SEEDFORD MAIL .TRrBUTTE, MEDFORD, OKEClOy, SUNDAY. MAKCTT 23, 1928.
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Book Revieiv
BRIGHT AVENTES, by Josephine
Bentham. New York. Hue 1).
llenkle. (
After reading "BriKht Avenues"
one Is Inclined to wonder whether
Josephine Bentham, the author, tat
a genius or merely a somewhat
erratic newspaperwoman with u
flair for words.
tihe writes with a consistently
spicy style, well Hprlnkled with the
so-culled "Joutnulese" and 1h Kotne
times remurkably clever In doing
60. Theru are flashes in the book
which are brilliant, flushed which
are brilliant but clieup and flashes
which are merely cheap. The
story Is not too well organized ;c
rause, unfortunately, Miss Bent
liam allows herself to be misguid
ed at times by her fondness for
. apparently inspirational passives
which could have been omitted
without spoiling the continuity of
the plot.
There la a witty brilliance in the
interposition of epigrams which
. are surprisingly wejt done and well
placed. The character sketches in
the book a re drawn with a f e w
vivid lines, only those of Christine,
the heroine, Mark Strange and
Nance Van Duyn being filled out
In oils. The remainder forms a
brilliant background against which
tho leading figures move.
Some of the pages of this vol
ume seem to drip with the bitter
honey of post war cynicism, while
the entire book exudes an air of
sophistication breathtaking and
extremely modern, which is as It
should be, for "Bright Avenues" is
an ultra-modern story of the de
velopment of an ultra-modern
woman.
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OLD SWORDS, by Val Giclgud.
Boston. Moughton-Miffln.
"Old Swords"" is another first
novel. There has been an unusual
number' of first novels this scu
tum, practically every prominent
publishing house in the country
having brought out the initial ef
fort of some young writer. A sur
prising thing about these first nov
els has been that most of them
have been good reading; but few
have fallen below the standard of
other published works of the firm
Issuing them. "Old Swords" is not
one of these few; It is a awash
buckling completely readable yarn.
"Old Swords" is a romantic
novel of the grand treatment, 're
miniscent of Sabutini, though
hardly sharing tho genius of that
writer. It is the story of tho lives
of the descendants of tho Konski
family, two strong men one rear
ed in England, the other In Russia
who meet and work out their
destiny, with the aid of IJarbara.
an English girl. In tho castle of
their feudal forbears on the Polish
frontier.
THE KISS, by At. K. Wisehart.
New York. The Century Co.
"The Kiss" by M. K. Wisehart,
taken seriously. Is a long-drawn-out
depiction of a pastor's reaction
to the unfavorable publicity which
arises ..'oyer a jmstoriil, kiss bestow
ed on a temperamental and hy
sterically inclined member of his
congregation. "The Kiss," however
was not written to bo taken seri
ously; It is a satire, subtle and ef
fect ivc.
Tho incident of the kiss is triv
ial and causes a stir only when a
newspaper reporter from a yellow
paper plays it up In huge headlines
all over the front of the sheet. The
exaggeration Is obvious, but car
ries the point; lurid details nrc
added and the story grows from
nothing into a national scandal.
The whole thing carries just
enough truth to point out with
hidden wit and irony the evils of
yellow journalism.
Tho characters, with the excep
tion of four reporters who appear
in the latter part of the book, are
not above tho average.
. M..K. Wisehart was for him
self many years a newspaper man
and no doubt himself h handled
many similar stories; nis tri tiling
was excellent preparation fur his
satire.
CHANGING WINS, by St. John G.
Hrvlne. New York. Mucin Ulan.
The development of an Irish boy,
Jlonry Quinn, into an intenso youth
and luter a successful writer Is the
backbone of "Changing Winds,"
which takes place alternately
against English and Irish skies. Of
the four young men with whom
the book deals, Ninlan, gay boyish
and completely alive, is by fsr the
most interesting. There is a bright
note In the pages upon which he
lives, which relieves the serious
ness of the more sordid atmo
sphere of tho Irish rebellion and
the world war. '
"Changing Winds" was first
published in 1917 when tho details
of the great International conflict
were still fresh In the minds of all
people. Consequently Its pages ars
tinged with tho feeling of horror
und revolting disgust so prevalent
nt that time. However, it is han
dled with an admirable restraint.
