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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUXE, MP.DFORD, FRIDAY. MAY 10. 1935. PAGE SEVEN MORE SIMPLICITY IN CRIMINAL LAW Message to Law Institute . Lauds Move for Speeding Up Court Procedure in Prosecution of Crime WASHINGTON. May 10. (API Continuation of efforts to revlae the criminal law as an aid to solving the crime problem was advocated today by President Roosevelt. He made this suggestion in a mes sage sent to the American Law In stitute after Chief Justice Hughes had urged simplified procedure In federal courts to speed a final decision of casps and eliminate technicalities. George W. Wlckersham former at torney general and president of the organization called for a study of "conditions growing out of the re cent unprecedented Increase of bu reaucracy In our government." Seek Simpler Practice Explaining that congress had em powered the court to change the method of procedure Hughes said: "The goal we seek is a simplified practice which will strip procedure of unnecessary forms, technicalities and distinctions and permit the advance of causes to the decision of their merits with a minimum of procedural encumbrances." The president's letter said: "Last year I had the pleasure of sending a word of greeting to the twelfth annual meeiing of the Amer ican Law Institute. On that occa sion I took th liberty of making a suggestion the suggestion that while you continued to carry forward the clarification and simplification of the common law through your great pro ject of restatement, you should be gin to give serious consideration to work of equal importance in the field of the criminal law. Lauds .Move "I am happy to learn that my sug gestion commended Itself to you and that a committee composed of emi nent lawyers, economists, sociologists, phychiatrlsts and other experts In the a 11 1 ed soc 1 al sc 1 encea was appol nted by your council to advise on the work which you can usefully do In this field. "I am deeply Interested to team that you have received from this com mitter a report which has been ap proved by your council and which recommends that you prepare and from time to time publish parts of a proposed code of criminal law, using that expression tn Its widest sense. "I expressed In my letter of last year my conviction that the adapta tion of our criminal law and its ad ministration to meet the needs of a modern, complex civilization la one of our major problems. Valuable Contribution "I feel that the type of work pro posed by your committee will, If exe cuted with scientific care, be a valu able contribution to our progress to ward the solution of the crime prob lem, and I accordingly hope you will be able to see your way clear to carry through auch an Important public service. "These meetings of the American Law Institute In Washington empha size the public responsibility of the bar, not merely to practice the law, but to maintain Its vitality and carry forward Its growth and Improvement by disinterested scientific work. "In a country like ours, where so much depends upon the spirit and breadth of vision with which the law Is administered. It Is heartening In deed to witness this recognition of their public obligations by so many of the outstanding leaders of the bench and bar. "I accordingly extend my warm and cordial greetings to your membership and wish to say that I shall be very glad to receive a committee from the Institute If there are any matters upon which you especially wish to confer with me." Miner Found Dead Near Oscar Creek GRANTS PASS, May 10. (Spl.) rrancls Marlon Hayes, 75. was four.d dead near a mine on Oscar creek Wednewlay morning about 8:30. Hayes apparently died from heart failure, according to Coroner Virgil Hull who returned to Grants Pas about 4 o' clock Wednesday with the body. W. L. Slotboom. worker at the same mine, four; Mr. Hayes near h'.t cabin at the mine. Mr. Hayes was born No vember 6, 1859. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY "Uned Bkr$M Her Majesty, "T 111 1 r i i r - ' " gwy yypiy, ? i, " " 1 'I 11 " ""L" ' "J-1 1 1111 " ' " " TT . NX f- rxC. 1 'nwXx I 'f r . k jfi -jtK y vi.. - 8unday, May 12. Mother s Day, the nation again will pay homage to mothers, living and dead. Here are two mothers who have come promi nently to the fore since Mother's Day a year ago, and two others who have held their place in the world's spot light famous mothers of famous children. At the left Is Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of the president, who has watched with keen Interest and devotion the activiti of her son In the second trying year of his leadership. In spite of advancing years. 1935 found Mrs. Roosevelt an active woman in and about her Sams Valley SAMS VALLEY. May 10. (Spl.) Miss Helen Williams, appointed by the lecturer, conducted the Mother's day program for Grange Saturday night. The program, also honored of ficer Floral and was one of the most Interesting enjeyen for a long time. Rev. Bairtl of Mcdford gave a tnbutee to mothers after which he gave sev eral comic readings. Music was furn ished by six young people from Mcd ford. Refreshments were served bv the young people of the Grange. Mrs. Steve Wilson was hnstesg to the Ladles club Thursday afternoon at her home at Table Rock. Twenty five members were present. Refresh ments of Ice cream and wafers were served by the hof-Uvw. