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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGOX. MONDAY. MAY 13. 1035. PAGE TTTREB il SLATED THIS AFTERNOON John Roth Makes Long Statement Claiming Self Defense in Killing of Fel low Transient, J. Schmitz An inquest will be held this after noon at Ashland In the death of J. J. Schmitz, 65, a transient, sometimes known as Smith, assertedly slain law Saturday afternoon by John Roth, 28. of Bangor, Maine, in a trivial quarrel over the cooking of the evening meal. Roth is held in the county Jail. He claims self-defense, a-wrting that he struck Schmitz one blow over the nead with a six foot piece of scantling to protect himself from the blows and kicks of Schmitz. In a 750-word voluntary statement to the authorities. Roth states Schmitz whom he had known for five years, and had been travelling with for two weeks, told him he had a brother and uncle living at Grants Pass. The district attorney reported today that Roth's arm was badly beaten, and he showed other bruises of com bat, supporting the arrested man's contention of self defense. WltiipsM-s Held Calvin G. Boyd of Modesto, Calif., and David J. Lawlor of Paxton, Neb., are held in the county Jail as eye witnesses of the tragic fight, which occurred in the Southern Paclfie rail road sheds, in the railroad yards at Ashland. Eight other transients are held as witnesses by the authorities. In his statement, Roth relates that last Saturday he and Schmitz came to Ashland on a ireight train they boarded at Weed. Calif. While Roth was preparing a meal. Schmitz shaved. When Schmitz had finished shaving. Roth's statement says, Schmitz, with the razor In his nana, turned and said: "What are you cooking?" "I told him 'spuds and hamburger.' He then took two eggs that were cook ing and started eating them out of h la h a nd ." Roth sta tea he asked Schmitz, "why don't you wait for the rest of us?" "Schmitz then came towards me with the razor In his nana, and said: "I'll cut your head off." Knocked Down "Schmitz then hauled off and knock ed me down, and started kicking me. I put my arms up to protect my head" Roth relates. "I saw a piece of scantling five or six feet long lying on the floor. I picked it up and hit Schmitz once on the head. He dropped on his face. I put his hat and coat over him and left." Roth was arrested near Talent, two hours later by Chief of Police Charles P. Talent and Officer M. D. Dunn of Ashland, walking down the railroad tracks. He surrendered without pro test. All the men near the scene of the tragedy fled Immediately afterwards, and some were detained later by the authorities as witnesses. Little la known of Schmitz. There was no data on'hls person to Indicate his former residence. County authorities state that Roth Is a quiet appearing man, badly upset by the fatality. Roth says in his statement, his father and mother are dead. 4 Society and Clubs TESTIFIES PEER (Continued from Page One.) actress' bed in her flat, as her testi mony had Indicated, and proposed to hr. "The question of marriage, love and affection never arose during our conversations on that occasion." he said. Miss Joyce asserted the wealthy voting banker several times asked her to elope with him and "I was perfertly 'willing." The pretty act reps, who said Revel stokp cnlled her "Teedles" and that he called him "boodles." testified f young nobleman told her his fnthpr was opno?ed to their awocia tlnn and threatened to disinherit h:m. Mis Joyce said Revelstoke never gave her any presents and told her at one time they were b?lng watched by private detectives. She told of a ; riary in her flat In which papers, including some of the young lord's letters, were tnken. The rending of a telegram from r?eve:stoke to Miss Joyce asking tier to send him a kiss by wire fea tured the second day of the heart ''aim suit. 'Send me a kiss by wire honey," "aid the telecram which Miss Joyce's attorney Introduced. "My heart's on fire. Every ounce cf love. Signed Rcb:n." More letters filled with fervent ex pressiens also were entered in the court record at the behest of the actress' counsel. "Darline. I shall adore and love yon forever and forever for paying the greatest compliment of my 'ii." one read. "Oh. I am flying so hlrh so hi"h tint every time that I you I frp; that I have reached ir top. "Oh, I keep grume hicher ana h:g:ier. When you k:ed me g:od r.:eht tonight in a w?.y that was so beautiful and to me so unforgft ab'.e, you shewed me without snvi; ii:.v:hing at all your true love." '"I am cryir.r. proving and kvl::? you every second of