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PAGE SIS MEDFORD MAIL While the rest of the world grows dull with looking down 1U nose and sighs tor s stretch of romance to blot out the red-Inked dollar elgn Edison Marshall, Medford's own author (claimed also by Augusta, Oa.) makes ready for a trip to Laos, land of strange adventures, beautiful women and paths umrod by white men. Out of the "new Inaccessible" he will bring the makings of a story to carry the world on a flight of Imagination ou of Its lethargy, down the Mekong river, and to new plateaus, on the back of an elephant. He arrived In Medford yesterday to visit relatives before taking off again for the peninsular of Indo-Chtna. With his friendly . pipe In hand, he talked of the strange land he will enter, and of the Intensity of life, color and adventure he anticipates. He writes Intensely, plays intensely and he has "Itchy feet" and admits It. It's the Orient, It's unexplored depths, calling him thla season and he'll be taking off January 7 from Seattle. He will be the first to write of Laos. Tight-lipped traders have ven tured Into the beautiful country, which Mr. Marshall prophesies will someday be as much sought by tour ists aa the Island of Bull". But none ft vtf -m it l" -' l A I I hMMaWa - mtai!tmUk tiiftanw--r-ir";i'iainnn)r)mr' I FOR RELIEF USE Edison Marshall. ' . of them havo come out with stories. It la a high plateau region between 6000 and 6000 feet above aea level, bounded on the east by mountains of French -Indo China and on the west by .the mountains of Burma and Slam. The Mekong river, aa beauti ful aa Its name, rising 1a the moun tains of Tibet, flows through Laos. The peoples, "beautiful In physical features and their auncuncflngs and customs," Mr. Marshall already de scribes them, are descendants of Ma lays, with a little fusion of the Mon gol. Enroute to the ' Intriguing region, Mr, Marshall will atop for a short time In Hong Kong, heading straight to Hanoi, capital of the French pro tectorate of Tonkin, Inland city east of Laos. He is taking with him letters from president-elect Roosevelt, French of ficials and other notables, all ad dressed to officers of Hanoi, wno will aid him In securing a head guide. The French government has sent him papers and orders to provide military escorts If thtfy are desired. A Chi nese cook, interpreters, bearers and miscellaneous helpers will be scoured. He will travel with "light pack," de pending upen fishing, hunting and trading with natives for food. From Hanoi he will go to Laos, starting out on an elephant's back. Other parte of the trip will be made by ox carts, on horseback and In native boats down the Mekong river. Two months will be required for the Jour ney from Hanoi to Rangoon, where he will take ft plane to India, then across Persia to Athens and on to Oermany to Join Mrs. Marshall for the home ward Journey. Forced to discuss the problems of the day yesterday afternoon, while his pipe was practically seething with the spirit of adventure, Mr. Marsh nil again upheld his faith In the Oriental, particularly the Japanese, and frankly declared that he doesn't condemn Japan for Invading Manchuria. The United States and Fngland, who have taken what they wanted, certainly have no right to object, he declared. "Japan Is going to be a great na tion, we should cultivate her friend ship. Eyes are turning to the Orient. Tourists will be going there Instead of to Europe. "You see the Orient doesnt owe us anything." he added with an extra puff on his pipe. And then as a suggestion for set tlement; of the war debt, the author, who claims George Washington as his favorite character In all history, pro posed that "The United States take Von Hlndenburg, the only great man in the world today, in exchange for the money and throw In the house of representatives and the rest of the oapltal.' Lindys Milk Depot At 532 East Main Xlndy' Milk Depot" Is the name under which the next milk depot to open will operate, Leota B. Thomp son, one of the promoters of the plan, announced yi;tcrday. The depot opened yesterday morning on the east aide, at East Main street, on a cash and carry plan, selling grade A milk at 20 cent a gallon. All cus tomers ore required to bring their own containers. Milk for "Llndy'a Depot" will be furnished by the herds of J, H. Lln ville of the Pacific highway, W. O. Blankcnshljs of Central Point and Leota B. Thompson of the Midway toad, I OreRon West her. Cloudy west portion and partly cloudy east portion tonight and Thursday; probably occasional light rain in west portion tonight and Thursday, and local light snow In east portion