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ober of Long Beach, Calif , are house quests at the W. W. Edlngton home this week Elmer Whipple visiting now in Medford. ave en Intere.stfne macic show at the school house Wednesday night. The proceeds went to aid thr 4-H clubs of Sams Valley. Man Prefers Pen To Going To Work FREMONT. Ohio (UP) Because he preferred going to prison rather than working for the township trus tees, W. G. Jones. 55-year-old farmer and relief client, was given a one to three-year sentence In the peniten tiary. Jones, charged with non-support of his five children, was sentenced by Judge A. V. Baumann. Township trustees had complained that Jones had squandered an inheritance of $700 and refused to work. Pair Seek Divorce Married 52 Years MOCKSVELLE. N. C (UP) After 52 years of marriage, F. M. Reavis, 75. and his wife. Addle, have obtained a divorce. "We Just couldn't make a hit of married life," Reavis told the court, "so I left her and want a divorce." His action was not contested. Two years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary by part ing. "HEALTH PARTNER" "Busy days at top speed call for a wholesome diet... and I've found that Shredded Wheat is right on the job when it comes to supplying energy." Crisp, delicious Shredded Wheat is packed with the vital, strength-giving elements you need. Eat it with milk and fresh fruits every morning 1 Atk for (he pjcltijte ihoir the picture of 'Mom-Mother's Day, 1935 home, widely acclaimed whenever she appears in public. The year holds special significance lor Queen Mary, right. The empire wide celebration, the Stiver Jubilee, marking the twenty-fifth year of her husband's reign, already is under way. How much Queen Mary, who Is a model wt fe and mother, has contributed to the success of that reign, perhaps only members of the royal family know. Mary is the mother of six children, five living. The rise or IKtle Shirley Temple to the peak of screen fame, a star in her own right, although only five years old . has brought upon her Milk Temperature Catise of Murder PARIS (UP) Louls-Jullen Pru vost, 53. plckman, chopped his wife to death with a hatchet because she complained about the temperature of the milk he served her. Returning from work. Pruvofit found his wife sick In bed, so he brought her a glass of warm milk. She said that It was too hot and he brought her another glass of milk. This time she remarked it was too cold. He left 'the room again, but came back with a htachet and killed her. He then ran over to the Saint Fargeau police station and gave him self up. That good old American Taste Mil SCHENLEYS NOW AVAILABLE IN OKEGOM mi FOR A REALLY FINE mot'.ier trials which only the mothers of famous children can know. Ap parently, the Hollywood consensus is that Mrs. Gertrude Temple, above. Is a wise mother, keeping her famous little daughter unspoiled in spite of the plaudits of the movie-going public. To an inconspicuous French-Canadian mother, less than a year ago. the arrival of quintuplets brought fame that spread throughout the entire world. Mrs. Elzire Dlonne. 26 y car-old mother of the "quints," has been working for months to gain possession of the babies, now wards of the crown. Porters of Paris Complain of Wine PARIS (UP) Porters at the Gare St. Lazare here are getting what they call "wine shoulders" from carrying so much baggage containing cases of wine for returning Americans. The travelers are Jubilant, but the porters complain that baggage Is heavier and must be handled with greater care. The cause of It all Is that recently the American Embassy announced that under Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau's order Americans re turning to the United States can take In wine and liquor duty free to the limit of 1 00 personal exemption. (Reading time: 4 tecondt; drinking time.: right now!) The cream of distilling and American blending talent used the cream of everything in making these Schcnley blends. They bring back to you once more that good old American taste you've wanted. So moderate in price they're Mark of Merit values all the way thru. ( ZD BLENDED WHISKIES GIN, TRY SILVER WEDDING DISTILLED GIN NORMAL PUPILS FINED FOR THEFT OF FLOWERS ASHLAND, May 10. (Spl.) Heavy fines were levied in city court Thurs day on three Southern Oregon Nor mal school students, including two girls, who were arrested at 10 o'clock Wednesday night on charges of tres passing. They were specifically ac cused of entering upon the property of Charles W. FortmiUer at 5144 Boulevard and cutting bouquets of flowers, which, the students said, were to be used as gifts for Mothers Day this Sunday. The three were fined 3S and costa each, with $15 of each line re mitted providing they repaid the loss