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Newspaper Page TextSrEDPQRT) WATT, TRTUTTNl? iEDFOTID". OHEOOX. TTIUnSDAY. MAY 21. 1917 PACTS SEVEN .WAITE TO DIE IN iG CHAIR AT T OSSIX1NG, N. V., May 24. With in thrco days of the first nnniver hiiry of liis conviction, Dr. Arthur Warren Wailo, n young dentist, will die in the electric chair at Sing Siiifr prison at 11 o'clock tonight for the UR ARTHUR WWAITE murder of liis wealthy father-in-law, John E. Peck o Grand linpids, Mich. A jury in the supreme court of New York county found AVaite gnil ty on May 27, 1010, after lie had told how he had anesthetized Mr. Peck and then smothered him with a pillow. Waito also told tho jury that he had killed Mrs. Peck by innncnluliiiR her with disease germs and then giv ing her poison. BERLIN. May 24. Reviving activ- 4tv nl nnvnrnl nnlnta nn tho TJuelnn - - Kront Is announced by army headquar ors today, the Riga district near tho (Baltic coast heing particularly men tioned. ' Ten airplanes and one captive bal loons wore brought down down by the Germans on the western front yes terday, the war office announced to day in a statement which adds: "During the 21st and 22d instants tho British and French lost five air planes in aerial battles and thru anti aircraft gunfire." BANDITS KILLED ii AHD.MORG, Okla., May 24. As the esult of an attempt by three bandits o rob tho First State bank at Tuska- omn, Okla., today, one of the rob tiers waa shot to death in the bank by he cashier and two other bandits are Eying from wounds. A. H. Palmer, cashier of the bank ad been warned that a hold-up might e attempted and prepared a trap, as the result of which the bandits were hot down by citizens as they fled rom the bank after obtaining $300. TALK CELEBRATES ROME, May 24 Manifestations frefy held throughout the kingdom .1 .1 - i . i! T. ..!.... .... uay in ceicoruuou tu iiuiy s eii- nince into tho third venr of the war. 'owns all over the country were dee rated with the colors. In Rome processions bearing the lags of Italy nnd her allies, inclini ng the stars and stripes, paraded lirouch the streets toward the ('npi '! hill, where patriotic addresses 'Vere made with many references to lie participation (if the I'nitcd States n the war. TAK OH TRADE STAMPS TOI.KIlO, (I., May 24. The Xa ional nx-oi intinn of lidiiil Grocers n convention here today adopted a CMilntion ti si.n,l Firm!.- H. t'onnollv I' Snn Francisco to W.i-liinuton to iree conL-re-s t,. i.ln.-c a war tax on i radin K stamt, crtiinons ami prie liemct, wiiic!., the convention tie- larcl, ,!,) unnecessarily to the cost f food. 35 CHEYENNE, Vyo May 24 Thir ty-five Indictments in the so-called "high grading" conspiracy cases were returned by the federal grand jury here this afternoon. The men involv ed, the government alleges, made a fortune by selling stolen oro to Uni ted Stages mini3 thruout the country. The amount involved is said to have exceeded a million dollars. - The names of thirteen of those in dicted were made public, tho remain ing twenty-two being withheld until arrests are made. Among those in dicted was Ant;iio Cunz, who was ar rested ia San Francisco May 2, last, while negotiating for tho disposal of $15,000 worth of gold to the mint there. The men are charged with conspir acy to defraud the government. MS RESIGNATION LONDON', May 21. A dispatch I Reuters Telegram company from Amsterdam (fives the following semi official statement received from Budapest : "As the emperor did not irivc liis assent to