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PAGE TftREE " RUINS OF OLD Slavs who lived in northern Germany before the Teutons made their ap pearance, especially all . along the Elbe. FEAR PARTY OF 1 1 Beware of Carload Prices SLAV SANCTUARY L( MEDFORD - MAIL' TRIBUNE,.'' MEDFOTCD, -Cmr.(10NT; VEDNT,8DXY. DECEAfBER 12, '192.T. W. BASEBALL FIGHT FELDBERG, Mecklenburg. Ruins f an ancient Slav sanctuary have keen unearthed near this town by Dr. arl Schuchhard, director of the Ber- nl'Muneuni of Anthropology, which e believes to have been Rethra, the hfef temple of the Slavs between the ivers Elbe and Oder. Sunrosici was he name of the god who was wor , hipped here, and the temple was i elatlvely more Important than the )elphl of the Greeks. . Rethra stood or several 'centuries Uid wus destroyed In 1068 and 1069 'iniler the reiffn of Henry IV; The 3ishop of Halberstadt, under orders 'rom the emperor, destroyed the sanc tuary. Burchhurd was the name of his bishop, and it Is still preserved In !ho folklore of northern Germany. He s supposed to hove become immense y rich through plundering the temple fnd there Is a nursery rhypie which liakes an appeal to this ancient Ilshop to make gifts to children. Dr. Schuchhard says the destrip ons of the temple written by tho bishop of Merseburg, who lived about he year 1000, tally with his discover ies and he is confident he has located ,he lost shrine for which archaeolo gists havo been seeking for genera ions. "j In the Spreewald, near Berlin, the population still retains the customs, Iress and language of the ancient Sure Relief FOR INDIGESTION l 6 Bell-am e iiui water Sure Relief ELL-AM S 254 and 75a Packages Everywhere CHICAGO, Dec. 12. (By Assoclat-' ed Press). The major leagues Joint session recessed late today after adopting the majority, of 17 amend ments proposed by Commissioner K. M. Landls, with slight changes Ja, all those adopted. This action, the prin cipal one before the session, was taken without any sign of friction, the magnates asserted. 4 One of the principal amendments of those adopted related to extension of Land is control over umpires de cisions or disputes arising from them. The commissioner announced at the start of the meeting that the amendments were proposed to him by various club owners and were not his own. Manila Not Taking Chances . MANIIjA. The authorities have redoubled their watchfulness at pub lic meetings, and especially at sport ing events, as a precaution against disorders. This step is taken because of the feeling engendered by the re- cnt campaign and election. An example of he necessity - for such watchfulness was recently given at a cock fight in the suburbs. -All spectators on entering were admon fshed to park their weapons. After the crowd had assembled officers found " a stack of - knives, bolos, "knucks" and pistols large enough to equip a small army or stock a mu-. seum.- . .. .' ' 'r. SAN BEDRO, Cal., Dec. 12. Sea planes this afternoon joined In the search for eight chief petty officers of the navy, two civilians and a ten year old boy who are believed to have been lost . or driven ashore on Ban Clemente island. The party left here last Friday for a hunting tiin on the Island and was due back Sunday. Naval officers did not become alarmed until todny when the commanding officer of the U. S. S. Procyon asked for assistance from the commander in.ch.ief. . The tug King fisher Was Immediately ordered out. Shortly after noon a naval seaplane and a plane chartered by friends of the missing men hopped off to Join in the search.. Marriage Ik-pen its On Earnings. . COPENHAGEN. Many of the larger banks in Denmark are con I . I . . .. I il n.l.ln.. n ...U (knf no DanK employee may marry unit's his wage amounts to at least 4uou crowns plus the bonus necessitated by the rise In prices since the war, says the Politiken. In one bank, this wage in the ordinary course of events, is not obtained until aftr 14 years' ser vice so that