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MEDFORD HXW TTITBTJXE, TtfEDFORD, OREGON', WEDNESDAY, MAT i, 1932.
DRY LAW EFFECT
DRIV
TO
Minority Report of Manu
: facturers Committee Says
Hard Liquor Is Increas
ing Crime and Deaths
; WASHINGTON, May 4. (AP) A
minority of the senate mauufac
turera' committee reported to the
senate today that "the effect of pro
hibition seems to have been the
driving of the people to hard liquor
with reaultant Increase m drunk
enneas. deatha from alcoholiam and
general lawleaanesa."
The statement waa made In ft ml
norlty report favoring a bill to per
mit manufacture of four per cent
beer. A majority of the committee
voted against the bill, but permitted
It to come to the aenate with
unfavorable report.
Arrests Increase.
The minority report presented by
Senator Metcalf (R., R, I.) said "It
la evident that prohibition has "not
only failed to decrease drunkenness,
but that arrests for Intoxication
have been steadily increasing until
they have reached the highest point
In American history."
He said testimony given before
sub-committee which he headed
led to the conclusion that enactment
of the beer bill would "promote
temperance and decrease crime."
The minority which favored the
beer bill comprised Senators Metcalf,
Barbour (R.. N. J.); Bulkley (D..
Ohio) and LaFollette (R., Wis.) chair,
man of the manufacturers' com
mittee.
Majority to Report.
The majority report opposing the
beer bill Is 'expected soon by Sena'
tor Hatfield. (R, W. Va.)
The majority comprises Senatora
Hatfield, McNary (R., Ore.): Oolds-
borough (It.. Md.): Cutting (R
N. Ml; Smith (D., 8. 0.); Sheppard
(D., Texas) and Costlgan (D, Colo.)
The minority report aald: "The
hearings brought forth Irrefutable
evidence that drinking among minors
has Increased tremendously . . .
"The wholesale crime and drunk
enness which have grown out of the
lBth amendment and Volstead act
have brought terrible havoc In the
dignity of the law and the respect
for lts'exlatence."
Four per cent beer, the report
aald, la not Intoxicating, would pro'
vide employment for dOO.OOO to 1,000..
000 eersona. help agriculture and
at tax of 3 cents ft pint would
bring 8380,000,000 to 8800,000.000
revenue.
payment of the first half taxes, after
which the eight per cent delinquent
tax, without Interest penalty, will
be Invoked.
As ft result of the paymenta ft
number of special road levies, behind
last year,- have been balanced, en
abling the county court to plan the
completion of minor road projects,
which will furnish employment to
several districts this summer and
fall.
4-
AT
A colorful scene was presented at
the local high school auditorium last
night w.hen the curtains parted re
vealing ninety young singers, massed
on the stage ready to open the com
munity program arranged as Med
ford's offering to National Music
Week. The number selected by Mlu
Harriet Balwln, aupervlsor of music
In the city schools, waa the Immortal
Haydn's "The Heavens Are Telling,"
the fresh young Tolces lending them
selves most beautifully to a satisfy
ing interpretation of the music.
The recently organised "Little Sym
phony Orchestra" made Its Initial
appearance, playing two groups that
were much enjoyed. The voice en
semble and the concerted piano num
bers brought together well known
and popular musicians, while Juve
nile numbers were contributed by
Bt. Mary's academy.
James Stevens, who has not been
heard aufflclently since his return
from a year's residence In New York.
-aa given an ovation by his many
friends, and sang with his usual
abandon and artistry. His artist ac
companist was Sebastian Apollo,
Mrs. Kffls Herbert Yeoman, under
direction the program waa presented,
was never heard to better advantage
than lu her aria, "The Voice and the
Z'lute." Biie was accompanied by
Miss Baldwin, pianist, and Mr. Bol
ger, flutist, all presenting a finished
ennemble.
Universal pleasure and approval,
mingled with civic pride In local mu
slclans, was espressed by Uie large
audience thst filled the auditorium.
Mrs, Yeoman's tireless energy, seal
for music and unseUia1. devotion to
an ideal were responsible for the pro
gram. Preceding the music numbers, Mrs.
