Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 19, 1918, Image 8

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Newspaper Page Text' .PAGE EIOTIT MAYOR C. E. GATES MEDFORD MAIL' TRTBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON, 'THURSDAY. DECEMBER If). 1018 nrnnrvT mi . ri l in KtrUKI UN HU To tha Public: , ' Th following ts tha oxact condi tion of the lntluenza epidemic betfln nlnc with Monday, December Sth: . New cases Actually reported Mon day, December 9th, 81; Tuesday, Pec. 10th; 70; Wednesday, Dec 11th, 68; Thutaday. Dec, 12th, 40; Friday. Pec. iSth, 38; Saturday, Doc. Hth, ii; Sunday, Dec 15th, 20; Monday, Deo'.' 16th. IS; Tuesday, Dec. 17th, 7, nl Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 4. -' The abOTe figures are exact. A lady works In Dr. Pickers office who does nothing but tabulate those fig Aires each day and If a doctor doe ; not report by. 1 0 o'clock In the. mor ning ah calls him on the phone and completes her total, So the above fle vres are absolutely correct and can not disputed. If It has been con trolled In the above . manner, the mask must be admitted as an excel lent preventative. If the people will tie patient and adhere strictly to the wearing of the mask It will only be " tew days until the mask can be abolished. . '- -j Then the quarantine which Is now a state law should be enough to keep It down.' I wish to warn the public , that the new state law requires that srnere there are homes with one or more people afflicted with influenza that no member of that house or oc cupant of that house is allowed to ..; leavo the home. . I wish It distinctly understood that this law must be lived up to and any one found en the street from a home so afflicted will tie Immediately; placed under arrest. 'j'Thto Is a matter of human lives and the law will he no respector of person when we are endeavoring to protect lives. I beg of you to cooper ate In every way, and disregard, the sneers and. Jeers of those who seem to care nothing for the welfare of their fellow men, and abide by the law and Medford can be kept free from this dreaded disease. - ;.' , (Signed) C. E. GATES. . -'Mayor.'; FIRST CHINESE NAVAL ,f ATTACHE MEETS DANIELS ' !wASUIXQt6 Den. 19. Captain Teh Yuen Lu. the first naval attache even sent to tho Chinese legation -in the Vnited States and his assistant. Lieutenant Cbu Fonz Lin, were pre sented to Secretary Daniels nhd Act ing Secretary of State Polk today bv Charee Ynne Kwai. GE COUNCIL GIVES '. ' AMSTERDAM. Dec. 19. The oon sretis of German soldiors' and work men' councils on Wednesday adopt ed a resolution, necorduitr to n Ber lin telekrnm. transferrins leaislntive and executive power to the people's commissioners (the Ebert eovcru mcnO until some other arrangement is mnde bv the German national as sembly. .' . BASEL. Dec. 19. (Hnvns.) Tlio executive committee of the soldiers' and workmen's council for Berlin and its suburbs intends to resiirn, ac cording to messaaes received from the Gorman canitnl. It is Raid that it will be replaced bv an executive com mittee elected bv ttro aeneral assem bly and tho soldiers' and workmen's councils of the empire. ? BERL1X, Tuesday. Dec. 17. (Bv the Asoseinted Press.) The second lavs' session of the oonuress of the soldiers' and workmen's councils of Germany was mnrked bv stonuv scenes. Hccr Landsbtinr. maioritv socialist,, denounced the business methods and dictatorial attitude xt tho soldiers' and workmen's council of Berlin. Ho declared that the ex ecutive committee of the council had oresentcd a chaotic budiret statement. Tho mnnncr in which tho conercss received the statements indicated that a new executive committee, more in lmrmonv with the government, might be elected. LIEBKNECHT FAILS TO BREAK UP SOLDIERS' MEETING ' BERLIN. Tuesday. Dec. 17. Just before the soldiers' and workmen's session adjourned. 30 soldiers created a sensation bv invading- the meeting room and demanding that the dele sates immediately vote to disarm and disqualify nil officers and to place all authority in the hands of the sol diers' and workmen's councils. Their appearance caused a ercat uprond in the hall. After repeated ef forts, the chairman and the members of tho government coined control of the meeting. ; ' ' The spokesman tor the soldiers then calmly ononunced their demands. After which the invaders ciuietiv left the 'hall.