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PAGE SIX MEDFORD MAIL TRTBUXE. MEDFOKD, OREfiOX, SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 2. 1936. MEDFORDfeTRIBUNE "Kvrrroae Is Haalhmra Owon Kaad th. fmll Trthoae" Oatls Eir.pl rtalarda. I Publl.h.d br UKUKUBD PBINT1NO CO. It-If-ll N. f St. Phon IS. ROBERT W BUHU ilr. AD IodiPndnt N.wptipw. Est.r.d -conn-cl.M mall.r at lord. Or.oD. ur.d.1 cl of n" "" miKCRIPTION KATE (7 Mill lo Adv.nMI Dally, on Mr 1TI Daily. .ti month '- laoS Jartawllls, C.otral Pt. Po. " T.IWI. Ool. BIU aal hlny. at on D.lly. on r.sr. JJJ D.lly. '" month JJ All t.rm. e..h 10 ed.SDOS. Ofricll Paps, of Iho Olty ol Bfdlord- Ulltruu l'" " UEM1IKB OF THE A'J".!"" tt-.I.IOS Poll "' IKnl Th. AMoeutvl PfM 11 ol""' lltl.o to lb. u for publlestloa ol All "... .H.pstch.. .r.ol..o lo II or otb.r IM erodltoA 10 ihl. p.o.r. ul ale to tho local n.w. nubl1.h.d h.rolo. All rlihl. for publication of opotiAl dl.p.loh.. h.r.lo r aibo rwrToa. MEMBER OF UNITED PBBB MEMBEB OF AUDIT BIIBBAO OK CItt'MILATlUNII H. 0. UOOENMKN COHPAN OfflCH In N. VorS. Chlo.go D.troll. Bin Fr.nolMO. 1.0. Afls!.. .ttl. , Pnrtl.n.1. Ye Smudge Pot By Arthur Perry. ..... mn j.ivtion Friday. Not WH . many of th voters wer mad enough to vote, sa they were not Hod to, n thuslsstloally nd extensively. ... plg-stlcklng la the order of the day in the rural area, aa the firmer. AtArt making aauage from the hoga they did raUe. Wood row Wllaon Barber of Yuma, City, Calif., a radio expert, called on old friends last wwti. The weather haa been fine all week, and on a per with .what the people would turn out themselves, If In ohrge. ... H. Flewher. the demon baiter, la Atlll engrossed with badminton. Sev eral opponents have had the temer ity to defeat him, and Are aa well as could be expected. Mr. Flewher playe with destructive rambunctlous nws, and haa a deceptive swerve, and a mighty off-tsckle Amaah. a The chickens roaming the blr, dis trict have disappeared. It la not known whether their owner started obeying the city ordinance, or some body dined well. 4 . VeU-rana will get their bonus, and, fears are felt In some quarters, the nation Mil be awept Into a vortex, and ruined again. t Republlcana are getting ready to hold their annual Lincoln Day feast and oratorical outburst. Clod Ingalli, a Corvallls editor, will be the main declslmer, Ole Chaw of the Prospect back woods, towned Wed. but was too unaocuatomed to the noises of the city, to stand still long enough for A greeting. ... Ice frow en metropolitan mud puddles and country tea-kettles Tues. and Wed. am's. . The price of seeing wrestling mstehee. snd A oliance to throw a wat department chair have been re duced, ... Bd Jsnney stayed home Wed. eve, from the O. Hunt magic Isntern show, and Is 1300 poorer. . . Pussywillows snd an oocAslonAl spring poem are the main signs of spring In thas psrts. The vernsl season Is never definitely on the job here, until somebody catches a fish. And the Prospect ball team gets Its opening detest. ... The Beat Main atreet apeedera hit nothing of any Importance last week, through no fault of their own. The Ttefflo Vlgllantea who were going to detect and report truffle violation, have not been very vigilant, since formed some time ago. Several have new auto, they say they cannot afford, but do. ... The Elks cat returned from noc turnal pereglnatlona last Sunday be smirched and bedaubed, with a sub stance th.t :uek like a brother. Leon Hasklns. the pllllst, Is dis playing Vslentuies for Feb. H, St. Valentine's Day. It used to be quite a day for the young, but with all the modernity. It 1. chiefly Identi fied aa the date of a Chicago gang massacre. ... Dewey Balrd played guard on the Wash, quint Prl night, snd did noble and was full of business and battle. The Senior HI will be needing ths likes nf him, In all yeara or so. There were a lot of long-legged kid. on both team, who have a .tart to being tt footers. The victors were th Roose velt school, who had a rooting suc tion of three girls And a boy. ... nils Is Ground Hog Day. and prob ably sew his shadow long ere this 1. read. ... Ed White, the ex-trombonlst and realtor, hni a new ault of dud., uid looks nice. . John Nralon and Judge Crewi are firing letters st esch other, via the editor. Nlaier ...rented RAIElOH. N. C. Jan. St. (UP Ed Jenkins, 3M)-pound teitlle worker, died In North Carollna'a lethal gas chamt,r today for the fatal shooting of P.ul Collin., fellow mill employe. In a Fourth of July street tight at Bewmer city, N. 0. The Election Aftermath T'llE gnecial election came Oregon are in no mood to fering from acute legislative ing any new laws was just as ing a