Thursday: slightly colder In east portion tonight: moderate west and northwest winds offshore backing to southerly late ton )g lit and toea!p, , The county court has under ad vlsement a resolution calling upon the state legislature to declare emergency and authorize by legisla tive act the transfer of approximate ly 9221,000 now In the sinking fund, for the payment of Crater Lake and Pacific highway bonds and Interest, to the relief fund. It was explafned by County Judge Fehl that there were no funds available for relief and that County Treasurer A. O. Walker had refused to release the money, other than by an act of the legisla ture. County Judge Fehl said that he had received many applications yes- terday for aid, that the relief funds were exhausted and the county com missary depleted, and that the ques tion of relief was a vital one. Commissioner Billings declared that "is what Is worrying me," and Commissioner Nealon said, "what is the use of gee-hawing around with technicalities, when folks are not eating." Judge Fehl asked Commissioners Nealon and Billings to go with him to the treasurer's office and hear de tails of the county's financial condi tion. The request came when Com missioner Nealon threatened to leave the court. It was also suggested that the commissioners hear the appeals for aid. Judgs Fehl said, "close to 200 requests had been received yes terday." Judge Fehl said that yesterday afternoon he had conferred with bankers of the city, relative to secur ing funds for relief, and that they had agreed an act of the legislature was the solution. Commissioner Nealon asked If the money withdrawn from the "sinking fund was to be replaced later?" and Judge Fehl replied, "Yes, and It will be up to ua to find the money to do It." . It la probable that legal opinion will also be sought on the legality of transfer of the sinking fund to the relief fund. There ajso arose the possibility that bondholders of high way bonds, would seek to enjoin the resolution, or test the constitutional ity of any legislative act. Laos, Land of Beauty, Is MeteoroiogicaiRort Edison Marshall's Goal For New Story Material January 4, 1033. Forecasts. Medford and vicinity: Cloudy to night and Thursday. Probably with occasional light rains. Not much change In temperature. Oregon: Cloudy west and partly cloudy east portion tonight and Thursday, Probably occasional light rain west portion tonight and Tnurs day and local light snow tfast portion 'Thursday. Slightly colder east por tion tonight. Local Data. Lowest temperature this morning, 36 degrees. Temperature a year ago today: Highest, 44; lowest, 31. Total precipitation since September 1, 1032, 8.-34 Inches. Relative humidity at 15 p. m. yester. day, 71 degrees; 6 a, m, today, 90 de grees, . Sunset today, 4:63 p. m. Tomorrow: Sunrise, 7:30 a. m. Sun Bet, 4:64 p. m. Observations Taken at 5 120 Meridian Time. a. m., City I? Si 5 Boston .................. 48 44 T Cloudy Boise 38 38 T Cloudy Chicago 44 36 Clear Eureka .................. SO 38 Clear Helena' . 30 26 T Cloudy Los Angeles ...... 04 46 Clear Marshfleld 46 42 .08 Cloudy Medford 44 38 Cloudy New York SO 42 Cloudy Portland 48 42 .02 Rain Reno 48 28 Clear Salt Lake 40 28 .08 Cloudy San Francisco 86 48 .20 Cloudy Seattle B0 40 .04 P.Cdy. Spokane 36 32 T Clear Washington, D.O. 64 38 T Cloudy LEGALITY PROBED (Cnntlniied from Pg One) N1ED IN POLL According to . a poll of America, sponsored by the National Council of Women and the Ladles' Home Jour nal, to determine the 12 greatest women of the past 100 years, Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science church, is first as leader, sjid Jane Ad dams, founder of Hull House In Chicago, Is second. The vote, as published In the Christian Science Monitor, follows: Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science ohuroh, 102,702 votes, Jane Addams, founder of Hull House In Chtcago, 08,147. Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross, 00,139. Frances E. Wlllard, founder of the Woman's Christian Temperance Un ion, 00,303. Susan B. Anfhony, woman suffrage leader, 84,321. Helen Keller, deaf and blind lec turer, 84,230. Harriet Beeoher fltowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Oabln," 73,000. Julia Ward Howe, composer of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," 72,27fl. Carrie Ohapman Catt, suffrage leader, 70,480. Amelia flarhart Putnam, 43,300. Mary Lyon, founder of Mt. Holyoke college, 40,831. Dr. Mary E. Wooley. president of Mt. Holyoke college and delegate to the Geneva disarmament conference, 30.866. POLICE REPORT Report of activities of the police department for the year 1032 was sub mitted to the city council last night by Chief of Polite Clatoui McCredte and showed that 248 arrests were made In Medford. Of this number 79 cms were handled In the city court. Assessed fines totaled 1708 and 10 days In Jail, There were 164 traffic arrests with asnessM fines of 844. Operator' li censes were suspended for a total of 1336 days. Investigations by the de partment, not Including burglary and larceny, numbered 648, burglaries 82 and larceny cases 233. There were 38 lost or runaway boys and girls reported to the department. 