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PAGE TEN 'MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1934. ASPHALT SERVES Most of American Supply ' Now Made at Petroleum Refineries Aide in Quiet ing Nerves of Moderns . WASHINGTON, 0. C (Spl.) One more product which the United States formerly Imported from abroad la now almost entirely manufactured at home. Recent statistics of the United States Bureau of Mines show that more than nine-tenths of the asphalt used In this country Is made at petroleum refineries, and only One per cent Is derived from native deposit occurring in various parts of the world, such as the famous pitch lake on the Island of Trlnl dad. British West Indies. ' "Asphalt, whether natural or arti ficial, Is a black, sticky substance famed for countless centuries aj ft hinder, preservative, and waterproof ing material,' says a bulletin from the Washington, D. O. headquarters of the National Geographic society, 'Native asphalt, or pitch, waa em ployed by the ancient Egyptians for Impregnating mummy wrappings, while Assyrian boatmen daubed It on the sides sf their circular gufas. Many Uses. ' "Nebuchadnezzar used asphalt to tfmooth the streets of Babylon for the wheels of hi gold-plated char lpts, but many centuries were to pass before the world rediscovered asphalt's weathering qualities and the ease with which It can be com bined with other paving materials. Today asphalt la the binding me dium for an estimated three-quarters , of American city streets having pave- j mente of a higher grade than un treated macadam. "In that part of the V, 8. public works $(100,000,000 highway program now completed, or under construc tion, nearly three-quarters of all highway types above the class of un treated gravel or stone roads are of asphalt, or use asphalt as a binding medium. An equal percentage of all airport surfacing better than plain earth, gravel or cinders consists of the same material. ' "Property and life Itself are being made safer along the turbulent Missis sippi where, only this year, U. 8. army engineers believe they have solved the century-old problem of , revetting the bantu to keep the stream in Its channel. Great, tough watehrproof mats, Impregnated with asphalt, have been laid from low waterllne, out to the channel, thus literally paving the river bed. Absorbs Noises tn Radio Studios. "While an ally of modernity, as phalt also serves as an antidote 'or modernity's chief nuisance noise. Twentieth -century nerves are soothed by noiseless asphalt floors and side walks, and the sound-absorbing qualities of asphalt treated roofs and walls. Radio studios use the product extensively. "The sports world Is served by resilient asphalt surfaces for tennis and handball courts, and play grounds. The arena of the Madison Square Garden bowl, in New York. Is of SAphalt construction throughout the first place of Its kind ever built. "Versatility for Industrial purposes la demonstrated by the use of as phalt for battery box walls, In the heat-resistant enamel of automobile hoods and for moisture-proof ship ping containers. Asphalt yields a protective paper for wrapping and Is an essential in tree surgery. . "Prom the work-a-day field of In dustry to the realm of art is an easy Jump for this resilient substance. Asphalt la employed In moulding compounds for bas reliefs, frames and other placttc forms. Chemical Composition a Mystery 'Although the exact chemical com. position of asphalt Is not known, chemists have found that It consists of a very complex mixture of hydro carbons and their non-metallic de rlvatlves. Certain of these compounds are heavy, oily bodies, which hold the harder, solid constituents In so lution. The oily bodies give plas ticity, and the harder bodies pro vide waterproofing and cementation. MAsphalt Is recovered from the crude black oils of Mexico, South America, California, and some of the mid -continent fields by a sim ple distillation process. Solvents audi aa gasoline, kerosene and gar oils are bottled off In the still, leaving the black, sticky, non-volatile as phalt behind. As the oily constituents of asphalt