the jrovcrmncnt's 'franchise proposal, fount Tisza, the Hungarian premier, tendered his resignation of the entire cabinet, which the emperor accepted. "The emperor charged Count Tisza with continuing the conduct of cur rent business. No decision has been taken regarding an audience in con ncetion with the forming of a new cabinet." U-BOAT LAST WEEK ROME, May 24. No Italian steam ers were sunk by submarines during the week ending- May 20. One was attacked by gunfire nnd sustained some damage. Only two sailing; ships, both under 300 tons were lost during tho same period. During the week 400 ships, repre senting a tonnage of 475,000, enter ed Italian ports and 387 representing 413,000 tons left. During the week ending May 13, two Italian steamers under 1000 tons each and seven small sailing craft were sunk. Some fishing boats also were lost. Portland Livestock. PORTLAND, Ore., May 24. Hogs, steady; receipts, 1G7. Bulk of pack ing grades, $15.90 16;hoavy pack ing, $16 10.25; light packing $15.90 16.10; rough heavies, $14.90 15.25; pigs and skips, $13 13.50; stock hog3, 12(ffl3. Cattle, steady; receipts, 1.148 Steers, prime light, 10.500 10.7 prlmo heavy $10.25 10. 5'Oij good. $9.7510; cows, choice, $99.50 medium to good, $S. 2508. 75; ordl nary to fair, $7.25 8; heifers, $7 10; bulls, $6 8. 50; calves $810. Sheep, Btcady. Receipts, 213 Yambs, east of mountains, $13.50 14; lambs, valley, $1 3.25 13.50 lambs, shorn, $116 11.50; prime yearlings, $12.50 13.50; choice ewes, $11 11.50; heavy ewes, $9iff 11.50; prime shorn wethers, $10.2 11. Portland Butter. PORTLAND, May 24. Butter, eas ier; cube extras, 36c; primo firsts 35c; firsts, 34c. Portland (Jnjn. PORTLAND, May 24. Wheat eas ier. No trading. Cash bids 3 to 7 lower. Bluestom, $2.50; fortyfold $2.56: club. $2.56; red Russian, $2.53. Barely unchanged. Today's care receipts: Wheat 2 barley 1, flour 2, oats 1, hay 1. Chicago Wheat. CIUCACO, May 2 4. Wheat: Open. Close July 1 2 2 3 2.22 September 2.00 1.93 I.OXDON1, May 21. The Times Amsterdam correspondent, referring to rumors of a Catholic peace move, says it has been repeatedly stated In Vatican circles that Mon.-lftnor Pacclll tho now papal nuncio to Munich, bears sn autotroph letter from Pope Ilenedlct for the kin of ltavarla and Emperor William. These reports, tho correspondent adds, are that It Is cer- tain the nuncio Is taking Important communications for both govern- mcnts concerning which the greatest secrecy is being observed. TODAY'S MARKETS j R1SH POTATO YiELD WASHINGTON, May 24. A 25 per cent Increase in this year's yield of early Irish potatoes was forecast today by the agricultural department. On the basis of present crop condi tions the department estimates the crop at 33,510,000 bushels against 6,481,700 bushels last year. Virginia, the great early potato producing state, will grow this year about 16,000000 bushels. California with a crop of 2,347,000 bushels, will nearly treble last year's yield. Messrs. Slend, Boyd, Jacobs, Alden and Jones attended Home GUard prac tice in Gold Hill Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Er.gle have moved into the F. E. Wahl house on Riverside. , Dr. Chlsholm was called Saturday evening for littlo Bernal Slead, who was quite ill. He is yery much im proved at tho present writing. Mrs. P. Schaumburg and Mrs. An na Englo entertained a dinner party Sunday at tho Schaumburg home, tho occasion being the birthdays of Mr. Schaumburg and Mrs. G. B. Alden. Mrs. Ilittlo entertained the Recrea tion club Thursday and Mrs. Boyd gave a very interesting paper on Jean' Stratton Porter. Strawberries and cream and cake were served. The next meeting will be May 31 at the homo of Mrs. Carle. