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"Buy Now" Campaign Backed by Medford Climber Commerce The Weather t-orerast; Partly cloudy tonight and Friday; not much chance In temper ature. Highest yesterday an Lou t this morning ... 56 Medford Mail Tribune Your Vacation will he more enjoyable If you hare the Mall Tribune follow yon. No additional coat. Phone 15 and place your order before leading. Twenty-eighth Year MEDFOKD, OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1933. No. 73. CTEl FOB jota El IBIS IIBV 1ELI i Comment on the Day's News By FRANK JENKINS CONGRESS has passed and the President has signed a law for the rehabilitation of agriculture. It la known as the farm relief act. Ita purpose to to bring prosperity to the farmer, and in its determination to do that it goes farther than any law EVER WENT BEFORE in this country. . It placea in one man's hands pow ers that are little short of staggering in their scope. THERE la pending-before congress, with the approval of the Presi dent, a bill for the rehabilitation of ' Industry. It will undoubtedly be pass ed by congress and signed by the President. With the determination to bring prosperity to Industry, It too goes farther than any similar law ever nt before in this country, discard ing the old theory that competition Is the life of trade and giving to In , dustry, under government supervis ion, permission to ELIMINATE de structive and vicious competition. That places in Industry's hands a Tast power for Its own betterment, A ORICULTURE has been taken cave JT of by law. Industry is to oe taa en care of by law. Both are to be made nrosperoua. . If it can be done by legislation. The next step in this program, If we are to preserve a fair and honest balance, .la to take care of LABOR by law. TWS writer, who Is no radical, be- 1 lieves that the next step In the program to restore prosperity, tne next move to bring about the new deal, should be a law providing a. shorter work week and a MINIMUM WAGE. WE talk about prosperity, whai IS PROSPERITY, anyway? Simply this: Prosperity la putting Into the pocket of common, ordinary people, who are vastly In the major ity, money enough to enable them to BUY the things that Industry and agriculture produce. When that Is done, WE HAVE PROSPERITY. - -4 NOW let us look at the picture from the other side. When common, ordinary people HAVEN T the money with which to buy what Industry and agriculture produce, we have HARD TLR1KO. After three years of depression, we know that beyond all doubt. FOR thousands of yeara, business wan run in such a way as to provide a FEW PEOPLE with the bulk of the benefits. The result haven't been anything to boast about. The tendency has been to build up ft comparatively small number of huge fortunes whllt denying to the vast majority of all the people their rightful share of the good things of life. We have had occasional periods of general prosperity, to be aure, when EVERYBODY haa benefited, but they have been relatively brief. N OW let ua examine these relatively What haa brought them about? Here la ttie answer: These periods of general prosperity, when EVERY BODY has been reasonably comfort able and happy, have occured at those happy tlmea when conditions have been temporarily Just right to put Into the pocket of the vast majority of common, everyday people the mon ey with which to buy what industry and agriculture produce. When wages-are good, we have pros perity. Whe"n wages are bad. we have hard Hires. Everybody knows that. SO, if we are going to paaa a law to make agriculture prosperous, ot we are going to pass a law to make Industry prosperous, let us hare the good aense to go on and take the ether necessary and logical step and pass a law to make labor prosperous. We can t have lasting prosperity In this country unless we put Into the pockets of those who work the money with which to buy the thing, the? he'.p to produce. PITTSBURG, June 15. (API Csp tiln William P. Wright of Chlcsgo national commander of the Grand Army of 'he Republic. vr r?'jnd dfsd in bed In a hotel today. He was 88 yean old. SECOND SUSPECT ADJOURNMENT! IN BALLOT CASE IS UPFOR TRIAL Opening Arguments Due in Morning Long Exami nation of Prospective Ju rors Features Preliminary The Jury In the trial of Walter J. Jones, mayor of Rogue River, and active In the local turmoil, and activ ities of the so-called "Good Gov ernment Congress." charged with vote -stealing, with a score