can also be boiled off, it is a simple matter to produce a fin ished awphalt cement of any degree of hardness. "Native asphalts, such as those of Trinidad and Venezuela, have been produced over long periods of time In nature's laboratory or refinery.' The original petroleum In which they occurred was subjected to ft slow process of evaporation which eventually removed the lighter sol vent oils. Asphalt also occurs in certain sandstones and limestones, and In a very brittle form known aa Gllsonlte, In Colorado." LA GRANDE APPOINTS CITY SCHOOL LEADER LA GRANDE, Ore., Dec. 30. (AP At a special meeting of the La Grandr school board last night Principal Ar nold L. Gralapp of La Grande high was appointed city superintendent of I schools, effective January. 1, 1D3S. Hp! takes the place left vacant by the unexpected death earlier this month of Superintendent Herbert Evans. 1 CHRISTMAS TREE PROGRAM FRIDAY The Sunday school of the Pint Methodist church will give their an nual Chrlstmaa tree program tomor row, Friday eyentng. at 7:30 o'clock, to which the general public la In vited. Following the custom of p-tst years, a "white Chrlstmaa" will be observed, everyone bringing some do nation for the needy, wrapped In white paper. The offering will go to the sinking fund of the church, which is being raised to apply on the church debt. The following program has been prepared: 1. Song, "Joy to the World" (by audi ence), accompanied by orchestra 2. Invocation. 3 Orchestra (two numbers). Section I. Beginners Department 1. necltation, "The W:se Men." Richard Harrison, Gene Neff. Jimmy Tucker. 2. Song by the Department, "Silent Night, Holy Night." 3. Recitation, "The Shepherds." Carl Burk, Jimmy Scheffel. 4. Recitations: Marian Brill, Harriet Fay. ThMs Gordon, Gall Codding, Donr.lo Faber. 5. Angels Chorus. 0 Recitation by Angels 7. Song by the Department, "Awxj In the Manger." Section II Primary Department. 1. Song by Primary Department, "Sil ent Night. Holy Night." 2. Exercise, "Christina," Second Orade. 3. "The Meaning of Christmas," Th.rd Orade. Section III Junior Department. 1. Recitation, "Under the Star," Dor othy Stubblefield. 2. Recitation, Joan Burk 3. Recitation. Helen Cox. 4 Recitation, "The King." Ircn Franklin. fl. Song by Junior Department. "Lul laby. Christ Child." i Section IV Intermediate Department. ( 1. Song by Four Girls, "hong, honx Ago." 2. Recitation. "Hilda's Christmas.' Mary Beth Bradflah. 3. Recitation, Geraldlne Clemens. 4. Recitation, George Bler. 0. Dialogue, "Christmas la Other Countries." Mary Clark and RuthHerron. 6. Song by the Intermediate Depart ment, "O, Uttle Town of Bethle hem," Section V Senior Department. 1. Scripture by Pour Girls, Ethel Moore. Madge Beery. Jerry Walkfr. Barbara Boat wick. 2. Offertory, Mr. Lucile Schopport 3. Procession of White Gifts. 4 Benediction. LOS ANGELES RAILWAY SETTLEMENT NEARS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20. (p) Peaceful settlement of the labor dif ficulties between the Pacific Electric railway and it trainmen appeared possible today, with only a few cents an hour on the basic wage scale c landing between them as the prin cipal obstacle. The Brotherhood of Ralway Train men had threatened a sympathetic strike on the three transcontinental railroads serving Los Angeles, should a strike take place. The sympathetic walkout waa to affect the entire Pa cific coast and extend eastward as far as Bl Paso, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. MASKED BANDITS GET ELECTRIC CO. PAYROLL PHILADELPHIA. Pa., Dec. 20. (AP) Five masked men held up" the transportation and suppllea building of the Philadelphia Electric company today as employes were being paid off and escaped with a pouch estimated to contain between $40,000 and. 948,- 000 In cash. Be correctly corseted In an Artist Model by Ethelwyn B. Hoffmann. Deputy District Attorney George A. Neil on testified In the damage suit of E. C. Hall of Eugene, member of the contracting firm of Hall and Washburn, against C. J. Perrine, Ash land merchant, that I-errlne Insisted upon the Issuance of a complaint against Hall, though Ncllson "advised against It." The county official also testified that lie told Perrine. the latter alone, would be responsible for any suit that might arise from the filing of the complaint. Nellson further testified that "a rather heated argument" arose be tween himself and Perrine over the Issuance of the complaint, but that Perrine still Instated, Nellson then had the complaint prepared and instructed Perrine to sign and swear to it, before the Ash land Justice of the peace. The deputy district attorney also tes tified that "in cases of this nature, we always like to Investigate both sides," and complaints are never Is sued, "save upon probable cause." Perrine later signed the complaint, : the evidence showed, and It was serv ed upon Hall at Eugene. False arrest j HEX0L GERMICIDE WIN not burn the tissues. A teaspoon ful to a quart of warm water effec tive, safe as a cleansing douche. Ilcxol has a pleasant odor. Ask your Doctor. is alleged. Hall seeks general, special, and punitive damages totalling 128, 152.21. Hall Is charged with grand larceny In the complaint. Perrine alleges that Hall, engaged on a Pacific high way contract near Ashland, appropri ated timber belonging to Perrine, In the construction of temporary "false work." State police and other county em ployees, testified today relative to the issuance of the complaint. Hall In his damage action, claims that he was "humiliated." and delay ed In the keeping of an Important business conference In Utah, by the filing of the complaint. Perrine Is represented by Attorney William Briggs and Frank J. Van Dyke of Ashland, and Hall by Attor ney Elton Watklns of Portland. The case la expected to go to the Jury late today. PHOENIX AID TO GIVE PIE SOCIAL ON FRIDAY Ladles' Aid of the Phoenix Presby terian church will sponsor a pie social Friday at 7:30 p. m. A feature of the program will be a comlj debate. Otnai entertaining numbers will be special music, readings and a vle-eattng con tea t. Charles Plckel will act as auc tioneer. The public la cordially invited. Professor Harrington Wells of Santa Barbara, Cal., State college claims to have discovered that whales have lice. During December the Tabba tun nel at Ataml, Japan, which cost about ei2,5OO,OO0 to construct, will be opened. there's nothing can touch (APPLEJACK BRANDY AT CHRISTMAS YULETIDE GLOW AND CHEER IN SMOOTH, MELLOW HIIDICK .a : SI5 Quart 'liat could be better for Christmas -ktails, punches, toddies, Tom- and-Jerry or for the plum pud ding than fine, velvet-smooth Ilildick! Real brandy quality, never blended at a price under many blends! Use in any recipe that calls for whisky or brandy. NOTE: Ilildick makes a grand gift, too. Ml for recipe booklet., write Van Landingham Co., Befell Bldg., Portland Mothers ! In treating children's colds, don't take ttftC chances., use SA'j W VapoRub CLOSE OUT SALE Christmas Cards -Seals Wrappings Choice of the great est and finest stock in Southern Oregon,' for 12 PRICE CUSTOMERS MUST MENTION THIS AD TO SECURE THIS SPECIAL WURTS GIFT SHOP Corner Sixth and Central o o Directory of Gifts for Men Gifts Between 25c and 50c Silk NeckHcar Silk Hosiery Cuff Links Gurters and How Tics . Fancy Handkerchief .Sri Belts Suspenders Boxed (lift Sets Gifts Between 50c and $1.00 Fancy Shirts Leather Bill Folds V Toilet Sets TE Imported UMc Hosiery 81 Fancy Wool Hosiery Dill Fold Sets tai bilk Neckwear rml am 1 1 irrww;, Gifts Between $1.50 and $2.50 OPEN FROM THURSDAY F.VKN1NC1 UM'lL t'IMllM.MAS Fancy Shirts Shirts, with Cullars to Match Gift Box Handkerchiefs I Ladies! Come "His" Gift ; ' ne in and Select at "His" Store Belt Ruckles and Rcltogram Nets Casslmeie Mufflers , Sweaters Silk .Mufflers Gifts Between $2.50 and $7.50 Dress Troiiiers Imported Silk Mufflers silk Shirts Wool Ibidi Itnbes Suede Jackets Bath Itobes Pullover Sweaters Smoking Jackets Gifts Between $5.00 and $10 Novelty I';if;imas Military HnMi Sets finlf Knickers Leather Con Is Sport Wool Blazers Fur Lined Cloves Leather (I loves Flannel Holies Traveling Sets iO!O!0iOlfliOitfiOiOi0iO!OiQIHHO!OW Lach girt neatly wrapped AM ready for the tree 1 Lee's Men's Shop i :r t