- The congress finally ad journed in confusion.; The episode was regarded as another nttempt bv the Liebkneeht. faction to 'stampede the coneress. HOW PRESIDENT T WILSON LOOKS ADDRESSING, PEACE CONFERENCE ThERE'iS THE LATEST "ACTION PlCTUTtE OF WOODH.OW 'Wll.SON. TAKEN ONLY A KEW DAYS 1IEKOKB II M l.KKT KOIl viiANTR IT IS ONE OF THE BEST "SPEAKING LIKENESSES" OF THE J,.nESlDENT.EVERTAKKNj4 L PARIS. Dec, 19. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, arrived here to day and was welcomed by President Polncare, Premier Clemunceau and other ministers. The king was ac companied by his son,, the Prince of Piedmont. . The Italian ruler and his heir ar rived at the Bols de Boulogne station. Notwithstanding unsettled weather conditions and squalls of wind large crowds lined the streets. A luncheon was given by President Polncare at the palace of the Elysee In honor of the Italian king and prince. . The guests Included Premier Orlando, Foreign Minister Sonnino and Food Administrator Crispi of the Italian cabinet; Count Macchl Cellere. Italian ambassador to tho United States; former Presldont Lou bet; former Presldont FalUores; Marshal Joffre, Marshal Foch, Mar shal Potaln and the ministers and ambassadors accredited to France. GOV'T. OWNERSHIP MEAT INDUSTRY WASHINGTON, Deo. lU.Strieter novcrmncnt control of the meat iiulus- trv without liovornmont neiiuihition of the pnekiuir tilnnls was advocated today bv V. 11. Culver, cliuirinun of tho federal trade commission at the opening of licitrimtN before the house interstate commerce committee on the ndinin'strntion' bill desiuned to deal with an aliened monopoly of tho in dustry. "There is not the uliuhtoHt reason at present why tho industry Hhoutd not remain in private hands," said Air. C'olver. Ho added, however, that in terlocked with tho moat industry was ownership of transportation, stock vurds. freight houses and other fu- oiliticH, "ho that eoiupvtiturN lire uinc- tienllv lielpleHO in eiu'rving on the IntmnimH, "There iiro liiflueiu'ex at work that lire not to the inilille interest," lie said, "but these can be emit rolled without interference Willi private bus iness, without liunlsliip to it or its dislocation, The euminissiun never HUggested that the governiiiciit tulle over the nnukinir hIiiiiIh and I ho cum iiiission does Hot do no now." The "big five" was named hv Mr, Colvur us - Swift and oompanv, Av mouriiiid coiniiuiiv, the t'udnhv Pack ing coinpaiiv, Morris mid company, mid W'lson and eonunuiv. Ine, Mr, t'olver reiterated tho charges of the commission rcunrding control, saving that ownership of yards, ex changes, refrigerator cars and other taeililies, uovo the "big five" nil uu due ndvaiitnue over competitors, ' COPENHAGEN. Wednesdny, line. IS. l-'ormnr Emperor Clmrles of Austria-Hungary and four of Ills chil dren nro suffering from Influunsa according to a laloKram from Vienna Tho former emperor bus a very high fever. NVITE PRESIDENT 10 IIHI.KAST, WmliHisdny, Hoc 1. Tlio lord mayor uf Dublin has cnllud a iiinss niiiiitliiK In Dublin for Bnndny to oxtoiul an liiyllnllo'n to Presldont W'tlsou to visit Ireluiid. Ho lias sug gested that similar inevtlliKS bo hold In other centers thriiout th Inland. NOTICE To my old and prospective oustomnrs. Tho Medford Automobile Laundry Is permanently located at 12A Houtu Front streut. Absolutely tho bout wash rack, thtiroly equipped and, I, guarantee flrst-cliuis work and satis faction. Ono trial will provo It.' Phono 1 ' . MA It I ON, KINDBU.Prop.'! P. 8. Formerly located at tho Union Htables. ' 3!I0 SAK raAXCISCO. Deo. 19. Seventy-two wounded American soldiers from nil pnrt9 of tha Paoifio coast were telling their experiences to a throng of friends and relatives at the Letterman general Hospital hare today, following their arrival late Inst night. Among those in tho nnrtv were James Willging, Ruff, Wash., and Hilton Mower, lllnino. Wash. Worth Attention of Women When you fee! too tired to work, when dark puffs' appear under your eyes, when you wake up weary with backache or pains In sides and loins, when muscres and bones ache, when you suffer rheumatic twinges, when lumbago puts you down, then you know tha kidneys are weakened or disordered. Mrs. T. J. Bucknoll, Route 1, HardJV Neb.wrltos: "1 am recovering from an attack of lum bago, by the aid of Foley Kldnoy Pills. They surely have helped me." dIFor sale by Medford Pharmacy. Jmvolry tho Gift of Love, Tho cholco of Plmnomlx will fill Monoy Jlft