warmed-over dish of corn beef and cabbage would be to a seasick vovaeer leanins over the rail of a storm swept liner. "Take it away!" was the almost unanimous reaction of the voters of the state, to the strange legislative hash that was presented to them. SO THAT'S that. The puzzling thing is, the special election was ever called. We st ill can't understand how any mem bers of the Legislature could have believed, the result would be anything but what it has proved to be. The proposals were beaten before they started. The special election was, what so many predicted it would be, a waste of money and of time. However, there may be some profit, in having the atmos phere cleared and in knowing just where we are, with no doubts or speculations remaining. XiriTH the sales tax beaten decisively for the third time (either to provide old age or anything else) we might as well face the fact, that with publio psychology what it is in this state, the sales tax method of raising revenue, adopted with such success in nearly half of the states of the country, simply can't be done in Oregon. T'llE matter of compulsory higher learning, should never have appeared on the ballot. This is a matter of educational policy and administration, and should be decided by the state board of higher education (sub ject perhaps to a referendum from the students involved), but not as a question to be decided at the polls, in a general or special election. However, the attorney general's office ruled otherewise. So compulsory fees, are out, and the college and university will have to get along somehow on a voluntary s.ystem. IN THE matter of extending the date of the primary, and attempting to revive the late and unlamented party ma- .-hinc and local-boss system in such a proposition under, as they have so often done in the past and will continue to do in the future. We appreciate the imperfections of the primary system, but the more, we see the workings of the boys on the inside in BOTH the major parties, the more strongly we favor keeping final control in the hands of the people. The people make mistakes of course, but they ure mistakes which can easily be corrected and they are not mistakes grounded in sordid materialism or selfish and un social domination. The grotesque attempt of the members of the Legislature to secure popular approval for their effort to determine the size of their OWN checks, was of course, not only defeated, but sunk without a trace. This, too, was as it should be. THE one brand snatched from the burning, as far as affirm ative action was concerned was the approval of putting the local fire department under civil service, which is a step in the right direction, and will tend to make our already ex cellent fire department even a better one. The "forninst" mood of the people at least the minority sufficiently interested to go to the polls, was clearly shown by the opposition registered even against this dcsireable measure. We fail to see any reason for voting against such action except a blind, resentful deter mination, not to vote FOR anything. WELL so Democracy stumbles along, with not only organ ized minorities more and more determining its policies but unorganized minorities determining its local course, from day to day and year to year. Only where personalities are con cerned and real drama enters in, will the people of this country AS A WHOLE, either take any active interest in politics, or even exercise their franchise purchased at sucli cost of blood and treasure, by those who have gone before. Discouraging t Yes. But not completely disheartening. Some how it appears to be the fnto of Democracies to stagger along this way and that, but somehow to muddle through. We still have faith this one will. And no doubt those who keep p!'.'gsi"g ".long in an effort to stimulate interest in publio affairs, increase general enlight enment, and promote not only more general but more intelli gent exercise of the franchise, contribute SOMETHING toward this end. ' Don't HERE'S a tip to those who are interested in world affairs and seeking information concerning them. This Tuesday evening a lecture will be given at the Tres bytcrinn church by Commander Stewart F. Bryant, retired naval officer, traveller and lecturer. Commander Bryant, has Heen service in all parts of the world j for two years was intelligence officer to the Coni niHii ler-in-Chief of the Asiatic fleet, and later laison officer for the International military police at Vladivostok. Last sum mer he was one of the loaders of the conference on International relations at Reed college, and all who heard him were most enthusiastic, not only regarding the