it would appear some, Dunish clerks will be 'condemned to years of celibacy if the suggestion 1b carried through, WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. House members from the grain growing states of the northwest named a com mittee today to confer with Secretary Wallace In regard to changes in the grading of grain. A. delegation of grain men which placed a request for changes before President Coolldge yesterday appeared before the mem bers today. . The committee, appointed by Rep resentative Nelson, republican, Wis consin, chairman of the meeting, was instructed to draw up legislation seeking the changes If action is not taken by the president or Mr. Wallace. u CPctvalRosai pfAmw hi -- another favorite In a famous Ha Regal in flavor and variety as well at in name Royal Rotation chocolate! are the choicest of choice chocolate. They bring a duhndtaon to the giver ana aeugni u me recipient Mallow a Moonlight CIS 1ST ON VOGAN'S Turkeys! Bring in your dressed turkeys and .received the ' highest rtish price.. . "' 1 Cash Paid on Delivery liens must weight 8 pounds and up. Toms 12 pounds and up. . - ; ; We will receive ten tons only. Reserve .space immediately. Deliver not later than 10:30, Dec. 15. Poultry Producers Coop. Assn. " Phone 929 V - ' ... Iocal3i he telegraphic report published In Portland newspapers that a. M. Loo mis and, two others of this city had a narrow escape when their auto went, off the 'fhighway near Hilt and was denibliqned, .'is ' erroneous. Mr. Loo mis and his brother, I W, Loomis accompanied byt'Ouy, Bundy- of De catur, ill., apd brother ht Mrs., John Perl, were enroute last Saturday to Med ford from Los Angeles. On Bailey hill, five miles from Hornbrook, the car began slipping: backward in the several inches of snow and the three got out and tried to hold It, but It went off the' road and after going forty feet down on the steep declivity of 200 feet, was stopped by a rock. The only damage done was the shat tering of the wheel, which Btruck tho rock. " V ' n.. f . Apples! Got them of Rogers, Cra ter Lake Road, adjoining town. 227 Want a Name -Before Christmas I have, purchased the bakery, con fectionery, lunch ' counter and soft drink emporium formerly known as Talents, have remodeled the building, enlarged the stocks. I want to give the place a new name and on Monday, December 24th, will pay $5 to the person suggesting the name we think best for our business. Come In, see' what we carry and suggest a name, by either leaving the suggestion in person or send by mall. Write your name and address plain ly on the same sheet of paper as the name. .All names must be In our store before, noon, December 22. C. .E. .Whlteman, Prop. Corner Main and Grape streets. tf Leather Goods FINE CALF Catalogue and Brief Cases for the business man. - j . " CORDOVA STEER HIDE ar ticles from Watch Fobs to fine Hand Bags. . , SOFT SUEDE LEATHER for Collar Boxes, Shirt: Carriers and many other things. - Medford Book Store 34 No. Central Ave. ' .-'.- ..: ANNOUNCEMENT The Riverside Oarage has secured the services of Mr. Charles Roberts as first mechanic for the coming year: Mr. , Roberts is well known in and about Medford. and his ability as o thorough mechanic Is not questioned He has had a wide experience In all branches of "automobile and truck work, has made a special study of Packard cars Including' a special course at the Packard-Durant shops In Sacramento. ' , . - With competent mechanics, our now lathe and. Its special attachments, bortng and honing ; equipment, v and Bp6ed-up- itbols , of ' every description, we are better prepared than ever to take care of the motor problems of our customers. Let us overhaul your motor now - before the spring rush commences. Riverside Oarage, P.T. Close, Proprietor.. ' v- - - - on ORANGES During our nine years in business this is the first time we have ever seen LARGE ORANGES advertized to sell HIGHER BY, THE CASE THAN SMALL ONES. There's a Nigger in the Wood Pile Some Where!