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So- I c PXGE EIGHT WHILE OFFICERS Companion of Man Lynched .. by Yreka Mob Year Ago Admits Helping Make Pic ture As Manhunt Went On SACRAMENTO. Bcpt. 10. (P) Robert Miller Barr, whose companion irai lynched by a mob at Yreka a year ago for the killing of two pcacs of fice, has more bravndo than even a bandit needs, Sheriff Chandler said today. While the manhunt was still at Its height, Barr was earning money as an extra In the motion picture. Itohcrt'Mlller Barr. Rose Marie, while It was being limed at Lake Tahoe. the sheriff said. Returning from Folaom, where he DUoed Barr In safe-keeping due to rumbles of another lynching In Sis kiyou county, Bheriff Chandler aired hi chagrin over the revelations made to him by his prisoner. "With all the forces of the law looking for that bozo," he said, "what do you think ho wna doing? Work ing in ptcturos, ho told me. He ap pears In eight scenes In the film. The supreme Insult Is he waa on the payroll under the name of Robert Miller. I nuked htm why he used that name aa we were looking (or hhn under that, too, for another crime. "He an Id, 'Did I use that name before? Well, I forgot.' M After leaving Siskiyou county hur rlrdiy, Bnrr Mid, he visited Portland. Klamath Foils and other Oregon towns, but ho dldn'b succeed In eluding the poshq until ho hod hid den In brush and behind rocks for nine days without food. All this time he wns suffering from a flesh wound In the hip. Barr tlod the Bheriff he did not fire the shots which killed the offl era. Ho aatd when the shooting be gan ho stumbled and fell and his gun, hidden In his trousers, fell to the ground. AT Verne Shangle waa formally noti fied today of his winning two first and several second prizes and hon orable mentions In the photographic division of the annual stato fair that ended at Balem Monday. He won first awimla In the men's and babies' divisions of photographic art with his aludlo portraits of Amos Burg, member of tho National Geo graphic staff, photographed here two years ago, end of Claudia Ann Mitch ell, small daughter of tho late H. CI Mitchell and Mrs. Mitchell, who Is now residing In Bolw, Idaho. Mr Mitchell, who died recently, waa sup erintendent of the rarlflc Btatcs Mines, Inc., and the family resided In Jacksonville. For a character study of Dr. Lenny O. Jensen. Mr. Shanglo won a second prlre. no was awarded honorable mention for his portraits of Judgi! Will CI. Steele and Jackie Lee Moad. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moad. J31OTTPAID The third quarterly Ia payment of 31.25088 w made by The Ca.'for nla Oregon Power company to the rountv aherlff'a office TurMliiy. Thin mat" tt" . pre"-- .!!" - T, : i l .mat. ' II r-j 1 V'' 'ewaMiJ IIIIIIIUP 1 1 Ilk I I II mil II Ia. ii I'M tin 1 afrrf Sanderson Showing 1937 Studebaker Models The 6tude baker for 1037 made its debut yesterday at the showroom of Sanderson Motor company on South Riverside avenue In this city and a ri Unlay of the smart new models, will be featured all this week. ' 1 These new cars come to the public with many Improvements and ad vancements over the Studebaker of 1030. No radical changes will be dis covered, but there are many Innova tion and features that contribute to greater beauty, safety, economy and performance than any previous- Stu debskers have possessed. Perhaps the most Interesting of all I the President' new overdrive traitsmlsslon and the fact that It la automatically selective. It may be cut in or out at any speed above 35 miles per hour. To cut In the overdrtvo the foot Is lifted quickly from the ac celerator and then applied gradually. To cut It out tho foot Is lifted and then applied quickly. The units la compact, light, and quiet and by af fording Immedlflte ncceu to direct 1 one of the largest quarterly tax payments to be received In Jackson county this quarter. Total property tax to be paid by the local power company In Jackson county this year will amount to 12fl, 003.03 which Is one of the largest taxes In the entire county. The 136,003.53 to be paid by The Ca.lfor- nla Oregon Power company In 1030 cover only state, county, city, ;hool and district property taxes levied against Copco in Jackson county and does not Include various other forms of state and federal