of other defendants, was completed this after noon shortly before 3 o clock, and Is as follows: John Peterson, Medford; J. H. L'nruh, Phoenix; J. C. LusK, Barneburg Lane; Mazle Bates, Ashland; L, 8. Hatkler, Talent; H. M. Schilling, Ashland ; Mary E. Klelnhammer, Applegate; L. H. Panfce.v, Ashland; F. v. Combs, Talent; 8. A. Peter, Ashland; (ieorRe V. Goldy, Ashland, and Harley Hall, Jacksonville. To Choose Alternates The two alternates were yet to be chosen. The Jurors were dismissed by the court this afternoon, with In structions to go home and return tomorrow morning at 9:30 prepared to hear the case of Jones and to atay until its completion. Up to noon both state and defense had exhausted all but one of their premptory challenges, and the morn ing session was featured by long ex aminations of prospective Jurors, their connections with, and belief In, j the doctrines of L. A. Banks. j Neathammer Unqualified - j Jtm William Neathammer of Wimer j disqualified himself. He declared i he would take his own views on the j law. in preference to those given by the court, and was excused by the! court. Up to this time, Neathammer had answered all questions satisfact orily. He admitted he had joined the "congress" and still retained his membership card. Worked for Jones He knew slightly a few of the de fendants, had no opinions, had work ed for Jones on county roads, had refused to sign a petition for the re call of Judge Norton, and dented that he had signed any pf the numerous petitions circulated for the resigna tion or county officials. Lester Pankey, a truck gardener of the Ashland district, In response to state queries said he had believed "Banks' claim of a breakdown of law and order" and othes charges he made, "but he got so strong I could not keep up with his opinions." The challenge of the state was denied. Pankey said he had changed his mind under further questioning, and the stat renewed Its challenge which was denied. Murphy Excused J. C. Murphy, who said he lived on Poverty Ridge." and Is employed by the HUlcrest Orchards, said he "hears the ballot cases for lunch dally," and that "It wohld not be right for me to set on the Jury." He was excused by the court. . Frlnk Kvcused Lem Prink, orchardtst of Talent, a tentative juror, was excused by the court, upon his representation of pressing orchard work. Both sides agreed to the dismissal. Mrs. Mail Bates of Ashland, an other Juror was ten minutes late. She said he "was sorry," and the court accepted the excuse, "I take it you could not help It." The courtroom was only partially filled at the morning session. (Continued on Page Seven) ALLEN'S RICHES ARE LOS ANGELES. June 15. I AP) A hearlng on a petition for probate of ersl While also presented ine mam the win of Miss Margaret Keith, who ath unit with the regimental trophy, left the bulk of her million dollar j and several men from the 249th with estate to Albert C. Allen. Jr., of Cen- 6 and 10-year faithful eervlce medals, tral Point. Ore. was continued for Enlisted men went through a full one week Tuesday to permit relatlvea day's drill at Camp Clatsop and at to iron out minor difficulties. Americans Easy Marks For Preposterous Fads Br ULIAN T. BENTLEY tnited Pre Staff Correspondent. MILWAUKEE, June 15 (UP) The American people are pecullarry sus- ceptibie to fads and cults and they never relinquish one until a new and more preposterous one is offered. Dr. Morris Fishbein. editor of the Ameri can Medical association Journal said tonight at the American Medical as sociation convention. "Americana are particularly easily influenced by the name and picture z: a foreign physician being exploited in connection with some product," Dr. Piahbein said. IF Democratic Leader Says End Almost Certain New Compromise On Veterans' Aid Expected Late Today WASHINGTON. June . 