Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1928)
FACIE SIX MEDFORD MATL TRIBUNE, MKDFOKD, OKKfiOX, TUESDAY, DECKMHKIi 11, 192. 8 ax THUGS' II 1AYS HELPLESS Art Critics Prove Too Appreciative Modernist Canvas AFTER BEATING TACOMA. Vanh., Due. flm-old E. Bennett. 2B. died In the i'lerce county hospital tlila morn ins from oxpoauro und nunffrcnc irouph't about as he lay hclplww for two weeks in the gurrot of a S' ac.int houm after betntc beaten ml robbed by two Oiukh. $ Ho whs found yentenJuy almost liurved to death and will. IiIh foot frown to a point two Int-heH above h tinkles. Police were called and difficulty entered the learrct in. I took Itt-nnet to the hoHpitul. Bennett told of his experlencen lince he left the home of relatlven it Collins Htfitlon, two weokH a. C Ho said after vainly trying to find employment on roml construc tion Jobs south of Tnconia, he Started to walk toward the city. became "wark when ho was in ghn vicinity of Fern Hill and he $eclded. inasmuch as he had a roll fcf blankets with him, to sleep In file vacant house. 1! When he K'H Inside the house e was set upon by two men. The iliiiKS knocked him unconscious find robbed him of MO, he said. 3 When he regained consclousneHH 'he was in the tfairet of the hoiiwe. in Imdly hurt that he was unable to move himself. lollco wild that Jiennett could not havo reached the ft u rit i. alone and remove the lad- riTTSBL'KGII, l'a.. Dec. U. &) .Modernistic art rn-ems to puzzle oven the critics. . For three weeks "The Fos sil Hunters," an example of modern nrt by Kdwln Dlckin- son of I'rovincotown. Mass. bunjf in a choice position ut the international exhibition of art here while thousantls ;vor.u-ivd what the maze of 5 black and blue print, us It apjeari'd to the untutored eye, was. Intended to be OfficijilH connerleil W It h th( exhibition, as well as the critics, apparently understood the picture perfectly, no no one asked (iiirstions. But ImaKluu the em bar rassment of the officials and ciltlts when Dickinson wired a demand that bis picture be huiis riKht-sidcup instead of side-ways! LINER CLETIC INS FAST REMA IN ROCK GRIP OF ROTARY HAS LADY VISITORS IRE WOMEN WORKING NOW REPORT SAYS 444 COHH. Ireland. Dec. 11. (P) The White Star liner Celtic, which went axround at the entrance of Cork harbor yeaterday, wa still ' last on the rocks this afternoon. 1 ModerntlnK weuther and calm seas, ' however, considerably lessened the I danKor of her breaking u j. 1 White Star eiminoHrs arrived nt i Cobh today and bundled the vesKel i for an InveutiKatlon upon which ! will depend attemptu to salvage her. It was believed that the struc tural work amfdshipH had been Ktraiiu'd. Captain Berry and some of the ship's officers, together with a skel eton crow needed to handle ropes during efforts to tow her off, re mained aboard. About KOU Hacks of mall were landed from the ship yesterday. i It wus a rollicking, jolly meet- iiiK. and It ended all too quickly that Hotary club luncheon to which ; LEAGUE ACTS IN El IT d U'lt.Hiiw t 'iiifli'titfil t WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. l'J .JThe nomination of William V. Whiting of MnsHchuHotts, to bo sec retary , of commerce, sueccrdlm; ilerbert Hoover was confirmed to jfiluht by the senn: ?. 6 Avoid 'feeding frozen bIIukc to tinny cows, as digestive troubles hiay result'. However, if it Is thaw ed out and fe) before it has bc;un o spoil il makes a Rood, safe feed. l.rCiAXO. Switzerland, Dec. II. The rouiieil of the KeKiia of Nations today sent a cablegram to the Kovernments of PaniBuay and Bolivia, ui'uhm settleniein. of their border disiiute by conciliation, The council reassembled after the morning session at 3: SO p. in., n ml took up the draft cableKram which bad been prepared amicably recalliiiK to both Kovernments their obligations tinder tho covenant to settle any differences by "pacific means. BAKTOW. Fin,. Dec. ll.