information he gave out, but bis charm, fluency and stimulation, as a speaker. The lecture will be free to tho public, and in the opinion of this paper, represents an opportunity, which those interested in world affairs and present international relationships, can not afford to miss. Communications M. T. A.IMnr ApprrrUIrd To th Editor: Membrri of onr Old stuff, recently returned from Mrd.ord. report a mcut tmcretuirul vMt and mortgage "clinic.' It It Mid that a iLrfter number of eligible ppllcnU ahowed their in terest In Insured mortgage loans than at any other similar meeting thus lar held In the state. A great deal of this succeaa Is attri buted to the cooperation of your newspaper, for which I want to thank you slnrerely We are particularly pleated with Ui fact that your of pass anything. They are au indigestion. The idea of swallow welcome as the idea of swallow pensions, a property tax offset fees in our state institutions of this state, the people, snowed Miss It I porters took pains to acquaint them- aelre thoroughly with the prorlslons , or me national nourunf acc a no 10 publlclre. the program clearly and ac curately. We art also appreciates of the h'lp given by your chamber of commerce lending Institutions, and the whol community. Wa are always cognlrant of the aUblllty and potential wealth of Medford. We trust that through further coo pa rati on the housing pro gram may bring your city many ben efit. JAMIESON PARKIR State Director Pr.tland. Jan. 30. Oat Wall irlbunt want ads. out as expected. The reople Personal Health Service By William Brady, M D. Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene not to disease dlagno.ls or treatment Hill be an.nered by Ur. BridT If a stamped self-ad-dreased envelope Is enclosed. Letters should be brief snd written In ink Owing to the large number of letters (to repl can oh made to queries not conforming to Instructions. Address Dr. William Brad, 203 r.l Camlno. Ilnprlj Hills, taL Ol'B DOO AND Seems aa though a lot of readers Just hang around waiting to Jump on ma every time I get anything off my cheat about the deelra-blllty o t humidifying the atmosphere of the home, of fice. Ah op. school room, for com fort, health, and economy of fuel, furniture, com plexion and whatnot. They hold back pretty well when I aay gadget which evaporate a few quart, of water a day are not worth fussing with. If 7. suggest that It la necessary to evaporate at least ten gallons of wa ter a day In a small home or apart ment when the house U being art ificially heated no matter what method of heating la used the critics crouch lower and figuratively switch their tails. By now I ought to know that la as far as It la safe to go. But from personal experience I know that we evaporated twenty to twenty-five gallons of water each twenty-four hours during the win ter season In & 2 -room house and we were extraordinarily comfortable when the household temperature was between 80 and 70 the temperature was kept at 60 at night, at 68 In the day. Likewise I know from experience that the use of suitable means to evaporate water effected a definite saving In fuel bills. So I pop off my little bit about evaporating at least & gallon a day In each room, and the pack comes after me. Where do I get my figures? Have I measured the rel ative humidity with a hygrometer, and what Instrument did I use? Many so-called hygrometers are far from accurate and .one can't place much reliance on them, etc., etc. I've told you. That's all I have to aay. Take It or leave it. The gadgets we found so efficient In humidifying the air are simply tanks which etand on the radiators. They bold from one to five gallons of water, according to the area of radiator covered. They have a wire rack on which ts looped many loops of wlcklng which dips In the water. Through this constantly wet wlcklng the warm air lrlsing from the radiator passes, and that accounts for the large amount of water evaporated. These come In all sizes to fit rad iators of any size or type. I IS BY WA3HINOTON, Feb. 1. (AP) A determined offensive seeking bonus payment through currency expansion rather than new taxes sprang today from a meeting of a powerful house Inflation bloc. Lines also were consolidated and widened In a corollary campaign to meet the costs of a new farm-aid pro gram with the same device. Half a hundred representatives both Democrats and Republicans approved a resolution opposing "addi tional taxes to pay the debt to the veteran" and urged the use of "new money backed by the credit of this government and Its metallic reserves." They voted to set up a special steering committee to fight for that objective. Senator