37 cars stolen and 78 bicycles stolen. January Clearance Sale of Ready to WW Drastic price reductions ETHEXjWYN B. HOFFMANN Sixth ft Holly opinion, that the county Judge could not liujourn court, without a vote of all the members, the same as a board of directors. County Judge Fehl con tended that "a calling official had the adjourning power." Billings Gagged. Commissioner Nealon said that Judge Fehl had adjourned court while Commissioner Billings was on his feet to speak, and "it looks like there was little bit of railroading, Ralph." Judge Fehl warmly dented the Im putation. Following the adjournment, there was considerable unofficial discussion of the Issues. Finally, Commissioner Nealon suggested that to facilitate county business, and get underway, Judge Fehl and Commissioner Bil lings "go ahead and deal with the routine matters, but I want to set In and take part." The court then went Into & conference. Upon the opening of court, Judge Fehl called upon the Rev. W. R. Balrd of the Christian church to speak an Invocation. The audience stood, and Rev. Balrd asked that divine provi dence guide them all and the county court, "to the end that our differ ences be settled." , The actual session of the county court waa short, and occupied less than 10 minutes. A number of people gathered In the hall and In the waiting room to hear the proceedings. In the ordinary course of business, an opinion cornea from the state attorney-general In a week or ten days. The state official will be asked to render an early decision on the valid ity and legality of N colon's appoint ment. PtIPlElTO IS WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. (AP) President Hoover today referred the Philippine Independence bill to Sec retary Hurley for report, and there were strong Indications of an Im pending veto of the measure. The secretary of war, after discuss ing the 'bill, which would give the Islands Independence within ten years, left the White House to prepare his report, declaring the measure "dees not solve the Inherent dlfflcul tlues of the Philippine problem, but merely accentuates them." DEVELOPING SALEM, Jan. 4. (AP) Senator Peter Zimmerman announced today he would offer for Introduction In the senate a bill to carry Into effect the provisions of the constitutional amendment approved by a vote of the people last November for hydro electric power development by the states. The bill of more than 20 closely typewritten pages adopts the so called Ontario plan of development almost In Its entirety. It was expected to be dropped Into the hopper during the day. It creates a commission of three elective members to be known as the state hydro-electric commission, fixes their salaries at $10 per day for each day devoted to the business of the commission, and authorizes the com mission to set up such administrative machinery and organization aa may be necessary to the administration of the act. The executive head of the organization would be a chief engi neer drawing a salary of not to ex ceed 810 a day and necessary ex penses -' The commissioners would be elect ed for terms of six years each, with the first three elected serving terms of two, four and six years respectively In relation to the size of the vote by which they were elected. There would be no primary nominating elections for the commlsslonershlps. . Aspirants to become candidates would simply file their petitions signed by 100 qualified voters. Liner Destroyed By Blaze At Sea CHERBOURG, France, Jan. 4. (ASM The crack French liner l'Atlantlqxie. was wrecked by fire of undetermined origin In the English channel early today. The crew of about 170 were rescued by the German steamer Ruhr after abandoning the l'Atlantlque. which carried no passengers and waa enroute to drfrto a. C. OF C. HAS FILE OF ALL NEW BILLS For the Information of members of the chamber of commerce, and other business Interests, as well as all resi dents of Medford and vicinity, the Medford chamber of commerce will maintain a complete file of all legis lative measures introduced at the special and regular