16. (AP) Senator Robinson. Democratic leader, said today that final adjournment of Vie special session of congress tonight was almost certain. WASHINGTON, June 15. (AP) A new compromise was looked for late today' to lead congress out of the impasse over veterans compensations into which it was thrown by the dis agreement between th house and senats over the original compromise worked out with the president. A little after the house had voted, 308 to 177, to support the president's compromise Instead of accepting the more liberal senate substitute, plans were made for another meeting of the conferees in an effort to find an alternative that would be acceptable ot President Roosevelt and tihe house and senate. N-. ON PROPOSED LIST PORTLAND, June 15. (AP) The belief that Oregon may receive a; much as. $15,300,000 for highways; from the federal government under the public works bill, of which $12, 800.000 would be a direct grant, was expressed here Wednesday by R. H. Br 1 dork, state highway engineer, who addressed the educational committee of the Portland chamber of commerce. Baldock said about $7,500,000 of the grant money wiirbe disbursed by tu highway commission, and $5,300,000 by the federal bureau of public roads. Because of the uncertainties that have prevailed to date. Baldock said, the htghwny commission has been un able to form a definite program for use of the money, although It la in a position to determine promptly on a definite schedule as soon aa the money Is available. Among the construction projects Bald be k spoke of were; Canby-Salem, Salem-Albany,' Siskiyou Bottleneck. BRker-Huntlngton and the Portland- Hood River Columbia river section. Gaps proposed for completion In clude the Pendleton-John Day, Cen tral Oregon. South Santlam and Wil lamette highways. ASTORIA. Ore., June 15 (AP) With an attendance record of 100 per cent, the Klamath Palls Battery D, 249th Coast Artillery, of the Oregon National Guard, won the Oregonlan trophy for attendance at drill during the previous year. The presentation was made by Major-Oencral Oeorge A. White, com- mander of the lst division. The" Klamath Falls unit la under the com- mand of Dayton E. van Factor, oen- 'Port Stevens yesteraay. "And In this connection, the com panies selling yeast are among the most common offenders. "Yeast is a subsunce whose virtues as an extrenely mild laxative and food fairly rich ,n vitamin B have been recognised lor many years. It also haa been recognized as effective in the treatment of pellagra and beri beri, the latter a disease which was prevalent amoni: Japanese who sub sisted largely on a diet of polished rice It la not necessarfAy true that the -ndorlng physician himself will re- extn::on allowed the convitri ex reive a sum or money in consideration I editor ,d orchard m until June 16 of his signature.4 to flit a motion (or new uiaU BASEBALL National R. H. E 7 9 ( . 4 16 J and Hog&n; Pltzalnv Boston New York Fallens teln mona. Spencer, Bell and Mancuso. . R. H. E. 0 4 1 5 8 1 Grace; Tinning Pittsburgh Chicago Smith. Hoyt and Hartnett. R. 9 H E. Brooklyn . 8 2 1 Philadelphia 3 10 0 Thurston and Lopea: Hansen, Col- Una, Pickerel, Llska and Davis. American R. K E. New York, . 5 9 1 Boston 8 11 3 Allen. Vanatta and Dickey; H. Johnson, Elland and Ferrell. Gooch. DICTATE BUYING IS . . .... j,.. I steadied close to a quotation of $4.05 With practically all commodity ,0 (ne pmnd prlcea rising almost dally, the retail The 4.08 quotation was widely ru merchanta of the city. In cooperation mored as the point on which It was with the retail committee of the chamber of commerce will sponsor; a "Buy Now Campaign" In order that citizens may take advantage of pre vailing prices before the raises go in to effect. "It is not the purpose of the cam paign to offer special bargains but till merchants in every line of business will have available goods and mer chandise on which their customers can save considerably If buying Is done Immediately," stated John Mof fatt, chairman of the retail commit tee today. All the retail stores are working in harmony and It is expect ed that the camp sign will produce one of the biggest selling events which Medford has experienced in many years. Window posters Indicating that prices are rising and urging that ev eryone buy now were circulated to all stores this morning by the cham ber of commerce and will be on dls play during the campaign. Telegrams, letters, an circulars hat'e been received by practically all stores In the city indicating that prices are on the upgrade and there can be no doubt but that the thrifty and frugal purchaser can save a great deal of money by making purchases now. Marshall Field and company of Chicago have indicated that many lines of staple dry goods and mer chandise have increased in value and that prices will be increased. This firm states that merchants and con sumers wh buy their needs now will effect great savings. Marked advances In prices of lin seed oil and lead make necessary an advance in paint is the word of Sherwin-Williams company. This firm a'so states that Its new