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SALEM, Ore., April 9. Governor
Pierce will send a telegram . to. Gov
ernor Richardson of California urg
ing him to sign a bill recently
passed by. the California legislature
placing on the state- highway sys
tem of that Plate a road from Bie
ber,.Cal., to Malin, Klamath county,
Oregon. This will connect with Tho
Dalles-California highway In Oregon
which is to be completed next year.
Oovernor Pierce today received a
telegram fromv his secretary, W. A,
Delzell. who is now in California
. suggesting that he request the Cali-
fornia governor . to sign, the bill.
Roy Klein, state highway engineer
said that development of the Bie-ber-Malin
highway and its connec
tion with The Dalles, California
highway in Oregon would bo of
great importance and advantage to
Klamath Falls, since it will put
that city on a main state highway
from California through Oregon,
connecting with tho Columbia river
highway at The Dalles. The Rieuer-
Malln road branches from tho Pa
cific highway at Redding, Cal., ex
tends to Bteber, then north to Ma
lin and Klamath Falls.
M AXIL A, April 9. (By the Asso
ciated Press.) friends of Misa Aud
rey Rurleigh. former Memphis, Tenn..
girl, who was shot to death early last
Sunday morning by Lieutenant J. S.
; Thompson, a young army officer, in
Jan automobilo near Manila, said today
that Miss Rurloigh had promised to
I marry Lieutenant Thompson if he
j would resign from the army. Thomp
json wrote out his resignation. Then,
i according to friends, Miss Burleigh
had a change of heart and changed her
mind.
Just before the shooting Miss Bur
leigh participated in a theatrical spon
sored by the Army and Xafy club.
Thompson objected to her participa
tion in the performance but she disre
garded his protest. When Miss Bur-
loight made known her intention not
to marry Lieutenant Thompson, has
not been revealed.
j A letter of resignation from tho
army, written by Thompson, now held
for court martial on a chargo of first
degree murder, was found in his ef
if opts today under date of April 3. Tho
lieutenant said he was resigning on
I account of insufficient pay. Briga
died General Charles J. Symmonds
will preside at thQ court martial. If
the proceding results in a conviction
it must. bo reviewed by President Cool-
Idge.
Husband Arrested for
Dressing Up As a Girl
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SEATTLE, April 9. Dressed In
dainty feminine garb, C. II. Baldwin,
31, machinist at the Bremerton navy
yard was arrested hero lust night
while waiting for his IS year old wife
who was a guest in Young Women's
Christian Association building. Bald
win told authorities that ho masquer
aded as a woman to watch his wife
whom he followed to Seattle from
Bremerton. Police informed Mrs.
Baldwin they would release her hus
hmuUlf slip procured some masculine
clothesi.
Johnny Weismuller to
Swim in San Francisco
CHICAGO, April 9. Johnny Wels
.t..iiai unnni- Athletic club swim
ming star leaves tonight with the
I. A. C. team for San Francisco
to compete in tho national A. A. U.
outdoor swimming championship
April 23 to 26.
It will bo his first competition
since January when ho was taken
sick. He will swim in tho fifty and
one., hundred yard events and tho re
lay, and if he is strong enough, In
the furlong. ,
REPORT OP BABE
RUTH'S BEAIHIS
DENIED BY BABE
WASHINGTON, April 9. Reports
that George , Herman (Uahe) Ruth,
baseball's premier batsman, had died
en route from AshcvHe. N. ... to New
York, wero disipated early today with
the arrival hero of the train on which
he is traveling.. Those in charge nt
the train said that Ruth, who collaps
ed in Asbeville .Tuesday, still was ill,
but that his condition so fas as they
knew was not serious.
Reports that tho home run king hud
died en route to Washington, started
in the early morning hours when his
train was speeding through south
western Virginia. Originating appar
ently In Cardina it spread with almost
unbelievable rapidity.
Before the train reached Wiishlng
ton newspaper offices here wero kept
busy answering queries and train dis
patchers along the route of the train
were set to work checking up on the
report.
FOR LITERARY- BEE
wiiP said
to
htiV? doclnri that M(J).uld the adva
nod to sell hi-TNew Yon; jlu've nr.t siren
St ill ma n planned
hohOgs atgo to Kurope In the event
"no reconciliation was possible."
"I intend to pay absolutely nk at
tention," Mr. Stillman was quoin as
saying. "I am never going back to
I'lcasantvllle. When I settle down at
I Grand Anse I intend to do much writ
ing for publication."
BALTIMORE. April it. Babe Ruth
had a good night nnd was Improved
today, Paul Krlchel, veteran scout of
the New York Americans, said on the
nrvival of the train 'bearing Ruth to
New York from Ashevfllc. N.