my life re an the pntT:pt of fir: or her letter Mrs. Van Valzah Elected President Of Women's Club College Women's club of the Rogue ! River valley met at the home of j Mrs. P. O. Swedenburg on Saturday. May 11. The following officers were! elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. R. C. Van Valzah of Medford. presi- I dent; Mrs. R. W. Frame of Phoenix, vice-president; Mrs. G. W. Nellson. Medford. secretary, and Miss Eliza beth Burr. Medford, treasurer. During the social hour Miss Mary Louise Roberson played two violin numbers, accompanied by Mrs. Alice Wllllts, "Reonzlda," by Friend and "EUgee" by Massenet. Mies Charlotte Walters played two delightful piano numbers, "Impromptu" by Shubert and "Rtisslan Dance" by Friend. Mrs. Swedenburg. assisted by the Ashland club members, served tea from a beautifully appointed table centered with a mixed bouquet oi tulips, lilies and columbine. Past Noble Grand Club Has Meeting, Eagle Point Members of Past Noble Grand club 1 and their husbands motored Thurs- j day to the Howlett Hotel at Eagle 1 Point. A chicken dinner was served by Mrs. Nancy Howlett and daughter ! assisted by Mrs. Martha Gall, Nettle Grover, Ethel Peae, Catherine Satter lee, and Minnie Bryant, to seventy five guests. The club presented Mrs. Howlett with a beautiful basket of flowers. Following the dinner, the business session waa conducted by Mrs. Mar gery Pearson, president of the club. Next meeting of the club will be June 13, at Mrs. Telltha Pickle's home at Phoenix. Junior P. T. A. to Have Dessert Itrldge The executive committee of the Junior High Pa rent -Teacher associa tion Is sponsoring a 1 :30 dessert bridge to be held in the Girls' Com munity club rooms on North Bartlett street Wednesday, May 22. Mrs. Ely Campbell and Mrs. Fred Purdln head the committee on arrangements for the event. Friends of the Junior high and the general public are invited to attend. For table reservations call Mrs. Fred Purdln, 564-W, or Mrs. Lyle B. Thur man, 532-L. Madrigal Club To Meet Tuesday Madrigal club will meet for regular rehearsal Tuesday evening, May 14, at 7:45 at the Girls' Community club. All members are especially urged to be present as the chorus Is preparing for a concert to be given In the near future. The Madrigal club presented six numbers at the Central Point grange last Friday. Elsie Carlton Strang is the director and Mrs. Warren Butler the accompanist. The chorus Is spon sored by the American Legion auxil iary. . ... Committee PlnnTltox Social for Pocahontans. On next Friday evening. May 17, the social committee has something different planned for the evening's entertainment of Pocahontas lodge. Following the business meeting, the game of "bunko" will be played, after which a box social will be held. All ladles are asked to bring lunch for two In decorated boxes. Members and their friends are cor dially invited. Degree of Honor to Meet Thursday Evening Degree of Honor Protective associa tion will meet Thursday evening at the Eagles hall for the monthly social. This is to be guest night and each member is asked to bring a guest. The officers are reminded of the executive meeting to be held Tues day, May 14, at the president's home. HJ-Trlangle Postpones Meet The meeting of the Hi-Trlangle of the Chriatian church which was to have been held Tuesday, May 14, has been indefinitely postponed accord ing to an announcement made today. Announcement of the date of the meeting will be made later. Mrs. Kdna WaiklnsT Will Be i Irrle Hostess Prlscilla Circle will meet with Mrs. Edna Watkins. 1016 Court street, next Wednesday at 2:00. o'clock. Members are urged to bring needles and thimble. Wenoimli Club Will Have Social Card Party On Thursday afternoon. May 16. j the Wenonah club will have their j regular social card party at the home j of Florence Rush, 701 West Jackson I street. I Chrysanthemum Thimble Club Will Meet Thursday Chrysanthemum Thimble club will meet at the home of Mrs. Elva Blden '. Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, j Covered dish luncheon will be serv- ! ed. Benefit party Tomorrow Planned, St. Mary's Academy A benefit party will be glren to morrow at St. Mary's Academy, to which all are cordially invited by Ladies of Sacred Heart church. Des sert bridge will be at 1:30 o'clock. East Side ririle Will Meet Tuesday East Side Clrc'.e of the Presbyter ian church will meet with Mrs J. R Murray Of 211 Gen esse street for one o'clock luncheon Tuesday, an nouncement today states. Mr, ft. W. Frame Will Be Htei on Tuesday Women's Auxli.:y of St Marks church meet with Mrs I?. '.V i Frame of P.ioenix Tjesday afternoon at 2 30 o'clork. Mrs. Culy Installed Friday as President Junior High P.T.A. Junior High P. T. A. held the final meeting of the year in the auditorium of the Junior high school Friday, May 10, at which newly -elected officers for the coming year were installed. Mrs. J. Heyland, state P. T. A. vice president, officiated at the installa tion, seating the following officers for the new year. President. Mrs. Culy; vice-president. Mrs. Purdln; secretary. Mrs. Jones; treasurer. Mrs. Bennett: historian, Mrs. Church. Re tiring officers were Mrs. Keesee. presi dent; Mrs. Pease, vice-president; Mrs. Roseberry. treasurer; Mrs. Church, historian; Mrs. Horner, secretary. The Junior high band, under the leadership of Wilson Walt, appeared before the gathering and played two selections. The band has been the principal material project of Junior High P. T. A. the p.wt year, and appeared in new uniforms pur chased through the efforts of the council. Mrs. William Holloway led the as semblage In singing P. T. A. songs. Mrs. Wayne Keesee, retiring presi dent, p rese n ted a beautiful corsa ge to chairmen of the year's standing committees as an expression of appre ciation for their efforts toward com pletion of a highly successful program during the year. Mrs. E. W. Pease, Mrs. O. O. Horner, Mrs. Thomas Rose berry and Mrs. May belle Church re ceived the tokens. Mrs. Culy. newly seated president then adjourned the meeting and re freshments were served in the dining room by Mrs. William Holloway and her committee. Student Musicians Will Give Concert At Church Tonight A benefit party will be given to Van Dyke, violinist, and Mabel Sims pianist, talented pupils of Effle Her bert Yeoman and John R. Knight, will appear in recital tonight at the Christian church at 8:15 o'clock. W. T. Bolger will be the assisting flutist The program follows: Charmant Olseau David Genevieve Brown Flute obligato, Mr. Bolger Concerto No. 7 (1st movement) De Bertot Marcla Van Dyke Prelude No. 21 Chopm Danse Negre Cyril Sco,t Mabel Slma Legende Wieniawskl The Swan Salnt-Saens Miss Van Dyke Crying of Water Campbell-Tipton Du bist die Run Schubert Musetta's Waltz Song (from La Boheme) Puccini Street Fair (from sketches of Paris) Manning Miss Brown Caprice Espapmol Moszkowskl Mrs. Slma Allegro Fiocco Caaonetta d'Ambroslo Miss Vah Dyke A Picture Curran Shepherd, Thy Demeanor Vary Wilson The Musical Snuff Box Laidofl Miss Brown Los Contra tea Andante Rellgloso Presto Moscheles Mrs. Sims and Mrs. Yeoman Llebesfreud Kreisler Iondonderry Air Kreisler From the Canebrake Gardiner Miss Van Dyke Aria. The Voice and the Flute Densmore Miss Brown and Mr. Bolder Accompanists: Miss Carlotta Wise man. Mrs. Yeoman. Book Reviews On Delphians9 Program Past-Delphian club met at the Girls' Community club, Thursday morning, with the topic of the day "Modern Representative Women." Mrs. A. J. Hanby gave a discussion of woman's place In the political, social and progressive life of Russia. Turkey. New Zealand. Japan. China and the Philippines. Mrs. Karl Jan ouch reported on the life and works of Mary Roberts Rinehnrt as a repre sentative American woman. Mrs. Floyd Steele gsve a review of the autobiography of Msrle, queen of Ru mania. Suggested reading Includes: Roam ing America's Playground. John T. Farls: Oh, Ranger!. Horace M. Al bright and Frank J. Taylor; Abraham, Prince of Ur. W. J. Hardy: Daughter of Earth f autobiography i. Agnes Smedley; Picturesque America. street on Saturday, May 18 at two o'clock. This will be the chapter' annual business meeting and the regent. Mrs. H. F. W. SpiHer. will ask each officer and committee chairman to give a report of the work done dur ing the past year and officers for the coming year will be elected. During the social hour, Mesdames M. M. Morris. H. E. Marsh and R. E McElhoee will assist the hostess. Activities of Legion Auxiliary I 10 GET A social meeting will be held Mon day evening. May 13 at 8 o'clcck In the new club rooms In the Eagles hall. This meeting will honor Moth er's Day and also the 14th anniversary of the auxiliary. Gold Star mothers have been invited to attend this meeting. And every one coming may bring a mother. The ciates for poppy sales have been the 1 ProclBtmP1 bv lne mayor Tb Bet me, rriony, may nu cwiiuiunji May 2ft. and a large corps of work ers will be out on those days to sell each and every one a little paper poppy In memory of the World War dead. The W. C. T. U. W. C. T. U. met In the Presbyterian church parlor Thursday afternoon for their Mother's Day meeting. Taking as her central