(A')- Nature today stood accused of , violation bf the nuUonul prohibi tion act. I Government agents Invading thy , home of D. G. Galloway, auperln tenilent of the southern adapted nurseries vineyards, tasted sam- pics from 1100 galloiiH of beveragn I found there and pronounced it I "very excellent wlno." j "If It's wine. 1 didn't know It,' Galloway Insisted. ! "it was left over from the seasop'H production of swoetened 'grunc Juice. Nature did It." Galloway is free on bond of S IIHMI. WASHINGTON, Dec. II. P ! TuIpo dm ninnv married women ' be ladles were Invited. Toasts. , ,h L-nlu.d StatOB nW ,n talks, songs and a copious ;qunntuy( bet.aUHe lh want t(( ; of repartee were sprinkled trough ' tmn. . . th , tne hour and kept things movlr-1 r(.Hi.hM, linM1Ili ; report of Miss Mary Anderson, i chief of the women's bureau, "The number of married women ' who work solely because they do i not like to stay ut home or be- j cause they dcHlre to follow some ( chosen occupation Is so negligible j as to be scarcely worth consider- j ing," tho bureau's statement said.; Census figures show that of all Hie married women in tho country, one) In 11 worked in 1920, as compared I to one in 22 In lti'JQ. While department of labor und 1 various economic research bureaus' j surveys have shown the average I work'nf. man's annual earnings to I vary, from 11.075 to f 1,3411, the re-! port state. The minimum "health and decency" family cost of living ; has been found to vary, from $1, 434 to $2,400 in large cities. "In view of these facts it can bo readily understood," Huid Miss Anderson, "Just why the wives and mothers In these famHle?! go out to seek paid employment.' ' K'E The Hawthorne Flyer Never Before Have Bicycles' Been So Popular The bicycle today is practically as indispensable us 1lie auto in thou sands of homes. It is the favorite method of transportation for the youngsters. Ward's offers the best in both quality and value at the lowest price. Unsurpassed Performance "'Boys tlie flushing beauty unci snappy prf forma nee of tins bike will make tho' yho1o 'neighborhood envious. Meelitini vnly jierfeet and tested in every way to, I'Vovt! its stability. To see this bike is to ,'TVttlltf it I Foremost Among the Desires of the American Boy Our Low Cash Price $3522 On Payments $38.95 $5 Down $5 Monthly Unequalled Value " Tho 1 Jawt IuVm Flyer loads them nil oven t host that actmilly n-lnil for $15 tunl $L'll hijihrr. : Ihiilt for njuhhI strong but li'ht is mulouhttHlly ilu ronlost bicyoK' valtio on tho uiarkot todav! from Mtart to flnlnh Tho Jn trod ui't Ion of "Hotary Annn" by tluHr flrxt nnmoH IhoukIK a Hhov.er of nniilauxe that went the routulH of th lon banquet hall. A toast "Tohe Ladh's" whh read by Horace Hromley, who rvH)ond to an encore with one even bet ter. J til I Holder, called upon tov the first Impromptu Hpeceh, khvc a cleverly hurnoroiiH dlHHertallon on "The ObJectH of tho notary Club." Mrs. T, J. Amnpoker, introduced by President Jack Carlo as his adopted mother, responded to Itu tarian Holder's talk with a master piece on "Horvlce," as seen throuKh tho eyes of the Hotary Anus. Hhe was followed by Mrs. John Perl, who sent the club Into u peal of lauKhler with her terse cotnmentK on a recent Hawaiian trip tuken by herself and huHbund. The harmonica trio of tho junior hih school. Introduced by Miss Melba Williams, played a Kioup of dellKhtful selt'ctlon. "Hweet and Low," "Uuiff, I,ontf Trail" and "My Wild Irish Uose." Following this, Miss Williams hiuik a Bioup of three vocal selections, accompani ed on the piano by Miss Esther Church. These numbers were thor oughly enjoyed and heartily applauded. BIDWELL RIDDLE KLAMATH FALLS, Ore., Dec. I 1. (Pt HUl well li Hidb-, mixsiiiK Klamath Indian, was beaten on the head "until he went to sleep." and his body dumped from an aut omobile somewhere In tho Heatty district, on tho Klamath reservation. A confession to this effect was made by Burton Baker, Klamath Indian, officers announced today. ( Tho attack was said to have been ; made on Thanksgiving eve when Maker ami his wife were taking Hldillu home. A short distance j west of Heatty tin argument arose j over some whisky according to the alleged confession. Haker delm-nd ho did not know whoro Riddle was left. HaKcr in, a long and rambling confession said he struck Hlddle over the head with an