Thomas (D., Okla.) simultaneously promised to start a similar move In the senate "to block all tax legislation and the Issuance of any more Interest-bearing bonds until the treasury has Issued currency against the Idle gold and silver." Linked closely with the bi-partisan drive shaping up at both ends of the capital was the question of printing more currency to finance the admin istration's, program to substitute a soil conservation and subsidy plan for the defunct AAA. President Roosevelt haa suggested a500.000.000 In new taxes, replacing the Invali dated processing taxes, for that pur pose. Today's meeting did not touch defi nitely on that angle, but the resolu tion, offered by Representative Green wood (D Ind.) was regarded In some quarters aa broad enough to cover It SILVERTON THUG MAKES FIVE CALLS; GETS $35 SILVERTON. Ore. Feb. 1.-(AP A burglar broke Into five business houses here after 'i o clock this morn ing and made away with approxi mately 35 In cash. Establishments entered were the Jenkins Orocery and Meat company from which 30 waa taken. Osten's drug store. Dlckerson's confectionery. the Stulnaum's drug store and Nohl gren's meat shop. Entrance In each case was effected by prying open the front door. 4 Weather IDAHO FMr north and snow south portion Sunday; Monday (air except snow extreme southeast por tlon; continued cold. WASHINGTON and OREGON Fair but with considerable cloudiness Sunday and Monday; continued low temperature; fresh east wind off the coast. 4 PORTLAND. Ore., Feb. 1 (AP. Dr. P. O. Riley of Salem Joined a elect group of honorary members of the Order of Sons of Italy to night In ceremoniea held at a ban quet here. Only seven persons tn the ntlon hsve hepii msn honorary members, otfu'isla ot the order satd. received onlr a few can be answered. ANOTIIKB DOO I referred to furniture and com plexion. Both Buffer more or leas from excessive dryness of the heated air In houses, offices, shops, school rooms. So do the nasal mucous mem' branes. And eke the temper of ev erybody who live much Indoors. I mention these things because they are important to many who don't care so much about health. Plants do not thrive In the arid atmosphere of the heated house, even though they get considerable sun light through wlndowglass. You will find the plants thrive better, too. when you see to It that a fair de gree of humidity is maintained through tho winter. Incidentally, plant growing In porous pots help to maintain better humidity in the air and are there fore healthful In living room, din ing room, bedroom or sickroom. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Why Nerves? In your column a month ago you Implied that nervous exhaustion is a lot of baloney. Then will you please explain why the nerves in my limbs are so Jumpy and . . . (Mrs. N. W.) Answer I did not mean to Imply, however, that I can diagnose at long distance what really alls folk who Imagine their nerves are exhausted I merely wished to remind them that "nerves" or "nervous exhaustion" or "nervous weakness" or the like Is a diagnostic delusion. If you prefer to dawdle along as you are, bad cess to you. If you would rather snap out or It, send ten cents coin and three- cent-stamped envelope bearing your address, for booklet "Chronic Nerv ous Imposition." Rolls Kindly send information on som ersaults . . .(W. R. C.) Answer Send three -cent -stamped envelope bearing your address, and ask for "Somersaultaqua" program. Heart Muscle What Is heart muscle disease? What causes high blood pressure? . . . (Mrs. M. 8.) Answer It Is explained In booklet "Building Vitality." High blood pres sure is considered In another book let "The Regeneration Regimen." Send ten cents coin and stamped en velope bearing your address, for either booklet. Ed. Note: Persons wishing to com m ii n lea te with Dr. Brad should send letter direct to fir William Brady. M. ().. 263 E Camlnn. Iteverlv Hills, Calif. TRADING OF MATES IS COMPLETED BY E RENO. Nov.. Feb. 1 1AV i ,if and husband trading art invnivinc two Redwood City, Calif, couplea had been completed here today with the marriage of Roy B. Burnett, Jr., 28, and Mrs. Dcslree Werder, 35. The ceremonv. rierformH nt. nit Hall by Justice of the Peace James E. Sullivan, followed by six days the marriage at Holllster. Calif , or Ktr. Gladys L. Burnett and William M. werder. former Stanford university track athlete. Burnett was divorced by Mrs. Bur nett here January 10, and Werder waa divorced by Mrs. Werder who Is now Mr. Burnett on January 14. The two women friends and neighbors for several years came to Reno together, lived here together, snd both obtained their rilvnrn.. r, cruelty