sessions of the state legislature, according' to Infor mation released today by Olen Arn- splger, chairman of ' the chamber's leglslatWb committee. Files of both house and senate bills will be kept separately, and no tations made on the printed bills as to their status at all times. In pre vious "years, the chamber has kept these records, which service has been of considerable value to those Inter ested In the work of the legislature. The printed measures are being sent to the chamber by the represntatlves from Jackson county, Earl B. Day and S. C. Kelly. f . BABE SAYS SALARY CUT WOULD BE 'AMPUTATION NEW YORK, Jan. 4. (AP) The New York Yankees may ahave a few nickels off Babe Ruth's 876,000 salary for next season but rumors that 926, 000 might be whacked off seems to come under the head of speculation, pure and simple. "That wouldn't be a cut," the Babe said when told there were reports he would be . offered 950,000 for 1933. "That would be an amputation." Ruth said he hod, aa yet, no con versations whatever with Col. Jacob Ruppert over salary terms but added that he expected to ,have no trouble coming to terms again. "I won't feel so good about taking a cut at all' he said, "but I'll listen to reason. I had a pretty good year, so did the Yankees, and the colonel has always been fair enough." Ruppert said he had not seen Ruth since the last game of the world ser ies and had given no thought at all to the annual question of what sal ary to pay the big fellow. The consensus among baseball men was that Ruth would not sign for less than $60,000 or $65,000 unless Ruppert should offer him a contract for more than one year. The Babe signed a two-year con tract at (80,000 a year for the 1990 and 1931 seasons but last season, when he took a 96,000 cut, the agree ment was for only one year. FAME jNBGWUNG A bsd break In the final grame rob bed George Lounsberry of a perfect score In a practice game at the Nat atorlum bowling alleys last night. After rolling ten straight strikes, Lounsberry's eleventh ball toppled nine pins and left the tenth wob bling but still upright. Had the pin fallen the bowler would have achiev ed the 300 score, goal of all bowlers, but seldom recorded. Gill and Diamond defeated Murray and Hagen In a double match last night. Dunn and O. Lounsberry will roll nankin and P. Lounsberry at 8:30 tonight, and Saylor and Pabrlck and Dunn and Q. Lounsberry will clash at 7:30, followed by Eankln and P. Lounsberry and Saylor and Fa brick at 8:30. Score last night: J. Gill . 185 177 1T1 533 T. Diamond 167 147 170 484 Handicap 3 8 3 0 J. Murray A. Hagen Handicap 355 327 344 1038 . 113 130 167 410 . 160 168 153 480 . 08 28 28 84 301 326 347 974 10 Dr. R. W. Clancy, who has been in business In Portland for the past sev eral years, Is returning to thla city to resume his practice In the near fu ture, according to report about town yesterday. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Clancy, who played a promi nent part In club and social activities here before moving to Portland. Dr. Clancy practiced medicine in Medford for many years, before re cently moving to Portland to enter business. His return will be welcomed by many friends. MINERS START NEW WARFARE AT SHAFT TAYLORVILLE, Ills., Jan. 4. (AP) fighting broke out anew today among hostile union miners aa mem bers of the United Mine Workers started for the shaft of Peabody mine No. 7 at Klncald. From both sides of the mine shots burst out. Two men were seriously wounded, the others reached cover amid a shower of machine gun bal lot and buckshot. Howard School Closed For Week HOWARD DISTRICT, Jan. 4--(Spl.) There is no school this week at How ard school on account of several chil dren being exposed to scarlet fever. The Ebby family at the service sta tion near the school house Is quaran tined for scarlet fever. WASHINGTON, Jon. 4 (AP) Per mission for mineral claim operators In Oregon, whose claims are In forest reservations, to remove timber on the surfioe, wis asked In a bill Intro duced by Senator Stlwer today. Notice, On and after this date, I will not be responsible for any debts con tracted by my wife, Ola'dya V. Shelby. January 4, 1933. ALFRED B. SHELBY. "KLUTCH" HOLDS FALSE TEETH TIGHT Klutch forma a comfort cushion; holds the plate o snug it can't rock, drop, chafe or "he played with". You ran eat and speak aa well as you did with your own teeth. 