prices will go into effect on June 10th. The People's Electric store has re ceived word from Forbes Supply com pany, Westlnghouse representatives that on account of the steady ad vance in prices Immediate purchases are recommended as ft Is impossible to secure price protection on this ris ing market. Foodstuffs, clothing, silks, hard ware, paints, and hundreds of other commodities will rise In price In the very near future, according to reports reaching the city and the campaign of chamber of commerce Is destined to urge citizens to take advantage of the present situation and make pur chases immediately so as to effect a great saving of cash. "The resultant business will be very beneficial to Medford," stated Mr. Moffatt this morning, "aa It will in spire confidence and in all probabil ity, greatly assist the unemployment situation in our city, and we sincere ly hope that the merchants and con sumers of Medford will cooperate In very way." In many of the larger cities on the Pacific coast individual firms are con ducting their own "Buy Now Cam paigns" and It Is reported that they have been able to create vast amount of business which has been of benefit to their customers by the ssv. ings effected. E Six more days' time In which to file a motion for new trial has been granted L. A Banks, convicted of second degree murder for the elsy Ing of Constable Oeorge J, P'evott. Circuit Judge Oeorge F Hkipworth announced today. The extension la the second grant ed by the court and will be the last. - jimg Sklpworth stated.. The first COX IDE CHIEF ECONOMIC MEET Unanimous Designation of American Seen As Signal Victory Frenchman Was Strong Candidate for Post WASHINGTON. June 15. (AP) France and Poland defaulted a Rain today on thrlr war debt Installment to this government, while Grrat Britain arranged to pay $10,000,000 In sliver on Its 75.950.000 due and Italy tendered about a million dollars on Its ob ligation of $13,545,000. Barring changes late In the day, Flntund was the only nation to meet Its obligation In full, paying $1(8, 592. LONDON. Eng. June 15. (API- British financial quarters inclined to opinion that stabilization of the dol lar and pound for the duration of the world economic conference virtually was accomplished today as the dollar agreed to start stabilisation. By HEWITT MACKENZIE LONDON, June 15. jtp) The Uni ted States achieved a great and hard won victory in the world economic conference with the election of James M. Cox as chairman of the vital mon etary committee by the steering com mittee late today. The designation of the American was unanimous. His name was pre sented by the Frenchman, Georges Bonnet, who had himself been a can didate. Bonnet had bitterly opposed Cox election until a compromise was effected among warring groups In mid-afternoon. Opposition Voiced Opposition to the American been based on grounds that had the gold chairman should come from standard country. Finance Minister GOuido Jung of Italy was given the vice chairmanship and M. Bonnet, the French finance minister, was elected reporter to the cbnference. Prime Minister Handryk CoHJn of Holland, who had been suggested- ss a compromise chairman of the mone tary group, was elected to head the Important economic committee. BY SEATTLE, June 16 AP Low hanging clouds and fogs which would freeze on the wings of Jlmmle Mat tern's plane, "Century of Progress," may again have thwarted the efforts of the Texas aviator to fly from Khabarovsk, Siberia, to Nome. Alaska. At 13:30 p. m., Pacific Standard time. Mattern would ha.ve been In the air 24 hours, or seven hours more than the 3500-mile route should re quire In his speedy plane, Weather observers here, scanning latest reports from the western coast of Alaska and the Aleutians ex pressed the opinion that Mattern would not be able to find Nome, but would be obliged to land In the In terior uf Alaska because of overcast skies. If he hsd not been forced to turn back toward Siberia. ERMEN WILL DRAFT NEW CODE PORTLAND. Ore.. June 15 (AP) A meetlrur at which lumber nro- ductlon theories and practices were 10 oe revoiuiionizeo to conrorm to the national Industrial recovery act was attended here today by a large group of Oregon lumber manufactur ers. W, B. Greeley of Seattle, secre tary-manager of the Weat Coast Lum bermen's association, outlined the procedure at the all-day session. The change will he from a strictly Individualistic method of procedure ot a cooperative order, Oreeley said, tn sketchmg the tentative code of fair competition offered by trustees of the association and representatives of the TJsclflc Northmen Loggers' associa tion for consideration of the manu facturers. 