charges. Plana for the "husband awapplng" were learned from the two young matrons In Redwood City about two months ago. Werder and Burnett, both employed by oil companies, have been friends for many years. T SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. I. (UP) Harry Bridges, left wing maritime union spokesman, advlned the Roose velt administration today "malor strife" threatens In Pacific coa.t shipping circles unless the federal government Intervenes. Bridges esked Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins to advise him im mediately whether aha Intended to ask President Roosevelt and congress to mvestigste an alleged national conspiracy of American shipowners to crush the maritime unions. At the same time the loft wing leader, president of the 8sn Francisco local of Uie International Longshore men's association and chairman of the local council of the Maritime Federation of the raclflc, appealed to William Oreen. president of the American Federation of Labor, to add his voice to the demands for a federal Investigation. FACE FUEL FAMINE IN MIDWEST STATES CHICAGO. Feb. l.(t'Pl Worried of f iclAlft in five mid-western states scanned threatening weather reports tonight white coal miners worked overtime to avoid a critical fuel famine. After U days of unprecedented cold, new forecasts of "snow and wider" in four affected states were a heavy blow. Already 15 count lea In Ioa are without relief roal Five ad-dutr-nil counties appealed for help today. NEW YORK DAY BY DAY ByO. O. Mclntyre NEW YORK. Feb. 1. I peeked lu on a production of Romeo and Juliet some weeks ago. Romeo suggested Elbert Hubbard In the "90 s, a Hud- bard In leg of mutton sleeves 01 a cruel blue. A performance strictly palestrlc He gyred and glmbaled with the grace of gazelle. Now and then he would lane. with great bounds, like Russlsn dancer leaping for but tercups. In front of the balcony In picturesque po&ub. And Juliet's pure white voice seemed almost to reveal a coating of -frost. The only natural acting was by a Mercutto. One almost felt like scratching "Attaboy" on the back of a visiting card and dispatching It to his dress ing room. All of which Is a prelude to a conviction there has never been a natural love scene on stage or screen. Nearest I ever saw was be tween Melvyn Douglas and Helen Oahagan. But they were in love at the time Indeed married only a few hours be fore the curtain rose. Even so, with grease paint, spotlights, etc. It did not seem 100 per cent real. Making love Is an emotion of seclusion. Any reveal men t beclouds like a pinch ot bluing In clear water. I am watching with Interest an ex periment In farming by proxy of ths photographer Ewlng Galloway. He has acquired a sizeable farm tn his native Kentucky and with a man to manage on the scene he expects tc spend two months a year, two weeks at a time developing It. There is an tlement of vanity In the quixotic ex periment. Galloway was once the poorest one-galloused specimen In his township, the local Huck Finn. And now responds to the call few country boys resist showing the folk back home. A friend In Tulsa sends a silver mounted hoodoo chaser for a key chain. He solemnly avers it Is the left hind foot from a rabbit killed In a grave yard on Friday, Decem ber 13, 1935 at midnight by a one- eyed darkey with the miseries. I am bedeviled by very little superstition but somehow today when a taxi sent me hlrpllng to the curb in hop skip T thought In my escape of that rab bit's foot. ' There are not many adults without at least one unshakable superstition. Mine is raising an umbrella indoors. My Scotch grandmother, who often fceemcd fey, had one of her present iments a rainy morning. And when I opened an umbrella In the kitchen to aet off for school her terror In creased. She made me remain home. At noon we received word of Uncle George's unexpected passing. A letter: "One was a columnist. Perhaps the others were. I wouldn't know. Anyway three of them had you on the pan. You were high hat, you were this and that and many things. I thought of the days I lived across the hall at the Hargrave, of that light under your door and the steady click of your typewriter so often un til daylight. Perhaps you are all they said. I haven't seen you in years and people change. Yet I have a hunch that when I do see you It won't be In a dive, chiseling drinks, telling how good you are and knocking your fellows:' Few successful novelists have so much genuine fun at psrtles aa Sin clair Lewis. He, a Noble prize win ner. Is a complete reversal of the customary and expected decorum. no burlesque Is too broad nor caper too idiotic. When the usual bemused lady