Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 17, 1923, Image 5

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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MATTJ TRTRTTNfl, ftfE'DFO'RD, OT?flCOT, MOXTttY, DttOEMBfiR "17, "102.T HOUSE READY TO CONSIDER CUT IN FEDERAL TAXES WASHINGTON, .Dec- 17. The houHO ways and ;. mpana committee, when tt begins consideration ' of the tax revision legislation tomorrow will have before, It In definite form the re duction proposals and other changes, chiefly designed to clurify the revenue act, . recorpriiended by Secretary Mel lon. , i ' ; ; , , 'A complete re-draft' of the act has been forwarded to the committee, by the secretary with a statement to Acting Chairman Green to the effect that treasury -officials are ready at any time to . present their arguments in favor of- the proposed revisions. Mr. Mellon, in a summary of his suggestions .published today empha sizes that the proposed revision In tho tax on earned Incomes amounts to 44 per cent; a 25 per cent reduction being recommended for all incomes below $4000-with all. additional 25 per cent off on' those derived from wages, sal aries and professional fees. E BENDER, ';t?ce. 17.' Three indict ments' harglng embezzlement, ab stracltbfci.'tind 'misapplication of funds were -returned today by the Denver county grand Jury .against Frank Newton 'Brlggs, former president of the .Interstate .Rank end Trust com pany of this clly, which closed last August ' i v , The indictments were the result of an Investigation inunched by the dis trict Attorney In connection with the closing of the bank. ,Briggs is now' engaged in the real estate business In Los Angolcs arid is reported to be "n his way-to Denver rto answer to the charges.. ' '..''' I (MIDGE'S ?. . ELECTION PREDICTED i . .4 BOSTON, Dec; . 17. Expressing confidence that the republicans will be returned to power next November and Hhrtt President Coolldge will bo Mected. -to succeed himself, Eliot ya'dsworth; assistant secretary of the treasury, told tho. Massachusetts Women's Republican club today that MuBflaohuaetts must contribute its full share .'to the. election of its former governor.' -'.-'..,-.,'--. . -. .. Greek Liberals Win ATHENS, Dee. 17. Liberals gained over republicans In yesterday's election,-' in which' it is estimated 70 per cent .of the electorate of Athens and Plareus Voted.' Returns from Mace donia 'and dther provinces indicate a large.- proportion of the royalists voted.- The-number of provincial voters is Bald to exceed that in the election of 1920 when the Turks were Includ ed. ' ; :. v ." Tanker Resumes Voyage; BOSTON, Dec. 17. The United States shipping board tanker Hampton Roads, reported disabled last night, re sumed her, voyage to San Pedro early today, It was learned from the board's Boston bureau. ' Dining Rooms & v of Reputation Y CERTAIN CHEFS become famous for their" culinary skill. Catering to the public spreads their fame. There are thousands of house wives who regularly display equal skill, for they too know how KITCHEN BOUQUET improves most dishes, how it brings out the full flavor of meats, -'snaps up" the stews, Improves gravies by making them full flavored and bringing out the. deep, .rich brown color; hdw ft adds the last touch of tastiness to soups, sauces, etc., etc. t Add a tablespoonful just before taking off stove. '.Your grocer seQs lots of KITCHEN BOUQUET. Gt V bottle and win fame for your cooking. Kitchen Bouquet A CEDAR CHEST THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Useful Durable Ornamental Mothproof Order now for Christmas Delivery, !K",'..-'t'' ! TKUWISKILMjfc. fJABlINti 1 YVUKK.3 i V EVERYTHINO IN WOODWORK -.' K i r, ; WILLIE HOPPE TO CHICAGO TONIGHT CHICAGO, Dec. 17. Wolker Coch ran, young Pacific coast :st'ar and Wll Ho Hoppe, who except for. one short interval; has held the 18.2 balk line billiard -championship so long, 'that many -havo -come to regard it as his personal property, will meet in Or- cnestra nail lonignc in tne urst tuu point blook of a 1500 point, three night match. It will be a play-off for the world championship for which the two tied in the recoht Now York meet irig. - Within a month the loser of the series starting tonight will have tho right to ' challengo the winner for another try.. at the championship. They have 'been practicing in Chicago for several days. " , Hoppe Is regardod as a slight fa vorite to win. . -' li' ITS FOR COACH AT U. OF 0 EUGENE, oro., Dec. 17 Virgil Earl, director of athletics for the Unl verslty of Oregon said yostorday that he has received eight applications for the position of; football coach at the university, made Vacant by the rests nation -of Charles'- Huntington: He said tho athletic council was disposed to awult still further applications bo fore making a choice.. ,: . . Dundee, to' Meet Ilcmnteln. ' NEW YORK, ' Doc. 17. Johnny Dundee, world's featherweight . box ing champion, will attempt to acquire a less 'important -title here tonight when" he meets Jack Bernstein, holder of the junior lightweight belt, in fifteen - round match. Dundee has held the junior lightweight title and lost It to Ucrnstcln. . i . , --Another. Warship ScrapiMil. 