7 (API WA8HINOTON. June Th houM tofay approved IIS to 8 maintenance against the former nils a senate hill aytriorlrlng appointment j band of glamorous Pola Heart, of an additional federal circuit Jildae j It was the third tlnw within a for the ninth "Pa'-irir ot --Ircuit. r eel: the nsme M Divsni had rrached The measure now goee to th White j the heed'lne.. House. Just tut week, Mae Muuay, blonde IOHNNY GOODMAN fiimrnaiM M. Bronzed, dapper little Johnny Goodman, 23-year-old inauranci salesman of Omaha, Neb., 'p .'nown with the trophy representing the national open golf champio:.;nip which he won at the North Shore club, Chicago, with a score c'i 287. (Associated Press Photol E F ROSEBUR0. Ore.. June 15. MP) A verdict declaring that Stat Po liceman Hubert Hoxie was "In per formance or his duty while making an arrest," when he shot and killed Jack Haley, local auto mechanic here Tttesdry. was returned by a coroner's Jury following sn Inquest .here last night. Haley was shot when he sttempted to escape from a trap laid by a group of local attorneys and Officer Hoxle, following the kidnaping of Ray B. Compton, Roseburg lawyer, who was held for $12A ransom. ! When Haley appeared to take de livery of the ransom money from Attorney Paul Oeddes, disguised at Mrs Compton, he was commanded to surrender by Officer Hoxle. who was hidden In the rear seat of the car driven by Oeddea. Haley failed to obey the command and started to run. The officer fired four shot through the car windows, one of the shots striking Haley in the abdomen, causing death within a few minutes. Fred Park, RItfc Winnlngham and her brother, Douglas Winnlngham, taken Into custody charged with com plicity in the kidnaping, did not tes tify at the inquest upon advice from their reFpectlve attorneys. No formal complaint has yet been filed against the trio. IS FIRM IN LOVE AVAUBANNE, June 16. f AP) The prince of Asturlas, son of former King Alfonso of Spain, and Senorita Edel mlra Sampedro, daughter of a Cuban merchant, have chosen the Catholic church In Ouchy, Switzerland, as the place for their wedding ceremony, but they have not set the date, which probably will be late In June'. "I value my love for my fiancee more than anything else." said the prince, who on Tuesday renounced his royal rights In favor of a brother. PARIS. June 15 (AP) Former King Alfonso of Spain returned to Parts today as displeased as ever, his friends aald, with the projected mar riage of his son, the Prince of Astu rlas, to Senorita Edelmlra Ssipedro, i a Cuban girl not of equal rai Black Eye Of Grand LOS ANGELES, June IS (UP) Una fl.w out of tht window when Prlnc Bsrgs M'Dlvanl, ot tht little principality of Oorla, blacked lh ,y of romfly Mary MrCornile. grand opera aum.r, Mlsa MrCormlc, char. ;d tolay In fllim atllt for separata WINS OPEN TITLE HOLMAN HITS AT. E PENDLETOON, Ore., June 18. JP) Further economy in state govern ment "by consolidation and elimi nation of sinecures" was urged here last night by Rufus C. Holman, state: treasurer, in an address to about 1.300 members of the Oregon State grange, assembled for the 00th an nual convention of the organisation. He attacked the proposed state sales tax. declaring "I see no Justification for a sales tax. or for any such tax as Is proposed." Holman said that while he believes Oregon Is coming out of "the finan cial debacle," county and state eco nomies in administration must be had. The treasurer took a crack at the offloe of state budget director, held by Henry Hansen In his discussion of "governmental sinecures and du plications." "I cite aa one of the many sinecures," he said, "the office of state budget director. With the ex ception of not to exceed possibly ninety days in every two years, this Job s just about as necessary to the taxpayers as a plug hat to a farmer at a grange picnic." Discussing the condition of the state treasury, Holman said Oregon's genera fund should be on a cash basis by the end of 1034, If antlclpa ted revenues materialize. Holman said he believed that "from the county officials particularly will come "the most sensible and practical suggestions" for the simplification of governmental operation. He gretted that the last legislature did not authorize an appropriation