Elite Carlton 8Ung gave a timely
psper on the topic, 'What Music
Means," a resume of which will ap
pear later in the Mall Tribune.
LIONS' LUNCHEON
ON COURT EVENTS
Judge James T. Brand, candidate
for Judge of the supreme court of
the state of Oregon, was guest speak,
er today noon at the luncheon of
the Lions' club at the Hotel Holland.
Judge Brand arrived In Medford
from Marsh field yesterday, accom
panied by J. w. Mclnturff, attorney
for the coast city, and vice-president
of the Oregon League of Cities, who
also spoke to the Lions.
A plan of co-operation, desired be
tween the courts and members of
the American Legion was described
FINAL TRIBUTE TO
KOPPES
BY
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His long, long trail ended, his last
"30" written, funeral services, simple
but Impressive, were held yesterday
afternoon for Roma A. Koppes, for a
score of years connected with the
Mall Tribune editorial department.
Sorrowing friends filled Perl's funeral
home to pay last respects to one they
had learned to know well and who
will long be remembered for his
kindly qualities, his faithfulness to
duty, his determination to overcome
physical handicaps resultant of Ill
ness, and his never falling dry wit
and humor.
His death removes from the city
one of Medford 's most familiar fig
ures, known and liked by many. For
years he made his dally rounds,
chronicling happenings of local In
terest for the consumption of the
public, sometimes HI and suffering,
but never disheartened. In days
gone by, his writings have been rich
in their wealth of Inimitable humor,
At times copied by papers throughout
the state, and on occasions the cause
kA comment throughout the nation.
It ras not so long ago in the latter
case that an Item he write in a hu
morous vein resulted In editorials In
the Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun,
and papers In Canada, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Portland and Seattle,
and In the middle west.
In his younger days, Roma Koppes
was one of the best known newspaper
men in Ohio. There he held numer
ous responsible positions, was well
acquainted with figures of national
note and had reached the pinnacle
of success In bis vocation until 111
health bade him westward, arriving
In southern Oregon twenty years or
so ago.
Familiar haunts In Medford where
he was wont to linger will be lonely
for days to corns In the absence of
his genial personality, called to that
unknown bourne from which no trav
eler la to return. Missed will be his
clever quips which never failed to
bring smiles and laughter, and
missed will be his kindly acta which
set him apart as a friend among men.
Youthful Patricide
Judge James T. Brand.
by Judge Brand.. According to the
system the boys paroled by the
courts would become proteges of the
Legion,
Since his Incumbency as circuit
Judge of the second Judicial district,
Judge- Brand has dispatched an enor
mous amount of Judicial buslnosa In
his own district and has held court
In 13 different Oregon counties, He
Is the author of a treatise on "The
Insanity Defense." Oregon Law Re
view, and a member of county, state
and American bar associations. His
rddress was received with enthusiasm
by the Lions.
In observance of national music
week, a pleasing program was pre
sented at the luncheoh by the high
school octette, accompanied and di
rected by Miss Harriet Baldwin,
Mrs. J. A. McCorkle a bo entertained
with ft solo and In a piano duet,
playing with Miss Dorothy Roynolds.
Report of progress of the Lions
show to bs staged at the Holly the
ater May IB was given. Early seat
ales Indicate a large attendance, It
was stated. Oeorge Olson U direct
ing the play, which features an all
local cast.
TAX COLLECTIONS
FAR EXCEED 1931
On the face of collections to date
by the tax department of the sher
iff's office, returns for this year will
be close to three times those of last
year. Most of the payments are from
smsll home owners, orchard is ta and
farmers. Tuesday collections were
close to IIS. 000. not counting a
40.5S7.TO check from the California
Oregon Power company and one from
the Rngue River Timber company
for 770O.
The paymenta are signs of return
ing confidence, and fading of the
"depression blues," so noticeable at
taxpaying time a year ago, it la be
lieved, i
Tomorrow la the final day tor the 1
TO CARE FOR FAMILY
BLYTHEVILUf, Ark., May 4. AV
A magistrate's sympathy for mother
less little folk set Jim Montgomery
at liberty todsy under bond of one
cent, furnished by his three chil
dren. Officers 'found a liquor distillery
on his farm. There was no ons left
to care for the children, the oldest
of whom is seven, so the magistrate
told them to deposit a penny with
him and keep their father at home
pending hearing.