8EATTLEv Deci 17 The battleship Connecticut, .18,000- tons, that fifteen years ago .was the prldq of the Amer ican navy,, ,was lying here today wait ing . for weathor soft enough to be towed to Oakland,, Col. She Is to be scrapped .under the armament treaty. She was brought here recently, from the Pugot Sound .naval station , at Bremerton. . .' , To Try 'Another Man.,. MANILA, Deo. 16. (By the Asso ciated Press)-r-Acting Governor Gen eral Gilmore hus appointed Sandago Artjga to be. acting mayor of Manila, following the . disapproval by the Philippine senate -of the nomination of Geronimo Sandago made by Gov ernor General' Wood November 19, last. . . - Employee Killed By Train. ; SPOKANE, Dec. 17. Charles Cad son, employee of the Northern Pa cific railroad was Instantly killed to day when he, was struck by an east bound Northern i-'Pacific . passenger train near here,, The train was late and Carlson was struck while attempt ing to remove a "speeder" from the track.. .. . "I ;?,? fs'A MEET COCHRAN DAYXON, Ohio, Doc. 17. Twenty years ago todtiy Wilbur and Orvillo WrlffHf,'' pioneers of Atnerican avia tion, n'inde the first successful flight ( in a mechanically .driven uirplane. j Today, that epochal flight, luado' at' Kittyhawk with only 59 seconds dura-j tion,; was recalled to. Orvillo, the sun-i viving brother, as probably the most important event in the history of. aeronautics. I . Dayton, tho home of tho Wrights, I now one of the great flying centers of' the world, and other cities all overt the country were to hold mootlngs' under direction of the National Aero nautic association, during which ac complishments of the two brothers will bo lauded by leaders in tho aerial world, .. , The celebration hero will take the form of a mass meeting tonight nt which Goneral Patrick, chief of tho army air service, and Admiral Mof fett in charge of nnval aviation, will' tell of the value of tho Wrights' con tribution to the development of avla tlojn' and citizens bfc Dayton will pre sent' Wright with a plaque. . t- Wright was passing the day quietly with friends at hiH home. Excepting for a brief statement to bo broadcast by' radio tonight lie' would not, coin merit. ' it ELKS' MINSTRELS ASHLAND TONIGHT Replete with singing and dancing and pretty girls, "Ton Thousand Dol lars," tho sixty pooplo musical com edy will hold tho boards at the Vinlng theatre in Ashland tonight and to morrow night. Tho show is being staged by the Ashland Klkn and it is expected that a i great many Mcdford "people- ; will motor over to attend the perfor mances. The production is gorgeously staged with over $5000 worth of spec ial scenery and elaborate costuming being used to give it a colorful pre sentation. . 1 . A cast of clever comedians that aro sure laugh producers will carry the main roles, while a bevy of beautiful girls in fashion modols parts, and bal let and pony, chorus numbers, wilL be seen to advantage. C. .J. McNaughtan. producer of -"Ten , Thousand Dollars" Is one of tho most successful of wes tern produoprs, and has scored great success in other .coast, cities. - Some of the song numbers ard, "Carolina Mammy," "Annabelle," "Down in Maryland,' "Indiana Moon" "Novno, Nora," "Onco Upon a Time," "Other Ijips," "Itosemary," ' "Cow Pells," "Shouting" and tho Duncan Sisters great hit, "Um-Um-Da-Da.M The -reserved seat sale is at tho Vinlng theatre, Ashland, and there are good seats available for either night. It's best to phone at once for reservations. , At the Puce " ' How a gruff old man learns to love children and the world when past 60 Is' one of the absorbingly human angles of "Children of Dust," now playing at the Pago theatre. " ; (Archer, tho old man, beats a boy severely for stealing a flower-of his mother, and is imprisoned. Upon his release tho boy "adopt7 Archer. Then follows the enthralling story W the lad's later life; of his loyp tor a weal thy girl, of his r,lvaj and Archer's part In his romance. , Pauline Garon, Johnny v Walker, Lloyd Hughes and Uert Woodruff head the superb cast. ' At the Ilialto Harry Carey is the same old para gon of speed, daring, . humor and kindly philosophy In his late "Canyon of Fools," at the Rial to theatre. Carey, as always, has the happy faculty of giving his audiences a treat In tho form of thrills and laughter. A now Christie comedy called "A Perfect 36" running on the same bill, Is a riot of laughs. Disguised as a flapper Bobby Vernon seems right at home with his surls, calico, corsets and cub'ebs, and he gets into many humorous situations that are novel In the realm of comedy. . Teddy Sampson, Patricia Palmer and Jimmielfarrlson are tho support ing players!"'