KANSAS CITY, April 9. "Perfect
ly absurd." was the answer Mrs. Anne
V. Stillman gave todjy to questions
regarding a reported attempt of J tinier
C1UCACU. April 9. The Herald a. Stillman. her husband, to bring
and Examiner says today that efforts about a reconciliation with his es-
to affect a reconciliation between Mrs. Itranged wife.
Anne IT. Stillman nnd James A. Still- I She passed through Kansas City to
man. New York banker, who recently day on her way to Arizona for a va
ronewed action over the paternity of cation and was Interviewed in the
"Baby Guy" have been made from I drawing room of a sleeping car before
two sources. . be got up.
The paper declared that tho four- I I haven t heard of any such pro-
teen-vonr-old pon of the Stlllnians. j posaN from
,inccsJ('.-crc correct. i
them. I am not tho
thingr I have no hard feelings, but
rtiiiK times there Is such a difference
in the nature of two persofe that It Is
Impossible for them to live t-ethcr."
She laughed when informed of re
;oris that she would start writing for
a publication after her vacation.
'i have bj.tl pome offers f 19m som-j
imperii," she said.
A. J. Pallia, of the Southern Pacific
company, is a Modford business caller
today from Grants Pans.
Alexander, who joined his mother
here for a trip to the Grand Canyon,
brought one plea while a similar sen
timent was said to have been express
ed in a telegram received by Mrs. Stlll
m tin from her husband's secretary In
New York.
Mrs. Stillman, who departed last
night from Arizona, was declared to
have spurned the reported advances.
She said that after a vacation in Ari
zona she planned to go to her estate
at Grand Anse, Quobec, whero sho in
tended to embark on a writing career.
Tho substation of Alexander's ap
peal, tho Herald and Examiner said
was that his father was heartbroken
because Mrs. Stillman had left 1'leas
nntvllle. tho Stillman estate near New
York, while tho secretary's telegram
Mr. Stillman." sho said,
when told that her husband's secre
tary was reported to have wired over
uitvii to her. She ridiculed statements
that her fourteen year old son was
seeking a reconciliation. The son. who
occupied the upper berth of the draw
ing room, laughed out loud when the
report was mentioned but made no
comment.
Mrs. Stillman said that sho had
planned her vacation to rest from the
strain of court proceedings and to get
away from publicity.
Asked how she would accept offers
of n reconciliation she said:
"I am not the type that can be hit
over the head one mlnuto and then
NIGHT CALLS
STOPPED BY ALVITA
"I was having to get up nioro
than half a dozen times during the
ntgjit, and probably twice that In
calls during the day, to relievo my
bladder Weakness. By the time I
had finished taking tho box of Al
vlta tablets, I was practically re
lieved." (Signed) C. L. JENKINS.
Alvtta Tablets are scientifically
prepared from the wonderful alfalfa
plant, which through its long root
absorbs the vital elements lime,
iron and phosphates necessary to
health and vigor. Alvlta has proved
especially beneficial In overcoming
kidney, bladder and prostate trou
ble. No matter what you have tried,
trv this remedy of Naturo now. A
glvo in when told to 'come kiss me dollar buys a box at any drug store.
honey " " ' ' " i Always in stock at Heath's Drug
"You asked me if reports that T had 'store. (Mail orders accepted,)
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'wo Days Left
Two more big days in which to prepare for Easter and Springtime! The very thought of it gives us a thrill of happy anticipation. We want
to appear at our best for Easter marks the definite beginning of balmy, colorful days. This store has prepared for the Eastertime season with
the idea of giving to the people of Sbuthern Oregon a little finer merchandise at a greater saving than ever before. A pre-Easter trip here will
be enjoyable the values we are offering, through the combined buying of 95 Busy Stores, will be a revelation to you!
95 Busy Stores
The Reason We Sell for Less
Med ford, Ashland, Butte Falls
. and Dunsmuir
Has Wonderful Selections, of EASTER GOODS' to Choose from, at REASONABLE PRICES .
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Beautiful Display of Easter Wearing
Apparel for Ladies and Misses
See Our Line of Betty Wales Dresses: Priced $27.50 to $28.50.
Bargains in Our Men's Department
'A Fine Line of Men's and Boys' Caps in the Latest
Styles and Colors .
For men priced at..... $1.25, $1.35 to $2.50
Tor boys priced at. $1.00, $1.50 to $1.75
Other caps for both men and boys at 60, 75 to' $1.00
Men's hats as good as John B. Stetson's, in the new spring shades
and styles at - , $4.25 to $6.30
Other good dress hats at r$2.25, $2.50 to $3.25
MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS
Men's and young men's dress suits in the famous Rico-Rochester
make, good colors, the best of materials and finely tailored;
priced at -. $33.25 to $38.25
Other suits for both men and young men at....$14.85 to $23.50
Boys' two-pant knicker suits; a big line to choose from; good de
pendable materials; priced at $7.95 to $15.00
A FEW OTHER SUITS FOR LESS MONEY
The new spring : flannel dresses,
botli . in long, . and short sleeves
Priced....: '.....;....$10.50'to $25.00
Everything that is new in silk
dresses are now on display here.