need. The pci-NOHAl pUmmiit) hi ulvlnii a Diamond will mako a ill root appeal to tho one you love. Articles . mostly tn voffua at prosout are fancy set rings, bracelets, watches, wrist watches; also nock ornaments, brooches anil bar pins ara mora popular tlwn ever. WE SAVE YOU MONEY .v The Right Way to Buy DIAMONDS There Are Two, Ways of Buying Diamonds. The right way in to buy of tho house that has a big enough stottk to give you unrestricted choice in nuik ing your selections. ' A house that is able, through large purchases, to givo you the best price. Ahoiise that has a Diamond Department properly equipped to give you expert suggestions when mak ing your purchases. Such a house is MARTIN J. REDDY Quality First Phone 81 ' Visitors Alwyas Welcome Mail Us Your Wants While foi innti tlio nocrwutry Jowflry artlclni are scarf pins, cuff link, Waliboar chains, tvntches, drcus sets 'na 'V-'.v soc rings,' iniulo up of grtm gold, plntlnum and rnnuuleU aro " . '.. ovccotllugl)' IpKMl. '.:-.;...v;-..'--'.".-.-.."--'. , '-w . .... :':... .'.'..:.,'', 1 i .1 r.tf.rT.,wj i -t J GREAT SHOWING OF istmas Bargains Every Departm't MOST PEOPLE JUST NATURALLY RELY ON THE M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE FOR ALL THEIR NE EDS. Giving will become a real joy when you see our splendid assortments, for we have everything for everybody in moderate priced, practical articles for home or personal usefulness. X X 7 ? ? T 7 T f Y T Y ? ; CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES Hundi-eds of novelties, make elegant presents for every member of the family. See the dis play in center aisle. . . . ; ':-.' HOLIDAY RIBBONS Beautiful Fancy Taffeta Ribbons of pretty Dresdens, fancy stripes, plaids and color com binations. Every conceivable kind for fancy :"work, bows, sashes,, prices .;.;.T...:.,29.to 75 ( .' " SWEATERS ; '"Big stock for men, women and children, 'extra, low prices. See these .' bargains. Prices, ; 1.75 to $15.00 : BEAUTIFUL HANDKERCHIEFS Cotton or silk, linen or lace, a Handkerchief gift is always in place. It's good because it's practical used ' bc- , cause it's needed. Our 'Christmas . Handker chiefs were chosen be cause of the holidy 19 distinction;-;.: .-."which cnaracterizes . every one. In giving Handkerchiefs you cannot pos sibly make a mistake.. Prices' 10,15,25,35,50 CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN Men's Ties, in hundreds of differ-, ent patterns, all" colois and weaves....:..::..50, 75, $1.00 Men's Dress Shirts, in a wonder ful assortment of neat patterns and colors, made from excellent quality of percales, . cut full and : roomy :.....$1.50 to $1.75; t Men's Kerchiefs, of all pure linen, -inch hem, . full size, excellent grades, at.....".......29 to 35 Men's Hose Supporters, pad style, most excel lent quality elastic, various colors, put up in Xinas box, priced per pair, at., 25 to 50 Men's Suspenders, in assorted patterns, put up in Christmas box with card, spcciallly priced at only ........;..I2:..... Jl.l..l.50, 65, 75 Men's boxed sets,' Hose Siipporteds and Arm Bands in neat' Christmas box, for...!............50 FELT HOUSE SLIPPER SALE Felt Wool Insole Slip pers, wine and green . $1.25 Felt Wool Insole Slip pers, rose ana gray ., $1.75 .... .. Boys' House Slippers at ..'..$1.50 Men's House Slippers ; $1.75 ', We. have all sizes for children in sizes 8 to 11 95 to $1.49 COATSAtE Wo are closing out the balance of our Fall Coats at prices that should interest every lady in Medford every size and a big range of col ors and styles. 20 Per Cent Off . , HAND BAGS V Nothing more acceptable for a Christmas pres ent, great saving at.... .........69 to $6.50 M. M. Departmient Store RELIABLE MERCHANDISE. RELIABLE METHODS. GREAT CHRISTMAS WAIST BARGAINS $8.50 Hand .Embroidered Georgette Waists, special at .........:...i..,$3.98 Fancy Georgette Waists, $12.50 value. On sale .....;...i.....;:.:.1;:..l...:...$6.98 SILK HOSE . Holeproof Black Silk.X.;.;....v::.,$1.15, $1.49 : Black Cat Black Silk ..a:.:...S1.25, $1.50 i FURS REDUCED ONE-HALF , ' : We have marked all furs much below pres ent market prices in order to close them but. We have a nig showing of Muffs" in inediiun and small sizes. XADIES' SHOE BARGAINS Brown Kid Lace Boot .... plain toe $750 Brown Kid .plain toe Lace Boot ............$9.85 Military Brown 'Laeo Boot ...$7.20,; Big Showing of Com fort Shoes at $3.75 to $4.98 7 7 7 X I I I 7 7 7 7 Y Y ?