tries to grow matey and Indulge a literary coo. his exaggerated naiv ete becomes a slice of screaming farce that would nuke a corking scene in a stage comedy. He Is com mitted to the almost lost notion that parties are for relaxation and an un restrained flair for caper. For the evening, he ts back at a native Sauk Center taffy pull. I frequently wonder If born New Yorkera feel the tug for Central park that I do. There's scarcely a day in town that I do not walk or motor there. To visit the park Is as much of a day'a routine as eating. It Is best when wimpled In furls of snow and a gold-drained moon shimmers a brooding, hovering, vanishing love liness. The wind shrieks a Joyous lit tle whistle under the foot bridges, like a sudden unselzable exhilarn tlon. A crackle overhead reveats a squirrel flashing from bough to bough. Somewhere the cry of a dart ing bird. Mounts silhouetted on the bride path suggest giant rocking horses in gentle sway. Here and there the chuckle of a waterfall, as though Indulging a soft mocking laugh for the dangerous whirlpool that is Broadway, so close, yet seemingly so remote I TOWNSEND FLAG SA.V FRANCISCO. Feb. I. (UP) Fdwaxd J. Margett, stare manager of the Townsend movement in Califor nia, reported t.-Kisy the organization had added 14.000 ww members in the state during January He set the strencth of the Town- send clubs, organized to support the iOO monthly old age pension plan of nr. Francis Townaend, at "well over 400 000' In California. Margett said many youths were Joining the Townsend clubs, which he said are growing at the rate of MS members a day in California. BUCKINGHAM'S lc Cream Candy and Ptru Specula rae Crest, a J6 So. Central, I I- ANCIENT AVIGNON IS STRONGHOLD OF FRENCH POPES Recent Floods Repetition Of Damaging Inundations Was Focus Of All Christ endom In 14th Century. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Spl.) Avig non, ancient stronghold of the popes In southern France, was flooded rec ently by the river Rhone, on whose left bank It is situated about thirty miles from the Mediterranean. Floods have damaged the city before, frequently causing breaches In Its encircling walls. "Avignon, capital of the depart ment of Vaucluse, has shrunk In both size and fame since the 24th century, when, during the residence of seven French popes, It was the focus of all Christendom, crowded with approximately 80.000 inhabi tants," says a bulletin from the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the National Geographic society. The Vatican In France "From about 1309 to 1376 Avignon replaced Rome as the papal capital The massive Papal Palace covers three and one-half acres on a rocky hill nearly 300 feet high. Outwardly it- was a grim fortress, with high walls 13 feet thick In places, and huge towers from which molten lead could be poured on attackers. With in, however, It waa a luxurious edi fice. "in medieval days the palace was decorated with gold and azure fres coes, hung with gorgeous tapestries, and contained a treasury of Jewels and precious vessels. Here popes and cardinals In ermine and brocade dined with forks of gold and mother-of-pearl, and knives with handles of Jasper and Ivory. In the lovely gar dens, white peacocks strolled between clipped hedges and flowerbeds, and caged lions and other beasts glowered at pacing dignitaries. "North of the palace on the huge rock, Rocher des Do ma, stands the gloomy Romanesque edifice, Notre Dame des Doms, for 70 years the premier church of Christendom and sometimes called 'the St. Peter's of I Avignon. . "Behind the cathedral, a promen- 1 ade leada to the edge of the cliff, from which one may look down on the red and brown tile roofs huddled below, and on the willow-fringed blue Rhone whidlng through a fertile plain green with mulberry trees, vine yards and gardens. Avipnon a Walled City "Continuing the natural fortifica tions of the cliff, and practically en circling Avignon, are three miles of massive crenellated walls, built In the 14th century to keep out bands of roving brigands. They are Intercepted by 39 towers and numerous gates. As modern Avignon expanded beyond the walls, Involving new openings, officials threatened to remove the broken-down portions. But Interven tion of public-spirited citizens saved the remnants for posterity. f "During the papal occupation. Avignon flourished, Following on the neeis or popes and church dlgnl tar tea, came Italian artists to decorate the palace: Italian bankers, and throngs of merchants to market their wares to a wealthy court. Into the city poured grain and wine from Provence, and rich cloth and tapes tries from Bruges and Tournal. "To-day, on