyphen. My party candidate, if he is qualified and honest, is my candidate.. I have known Joe McMahon alm ost from his boy-hood. I have seen him in office and out of office and everywhere I have observed1 the same fidelity to duty. He i9 adm irable because he. so far, has shown efficiency, and as between him and his duty he plays no favorites. As Traffic Officer he stands highest among the many commissioned in th a t capacity in the state. The qualifications for a good traf- J i c officer are the qualifications required in the office of "sheriff. He has madk good and will continue to make good. The office of Sheriff is t h e - ^ p above others where sentim ent m ust be suppressed when it conflicts with duty and Joe has shown th a t he knows how to ^-bordinate sentim ent when duty commands him. McMahon promises th at he can auTSsjii reduce the ex penses of the office; especially in the P t ^ ^ n nn enforce_ m ent thereof. This is of the greatest m o m e n ^ |^ paver. W hen Joe says: “ I can and I w ill,” we kn‘^ W im pan ’ it, and we recognize as the greatest slogan of a officer is first, to see his duty and then apply his sre, ¡led “ I can and I will.” So say we all: “ We can elect Joe, ant we w ill.“ C. B. WATSON. Ashland, Oregon, Oct 29, 1924. ASHLAND DAILY TIDING^ J. J. McMAHO Without casting any reflection on the many good men who hav< are past, the conclusion is inescapable that the people of Jackson Coi the sheriffs office a man of exceptional ability as a police officer- ergetie and fearless. Have you read the letter of Chief Rafferty, of fieers in the State Traffic Department the records show McMahon a] County prosecutor; by the chief of police and the traffic squad ini by District Attorney Miller and Sheriff Lewis, of Josephine Count] These men, all connected with law enfqrcement, cannot be fooled As soon as the Jackson County Fair was over Chief Rafferty* Round-Up, and when this show was over he was ordered to the bij him to these places? You and I know why. Salem, Oregon, October 22, 1924 To Whom It May Concern: J. J. McMahon lias been associated with me as a state traffic officer for almost four years, and bis service to the state has been marked by conscient­ ious work. He has been tireless in his efforts, dis­ regarding time as an element in the performance of hife duties. If traffic conditions required attention at mid day or mid-high “ Me” , as he is known, was on the job. Of the fourteen men on the state traffic force, “ Me” has*always lead the list in the amount of de­ linquent fees sent in and in total number of activi­ ties in the field. Aside from this, he has always been Joyal tb the state, to his associates, and, partic­ ularly, to those directing his activities. Whatever may he entrusted to him, whether it he of public or private interest, will, without question, he given every consideration commensur­ ate with its importance. T. A. RAFFERTY, Chief, Oregon State Traffic Division. Portland, Oregon, October 25, 1924. To Jackson County Republican Central Committee: My opinion has been solicited by your commit­ tee regarding the qualifications of Mr. J. J. Mc­ Mahon as a law enforcement officer. Mr. McMahon has rendered invaluable services to Federal law-en­ forcement officers operating in his district. He is loyal, efficient and fearless. He knows the law of evidence in making criminal investigations and in ohydning the conviction of criminals. Very few men can learn to become good law-en­ forcement officers, hut Mr. McMahon seems to he well adapted for this line of work. The best test of an officer is the record of his accomplishments and experience. Mr. McMahon measures up to the re­ quirements that the public requires in protecting society from law violations and criminals. It gives me pleasure, therefore, to recommend him to the favorable consideration of any community in this state where the people are truly interested in effi­ cient law enforcement. JOSEPH A .LINVILLE, FBM Federal Prohibition Director. Having heard that J. J. McMahon is a nominee for the office of sheriff for your county", we wish to tell you what we know of him, for he is one of the finest fellows it has been our pleasure to come in contact with. We have had many dealings with him during his three years as State Traffic Officer and have found him honest, capable, reliable, and fair at all times. He is a splendid man both personally and in his official capacity. He can always he relied upon and we feel that a man of his ability and character would fill the position of Sheriff with great credit. ‘ Yours very truly, J,. V. JENKINS, Chief of Police. * LIEUT, FRANK ERVIN, Commanding Traffic Dept. CHESTER WILES, Speed Officer. Portland, Ore., Oct. 24, 1924. Through service for three terms on the grand jury of Jackson county, I came to know J. J. Mc­ Mahon as an officer, who vigorously enforces the law, especially the prohibition law. As a citizen who believes in the enforcement of all laws, I should be glad indeed to see Mr. Mc­ Mahon elected sheriff of Jackson county. I believe we would find in him an officer who would conduct the office of Sheriff in an efficient and economical manner. ALBERT C. JOY. Ashland, Oregon. To the Voters of Jackson County: • In th e candidacy of Joe McMahon for Sheriff of Jackson County, you are em bracing an opportunity to cast your oaJ- lot on November 4th, next, for law enforcem ent and effi­ ciency, in the office which he seeks. As traffic officer fo r th e State of Oregon, Mr. McMahon has proven him self trustw orthy, capable and fearless. This training, coupled w ith his experience as deputy Sheriff, his determ ination to do away w ith {^11'sp ecial deputies and of­ ficers in ‘Connection w ith his office (th u s favoring the tax payers), his fearless enforcem ent of th e law, and the tem ­ pering influence which past experience In these offices has had upon his thinking and acting, m akes him entirely w orthy of your vote. L * will make a very vigilant officer. I. Oregon FRED C. HOMES. I have known J. J. McMalu years while I have been sheriff During this entire time I have w< a number of occasions while lie wij for the State Highway Commission,) Jackson and Douglas coi nties, an) him that in »11 matters of my kit diligently discharged his duties to ability, and has been a good officeil number of occasions to call him t