SMALL LIQUOR CACHE
In Justice court this morning, Tony
Brovold, 49, pleaded guilty to the
unlawful possession of intoxicating
liquor, and waa fined 8100 anl sen
tenced to 30 (lays In tha county Jail.
He waa arrested last evening by
county and city officers, at 303 Eaat
Ninth atreet.
At the time of his arrest, Brovold
had one pint and two half-pints of
liquor In his pockets, according to
the police.
Brovold told the court today that
he had made hla headquarters at
that address for the past two months,
but would not disclose the source
of his supply of moonshine and beer.
Officers who entered the resi
dence on a county search warrant.
seized 30 quarts of beer, nine gal
lons ox moonshine, nine empty gal
lon Jara, three casea of empty bot
tlea, four empty five-gallon alcohol
cans and four empty 10-gallon kegs.
Methodists Spur
Dry Enforcement
ATLANTIC CITY. H. 3 . Mnv A
(API The Methodlsf aTenemi con
ference todnv ordered that tVi
tlon of the Episcopal letter calling
for more vigorous enforcement of
the prohibition amendment bs nrint.
ed In booklet form and sent to
President Hoover, members of con
gress and all presidential candidates.
Let us mall your Mother's Day gift
candy. De Voes.
Real Estate or Insurance Leave it
to Jones. Phone 780.
M
AiUtUltd Prill Uttt
Bobby Merrell, 13, ha, been charg
ed with killing hla father, R. W.
Merrell, In Gilbert, Ariz. He wound
ed hla mother and 11-year old
brother after rousing them from
their sleep. He fled on pony.
CHANCE TO MEND
ERROR OF WAYS
Clifford Clark and Glen Hanscom,
19-year-old boys, alleged to have
been members of a gang of burglars
operating here the past month, had
sentence deferred for one month this
morning by Circuit Judge H. D. Nor
ton. The court declared the youths
would be under observation during
this period and their conduct would
be means to determine "whether or
not you are bound to be felons or
good citizens," and warned the pair
"not to go snooping around nights,
engaging In amateur burglary."
The court said he would grant no
paroles, "but am Inclined to Impose
a moderate sentence. If you show
signs of not desiring to be good citi
zens I assure you, you will get all
that Is coming to you."
The court informed Clark that un
der the law he was liable to 40 years
In state prison and Hanscom half
that many years behind stone walls.
Assistant District Attorney Oeorge
Nellson Informed the court that resi
dents of Berrydale and Central Point
who purchased bathtub and toilet
fixtures stolen by the youths would
be haled Into court for receiving
stolen property and that Ralph Tre-
malne, another youth Implicated In
confessions, was sought.
Friends and relatives of Hanscom,
Including his grandmother, bespoke
leniency. Chief of Police McCredle
asked consideration for Clark and
ssld, "He Is no angel Just mischiev
ous and an ordinary boy, who Is en
titled to a parole If the others are."
The youths admitted a series of
night robberies of the Nstatorlum,
the Rogue River Golf club, and ether
local places.
Fred White and William Benford.
two other members of the gang, are
scheduled for appearance In Juvenile
court because of their youth.
The court told Clark and Hanscom
that the state of times was no ex
cuse for their offenses and "those
who work and save are entitled to
protection from those who feel they
can take what they want and never
save, and spend as they go.",. The
court said: "I am straining my duty
If I fall to take cognizance of the
contempt of youth .for the rights of
others."
The defendants were much Im
pressed. The court room was filled
with friends and kin. They were
allowed to go on their recognisance,
following the Instructions of the
court that "all officers keep them
under reasonable surveillance."
Portraits of distinction. The Peas
leya, op p. Holly theater.
Crystal glow Kodak glass supreme.
The Peasley's, Opp. Holly Theater.
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RASMUSSEN PAINTS
Closing out below cost.