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wahl were Sun day dinner guests at the John Short home. Mrs. Gay and Miss Harper havo taken threo little boys to educate and care for. The boys have certainly found excellent homes. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wl Engle and Mrs. G. B. Alden attended graduating ex ercises at Rogue River Wednesday evening. Miss Anna Carle Is one of tho members of the class. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Jones attended the funeral 6f Mrs. Henry White of Ashland, which was held at Grants Pass Wednesday. W. W. Hlttlo is at Eugene till week attending the grand lodge of I. O. O. F. Ho is delegate from the local lodge at Gold Hill. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wolverton at tended tho graduating1 exercises of their daughter. Miss Bertha, at Phoe nix Wednesday evening. Other at tending from hero are Mrs. Jacobs. .Miss hoss and G. II. Alden. Mrs. Drogenmuellor and son re turned to Medfqrd Thursday after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Wahl. Mr. Earhart and his force of men have finished work on the road on Riverside and are now on Foots Creek. The road was put up to grade and is in ideal condition, and the peo pie who trael it most greatly appre ciate the improyed condition. Miss Gladys Swackor Is visiting at the home of her uncle, Richard Swacker. The I. H. Porter family aro rejoic ing in tho arrival of a piano from Mndford a few days ago, which Mr. Porter purchased while there. Mrs. Bertha McKinney closed a suc cessful term of school on Foots Creek Friday with a picnic. About 50 came with well filled baskets and a big kettle of coffoo was presided over by I the famous chef. Grant Mathews. Af ter tho dinner the school children gave a very enjoyable program of songs, recitations and dialogues. Then all repaired to the play ground where a gamo of baseball, the women play ing against tho men, was participated In. Dad Wahl acting is umpire. Need less to say the women won. John Doncgan, who has been work ing on the Slead ranch, waa taken to tho Gold Hill hospital Monday, threat ened with pneumonia. WINDOW SCREENS SCREEN DOORS LATTICE MATERIAL Pacific Furniture & Fixture Factory or KitcftensS OostsXess vkm Better r lacaa WATER3 RIVERSIDE RIPPLES M. E. Forman did trading at Ruch Tuesday. Mr. and .Mrs. W. D. Pcckham spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Pursel. Mis. Walter Bostwlck was visiting Mrs. Wm. Copple Tuesday. Dr. Cameron lias many cases of measles and other cases. Clarence Buck went up to Beaver this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Pursel and family were Sunday visitors at Mr. and MrB. Wilbur Camoran's. Mrs. Crls Kenney was visiting in town last week. Wm. embanks and family have left for Canada. The trucks from the Blue Ledge liven up the town of Jacksonville Benton Pool, Wm. Cameron, Har vey Cameron made a swift trip down Applegato Tuesday. D. W. L. Cameron is living in Med- ford. His phone number is 357. COURT HOUSE REPORT Reported by JacliBon County Ab stract Co., Sixth and Fir St.. Circuit Court. N. A. Richards vs. Wm. J. Rus- sol, motion for order confirming sale. Fred Hell vs. Miiry F. Gnge ot ill, foreclosure. Claude K. I.ind vs. J. P. Rucker, in junction. Earl W. Ralston vs. Bessie M. Ralston, suniuioiiK. Elizabeth Fowler, executrix vs. Woodvillc Lodge No. 217, ct al, stip ulation ad depositions. IHCHESTER S PILLS I.fitlllt Jitlt your Di-itcelil fat j I III i iiN-U.