the east bank of the Rhone 143 miles aouth of Lyon, Avignon Is still the market town for the country east of the river. Just as turreted Vllleneuve, on the opposite bank of the Rhone Is a trade center for the west alsde. "A suspension bridge Joins the two cities. During the Middle Ages they were united by a stone bridge of 23 arches, built In 1177-1185. Damaged by battles snd by floods and Ice floes of the Rhone, the arches kept collapsing until at present only four remain standing." FLOOD OF BAD CHECKS IS BELIEVED HALTED The mystery surrounding th flood of spurious checks, ranging from 10 to 916, which have been passed on the smaller grocery stores of the city during the past two months, was be lieved solved Friday with the arrest of Ralph E. Gelm, 30, of this city. Geim, according to city police who arrested him, admitted passing forged checks upon John Tomlin and Dr. L. D, Inskeep. at the Laurel Street Bungalow, DeVoe, What Not, Hollo way ari Home grocery stores. He has been bound over to the grand Jury on 91.000 ball and Is now held In the county Jail. DEL MONTE, Cal.. Feb. 1. (UP) James Ahern, Portland, was electee, president of the Pacific Coast Whole sale Hardware Distributors associa tion today at the fourteenth annual convention here today. He succeeded H. C White, San Francisco. r ji4 Flight 'o Time Medford and Jackson County history from the files of the Mall Tribune 10 and to years ago. TEN VEARS AGO TODAY February 2, 1926 (It was Tuesday) Two transient Charleston dancer are arrested for trying to steal a coupe belonging to Frank Preston of the Applegate,. Natron cut-off of the Southern Pacific will not be In operation until the end of the year. Prohibition forcea In congress atari war on use of "rubbing alcohol." The ground hog saw his shadow, but lost his hat, as a 90 mile wind hit the valley. Galea rake the Oregon coast, ac companied by heavy rains. Fire department called to exting uish flue fire at Dr. I. D. Phippa home. Piggly Wlggly atore to open In cltiy. TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY February 2, 1916 (It waa Wednesday) Snow covers the hills In the Wil low Springs district, and children spend all their spare time coasting. Storm Isolates Portland from the outeide world. President Wilson nWrU nrltvi wm. gress for "a larger navy." Fourteen English coast totmi bombed by Zeppelin. A. J. Hanbv. nrlnclnal of thu. .Tartr- son school, is a candidate for county school superintendent. Medford high plays Roseburg to. morrow nlzht. for th uut.viam n-.. gon championship. The following .c woo Hiaac: "Meaiora needs root era that will cheer and praise. The bovs are to fltrht th htti ,.. basketball career tonight. Don't criticize, but boost. We have a chanc for a chamofonshln tMm ut:. .it help.' IN MYSTERIOUS DEATH ROSEBURO. Or . suh 1 , . Dr. B. R. Shoemaker, local physician. mis morning called upon County Coroner H. c. Stearns to make an of. tidal Investigation Into the death last night of Donna Lou Marsters, 4-year-old daughter nt u, Lou Marsters of Roseburg. The child aiea in convulsions at the local hos pital after a short Illness, and It Is feared she Is the victim of a dog poi soner, who has been reported to be spreading poison In meat-filled sand wiches thrown out h..i,iM ...r.. roads tn and near Roseburg. Ye Poet's Cornei THE HUMBLE ONE By John Ysimza Another day has reached Its end Another dollar earned; The candle of existence dull, 1 A few more Inches burned. Now take your lunch pall, humbl one. And trudge out through the door. Eat all you can and rest a bit So you can work some more. Close not thine1 eyes when Oabrlel calls, And think thy toll la o'er. Remember pal you're yet to reach That far and distant shore. And whja that final day has coma And you wake no more at elx Toull grab an oar and row like hell Across the river Styx I (Continued From Page On.) Smith or Hoover h ninw n . If he can help It. His next speech at .cmvie university (Februsry 33) will be purely a thank-vou arirfrA. rn- ,k. degree. That does not mean Mr. Roosevelt's hearing Is bad. It waa not given out, but he listened on the radio to smith, Landon and Senator Robinson. The Robinson reply to Smith must have sounded faintly familiar to him. He Is supposed to have had a very Important hand In Its preparation. No Unemployment Here The busy executive It In no daneer or loilng his po sition, however hard the time., for he keep, himself In perfect phvilral condi tion ready to meet the problems of his huy life. Be sure that no III health will keep yon from your rle.li. M a (rlnd of your physician. A Prwrlptlnnlv Fill Rx rarrruiit at HEATH DRU0 STORE Medford Building Phone 884