Flex, Keg. $1 66. Special
99c
1 SAVAGE .22 BOLT
ACTION RIFLE
$4.00
HAND CORN
PLANTERS
$1.45
TENNIS RACQUETS
Reg. $1.50. Special
98c
REMINGTON
POCKET KNIVES
nd Kitchon Knives
20 Off
1 LOT STEELHEAD
FLIES
5c each
SPECIAL SALE
IVORY AND GREEN
ENAMEL WARE
9c each
REACH BASEBALL
MITTS
Reg. $1.50. Close out
98c
.22 Short Cartridges, Self Cleaning
-15c
Hubbard Bros. Inc.
E. Main St.
Since 1884
Phone 231
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Songs and dsnces of natives In an
Hawaiian village were presented by
seven students from the Lincoln
school, In costume, at the meeting
of the Active club last evening at
the Holland hotel. A group of Jap
anese children also gave some native
songs and dances as a part of the
program.
In the Hawaltsn numbers were Co
rlnne Harwood, Mary Lou Hardgrove,
Janet Ruth Krlng, Prances Hope
Krlng, Beula Rush and Preda Hop
kins. The Japanese misses were Ml
chlko Kamlkawa. Hlsaka Kamlwaka
and Alys Takahtrt. They were ac
companied at the piano by Edna
Takahlrl.
In observance of National Boys'
week, Jack Wood, Billy Barnum, Don
ald Field, John Koppen, 'Charles
Champlin, Bob Lee, George Dudley,
Earl Coea and Dolph Ouyer were
guests. t
Two new members, Kenneth Den
man and Dudley Sercombe were taken
Into the club.
An additional feature on the pro
gram, attended by 40, was the show
ing of movie reels by Horace Brom
ley of the Copco. They Included the
boat races at Emigrant dam, which
were sponsored by the Medford chap
ter of the Active club, In conjunc
tion with the Southern Oregon Boat
club.
Central Point High
Play Scheduled
Thursday Night
The Junior class play of the Cen
tral Point high school will be staged
In the high school auditorium at
Central Point, Thursday night, May
3th. The play is a three-act comedy
entitled "The Purple Tantrum." It
has a very clever plot, plenty of ac
tion and good humor.
The leading part, that of & vacuum
cleaner salesman, unexpectedly draft
ed Into the, role of a make-believe
husband. Is played by Jack Sander
son. The part of the leading lady la
taken by Vivian Jones. Other mem
bers of the cast are Grace Herman
son, Nellie Eloher, Berenice Reames,
Ethelyn Scott, Mona Lewis. Mary Jane
Beebe. Clyde Pry, Wilbur Eicher.
Wayne Coker. The proceeds of the
play above expenses will be applied
on the annual fund.
Phoenix Seniors
Annual Play On
Thursday Night
PHOENIX, Ore., May 4. (Special)
The senior play, "Kempy," will be
presented Thursday night at 8 o'clock
at the achool auditorium. Much
practice has been put forth on the
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TONIGHT!
8:00 P. M.
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Sth and Oakdale Sis
May 4, S. e, and 8. 0. 10. and 11
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play, and Characters chosen with
much care.
Tha senior play Is one of the fea
tures of the high school eagerly
looked forward to each year. A good
attendance la expected.
The cast aa they make their ap
pearance Includes: Ruth Bence, Vi
ola Swisher; Dad Bence, Ralph
Swlaher; Mother Bence, Doris Holmes;
Jane Bence, Alice Lowry; Kate Bence,
Mary Hlght: Sen Wade, Gordon Day
ton; Kempy James, Cecil Swingle;
Duke Merrill, Ray Maust.
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ASTORIA; Ore., May 4. (AP) No
trace had been found early today
of an unidentified man who Tuea
day attacked Elmer Anderson, a
farmer, and gave him a severe beat
ing. Anderson aald he had never
seen him before. '
Auto glass installed while you wait.
Prices right. Brill Sheet Metal Works.
nno
IN HOLDING CITY
(Continued from page one)
consideration will be given to the
plan.