thought "Relight the lamp of home and friends," Mrs. Ar thur Short conducted an Inspiring devotional service. She closed with selections from Helen Byrnes' message on "Mothers Then and Now", speak ing of the W. C. T. U. by its other name, "Organized Mothers." AH Join ed in the hymn, "Tell Mother I'll Be There." Mrs. P. C. Latham gave a splendid talk on "Mothers," stating that good mothers should be honored every day in the year. She spoke first of the mothers of yesterday whose many tasks kept them close to home and their Immediate neighborhood and church, and whose fine lives have been an Inspiration to their families. She stated that the modern mothers with more time and broader oppor tunities have the same tasks and re sponsibilities, the rearing of their families to fill their places. Mrs. James Origsby was greatly enjoyed In a solo, "Mother", accompanied by Mrs. Wade. Mrs. Floyd Jenkins gave a reading appropriate to Mother's Day. Dr. Dan E. Standard of Phoenix prefaced his talk on "Health" by a brief tribute to mothers with the quotation "In all paths that are pure and holy there have been Mothers." He recommended a sensible and regu lar program for eating and sleeping. spoRe of the benefits to be obtained from walking more, and urged that all learn to relax. Mr. Magners spoke briefly on his plan to interest .the young people in a Young People's branch of the W. C. T. U. Public Luncheon Held for Pocahontans. A picnic was held on Rogue river Sunday for Pocahontas members and tl.elr families and friends, in honor of St. Tammany's day. A basket din ner was held at l o'clock and va rious games Included In the day's entertainment, of the 44 people present, Music and Dance Class Ends Work The Kindergarten class in music and dance at the Ruth Luy dance studio held closing exercises last Fri day morning with a demonstration of the year's work. The students Illus trated the series of exercises designed co correct posture, to give poise, and to attain an efficient and beautiful body for use In everyday life. The children appeared also In solo and group dances. Miss Alice Holmback has been In charge of the music work of the kin dergarten. Each child has acquired the use of his singing voice, and is able to sing many rote songs. Music appreciation has also been carried on through the presentation of differ ent types and moods of music, and through free expression of response to music. The pupils also played at the piano. onstipation rf (wntmation causes vou Gas, iti'.yes'ion. rteaaacnes. Baa Slety. Pimply 'ln. get quick relief with ADLKRIKA. i-jh urtloii. vet gentle. Tnor- fyife. The baby contest, conducted by the Pythlsn Sisters closed Saturday at 8:30 pm, and winners were an nounced at the bahy show head quarters Sundav, Fifteen beautiful silver loving cup will be swarded at the coronation this evening at the Junior high school , second and Hrlly streets at 7:30 o'clock. They will be awarded to the senior klni and queen. Junior king and queen and Infant king and queen. The princes and princesses and "Miss Medford" and "Master Medford" will receive cups. Mrs. Benson's dancing class will appear on the procram in several numbers. The winners are as follows: Senior THrilnn. Conrad Holrgnng. king: Patricia McAllister. qieen: Charles Ashpole. prince; Cecelia Kenny, princess: Fin. tse Wolff.. Janice Grlcshy and Ilda Penland. members of the queen's court: Wendall Bnteman. Bobby Bond and Ralph Green, members of the king's court. Junior Division. Noel Evans, king; .Sandra Mills, queen; Gerald Thompson, prince: Barbara Icy. princess: Jimmy Evans. Ronald Nelson. Jacqueline Butts and Donna Witters are members of the court. Tnfjuil Blvlslnn. Charles Wilcox, king: Adella Jeld ness. queen: Robert Foster, prince: Barbara Knntor. princess. Beauty Winners. Charles Wilcox, under six months boys; Marie Pierce, under six months girls: Douglas Philips, six months to one year boys: Chnrmayne Char ley, six months to one year girls; Billy Schuppel, one year to two year boys: Tharia Peyton, one year to two year girls; Sonny Holbrook. two year to three year boys: Janet Wal ton, two year to three year girls; Conrad Holzgnng. three year to four year boys: Lois Parsons, three year to four year girls; Bobby Jantzer. four year to five year bovs; Jacque line Bryant, four year to five year girls. . To slcn W heat Pact. Spokane, Wnah., May 13.(AP) The long-pending wheat marketing agreement between the North Pa cific Emergency Export corporation and the AAA, Orris Dorman. presi dent of the export corporation, said late Saturday, probably will be sign ed Tuesday In Portland. Phone 642 We'll haul away your refuse City Sanitary Service Meteorological Report May 13. 