autoiuobile 1 ham me r. and that Mrs. Haker !s(ruck him, with an auto tiro pump. FIXED BY SENATE! WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. (A1) The senate today voted to fix Cali fornia's share of water In the Boul der Canyon dam bill at 4,100,001) acre feet. A compromise was proposed by Senator Bra (ton of New Mexico, after the senate had voted down a proposal by Senator llayden t Arizona to fixe California's share at l.liOO.OOO awe feet. The proposal was a compromise between Arizona.,- which desired California's share to be limited to 4.200,000, and California, which in sisted on 4,600,000 aero feet. t , HOSKUL'HCr, Ore., Dec.' 11 ' --The question of creation of a iuper-road district, to finance con struction of the North L'mpqua highway, was before the state highway commission at a special meeting hero today. . Oakland and Sutherlln were op posed to creation of the district, believing that the road would be of no benefit, except to Hoseburg. The issue has stirred up intense interest in Douglas county, and delegations on the opposing sides came for tho hearing which wa: set to start at 2 p. m. J. a PENNEY TO ADD " A $5.00 Down Payment will hold a Bicyclo for Christmas Dolivery. THE HAWTHORNE GUARANTEE We will replace FREE any part of a Hawthorne Bicycle which provet defective In material, workmanship, or con struction. We alio guarantee that If after you buy ,t Hawthorne, you do not believe It Is the greatest value you can buy anywhere! or If for any reaeon you are not satis fied perfectly after riding It 30 days, we will refund to you all you have paid. Features Yen Would Expect to Find 'in Bikes Selling for Double Our Low Price STANTON, MUli., Uvc. II.- (,T) Jimmy lieui-on, 1 r.-yt-ar-ohl eon-fi'KHi-d nlnyir of Klosslu , Carter. Khnililiin, Mirh., hcIkioI toucher. , told iinthoritleH in n new confes.sion ' today he wiuHeri to "wet even" with ; MIhk Cniter for an "old .inirtue," lint t lint he had not intended to ; kill her. OfrieerH siild hu admitted liavini; ntteniplert to criminally attack the Kiel after choking her. lie then ; hernnic frightened, ho said, and heat her to death either with a hammer or n stone. ; Tho boy was In Jail awaiting j either a aunilay examination or :t formal unntnneo to lil'o luiprlson- ! Yesterday ho told the authorities ' he killed the teacher because she ; had slapped him and made him sit ill the "fool's chair" In the class I room threo years ago for throwing paper wads. He said he had vowed 1 to "get even." Ills fnthor. Janitor of the Sheri dan school, thinks his son Is in , snno. " MOW VOl'.K. Dec. II. UVt I lllrocturs of the J. C. l'enney com pany today announced plans for the addition of five hundred new unflH to the company's cluitn of retail department stores. ' Shopping lk-glits lOacly. N10W YOltK IPI Department store executives say that Christ mas gilt shopping licgan this ycav before Thanksgiving, although or dinarily It Is not expected until fuily n week after tho November holiday. Toys also have felt the Christmas demand earlier than usual. STATE THEATRE Anv Seat 15c Anytime Children under 12, 10o Shows Change Daily TONIGHT VThc Flying-U Ranch" Featuring Tom Tyler Also Comedy and Scenic ' 18 EaoRo. One Inch, Seamless 1 Sleol frutno. Drop Forged, lli'h Carbon Kteel Crank und Shaft. Hall Hearing, Huhbcr Trend Pedals, and throughout. Now Departure Multiple Disc CoKHiur l.iuku and Hubs. Finest steel plsno wire , Spukca adjustable. ' Motoblke Truss Fork Hods nlcklcd. Hints nf latest Idbell Ce- inem Typo, (leniilno Fink Tires No. lt F.xtrH Heavy. Strong I'arkage Carrier painted to match. Stool Varkln.r Stand shaped bar steel. liOlnch HiRCi'd llnndlehais flexible rubber grips. Troxel Motoblke Suddle wldo anil comfortable. Auto Type Horn loud and winning. Delta F.lotrle Headlight powerful beam. Tool Case and Pump stand ard equipment. Montgomery Ward & Co. Medford , Phono 280 ' 117 South Central 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. Oregon Phono 280 roKTLAXO, Ore. Dpo. It. Si niitny motorlttts wcro In mu nloli cum t totluy ns a t osult of u ult(-l ditvo Hwln$i truffle law vftthitot'H that