Priced $10.75 to $40.00
See our line of the new fiber silk
slip-on sweaters, high neck and
long sleeves; beautiful colors.
. Priced , .....,:r..$2.00 to $7.00
Wonderful ' display of the new coats
shown here in all the new styles and
colors. You must see these' garments
: to appreciate their beauty. Priced
from $9.75 to $35.00
Big line of the new spring wash
dresses in linen, voiles and English
broadcloth. Priccd....$4.75-$12.75
When in need of house aprons see our
'line. i. "Triced; 50?' 08 and-tip. . ,
The non-fade Raynee wash suits for children,
. in sizes from age 1 to age' 8, in the new
spring colors, at.... $1.95 to $2.80
Children's summer dress hats at
50, 75 to $1.00.
Boys' knicker pants at $1.00 to $2.80
A new line of men's and young men's odd
trousers just in, priced at $3.25 to $7.00
Men's outing hats in straw 15 to 55
Men's outing hats in khaki... 60' to 90tf
Men's outing hats in linen 90 and 95
Boys' outing hats in straw 10 to 35
Special-LADIES' SUITS
FOR EASTER . . . .
16.50
Special This Week Only
LADIES' DRESSES at .
$16.45
In Our Shoe Department
Wonderful Showing of the New Novelty and Dress Shoes
for Your Easter' Outfit for Ladies,
LADIES' SHOES
Oxfords, military heels, brown. - -
pair $7.45 to $8.25
Oxfords, military heels, black,
pair $4.85 to $7.50
Black kid pumps ...$4.00 to $7.50
Black patent pumps $3.35 to $7.50
The new tan pumps '
$5.25, $5.95, $6.45 to $7.95
You can always find snappy styles on our
bargain counters. Priced....$3.98 and $4.98
LADIES Don't forgot, our Wednesday spe-'
cial S'noked Elk Oxfr;ls and Pumps: a
regular $i.50 value; Wednesday only....$3.69
Just the Shoe for Epry Day 1
11 and Outing Wear. ' : , ;
Men and Children
MEN'S SHOES
Men's dress shoes .;..$5.00
Men's dress oxfords .'...$5.00
Men's heavy work shoes $3.50
Men's elk work shoes $1.98
Men's 8-in. elk work shoes, $3.89
Boys' high, dress and school shoes,
pair .". "... $3.29
Boy' oxfords
Boys' elk shoes,
Misses' pumps, 8'. to 11 $1.70
llio to 2 $1.95
Missies' oxfords, 8'. to 11. ...$2.25
111, to 2 " , $3.00
Child s pumps', ."' to 8 $1.50
Child oxfords, 51, to 8 e ....$2.10
Boys' tennis shoes $1.25
Youth's tennishoes....... $115
to $9.50
to $8.25
to $5.00
to $3.50
to $4.00
to $4.90
. . :.$4.75
$2.75
to $2.98
to $4.00
to $3.30
to $3.35
1o $2.15
to $3.00
to $2.00
to $1.75
GLOVES FOR EASTER
Van RaiilUi silk gloves, our lot to
close out -98
Van Raaltc silk gloves, one-snap,
fancy cuff '. .,..$1.50
Van iltunlfo suede fabric gloves,,
colors onk, mode, fawn, covert,
grey and sand, priced 75S
$1.00 Hnd ......$1.50
Men's Work Clothing
220-weiglit blue bib overalls..$1.19
Golden Rule special bib overalls
at $1.65
Golden Itulo special waist 'overalls
at , $1.65
Men's Hig Six -work sbirts at....89
l.'ncle Sam work shirts at ...95
Jlen's work socks, Uncle Sam make,
at . 15
Mcn's'ntl'in soeks, pair 10
, Men's Spring and
Summer Underwear
Cooper's knit union suite, short and
long sleeves, at .' $1.50
Cooper's athletic union suits $1.10
Mousing knit union suits, short and
long sleeves, at $1.55
Athletic union suits at 50; 79
and $1.00
Dress shirts, with und without
colla nt $1.00
Practical Front
' Corsets
Pictorial Review
"Patterns
Ladies' and
Children's
Easter Hosiery ,
Ladies' hose, all silk, in all new
shades $1.00
Ladies' silk hose, all colors, rib
top $1.50
Ladies' silk hose, out-siws, rib
top - .....$1.50
Ladies' sport hose, striped,
checked, fancy ribbed.$1.00
One lot of ladies' silk and fiber
hose - - 50
Children's hose, black and cor
dovan 25
Children's derby ribbed hose,
black and cordovan 25
Children's sport hose, and lisle,
all colors 50
Children's fialf and threc-quar-fer
length roS....25 tb 75