The part of the volume which
deals with the beginning of the
world war and its effect upon In
dustrialism in England and Ireland
is by far the best done, though not
the most pleasant.
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FORBIDDEN, by Joan Conquest.
New York. Macaulay.
Joan Conquest, In her latest
book, "Forbidden," has embroi
dered delicately, with well-chosen
words, the interweaving of rela
tionships between the East and
West. On a Chinese background
she has picked put three distinct
ehoracters and forced them' into
bold relief two in brilliant colors,
one In delicate shades. The two
Chinese, Chang Teh-aheng and lib
little sewing girl, Mel-hua, are
particularly well done, and It i
felt that Rosalie, the English girl
who Inspires Chung's love, has
been a trifle neglected.
The outstanding phase of Miss
Conquest's book Is the admirable
way in which she depicts I'eking
and the Chinese atmosphere,
thru pages of descriptions, which,
strangely enough, are not boring.
The sensation gained by reading
these vivid passages Is somewhat
the same as that felt on looking
for a long time at a beautiful bit
of T'any tapestry.
The subtle refinement of Chinese
torture is depleted in several por-
Famous Racer Gets Companion Car
'i i - VVy I . 'X ' YCwi .' ! I .
V"" &r S 1 vjSflV M.?ir 4sS& j
to begin operations vitl'Oftn9r saw
mill and box factory the first of
this week.
They will also Install a lumber
yard on the same property and
will retail lumber und building
material.
Walter Inch, the president ic
eontly came hero frr.i: Tnor.n.
He has had considerable tX i-rf-enco
in this line. S. I. Brown is
I secretary and treasurer and is also
actively engaged in the business.
vance und enforcement as praetl- j Religious leaders of the nation In the Cleveland convention by
ohI putriutiMii will be emphasized, have- watched the development of Rev. Daniel A. Poling. D.D., presi
Those qualified as voters will be ; this crusade with great interest, j dent or the International Society
und in elociioim. 'The suggestions having been mitde f 4'hristinn Endeavor.
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CRUSADE WITH CHRIST, SSBl Zi ,
jENDEAVORERS' SLOGAN WJf "
Captain Malcolm Cstmpbell, orEneland, who
ecentiy set a new world record at Davrond Pach by
ichlevlnz the astounding SDeed of mllei
er hour, used the Napier "Bluebird" ahown above
per hour, used the INapter "BlueMro" anown aDove
In hii daring eat. For hU personal use he selected
the Chevrolet coupe, pictured on the lower right as
It stood beside the mile post on the track. Both
race car and Chevrolet are equipped with Dimlop
tires. Lower left inset shows a close-up of the speed
king.
Hons of the book as is the fear of
losing "face" which is such nn in
tegral purt of Chinese ehuracter.
PONTM
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Women Make Poor Jurors
Woman arc eminently unfit to : entire legal structuro Is man-made
servo on. Juries; they make snap, This, of itself, tends to make vom
intultjve ljudgmenis,-' based entirely! an Indifferent to it, and disdainful
on their emotional outlook, and i of it. It may make her definitely
then juvtflfy tliem 1 afterward. 1 , reslstlvo - to it. Woman under-
Womoo flofked to tho Snyder- j stands so much better than man
Gray trial in order to get an emo- (tho enormous individual differ
. tional "kjck" tout of tho details j ences that exist in regard to Inher
l describing . the actual manner in ' ent character make-up. Women
Complying with an insistent de
mand for a sport typo body of
larger seating capacity on tho new
series Ponliac Six chassis, . the
Oakland Motor Car company Is
now building a smart five-passenger
sport phaeton. This latest
model embodies the samo rakish
swank of lino and contrasting
color which has brought tho Sport
Roadster Into such high favor,
particularly with the younger gen
eration. Mr. Sanderson, local dealer,
says: "The low, graceful sweep of
the new body reflects tho artistry
of the Kisher craftsmen. Extend
ing back from the high narrow
radiator, the hood line drops to a
lung panel of micanopy cream,
contrasting effectively against the
paquot blue of the body. The
hood louvres nro edged with the
same cream tint, while the black
mouldings above and below, tho
color panel also arc i ' rttiWl-""hy
cream- slriplngtThe , sumo. -treatment
is followed on the paquot
blue wheel spokes. Tho beauty of
the new model Is enhanced further
by brilliant nickel fittings and
Spanish leather upholstery. Nickel
plating also is used on the rim ami
side arm supports of the one-piece
windshield.