tin If of a nix pat;t 1 itookot was not finished hy mmn. Mr than $-''0 lintl boon takin In hy the Juilno. Kred W. Stailtcr. In flnoN running from K'.SO to J7.50. Mittv than 2&0 lornn were ar roMetl yt'trihiy In aildltlon to 1 (t I anoatpil itumtuy ttiul Sunday IjirKn.1 Aeiix-illleil Herd. H Ki.K.n'A. Mont. (Pi Central 1 Montana elnima tho world's largest accredited tuberculosta-free herd ,i cattle. It numliers SsOO head of purebred beef animals. f 1 t CI i am Pass I. avion hotel hulld-' ling will be railed and new building.! elerted for (.irants Pass and Jose ' New Playhouse FRANK'S Comedians Will Present Thur. and Fri. the Clever Comedy ."Oh, Doctor" DON'T MISS ITI Wednesday Specials at MANN'S Department Store Every Item a Money Saver 1 Christmas Sale of Handkerchiefs 49c Women's Georgette Handkerchiefs In all colors, trimmed with f any lace, em broidered Linen Handkerchiefs, in white and colors, embroidered Lawn Handkerchiefs, 3 in gift box, regular values 59c; Wednesday special See Display in Window Handkerchiefs in Gift Boxes A lare assortment of beautiful Handkerchiefs put up l in a box in white and colors; a verv ac- t 1 (t cent able gift.. Special Wednesday, box 1 ,JJKJ Linen Handkerchiefs Linen and Lawn Hand kerchiefs In plain colors and em broidered. Very special Wednesday, 1 each 8 for $1.00 Fine quality, initialed in the corner; conies in white onlv, verv special, "Wed-nesday,.- (JClJl Glove Specials a i I Women's novelty cuff and pullou Gloves in brown, beige and grey, all sizes, a fine glove for gifts, ClQ 4 regular price $4.00, Wednesday special See Window Display Pig Skin Gloves I'ull-oii styles, these gloves are washable and are ideal for driving or sport wear. Very $g 45 special ednesday, pr. New Ribbon Novelties for Christmas Gifts A beautiful new line of Fancy Kibbon Novelties such as Sachets, Handkerchief Cases, iiibbon Gar ters, Shoe Trees and Partv Bags. Priced from 69 to $2.25 each. Handbags ioY Christmas Gifts 1 AVomen's Leather Handbags, in a fine assortment of -styles in tan, brown, red, and black, SiA very special Wednesday, each s Reedcraft Hand Tooled Bags, $7.95 to $32.50 ea. Enameled Mesh Bags White and Davis fine grade enam eled Icsh Bags in pastel shades, very special Wednes- (ty Ag. day, each ' NEW JEWELRY FOR CHRIST MAS GIFTS AT ALL PRICES Stationery Sale Beautiful new Stationery in pas tel shades and white, noVelty weaves, put up in fancy gift box es. .Regular price 85c; 59 C Wednesday special :. i eat Extra Special Gloria Umbrellas, very fine qual ity, fancy handles, all colors; a splendid wearing umbrella, very special Wednesday, jJO A C 1 Othei values from $3.95 to $15.00 All-Silk Umbrellas In all colors; have beautiful novelty handles, fancy borders; as a big special Wednesdav, $8.95 irmr ft Underwear and Hosiery for Gifts Rayon Slips, Gowns, Dance Sets and Bloomers These garment are well made of heavy super qual ity Kayon, come in all shades and sizes, tailored and lace trimmed. Ueal $2.45 values. (1 QC Wednesday special, each Broadcloth Pajamas In a very good quality, trimmed in hand painted designs, all col ors and sizes, special flJO AK, Wednesday, pair PJttvJ Novelty Chokers .11 all colors, values up to $1.25, CI on ;pe. ial. each 1 'UU Linen Lunch Cloth ,illx,)0- a 11 (1 4,"tx4,Vini'li pure l.iupn I-ititfli Clot lis, in ltivftiiltT, irold ntnl rose Kciil l.'J.'i values. Wciliios- S day $1.00 eai-h. Plain und llammored Sil- vet- Plattnl Salt and Pep- per Shakers, paekeil in S faney gift boxes, regular S pliee $1.2!', special, pair 1 $100 Maderia Doilies Pure l.inen hand eiiiliroid ered Dnilies and Centers, rieed fnnn 2f)C to $2.45 -aeli. ' Turkish ToweLs lOxfS-ineh faney Turkish Towels, in blue, pold and lavender, ,)0c values, spe cial 39 each. f "THE STORE FOP EVERYBODY" J SHOP EARLY EE Mail 0Vdrs Promptly Filled, Postage Prepaid Agents for Butterlck Pattern! 1 Silk Umbrellas for Christmas Gifts n Dexdale Water Repello Pure Silk Hose Full fashioned with pointed heel will not spot with rain, medi um weight ; all siezs and colors: very special, $1.50 pair. Linens and Towels for Christmas Gifts l II o bank. I lir. 1