-1-B ltomoniiIrQuUv 1MIU In fted and miwilicW bom. seilftl -!ih Illue KLLbun. V m TuLo no aibvr. Ilwr r " niA?.lONI IIKAMI I'U.l.M, for MS rem known rts Best. Srtlext, Always Rtlial-U SOIR BV DRUGGISTS EVTRWilERE Save Your Dimes and, get a Kodak rownie Mi? or Prenio Camera Deposit 10 et u hank, snvc your dimes nnd you can fret a Kodak in a very short time. Sue display window. t!M? West Side Pharmacy r m mm ' it Ask your crocer for tho lxt butter In town. Thero Is only one liest Puritan M.tlil. Soc Olmstend's window. - 17 ml mm feTovXi '.ntoroRo crcAmlrv Low Round Trip Eastbound SUMMER TOURIST FARES Will be on sale to many eastern destinations June L!0tli to HOtli, and other dates in July, August and Sep tember. Go East Thru California Thru Southern Oregon, San Fran eist'O, Los Angeles,, Paso, San Antonio and New Orleans. Secure full information deciding on your route. JOHN' M. SCOTT, C.cneral Passenger Aent SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES Have YOU bought your Liborty Eonds Well Known Portland Woman Speaks IT'S THE SAME IN ALL OltECJON. Poitland, Oregon, "I send this euiiciueut niib great pleasure, flly daughter owes bcr life to the use of Dr. Pieroe's Fa- vorito Presorip- Sho was a -orv delicate girl before using; your medicine. " I havo used Ihe 'Prescription' for weakness pecu 'iar to women and found it perfectly wonderful. I have used Dr. Pierca'a medicines for over thirtjr-flvo years. "My husband baa used the 'Cough Syrup' and thinks it is great." Mus. L. A. Fustkr, 1502 E. Sth St., W. When a girl becomes a woman, when a woman becomes a mother, when a woman passes through tho changes of middle life, aro tho three periods of life when health nnd strength aro most needed to withstand tho pain and di3 tress often caubed by severe organic disturbances. Ai these critical times women aro best fortified by tho ubo of Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription, an old remed of proved worth that keeris the entire female system perfectly regulated and in excellent condition. Mothers, if your daughters am weak, lack ambition, are troubled with head aches, lassitudo, and are pale and sick ly, Dr. Pierco's Favorite Prescription is just what they need to surely bring the bloom of health to' their cheeks and make them strong and healthy. For all diseases peculiar to women. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a powerful restorative. During the last 50 years it has banished from tho lives of tons of thouBnnda of women the pain, worry, misery and distress caused by irregularities and diseases of a feminino character. D8315UFECTS. CLEANSES. ' PURIFIES. II has bo many usos that II la i nooBBslly on every farm. CURES MANGE, SCAB, RINGWORM, SCRATCHES Destroys Ail Dieasss Germs DRIVES AWAY FLIES Medford Pharmacy SEND VOt P R G f! BOOKLETS from local agent before EASY AND SAFE TO USE INEXPENSIVE. KILLSUCE m ALL LIVE ST3GK. . I Tho In- ctimtianiblo rood. W1DEM ANN'S; GOAT M ! L K.0 V 1 0 m Ah EM GO AT tvft I KM Phyiiir' 'J.. " ... - .!.. l'-..B(rt Notice Concerning Water Certificated. In pursuance of Ordinance No. ot i passed by the City Council March 22. 