1933 Medford and vicinity : Increasing cloudiness tonight and Tuesday; no change in temperature. Oregon: Increasing cloudiness to night and Tuesday; probably rains northern port Ion ; cooler in interior northwest portion Tuesday. Temperature a ear ago today : Highest 93; lowest 50. Totsl monthly precipitation .03 In. Deficiency for the month 0.45 Inches. Total precipitation since September 1, 1934, 1581 Inches. Deficiency for the season 0.21 Inches. Relative humidity at 5 p. m. yes terday 20 percent; 5 a. m. today 90 percent. Tomorrow: Sunrise 4:51 set 7:23 p. m. m. Sun- Ohservntlnii Taken at 5 A. M., l?o Meridian Time as a j 5 i l CITY g ;j H p 23 2? t?5 nr Boise 64 Boston 68 Chicago 68 Denver 54 Eureka 56 Helena 42 Los Angeles - 60 MEDFORD 74 New York 70 Omaha 56 Phoenix 88 Portland -70 Reno 60 Rosebxirg 70 Salt Lake 52 San Francisco .... 64 Seattle 65 .Spokane 64 Wnlla Walla 68 Washington, D.C. 78 38 44 54 .98 42 .24 48 34 .18 54 39 54 48 .14 34 40 40 .48 50 48 44 42 34 .64 Clear Clear Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Clear Clear Cloudy Clear Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Cloudy Clear P.Cdy. Clear Cloudy Frank Boone. Gene Eldrldge. Fred Fry Hotel Allen Barber Shop. Oregon Weather, Increasing cloudiness tonight and Tuesday; probably rains northwest portion; cooler interior northwest portion Tuesday; moderate change able wind off the coast. WINDOW GLASS We sell window glass and will replace your broken windows reasonable. Trowbridge Cab inet Works. ALL MAKES OF WATCHES repair ed by expert watchmaker. Brophy'a, Jewelers. Now You Can Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort Fasteeth, a new pleasant powder, keeps teeth firmly aet. Deodorieea No gummy, gooey taste or feeling. To eat and laugh In comfort sprinkle a little Fasteeth on your plates. Get it today from your druggtat. Three sizes. INSURANCE WEEK TO BE OBSERVED .S. Life insurance underwriters In thi city, and about 1.000 other cities and towns throughout the United States, are observing Life Insurance Week throughout this week with an educational program which is broad er in scope than either of the tw; previous annual neeks devoted to in forming the public on the value and purposes of Insurance. Local underwriters state that this year the observance of Life Insurance Week also takes on the character of a celebration of the 1034 record made by life insurance. Laat year, for the first time since the beginning of the depression, the volume of new busi ness written showed substantial in creases. Addresses by leading local under writers, a consplclous educational newspaper advertising campaign, posters and radio addresses are Im portant features of the campaign. An unusually apt slogan la betnr featured by the underwriters: "The sooner you plan your future, the bet ter your future will be." Two high spots In nthe week's ob servance are addresses by Alfred . Smith, former governor of New York, and John B. Kennedy, noted writ and radio speaker. Mr. Smith, whoM subject wilt be "The Human Side of Life Insurance," speaks Wednesday evening. May 15, t 10:15 o'clock, over the Blue network of the Nat ional Broadcasting company. Mr, Kennedy speaks Monday evening, May 13. over the same network a 8:45 o'clock. Both addresses will or iginate at WJZ, New York. PORTLAND. Ore.. May 13. (API State; police Joined city and county officers today In an Investigation to determine the identity of the men who bombed two beer taverns before dawn Sunday morning. 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"That money is going to send Busier and Betsy Ann to colleger "It's going to take care of their mother and them, too. if anything happens to me. "And if nothing happens to me, it't going to take care of both the wife and me after the It ids are married and on their own. "Carry insurance; shucks! That sounds like carrying a load, when what those blessed old policies have done is to lift the biggest load off me that man has to carry the load of uncertainty. "No, sir, I don't carry insurance. But I OiTN sizeable piece of it thank heaven." The sooner you start to plan your future, the better future you will have. When your Life Insurance representative calls on you in the next few days, he will give you a copy of "How to Win Both Ways." This booklet tells you how to plan a future that means security for your family if you die, security for yourself and wife if you live. 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