Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 12, 1929, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextllOTERS 10 .FACE TRIAL ON MURDER ! - , I r 3 MEDFORP MATE TRIBUNE, MEDFORD," OKTXiOy, TTTFRSTrtY, T)ECE"NmETC 12, 1029. PAGE SEVEN V Conviction Will Mean Death for Convict Survivors of Auburn Mutiny 300 Armed Men Patrol Prison Death Toll Reaches Nine Broken Windows Admit Chill Winds. Aunurtx, JM..V., rec 12. (pj Three hundred armed men u t rolled tho walla nnd corridors of Auburn prison today after a day of rioting In which eight convict and tho head keeper were killed Tho outbreak, the second within five months,' collapsed when stutJ lice In a spectacular dash, res cued "Warden . Kdar S. Jennings, and seven guards held as hostages, hy the rioters. The-dead: 1'iincipal Keeper George A. Dunford. W Perry Johnson, sentenced to life imprisonment. imprisonment. oieve ruwiiiK, senienceu 10 uu hle life imprisonment. Stephen Spurning, sentenced to 15 to 1G years. . Duke .1. Honnell, serving two sentences, 25 to 30 years and 5 to JO years. Henry Sullivan, serving 20 to 21 years with an additional seven years for escaping from Auburn last March, Ernest l'avesci, sentenced to 40 years. James Biancrassl. ' Vavo Murder Charge. Those of the rioters who did not die in the hail of police and guard bullets. Dr. Raymond F.. Kleh, state commissioner of cor rection, said, would undoubtedly find themselves faced with charges of murder, first degree. These men, he said, were ioiplicated in a killing during the commission of a felony attempting to escape from a prison. Conviction on this point, he said, meant death, The plan for escape came nenr est to realization when the des peradoes captured Warden Jen-, ningn and seven guards. With the , snatching of the warden and Ids fellow officials from this im- -prisonment within their own prison, the well laid scheme first began to crumble. Those officials, In the hands of: tho ring leaders for more than two hours, were rescued by a de-i termined onslaught of state troop-1 rrs armed with tenr gas bombs. j S'he wWden himself credited the nutHtnnding bravery of a state policeman for the rescue. Jennings was dazed by a blow on the head from a convict's pis tol butt, nnd was badly gassed. In Charge Five Hours. Fifteen -to twenty convicts were In charge of tho prison for more than five hours, before the spec tacular dash of the troopers at 5:30 p. m., saved tho day. Any possible ardor for further rioting was chilled by n night spent In a prison through which winter winds whistled. Class in the cell block windows Were shat tered by bullets In the day s fighting. Warden Jenningtt was captured about 11 o'clock in tho morning when he went into tho heart of the prison to Investigate a report that "something was doing.' Re turning from the kitchen, he was met by a cimvlct who shoved a gun against his stomach and said; "do not move or' say anything.! Warden, or I will kill yHl." Two other convicts quickly stop-j lied to his 'side. The first convict then commanded, "Just come with J me, warden. We will want you; to accompany uh to the punish-1 ment gallery nnd you will haw to cover uh, or we will kill you." I Jo linings went along. , Forced Ojku Cells. Three other guards, not know ing -the wunlen was a hostage, were captured when they ap proached the group in the pun ishment gallery. They were forced to open all the punishment cells, releasing the other :most desperate inmates. The officers were hand cuffed to each other. Henry Sullivan and Steve Paw- Ink, leaders In the July riot, then took charge. Sullivan said to Jennings: "Warden, we are going to ask you to Instrqct the men out frpnt (troopers, guards, po lice) (o let us go out with you and these other officers. You will have to give the order, or we will kill you. We are determined to get out or die, but if you. fail, we win ait die together. . During the several fights thnt marked the day's disorder several guards were. wounded and gassed, ficorge R. Atkins was shot . In the face nnd back and probably fa tally wounded; James F. Van Heu sen was shot In the eye; Albert