sustained by FortmiUer. The arrest and conviction of the three students marked the culmina tion of a local police drive to ap prehend the persons who are al leged to have been cutting and taking flowers In various yards for the last two weeks, at which time complaints from property owners first reached the Ashland police station. Chief of Police C. P. Talent said Thursday that his department would crack down vigorously on anyone found to be engaged in taking shrub bery or flowers from either private or public property. Doe Takes Dog's Job of Driving Stock RILEY BROOK, N. B. lUP) The Laplander uses his reindeer as a beast of burden, but on a farm near here a doe has taken over the Job of driv ing cattle to water from a farm dog. A farmer found the doe abandoned near a roadside when It still was a fawn. He raised it in his kitchen. It Is now two. The doe took on the Job of driving the cattle herself and whenever the farm dog tries to dispute her sway she charges him. Arizona Policeman May Try Wrestling PHOENIX. Ariz. (UP) Gangsters' bodyguards may be gorillas, but there's a Phoenix "copper" they shouldn't try any strong arm stuff on. His name Is Lefty Moffard. 205, and he has a mean flying mare. In other words, he's a wrestler, and haa a good hold. Recently he drew with Joe Savoldl, who said he had "everything but experience." Moffard, who Is 37, is thinking of quitting policing and turning full time professional. Married In Smallest Park VISALIA. Cal (UP) Under Lone Oak Tree, smallest city park In the world. Miss Joanne Farmer and Nor man I. Mitchell, both of Fellows, were wed. The couple, the minister and friends overflowed the small alx-foot circle that Inclosea the aged oak tree In the center of the city's main street. Sentenced fur Spanking Wife SALEM. Mass. (UP) William Knuttiala. 42, a laborer, was sen tenced to serve three months in the House of Correction. He spanked his wife. AMERICAN BRAND f Crrckt, IM, 6tbal7 Diftrtotan. 1m. SHREDDED WHEAT RECIPES Popi'larlty Bo?ln at Hreakfast Popular people are usually well people. They are the people who reel fine, enjoy life, who sie the brlpht Mrte of thtnss . . . and almost always you'll find they are the people who eat right! It Is an accepted fact that the whole grain of the wheat la na ture's most nourishing food when prepared in the easily-digested and delicious form of Shredded Wheat. In fact, you could live, be iTnnjr and enjoy the best of health on Just this famous cereal, milk and fruit . . . and nothing else. The fine balance of such a combination gives your body all It needs for energy, tissue build ing, resistance to disease, strong bones, and it contains Just the right amount of bran. Here are suggestions that add Infinite variety to your breakfast menus: Shirred Kegs on Shredded Wheat Biscuits Eggs 0 Shredded Wheat Biscuits 2 tablespoons butter salt and white pepper 1 cup milk Turn the milk Into a shallow dish. Prepare the Biscuit baskets by crush ing an oblong cavity in the top of the biscuit with the bowl of a tea spoon, and removing the inside shreds. Dip the bottom of the basket lightly In the milk And place In but tered pan. Put ltltle bits of butter In bottom of biscuit baskets, salt and pepper lightly and break an egg Into each basket. Put little bits of butter on top, salt and pepper, set In mod erate oven until white of the egg Is set. Remove from pan with pancake turner to warm plate and serve at once. Shredded Wheat SiihtltiitM for Pancakes Saturate the biscuit thoroughly with hot water. lay all over the top thin slices of butter and serve, while still hot. with ample mple syrup or powdered or plain sugar. Shredded Wheat Cream Toast 1 quart of milk 4 tablespoons flour I tablespoon butter salt to taste ' 6 Shredded Wheat Biscuits Heat the milk In a double boiler, put the cover on. When hot, add the flour previously mixed with a little cold milk. stir, and cook until smooth and thick. Add the butter and salt, and keep hot while preparing the bis cuit, splitting them lengthwise, then toasting lightly. Finish by turning the hot cream sauce over the biscuit and serve. flhreddcri Whnle Wheat Porridge For those who like a mush or por ridge there Is nothing so nourishing and satisfying as Shredded Wheat porridge, and nothing so easy to make, put the Shredded Wheat Bis cuits In a small saucepan, add salt and enough water to cover the bot tom of the pan; stir and boil until it thlckena, then serve with milk or cream. Better than ordinary porridges for youngsters or grown-ups. Total Asm 714 Yours , SELMA. Cal (UP Mathemati cian! got busy on their adding ma chines today and computed the com bined Rea of Mrs. Lucy Sanderson, With MMM DAYS j Air Adventures of JIMMIE ALLEN KOO . K'WI . KJR . ttlOX 6:43 to 7.00 P. M. KfXM AilS to 6:30 P. M. KFS0 KPY . (COIN - 7.00 to 7l1 ffloAoLlNI ft) I f 0 POWER f 87, and Ir 11 ltrtn; cbilflren as 714 yars. Mrs. Sanderson claimed some sort of a record, following published reports from a family In Tulsa. Okla.. having a combined age of only 632 years. 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