W. W. Allen presented a recom
mendation that the city take neces
sary steps to connect the sewer to
three lots In the city, which are the
rsitw. nf rnmnlalnts of unsanitary
conditions. The matter was referred
to the health and finance committee,
with power to act.
i w Mintnrf. citv attornev of
Marshfleld and vice-president of trte
Oregon Lesgue ox vines, woo wu a
guest at the meeting, waa caueo
. .. h MnnriM( tha sattsfaetorv
upvu t
nr,.tinn nf the monthly Davmnt
plan for delinquent taxes In hla city.
The need lor cmea to aemana wieir
-i-v... in th tx world were emoha-
slied by Mr. Mclnturf, stating: "If
the cities don't protect tneir own
Interests, they win oe unproujcwa.
u. rrH tn tha removal of the
dog tax as an example of the latter
condition and iniormea me iocai
......it vf. a move will be atartsd
at the next meeting of the Oregon
League Of Cities to Brim wu. money
back Into the city.
D.M-f nl Rjrnrrier M. L. Alforrl
showed that 14 casea of law violation
were cared for in tne city court last
month and 115 In flnea collected.
MAY-uTM
Our Annual May-Time
Sales Now Going On!
Sale of "Sweetheart
DRESSES
$119
The very best wash dress value in South
ern Oregon! "Sweetheart" wash frocks
for $1.19. These good looking summer
garments come in a large variety of home
and street styles, including the ,new suit
number. They are well made from fast
colored voiles and lincne smartly trimmed
in the newest manner. All sizes.
Every Dress Color Fast
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MANN'S 2ND FLOOR
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This Is National Baby Week
This store like thousands of others through
out the land .are celebrating "National Baby
Week," an event that oilers wise mothers
and expectant mothers a, marvelous oppor
tunity to shop for the little tota. Visit our
baby shop this week. To the right of our
Central Street entrance. Main Floor.
II u
WHITE SALE
OF DOMESTICS
Kapok Floss
The May Sale offera thrifty shoppers
of Medford two full pound packagea
of finest qtiallty KAPOK FLOSS for
only 35c. This Is an exceptional
value. Supply your needs at once.
2 lbs. 35c
Cheese Cloth
in
Bundl
es
Tou'll need bundle or tiro of this
new clean cheese cloth for spring
house cleaning. In fact U Is mighty
handy to have around at any time.
Large size bundle.
39c bundle
9-4 Bleached
Sheeting
Our standard quality full 81
Inch bleached eheetin; In
the popular medium weight
for only 38c a yard. This
Is a snow white sheeting free
from all filling or dressing.
28.
yd
And in the
heavy weight
at 35 yd.
SHEETS and PILLOW CASES
Standard quality seamless bed sheets st Mav Sale prices. These
are all tape finished edge sheets that will launder and wear
tery well. Note the prices quoted below.
63x99-inch Sheets for 79c
72x99-inch Sheets for "Z."." 83c
81x99-inch Sheets for " 87c
81xl08-inch Sheets for ' 98c
42x36 inch Cases for " 18c
70x80-inch BLANKETS
Hand-Made
Nainsook
GOWNS
A May Sale of women's
and misses' hand made
aalnsook gowns. A splen
did quality nainsook
gown with hand embroi
dered trim. Peach, flesh
and white shades. All
sizes.
$00
Also Nainsook
Gowns in new
patterns for
49c
Reg. 59c value
0t '-4
Art Dep't
Stamped
Lunch Sets
$ 1 00
May Sale of stamped
lunch clothe at 81.00
each. Included In this
group are a number of
Royal Society cloths. All
have 4 napkins to match
and are pure linen and
unbleached muslin. The
designs ara for crosa
atltch, applique and oth
er types of embroidery.
A si. 35 value. Special
1.00.
42-inch
Pillow Cases
42-lnch pillow casea of
high grade pillow tubing
In applique and embroi
dered designs. Values to
81.39 a pair.
Special 59c
2 for $1.00
New summer wetslit sheet blanXeta. full 70x80
inch air and finished wllh shell atitched
ends. The are In blue, green, orchid, and
tan with white. Your choice onlv
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