"A convenient pocket Is placed
behind tho rear seat for storing
the Pyralln curtains and a boot
cover contributes smooth lines to
the folded top. With the top
raised and the snug curtains in
place, the sport phaeton affords
secure comfort in any weather."
which tho blunder was committed.
Tho men st ajside their own per
sonal fccllipgH and inclinations.
Their judgmojnts are not, based
upon bias or prejudice or individ
ual standard of conduct. They
are enabled a t onco to view the
matter in let ached- perspective,
says MeCall'a
Wo mum vs. Woman
Men try to, judge all mn fairly
and they arc notoriously lenient
where women, are concerned. Only
three women, have thus far been
electrocuted itt Sing Sing. Women
can be posiliwly vicious In judging
other women.' Hut in Judging men
their judgment invariably is
prompted by 'their own emotional
ideals, apart from reasoned proof
of guilt or innocence.
Forming ijjuick nnd
havo no standard by which to bo
guided except their own selves.
K very woman is envious and
jealous of all other women, and
from these traits spring a thirst
for vengeance against other wom
en. This motivates them in every
instance whero a woman Is down,
and especially when that other
woman Is In her power. A poor
woman would tend to hold guilty
the woman who is rich. The cour
tesan would convict tho virtuous,
tho virtuous the courtesan. If u
woman upon whom she had been
Invited to pass Judgment had en
joyed greater happiness than she,
condemnation would surely be
pronounced.
Itnpi-cKstxl by Manly Trulls
In Judging a man, a woman
tho very
i would tend to acquit
1 I miiMriilmn m;iii tho
. j ,a : V V itho handsome man, tho powerful
most instant It. quite as soon a:
executive, or the man who had
iionrtmtiliulm.l t h it titn. until in tit..
.sl.o hears or road 8 of a tlu-ft or M .,.,,,. A10 th0 oul.,eS!li advcn.
murder, or whatever the criminal ( , ,,.. y,.
wuit until all . tho evidence is in.
Women, in. the ordinary course of
their lives, form judgments easily
twenty t linos as often as men. For
argument, logic, connected thought
deduction or pure reasoning sh
cares practically nothing.
Women Too Kimitlotial
Master morning, April 8, 19 2$,
will witness thu Inauguration of. a
crusade with Christ in, which sev
eral million young people of Amer
ica are expected to share. Practi
cally every Important youth group
of the lJrotestant denominations is
allied In this first united young
people's movement within the
Christian churches. It is predicted
that -t.ono, Out) or more young peo
ple will attend the Kaster sunrise
prayer meetings which will bo held
in several thousand cities and vil
lages when tho crusade will havo
its first popular ucreptunce.
The Crater Lake Vnlon Fndeav
or society, which Includes Jackson,
Josephine and Klamath counties,
will hold a sunrise breakfast and
prayer meeting at S a. in. in
Had it's grove near I'hoenix Faster
morning. Fred Johnson will be
leader.
The crusade Ideals for a youth
j movement, devoted lo evangelism,
unn iivui't' iiiiu t. nriNi.mii viiiavii-
ship, developed within the Chris
tian Fndeavor societies nnd unions
following the international conven
tion of this young people's organi
zation In Cleveland last summer.
The convention was attended by
1 7,000 young people, representing
a constituency of Mi, 000 young
people's societies in the churches
of North America. The movement
wilt spread to other lands, to.