1917, no water certificates will bo Is sued upon payment of water main as sessments after May 31, lit 1 7. Up to and Including this dnte, water certifi cates will bo Issued for amount ot the principal ot any wntor main assess ment paid. Those certificates will be accepted at any time In payment of water rent. Your co-oporatlon In getting tho city finance in bettor condition will bo appreciated. This notlco published by direction of tho City Council. UUS. H. SAMUELS, . City Treasurer. FUitxisiiEn APAimroNTs FOR HMNT- -Desirable furnished Tho Borben. Phone apartmont. 938-R. 'OK RENT One completely furnish ed apartment at. Hotel Holland. FOR RENT IIOVSKS -'OR RENT Modorn furnished houso closo lu. Phone 513-R. 54 FOR RENT Five-room bungalow with bath. Garage. Garden most ly in, lawn; fine location, paved strcut, $16.50. Phono 115-W. 54 FOR RENT (Nicely furnished houso cIobo in, piano, Bleeping porch, lawn, garden. Phone 5 SO-Y. 67 FOR RENT Six-room furnished hoiiBO on S. Central. . CIobo in. Phone 21S-Y. 50 FOR RENT Nicely furnished six- room bungalow, close In, sleeping porch, piano. Phono 9F2Z. 'OR RENT Modorn flvo-room houso and garage, phone 370-W. FOR RENT Six-room modern bun galow, oast front, flno sbnde; range connected. Phono 4S8-X. FOR RENT Furnished and unfur nished houses. Employment Agen cy. M A Rnder. 123 Fast Main FOR SALE MISOK,LAXEOU8 FOR SALE Threo months' tuition to Medford Business Collogo. Phone 438-L. 58 JOR SALE Corn popper, SDR; piano bench, ii: wash bench, 76c: com mode, $2; coppor bollor, $3.25; and muslo stand, (1.50. E. C. Scliullz at Cafo Holland. 54 FOR SALE Cheap, 700 of tho bent bred Whito Leghorn hens in the valley. Phono or write. Central Point Poultry Co. FOR SALE Household furniture, horso power Oldsniobile enRlno, electrical and mocbanicRl cnKlneer- iliK books, etc. 132 Vancouver Avo. 57 FOR SALE McCoimick mowor, 10 J. M. Winter, Ross Iine, Medford 54 FOR HALK Oood tomato plants, ii nor 10O0. Phone 118. Carl Ueobo, Contral Point, Orct'ou. 67 FOR SALE Refrigerator, rocking chair, oil stovo and oveiv ingrain rug. 003 South Rlvorsldo. 54 FOR SALE l.leo hives. $1.50 each W. J. Hnrtzol!. Phono 4G8-J1. 61 FOIt SAliK llVuL INSTATE FOR SALE Ilarsnln If taken at once 230 atofk ranch with liuprovo-mt-nls, $1100; $ UO0 raah, bnlanco to suit. Inquire Holt T., Mall Tri bune, u-i KOIl SALE- -Property cheap. Phon 3S2-L-. FOR SALE My 80-acro ranch near tlrlffln Croek, three mlleB from Medford: fine now bungalow, build liii'M. fruit and alfalfa. $520u, If sold at once. .1. II. Patterson lllghwood, Montann. 5 FOR SALE Ranch of 133 acres o: Itoguo River at froo ferry, cheap on easy terms. Hotel nnd rood barns in EaRlo Point for sale or ront. IIoubo, four lota In Phoenix, Ore gon. J. F. Zimmorioo. j'.aglo t'oint, Orogon. . 70 FOR HALF LIVESTOCK FOR SALE 275 sheep, mostly owes and lambs. Call on or wrlto Leo Stoers, Itoguo Rlvor, Oregon. 59 'OR SALE Team of horses, harnoss and wagon, all first class. Call af ter 5 p. m. 244 8. tirapo St. 6C FOR SALE Extra flno saddlo mare; also general diiving mare, buggy and harness. Cu.ll2.sJl. 64 HELP W.NTKI MALM WANTED - Elderly man for night work at Hotel Holland. WANT- Four good men, that can inert pooplo that have money. Oood pay to such. Must havo your own rig or auto. Al Kef. Address J. D. K-, Malt Tribuno. 67 WANTED Thirty men for road work. Siskiyou county, good wages. Alhcrt Anderson & Co., Vreka, Cal. WANTED 8ITUATIO.NH IW'A.NTKD Young lady will keep . houso for widower or bachelor. Col- onlal Flats, Room A. 54 WANTED Position as housekeeper, for widower with or without chil dren. Box 17, .Mull Tribune. 