2."c and 50c a box at Drug Stores. Adv. WITH THIS SECRET FORMULA Lu den's Is a medi rated prescription that relieves coughing, quickly and pleasantly. Swem Book Club S year Read New Book every day I look ran be kept a neck Swem Gift Shop BASKETBALL SALEM, Jan. 4. (p) The Salem high bask t ball team defeated Cor vallls high, 27 to 26, here last night. SALBM, Jan. 4. fF) "Weenie" Kaiser scored 17 points for the WU- Portland Rosebud quintet, 3B to 28, nere last nignc. DALLAS, Jan. 4. () The Dallas high hoopsters defeated Molalla high. 30 to 31, here lost night. Stage's Condition Held Satisfactory NEW YORK, Jan. 4. (AP) The condition of Amos Alonzo Btegg, suf fering from bronchial pneumonia, was reported "unchanged and satisfac tory" at the medical arte sanitarium today. A clearing up of the congestion In Stagg's chest was reported by Dr. Max Rhode last night. Dr. Rhode said If 1 the veteran football coach continued to Improve at the same rate he should be out of dangor In two or three days. PORTLAND Exploration drilling at proposed dam sites on middle Co lumbla river to cost $8660, . Golf Comes Easy For Stout Ladies Is Claim of Pro PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4. Maybe they don't learn as much about golf as men, says Joe Coble, former national amateur public links champion, but women make more rapid progress In the game and the stouter they are. the faster they learn. "Women," saye Joe, who as pro fessional at the Philmont Coun try club, speaks from experience, "are much easier to teach than men, mostly for the reason that they don't know It all to begin with. "As to stout ladles, they tflake the most progress of all. They seem less nervous and relax more completely Into the spirit of the teaching." Chet Wiles Pins Des Moines Boy SALBM, Jan. 4. (IF) Chet Wiles, Portland welterweight grappler, took two out of three falls from "Mutt" Eddy of Des Moines, la., here last night. Ray Lyneas of Vancouver, Wash., took the deciding fall from Hugh Adams of St. Helens. PHONE 1300 For , TOWING or Wrecker Service Anywhere Any Time Lewis Super Service Pay the Balance Due Come in today or to night and arrange to take over this fine, like new Grand for the balance due, over half paid or might store temporarily with pros p e c t i v e buyers. CALL OR WRITE rlliiaLA- Cline Factory Warefooms Largest Exchange Piano Distributors on the West Coast MAIN AND RIVERSIDE, IN MEDFORD KE E Iffffl NEST No package con tslm genuine "BLUE BLADES" unlet, II c strict the portrait of Kln-j. Gillette. The keenest shaving ejjge known to science is found on the "BLUE BLADE." Gillette's exclusive photo electric sharpness tester proves this. Your own ex perience will confirm it. Try the "BLUE BLADE" tomorrow morning. January Dress Clearance In the dress shop tomorrow a sale of this season's smartest Inexpensive street frocks at 3.95 each. This group consists ot light weight wools and fine chulla crepe dresses lu solid colors and novel prints. Every wanted'style note for the winter season will be found In this lot so come In early and get your pick as they will sell fast at this January Clearance Sale Price. DRESS SHOP SECOND FLOOR Regular Values to $6.95 3 53 "UJMSkA IIMIIIHIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIIMIIMIItlllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItlinilliniMllllllltlllllirilllMMIIMIIIIHIIIM Sizes 14 to I 36-inch Wash Materials I Priced Low for January Clearance j : A January Clearance Sale of finest quality 39 Inch i fast color dress prints consisting of satinettes, rayons ; and dimple prints. Choose a dress length from, one of : the above fabrics. Many colors and patterns I ! Regular Val. f ' i A. l I I up to 39c yd. tor I yc yd. j Outing Flannel Gowns A January Clearance Sale of women's warm outing flannel night gown, long sleeve style, cut full and In a splendid assortments of patterns and all sizes. Your choice tomorrow ...SPECIAL THURSDAY January Clearance of I Neckwear January Clearance j Sale of dainty silk : and pique neckwear at 79c In thlfl assort- j ment are both high ; neck and low cut col lars In quite a num ber of wanted winter styles. Special 79c Regular $1.00 Value 50c ea. HOSIERY ,rfsS&37 MAIN FLOOR W Westminster Heather Lisle Hose A timely sale of women's heather mixture lisle hose at 69c pair. Tills Is the famous Westminster brand, a full fashioned stocking made of long thread mercerized lifle Imported from Saxony. French heel and cradle sole. A gray heather mixture shade for' winter wear. Regular $1. Value 69 c pr. 1- , tsL, Men's Outing Flannel Nightshirts Regular $1.25 to $1.75 January Clearance Sals of men's heavy weight outing flannel night shirts, full cut, full length In sizes 16 to 20. Just the kind of a night shirt that men like. Vour choice tomorrow at Mann's SPECIAL $100 Remember -It Always Pays to ! j Shop at Mann's-the Quality Store ! Medford's Own Store I