NK.Vr TO 111 ALTO THEATRE I Christmas I -J v. 4S6- ..... FRIDAY-SATURDAY-MONDAY Final Three Days of John Cupp 's SACRIFICE m Ml I'll 1- lv''j mWhiPh ! STORE OPEN Evenings Till 8:30 During This Sale Don't Miss the Legion Show Oriental Gardens Fri, Nite Right at the Peak of the Holiday Season Buy Gifts at AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES $20,000 Stock No Sale Merchandise Cut to the Bone in a Mighty Money Raising Sale Bedroom Suites Think of it! About 60 Fine Bedroom Sets to chooso from and every one an OUTSTANDING BARGAIN . . . Motlorn and conventional styles in walnut and colors . . . prices as low as . . . $2 .95 Club Chairs and Stools ff lure 11 fine selection of about thirty new Club t hnirj which have Junt heen received at our store. There Is ftplMiiltri r lection of cover mid wide choice of colors ml 1 m iles. ir jou are not satisfied nlth one or thrte chairs after your have purchased It, let us know at once, and we will make jou 11 profit on It. Club Chairs as low as $17.95 FIREPLACE SCREENS AND SETS ON SALE DESKS A fine assortment of attics and sties In desks ... A fine solu tion to the Ihrl.Htmas lift problem. MicrlNce Sale Trices as low as $9.75 MONTAG Circulating Heaters folks, ne are going to sell Mniitnj rin-ulittlnr, Heaters at prices so low they will antonMi jou. There are quite a number of them for 1011 to choose from, so he sure to re whnt ne time to offer. nhr Inrge Urn? duty Montng w hU-li rcgulArly sell Tor fetOO will go on sjile for onlv $65 RANGES A regular line of Montng ranges , , . The Fl.v;:;T the mnrkrt offers 11 mining bargains. There are 4 Itnngen on rnle . . . other liramtn of rnnges at prices lower I hurt ummI rn ngrs. Yes ... a group of uted ranges too. one lot of ','0 fine runges which regu larly sell Tor 1.VY000 , , . Your i holie during this tale $42-50 Cedar Chests ON SALE Here are the finest oiinltt.T chests ne hare ever offered the builng public Vt of them for jour selection ... All solid eastern ecdnr , . . the kind that really keeps moths out. Ot sure to see this stock. Let a redur chest chest soHe your gift prob lem. Ml sites and prices as loir as $14.95 Rug Bargains Here Is the finest a.-sortinc nt of rugs ne hate eirr had In our store , . . lots of tNcm too . , , 0rr 1"0 to select from . . . Ihrre Is rery tjpe of rug from moderate priced Amlnter to the famous (iultstnn Orientals. There are small sire, large slie, and tnrlmn hHtr . . . Here's an example of the xalurs ne offer: 912 ,iulntrr Hug $16.00 SENSATIONAL BARGAINS IN MATTRESSES - Famous Simmon; Mattress ... A limited number of them, inner Spring, going on sale at $29-75 Only a limited number Regular $40.00 Cotton Felted Mettresses $5.75 40 lb. Cotton Felt ed Mattresses Prices mi low as n Odd Furniture Pieces Here's an opportunity t. make real savings on yonr Christmas gifts of furniture. He hate a splendid selec tion of iiinll t.iblrs. chairs, bonk ene?, foot stool, card tables, smoking set, mirrors. Nunda rugs . . es. (he round kind and oblong sites . , . eerthlng going at sacrifice prices , . . Jo!m Coop Furniture Co. nwiu iw mi 1 mi w.iii..i nu mnim 111 mini im ihhuimiiiu i. n i mm mi mum iimmm iiiimii urn mi iimin . . .1 miinniin mm in 1 111 1 M H'Ml.llll WiniM.ll Will II I III II Ill ammmmtam , 1, . 1 Mri MM.MMMMMMMMMyMMM tVj' Sixth . and Bartlett Medford Sale of Linoleum Our fine line of Arm strong Linoleum both In Inl.ild and pilot, goc on sale during Ink sarrlflre eenl. Hr.MN WIS! l.OTH OF T HUM! Occasional Chairs A large shipment of occ.iMontil chairs arrived last trldiiy, nnd they mil be I ml ml oil In this s:icrl flce s.ile. And listen! . . . Eery chair Is made of hardwood nt prices you nuld e,pect to pay for pine and fir chairs. There are about 40 or them to choose from with prices ss low as $6-75 Sale of Lamps Never has a Mrrtrnrd Store offiicd mm h a complete elecilon of tunip nf u.i m , as we are featuring in thl crr;ii -riiiuc rirnt. 1 Think of it! Otrr 2A0 ;imp punh.i-rd .ilrrcth fro t'tttrtjgo, with no diipllmtlnn In tiii our strn k includes t.ihlr. floor. and rrflettnr lamp outstanding bargain llT, radio. l:ery ne an 1