for a study of consolidation and realign-1 ment of state administration, and suEgested the state board of higher education undertake this work. A temperature of 103 degrees, the hottest day of the year, did not u'pset the program the granger had sched uled, and drills, conferences and other convention work was carried on as usual. LIONS DELEGATES GATHER ROSEBURG ROSEBURO. OTe., June 16. (AP) Lions from the 41 clubs of Oregon began assembling here early this af ternoon for the three-day ninth an nual district convention. Early In dlratlona pointed to a record-breaking attendance for the state meet ing. Cooled Love Opera Singer former Follies dancer and motion picture actress, filed suit for divorce from Prince David M'Dl.anl. And the marriage of Prince Aleila M'Dlvanl to Mlsa Barbara Hutton, heiress to Vie Woolworth five and ten millions, la to tske place In Parli today. Miss Murray Joined with with her sister-in-law. Miss McCormie, In fil ing atlidavlt which resulted In the appointment of a receiver to four oil eompaniee owned by the brothers M'Oltanl. LA DIEU GUILTY IN BALLOT PLOT IS former Banks Aide Faces Sentence of Two to Five Years in Prison Finding Backs Conspiracy Claim Examination of bondsmen In the sum of 17500 for J. Arthur La Dleu, convicted yesterday for ballot theft, was continued until 4 p. m. today by Judge Skip worth. Prof. E. En glen art, was Kocepted as one bondsmen, and Mr. and Mrs. Er nest Dahack for $1500. Englehart said his place was worth 940,000. He balk ed at answering queries put to him by Deputy District Attorney Neilson. Assessed valuation of the property Iff listed at 13800 in the assessor's of fice. Mr. and Mrs. Agnes Plnne were dis qualified as bondsmen, not being able to show property above the legal ex emption. The state seeks La Dleus commit ment to the county Jail. J. Arthur La Dleu, charged with ballot theft, and designated by the state of Oregon aa one of the leading; actors In the bungled crime of Feb ruary 20. which was climaxed by murder, was found guilty by a cir cuit court Jury Wednesday evening after seven hours deliberation. Hi trial lasted seven court days two being required for selection of a Jury. Under Oregon law. the convicted man faces a term of from two to five years In the state penitentiary. Im posing of sentence by Judge Oeorge F. Sklpworth Is expected to be de layed by the usual formalities on the part of the defense, Including request for new trial, appeals to ttvj state , supreme court, "etc. Courthouse reports said that the balloting through the long, hot June afternoon, stood ten to two for con viction almost from the start. It was reported that between eight and twelve ballots were tak'in. M'ortman Foreman -J. Frank Wortman of Phoenix was foreman of the Jury. At seven o'clock, the Jury returned to the Jury room from dinner. At 7:1 o'clock. It waa . announced by ths bailiffs that the Jury had reached a verdict. At eight o'clock, the defendant and counsel for state and defiwe were tn court and the Jury filed In, weary from their long efforts. The verdict was handed to the court. La Dleu. accompanied bv his wife, heard the fateful words without a show of emotion. Close to 1C0 people were present, and there wris no sign of a demon stration. Following the reading of the Jury's decision the state, through Assistant Attorney Oeneral Ralph E. Moody, asked that the bonds of La Dleu be strengthened aa "the state la not satisfied with the present sureties.' Question Bondsmen The sureties are listed as Prof, O, Engtehardt of the Long Tom Moun tain district; Mrs. Agnes P.'nne of Ashlrnd, and Ed. Sen oil a rs of this (Continued on Page Three) WILL ROGERS BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 15. Even prime minis ters don't getso "big" that they can overlook what they consider an old insult. liVhen Ramsay MacDonold was on the ocean coming over (appar ently with all the advantages 01 a cneap money;, wny we went off the gold and he liked to have jumped in the ocean. Well, that stuck in his craw and when we are all ready to be welcomed to the conference (and it was understood before hand that debts were not to be mentioned) he said "Ha, ha, my revengM" and remarked as foUnw: "Debts are not to be mentioned here and I am not going to mention 'cm, out side of just casually hinting that they won't be paid, but outside of that I want you to know that I am not going to say a word about 'em." Yours, fa 91(11 NtrfimV Irndiwte. la.