Christian Fndeavor Is a world
wide movement, having members
in 100 countries and in churches of
SO denominations. 1'artie ul a r I y
important to this International af
filiation of youth, therefore, is the
objective of world peace and bro
therhood. It is expected, however,
that in the spirit of the Caster sea
son and the i'entecostal period
that follows, the first emphasis
will be on youth evangelism, in
cluding such goals as cliureh at
tendance, study of the life of
Christ and of the bible, and pre
paration for membership In and
usefulness to the chmch. Chris
tian citizenship will be given pro
per alteram, particularly in view
of tho national election this fall.
Young people will study citizenship
questions and will discuss Issues
of g.iod government. Law obser
urged to participate In primaries
Motor Cars Built To Serve Well
A wide variety of models and body
types prices beginning at $1095 In
Medford. Illustrated is Model 629,
5-passenger Sedan, with four-speed
transmission, $2335 delivered In
Medford sully equipped.
be."
i The passion to bo considered su
I perl or makes women pass biased
Jand flattering Judgments even
j upon themselves. What hopo is
(here then that their judgments of
jolliers can bo fair and impartial?
j Woman has always stood for
beauty and love, for our sourco of
Reasoning docs not control emo- , inspiration, for motherhood and
tion us In the- case of man, but all that goes with that hallowed
emotion controls reasoning. To be j word. What more can she wish?
sure, it is true that women have l Why should she want to bother
not served as often on juries as ! about guilt?
Train Robbers Convicted
CHICAGO, 111., Mar. 2 4. (P)
lliomas H'olden and Francis
Hating wore found .juilty by a Juryj
in federal c:ourt today in connec
tion with tho $i:t5,(MMi Crand Trunk
train robbery at Kvorgreen Park
in lILMi. The convicted men faco
a sentence of -'5 years'
mnnr
Tho samo train was robbed at i car1 u "K 101 """"icu, in.pci
nlmost the same spot a few weeks I BonnI attitude,
ago and approximately the same . ' Man-Madc Law
amount of money obtained. Tt must be remembered th:it our
men; indeed not by thousands of
times. It is not true, however,
that such social service has de
prived them of the privilege of
forming judgments, or that they
have burked practice. Fach time
they feci the absolute right ness i
of whaX they arc lining. Whether
or not l he two attitudes coincide
doesn't bother them a particle.
Men feel they must be consistent.
imprison-fon BO l,oin& tney sacrince a
personal advantage. Women don't
Hew Lumber
Mill and Yard
' Begins Tomorrow
The Fir Fine & Lumber Co.,
located on South Chestnut street,
a block off west Main, who re
cently took over tho Ciagnon pro
perty and mill, and lias been re
building the same and installing
new machinery expect to be able
IUiUUllMUU,"l33T
Throughout twenty-five years of in
dustrial progress, we have, believed
that -"To Sell Well Is To Serve Well".
The new Graham-Paige motor cars
are the product of an organization
that is adequately equipped, amply
financed, and well organized to put
this ideal into practice. . .
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J. 0. GREY
103 South Rivorside Phone 202
PAIGE DEALERS
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Young Folks Must Motor
When a boy or girl of today asks for a car, nobody
laughs. It is universally recognized that the young folks
have a right to have a car. The inexpensive, satisfac
tory way is to buy them one of our good used cars. Little
cost, big value, and everybody happy.
1927 Chev. Sedan, a real OK used car, at. . .5500
1927 Chev. Coupe, perfect in every way, at. $500
1925 Olds Coach, a steal at .475
1924 Dodge Sedan, you can't beat it at $450
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value into a motor car body enables
General Motors to accomplish results
which no other manufacturer has yet been
able to equal. For its lowest priced car as
for its highest priced car, and for all its cars
within that range of price, General Motors , ,
uses the same superior type of body con
struction. That construction characterizes
all fine American cars without a single ,
exception. The Fisher type of construc
tion is found in all General Motors cars
because General Motors insists that
quality and value must prevail over price.