. An International News Weekly and Jounesse Butler's music completes the program. k 1 '1- Want .a Name Before Christmas I have purchased the bakery, con- tectlooerr, 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 (or our business. Come in, see what we carry and suggest a name, by either leaving the suggestion In person' or send by mail. 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. Whiteman, Prop. Corner Main ,8nd Grape streets. -. y tf U.S.A. HIGHWAYS I I D STRETCH iJC3 &m6Gcv OUND WORLD iHffflWP' WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. The mileage of federal aid highways Com pleted at tho close of tho fiscal year which ended June 30 was greater than the circumference of tho earth. Thomas H, McDonald, chief of tho bureau of public roads in his annual report, made public today, announced that 26,636 miles of federal aid high ways have beon completed of which 8820 wero finished within the last fiscal year. In addition, 14.772 miles wero under construction Juno '30, whllo 6917 more wero contemplated Jn projects that had beon approved. As certified by the various states, the total m Ilea go of rural roads In tho country is 2,859.676 miles, which will limit the federal aid system to 200,170 milesT Approved federal aid roads in 35 states show that 1048 of tho 1111 cities of 6000 or more popu latlon In thoso states will bo touched by at least one of tho routes. ' 30 J TOKIO, Dec. 17. (By tho Asso ciated Press) Thirty minora wore entombed in a -coal mine ut Kasuya, Japan, tills morning and aro held prisoners by gas. according to advices roeclved hero. Collapses of portions of the mine entombed tho men. . Ites cuo work is proceeding with extrcmo difficulty and it Is feared tnat at tempts to rescue the miners may prove unavailing. Indians to Play Olympics. LOS ANGELES, Doc. 17. The promised Christmas day football game here between tho Haskell Indians and tho San Francisco Olympic club la now assured, according to A. M. San temeyer, promoter of tho game, who says that tho financial arrangements aro completed and the club's guaran toe is In tho mail. ' 1 CHRISTMAS- After Christmas when so , many gifts are forgotten and discarded, your remembrance , will go on being used and en joyed every day for years if It's something electrical. If you would like to save your wife much of her hardest work askyour electrical deal er about his special house- ( keeping equipment. He will 1 undoubtedly arrange easy time-payments for you. Check over this Ust of acceptable gifts ivith him today,. Electric Toaster . Something every woman ,, - I wants. A splendid gift for . . the girl at school, college, ' or in business. - Electric Table Stove Quick endless uses. Cooks entire luncheons, suppers right on the table. Electric Waffle Iron For. 'delicious, crispy brown" waffles. Mother can sit right at the table and yet keep the plates ' . . filled. Electric Percolator Makes coffee better and quicker. Anybody who . keeps house will appre ciate one. GIFTS that do the Weak Electric Range . , - ; . Vacuum Cleaner '. , Electric Sewing Machine Washing Machine ' (On easy payment) . after USCJUl enjoyment POWER COMPANY f '.''''''v' ' YUUR PARTNERS ; ' , ...-.IN PROGRESS li t n i ' , i- i PASTEURIZf MILK AND CREAM h ill Representative Business Firms I'M GOING TO BROWN'S For My SHOES 103 N. Central, Medf ord, Ore. Veterinary Hospital AND Sale Stable DR. G. A. GITZEN 111 N. Fir Si Phone 551 Electric Welding Machine Which Welds Electrically It's far better and cheaper than Oxy-Acetylene Billings Carriage Auto Works Vilmo and Harmony Flour ... BTBICTItT GUARANTEED. j . Aik your dealer for1 one of theie brand. '' ROGUE VALLEY MILLING CO. ALL ROADS LEAD TO SINCLAIR'S Jewelry Shop Medford Bldg. USED Are Always Found 123-125 So. Front. ,,... A sample of our "(iOLl) SEAL" taken from AVarner, Wortmaii & 0 ore's store December 3rd,' 1923," by li., S. Leaeb, Deputy, Slate Dairy and Food Commissioner, and analyzed by A.' S. Wells, Slate Chemist, showed n butter-fat content ' of 82.8-1 per cent, Moisture, HA per cent, Suit, 2.35 per cent, Caseuj 0.41 per cent, Flavor, (food. A sample of our milk, tested, showed a butter-fat content of i.l per cent. Doth of these tests shows our products to be, not only pure, 'but, SUPERIOR. - , : , The JACKSON COUNTY CREAMERY, Factory 574 Crater Lake Confectionery Medford Building! Home-churned butter milk 5c a glass . Light lunches served Fountain drinks, Candies , Automobile Springs Merriman's Blacksmith Shop I1! I ;.-:! li THOMAS T. MERMMAN, Proprietor. 20 South Riverside We have An ROOT Music Co. Ill W. Main St. Medford, Oregon "The Harmony Music Store" f CAR BARGAINS at the CRATER LAKE AUTOMOTIVE CO. Paige and Jewett Dealera.ii 1. Mkhw S52U., Brimd, Fancy Creamery Butter, .10 V . (Jlrij -in ,;- FOR ' , ' ; ' Fountain Drinks, Ice Cream Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco and Smokers' Supplies Pool and Snooker Jensen & Dalley 220 West Main St. Phone 279-J EADS TRANSFER & STORAGE CO, t; Phone 315 FOR Job Printing of all kinds PHONE 75 Medford Printing Co.