-: We very seldom advertise, because the public realizes our prices are rock-bottom all.', the- time, and as Medford grows so does our business; but we hate to see the people misled and, this is the reason we are advertising prices of Oranges- All Sizes of Large Oranges, per case 1 Don't pay more, but get your order in before it's too late. $3. 90 JAPANESE LCXt'RY MAKERS . HARD HIT BY EARTHQUAKE TOKIO. Industries In all parts of Japan are feeling the effects of the decreased demand as a result of the earthquake and fire.' Unemployment is on the Increase everywhere except In the devastated area, where there Is plenty of work, 'especially for manual Jaborers.- ' . ' ' Farmers, too,-are complaining that .the reduction of the duties on' food products has .brought down the prices of what they have Jlo sell Meanwhile the .builders and their workmen, and the people who supply building material, are reaping a har vest, charging Jn many cases exorbl tant prices for the merest. makeshift buildings. . ; : Workmen 'are surprising their em ployers. An' American" resident here for upwards of 60 years, and indirect ly an employer of many workmen, says the Japanese never Worked so hard before. They have given up all amusements and have unreservedly set themselves tHe task of making the destroyed cities habitable. XMAS CANDIES AND NUTS HOME ROASTED PEANUTS GOOD AND FRESH It has always been our aim to please the people, sell as cheap as any of them give them free delivery and Oh, boy! They certainly show their appreciation. Here's Hoping Everybody Gets Cheap Oranges for Xmas Yours for Square Dealing JONES CASH STORE Phone 125-126 Free Delivery Dampening Clothes. Hot water dampens your clothes more evenly than cold when you sprinkle them preparatory to Ironing thorn. Curtains. Always pull a thread and cut by that when you are making curtains, Then they will always hang "true." Card of Thank We wish to thank the many friends who extended their sympathy during our recont sorrow; also for the beau tiful floral offerings. MR. AND MRS. O. C. MAUST. - KAY MAUST. MRS. A. B. CAMPBELL. MR. AND MRS. E. M. CAMPBELL. 220 Notice to Public Please noto .'thaL Thomas Judge, having taken,; over tho business of Maddox & Bonney from Nov. 1st, nil orders for flowers or plants, and any remittances for accounts contracted for on or since thnt dato, should be sent to him at 1005 East Main, or phone 374 227 KnltfhtH Templar Conclave r7 Malta Commandery meets j at Masonic Hall, Ashland. Si) Wednesday evening', Dec. 12 for work in ' Red . Cross. vitf"0 Light refreshments after wards. Resident members urgod to bo present, and sojourning visiting fraters courteously Invited.. By order of E. C - - ? 225 W. H. DAY, Recorder1.. Stirring Story, Throbbing With Life on the Bar bar y Coast Before and Daring the . Great San Francisco Fire RIALT0 ' r TlTLON II NEW SHOW TODAY ,; ' , v LON CHANEY -'-., The Screen's Greatest Character Actor in the most Iluman and appealing Hole of His Entire Career , '.- " . Supported by ; j . - VIRGINIA VALLI In Her First Picture Since Her Tremendous Success in "The Storm" ; - A Thrilling Spectacle-r-A Romantic Story "The Shock" is a vital human "document. ' It runs the dramatic scale, ranging from life in a quaintly peaceful pastoral locale to an . unveiled view of the tawdy, hectic life along the notorious Bar-;1 bary Coast. Here dimmed eyes and shackled hearts are opened to a new life as an entire city is rocked to ruins. A Picture of Countless Surprises &W ' . .. . I'm: "'Tm Tne ,lr8t ' tneBe 'amous stories you have surely read "FIGHTINQ IJtf flS ' BLOOD," H. C. Wltwers famous Collier's Weekly stories filmed In all ffffa 0 i ' WijDriljtM I their appealing human Interest and excitement. . ' nfm , ' ' ' 3VI (. IDEAL XMAS Gl FT8 - sy , tJK S Rlalto and Page Cou- ,( . i; , i -t l -Jx , pon Books. Sunday ''A - -If VA,, -A8k C.thlef. ; ; - HARRY CAREY In v, U ' aVIv "Canyon of Fools'. ; ''iS?' " ' ' A