C, Holzhauer was shot in the mouth. In addition to the warden those who suffered from pas were Claude H. Dempsey, Walter Failey leucine Hugunin and Alilton J Uiker. DurnfonJ was shot at the. In ception of . the riot when he re sisted an at tempt by three con vlcts to seize and hold hitn as r hostage. With the aid of an un identified convict ho dragged him self out of reach, but died shortly after reaching the prison hospital. Warden Was Defoy. The convicts then took Warden Jennings into custody and "using him as a decoy surprised nnd captured the other guards. Sulli van, acting ns spokesman for the rioters, sent out an ultimatum declaring the eight officials would bp, killed if the armed forces Were not withdrawn from the vicinity of the prison. Their demand was endorsed hy Warden Jennings who sent out by a trusty n note renHing, "For Clod's sake give them what they want." Thf ultimatum was referred to Dr. Raymond F. C. Kleb, state commissioner of correction at Al bany who ordered "no compro mise." In this he was supported by Acting Clovernor Herbert H. Lehmnn. IJeut. Perry of the state police who delivered tho reply to-the ul timatum", added that "if tho state troopers coivn, inv they'll, com.? shooting." A ' few minutes later tho troopers made their gas nt tnck, rescued the warden and the guards nnd In a short while ended tho revolt. PATROL FOR BORDER DUTY IS PHOENIX GIRL'S SKETCH. PUBLISHED AT COLLEGE URGED BY DAVIS OREGON' STATE COLLEGE. CnivnlUs. (S1.) Barbara Sim ivo nt uri'Ron Htute c-oiiOKC nisi iMilly. hud a chtirarier ulti'UJi J HOUSEHOLDERS mer rece mm FOR j Curb On Immigration Smug glers and Other Border Law Breakers Possible With Airplanes,' Is Report to Congress. HERMIST0N RANCHERS TO RAISE ARTICHOKES PRNDLKTOX, Ore. (fl) Ranch ers in the Hermlston section or Umatilla county next year will de vote a large area to the raising of Jerusalem artichokes. The land In that particular territory was found suitable for growth of the I tuners, itancners nnve comracien 535 acres and will receive f 1 5 n ton. . WntsomiMo Trembles. WATOXVILLE, Cel.. Dee. 11. (Pi A slight earth shock, was fell here at 1:15 a- m. today. It wn of about two seconds duration. No diimn;" was reported. "WASHINGTON. Pec. 12. (TP) An air patrol to curb immigration smugglers and other border law breakers has been recommended to congress by Secretary Davis, of the labor department. Supporting his request for nn air fleet, the secretary asserted that enforcement of, laws could bo no eoninlishwl only through using the I same or better -weapons than were used by smugglers, lie pointed out that airships already were be ing used in evading the law. Three other recommendations to congress are made In tho annual report of the season as follows: Codification and consolidation of all immigration statutes now scattered in various congressional enactments: , Construction of Increased Reten tion facilities at ports of ftntry to care for the greater number of aliens held there. Modification of the law which forever bars alien once deported so ns to perm!tthem to re-apply if permission were given by the secretary of labor. . Forward Trend The department was cognizant. Secretary Davis said, of both the encouraging and disco u r a g i n g aspects of the situation among wage earners "but on the whole it is clear that the general trend is forward nnd along some lines the advance has been rapid." Tho secretary held that ques tioiH of unemployment would eventually-be solved so that every person who desired work would be provided with nn opportunity. , A firm stand for a policy of selective Immigration was advocat ed by the secretary and he pointed out that whereas tho annual quotas of countries In Europe Is about 150.000 immigrants a year, upwnrd of 2.000.000 persons had Ltaken steps toward securing visas to select the aliens considered best qualified. v Preference Is Needed Quotas would not be Incrensed under Mr. Davis' plan but he would give preference to immi grants who were needed hero. He cited that a man whose , services might be sorely needed ns the key man In some new Industrial de velopment