64 w HKI.P WAXTKI) FEM.UiE WANTED Girl for general house work. Phone 784-W. 54 WAXTKD MISCEM.AXKOl'S W.TICD At once a horse for some garden and field work. Must bo light ( 750 to 80O lbs.) nnd iu good condition. Apply 211 Garnetf- Co Toy Building, or phone 17(i. 56 WANTED A 1917 Ford touring car. Address Grants PaBS, Oregon, R. F.' 1). 4, Box 11. i 56 WANTED To hoar direct from own er of ranches or city property and business of any kind that wants- to ell. Am no real estato man. so thero is no commission to pay. Ad dress, J. D. K., Tribune. 56 WANTED Bring us your eggs and Poultry. Wo pay cash. Medford Poultry and Egg Co. WANTED Houses to more. Phone 4RR-M. or 4RS-X. MISCELIiAXMOL'S N ATTOAL cTTeAN I'N'o" & H AT Works, 80 North Front St. Ladles' and gents hats cleaned, blocked, any stylo and shape. 59 FOR EXCIIAXfiE FOR TRADE One large team, weighing about 3400 lbs., for team weighing 1250 to 1300 lbs. Call 315. MOKF.V TO LOAN MONEY TO LOAN Money to loan on Modford property. Easy month ly payments. See D. R- Wood. BUSINESS DnUtCTOIlY Accoiintniit. M. WILSON Certifiod Public Ao countunt, room 411, M. F. & H. Hldg., lledford, Oregon, An to Supplies LAHER AUTO SPRING CO. W are operating the largest, oldest and best equipped plant In the Pt clflo northwest. Use our sprlnw when others fall. Sold under writ ton guarantee. 34 North Fifteenth St., Portland, Ore. , Attorneys PORTER J. NEFF Attorney t lw. rooms 8 and 9, Medford National Dank Building. . E. RE AMES Lawyer Corey bldg. Collections Garner! COLLECTIONS AND RKPORTS Ws collected some accounts 14 years old. We know how to gel the money. The Bullock Mercantile Agency, Inc., Rooms 1, 2, 3. Has klns' Bldg., 216 E. Main st - Dentists DR. T. T. SHAW Dentist. Oyer Dan iels Clothing Store in rooms for merly occupied by Dr. Jones. Phons 6Q2-Y. DR. W. M. VAN RCOYOC DR. C. C. VAN 8COYOC Dentists Oarnett Corey Bids., Suits tit Meilford, Ore. Phons 866. Knglnner nnd Contractor FKKD N. CUMMINOS Engineer nnd contractor, 404 M. F. & H. Bid Surveys, estimates, Irrigation drain age, orchard and laud Improvement Onrliago lARllAOB (lot your premises cleaned up for the summer. Call -m the city gnrbage wngons n ood sorvlw Phnnr 974-1 V Allen . .. Instnictlon In Mulo 'RED ALTON HAIOH P Teacher ol piano and harmony, llalght Miuli Studio. 40) Garuott-Coroy llldg, Phone 72 Insurance HAUL S. TUM Y General Insur-.uos office, Fire, Automohlle, Accident Liability, Plate Ulass, Contract and Surety Bonds. Excellent com pun lex, good locnl Bervlce. No. 21t Oarnntt-Corey Bldg. Physicians and SttrRcons DR. W. W. trOWARI Osteopathic physician. 303 Oarnott-Coroy build ing. Phone 130. DR. J. J. EMM ENS Physician and surgeon. Practice limited to eya, ear, nose and throat. Eyes scien tifically tested and glasses sup plied. Oculist nnd Aurlst for a. P R. R. Co. Offices M. F. A H. Co bldg., opposite P, O. Phone 667... Irlntr nnd Publishers MEDFORD PRINTING CO.. has th best equipped printing office Id Southern Oregon; Book binding, loose leaf ledgers, billing systems etc. Portland prices 27 Norta Fir st Tranfir EADS TRANSFER A STORAGE CO ' Office 42 North Front St. Phon SI 5. Prices right 8 ji vice guar anteed. INTEUIIHUAK AUTOCAR CO. TIStK CARD. Learo Medford tor Ashland, Tslsnt ud rhoonlx dally, excopt Sunday, at 8:00 a. ra 1:00, 1:00, 4:00 and G:U p. m. Also on Saturday at 10:15 p. m. Sundays leave at 10:30 a. m. and 1:00, 6:00 and 9:30 p. m. Lesvs Ashland for Medford dally, except Sunday, at 9:00 a. m., 1:00, 1:00, 4:00 and 5:15 p. m. Also on Satur day nights at 6: in Hnndsys lnsis eihland at 9:00 a, a. and 1,00, l:0 and 10:80 B, tot