which would afford em ployment to hundreds or perhaps thousands of men, must await his turn while other Immigrants wore admitted to seek employment in some industry in which there was already a surplus of workers." The j secretary would permit industries or other Interests In this country needing the professional services of some particular 'Individual to present their case to the depart ment which would authorize a preference If It was justified. Placing countries In the western hemisphere on n modified quota bnsis less stringent than that Im posed upon Kuropean nnd other nations also was recommended in the report. L UUtkJ 0f Health SSS has meant a Vjp ' I CLEAR I SKIN I . lick of appetite, lot. of stretnth, kin eruptions, that "tired teel Ing" anil other human III! miy r be due to a lack of rcd-calla In your blood. A CLEAR SKIN comesfrom within r . 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Naturally, with your strength restored, it is easier to fight dis ease and ifHection; to enjoy your food and to sleep soundly. When firm flesh takes the place of that which was once flabby, you will feel strong your nerves will become steady more happiness and friends will follow. Too ewe It to yourself and friend, to .sire SB.. trial. It help. Nature b.lld I rich, red b" Thousand, ol user. hy. testine. to its ,... ... , Ji. All druf stores tell S.S 8. in two aiiea. Ask for SSS Makes You Feel Like Yourself Again lie. It it mor published In tho Manuscript. quarterly literary magazine pub lished by the Knglish departmMil. Acceptance of an article for pub lication by this magazine is a dis (Inct tribute because only the beat material produced by over a thou sand students taking Knglish courses is selected. The title of Miss Sims' story I "Through the Transom.' ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR PR0V0LT AREA r WILLIAMS CUICFJC, Ore.. Deo. 12. (ppl.) Provoke and vicinity nre soon to have electric, lights as the Copco Is putting n line through from Grants Pass up through HtK,'. to Utile Appleg&te. Three Die In Hotel Tire WICHITA FAJ.LS. Tex.. Dec. 12 () Three men. including two firemen, were killed today In n fire that destroyed the Antlers hotel here, a three story brick structure. FESTALJJGHTS Outdoor Decoration to Sur pass Previous Efforts Chamber of Commerce , Sponsors Contest Prizes to Be Awarded. Tin1 second outdoor Christmas lighting contest to lie" attempted In southern Oregon Is to be held la Med ford December 20 to January 2, inclusive. The contest, which Is being sponsored by the advertising committee of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, is In lino with a na tional program adopted by' munv of the leading cities of the Tnlled Stall's mid' which Is spreading rip- idly throughout the. country. Sev eral attractive prices have been of fered by iochl merchants for the most effective displays In MedforJ this year, nnd it Is expected that some very effective decor.it Ions will result. Already there nre a number of displays planned by Medfurd citizens and interest is gaining from day to day. It is Interesting to note that thN beautiful Yulelide ctisititn originat ed in Washington, 1). ('., some years- ago. In the year 1 H2,t a beautiful evergreen tree, out in the wtiods of Vermont, wan sent to Washington and set up in S)urmau sipiare. This tree, a gift from IMbl dlebury college to the president of the United . States, was decora dsl 'and wired with hundreds of tiny electric. lights,' anil on, Christ mus I eve President Cotilidge. Willi ap propriate ceremonies, switched on i he lights of the first national Christmas tree. The following year a beautiful living tree was planted In Sherm. n Square behind tho White House, nnd a permanent underground elec trie service Installed no that each year the same living tree can be decorate and illuminated, a per fect symbol of national good-vl!l. The national example was quick ly followed by many states atil communities, until It is now popu lar In every progressive city fn America. Kor some years now a number i c of citizens havo been decorating Mights festooned about their lawns their homos on tho outside, and these homes have been gay and memorable npots of color on the Christmas scene. This year there will be many more home sending out their message of ".Merry Christ -m:i" by means of strimrs of cnlnrd and houses. Ami a new Joy in tliu holiday season will result from these VuU-tide displays. Ashland Construction of three additional cabins at Litbiai park campground practically f-mnplfted. Kidney deficiencies? High blood pressure? Indigestion? r fe Read the good news IT, is astonishing news to Buffcrem that a pure, swuet plunt sup should be so Kreat a health food, bo vuluahle u tonic in kidney deliriendes, high blood pres sure, indigestion unit glycosuria. Vet sucli ia the case. This remarkable discovery is the milk of tho Mexican maguey plant. Used (or centuries in its native country where there is freedom from these symptoms. The fresh sap is called "aguamiel. Now it is concentrated und the name short ened to Agmel. Everyone should in vestigate Agmel, particularly men and women entering middle life. Imported by The Agmel Corporation, New York and Mexico, D. F. 117m others my: "My husband hun been taking Agmel for three months now. His blood pressure is buck to normal and the nervous, restless feeling is all gone." "I consider A(rpnel tho greatest help for stomuob or kidneys. I only wish muro sufferers knew about Agmel." Annuel DAIRY EXPERT TO TALK LI WILLIAMS CREEK, Ore., Dec. 12. (Spl.) Professor N, C. Jami son of tho Oregon Htate college iU Corvallls will talk at the WHHanm Communtly hall Saturday evening nt S o'clock. He will discuss dairy ing in Its different phases. All In terested in dairying should her.r Professor Jcmlson. ANDERSON CREEK AXDKRSOX CKKKK, Ore..' Dec. 12. (Hpl.) Mr. nnd Mrs. Clark MncDowell of Medford are spend Inn a few days with his brother, JamcR MacDowell. Marlon Center. . spent Sunday evening with his sister, .Mrs. Jan. Mays, and family. The heavy rains for tho past few days have made the roads too) slick for hauling out logs, !. C. Male nnd family spent Kat urdny In Medford. Mr. nnd Mrs. .In men MncDowell were out tAshlnn1d Monday on j business. , I Hteve Lnnak snwud wood. for Jan. I MacDonald last week.. ., Geo. McAHnllfc Was in Talent Snt- -urdny on business, ) Dock nnd Pete Kostpr spent at few days In Medford lant week. ( Mr. and Mrs. Oreen were out to t church Hunday. Mrs. Jnn. Mays ' culled on Mr. Prlco Friday Afternoon. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BODY ELECTS WILLIAMS CREEK, Ore., Dec. j 12. (Hpl.) The Williams high school occupied their new room Monday anr) elected student body officers. Constance Lcmmon wasi elected president: , Earl Cougle. vlce-prVldent: Douglas Klder. sec retary and treasurer; Victor Hpar tin, sergeant-at-nrmii; l-aura If-1 land, yell leader. The young folks are anticipating Spins ood times this winter. I (LpDlT for d3D KLS ifiAwIBOWSJ AT LAMPORT'S BIG CLOSE OUT OY SALE, Folks, We are Closing Out Certain Lines of Our Wonderful Toy Stock '' at Less Than Cost ONE GRAND OPPORTUNITY to select from the Largest Toy Stock In Southern. Oregon TWO FLOORS OF TOYS All Madam Hendren Dolls Price Extra large dolls, 24 inches in length, solid legs and arms, natural hair go to Bleep, and say "Ma-Ma" with beautiful dresses. .... i Usual Price $10.00, Now ........ 18-inch Mama Dolls that go to sleep ;. . . . $475 49c Genuine Plush Animals sold by most dealers for $2.00, Now . 98c Airplanes Velocipedes Blackboards Dump Trucks Scooters Japanese Games Carts , " Drums Parchesi Sets Zeppelins - Mouth Organs Toy Movies Electric Trains Checker Boards Toy Dogs Sleds 4 Boxing Gloves Doll Carriages Snowshoes Skates Doll Houses Builder Sets Rocking Horses . Dall Dishes Alphabet Blocks Movie Sets Table Sets - Games ( Noah's Arks Rocking Chairs Desk Sets Rubber Balls Toy Bicycles ' Chinese Puzzles Phonographs . Archery Sets Coaster Wagons All steel Coaster Wagons 18x36 with disc wheels, large balloon tires; $4.89 Tricycles , Disc or Wire. Wheels In All Sizes . $1.98 to $4.89 Doll Furniture beds, tables, chairs and dressers. 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