taxes. The total of property tax alone to be paid by Tho California Oregon Power company in Oregon this year will amount to $354,721.03. L OFF FOR CORVALLIS STATE CONVENTION Don Newbury, Medford attorney and treasurer of tho Oregon Repub lican club, left this morning for Cor vatlls to attend tho annunl conven tion of that organisation which Is to bo held today and tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Claude M. llurd of Medford also left this morning. Mrs. Hurd to attend as alternate delegate In tho absenro of William McAllister, who will be unable to be present. Mr. Hurd expects to vlalt briefly with Col. Knox, an old school friend. Tomorrow afternoon Newbury will glvo a report on tho state of finances of tho club. At the snmo time tho other oftlcera and committees, will re port. Tomorrow morning nomination of officers will be held, with elec tions lato In tho afternoon. Col. Prank Knox. Chicago publisher and Bepubllcan candidate for vlco presldcnt of tho United Btates. will bo tho main speaker at a Constitu tion day rally to bo held at Bell field In Corvallls. He will bo Introduced by Senator Frederick Stelwer of Ore gon. Tho speaker this evening will be Mrs. William B. Evans of California representative of tho Republican na tional speakers' bureau. Join BTHKLWYN B. HOFFMANN S Hosiery Club. Ever? 13th pAlr fire. KG BARBECUE! FREE BEER! GIANT BONFIRE DINNER 6:30 P.M. 2-30 MINUTE WRESTLING MATCHES 15 ROUNDS BOXING MEDFORD MATL drive provide the flashing accelera tion of conventional gear In either top gear or second whenever needed. Studebaker's mechanical feature Include undcrslung rear axles, pro viding roomy Interiors; new, double drop frame, Improved steering gear, current and voltage regular on Pres ident models; Pram oil cleaner and overdrive; automatic "hill holder"; roomier bodies with Increased lug gage capacity compartments and built-in warm air and wlndshicla de froster. The entire body shells of the new 1037 Studebaker model ere made of steel-top, sides, ends and floor en tirely free from wooden members. As In previous Studebaker the one-piece steel top Is made from the largest single steel stamping known to the Industry, skillfully Insulated agnlnst nolso and tattles, erecting the safe "Box of Steel" for which Studebaker la widely known. Interior all reflect the genius of Miss Hrn Dryden. famous New York INI Central Point will bo the southern Oregon community to conduct the first of a scrips of Inter-clty lunch eon forum to be sponsored by tho Jackson County Chamber of Com merce, It was announced today by Olen Arnsplger, chamber president. The first forum will e held at noon on Friday, October 0, In the Hotel Medford, Mr. Arnsplger said. The forums will bo held monthly there after. A. H. Ban well, chamber manager, went to Central Point yesterday and Interviewed Floyd E. Ross, acting mayor, auy Tex, city recorder, and A. E. Powell, publisher, and they agreed to havo a commltteo appoint ed Immediately to prepare a program While no definite program has been adopted yet, It Is expected that the Central Point forum will embrace threo short talks, one on what the city has accomplished In community development, one on Us resources and ono on what It would like to accom plish with the cooperation of the Jackson County Chamber of Com merce. Mr. Arnsplgcr said. The chamber.' Mr. Arnsplger stated, will ask each Medford merchant to Invito at least ono of Its Central Point customers to tho forum. Tho luncheon forums aro to bo arranged y tho chamber's Inter-clty visitation committee, nnd Owlght Houghton, commit tro chairman, will be tonstmnater at each monhly event, Mr. Arnsplger related. At the first SNIFFLE.. Quickl the unique aid for preventing colds. Especially de signed for nose and upper throat, where most colds start. VlCKS VATRO NOt 30. double quantity 50c ANOTHER BIG For Elks And Their Friends Elks Picnic Grounds ON ROGUE RIVER THURSDAY NIGHT - SEPT. Band Concert Plenty of Fun for Everyone EVERYTHING for Only ONE DOLLAR TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. designer, whose work proved so ef fective In the 1036 President models. Mis Dryden's flair for Interior dec orating may be noticed In the blue gray upholstery of tho tan and dark colored car and a taa fabric In the light-colored cars. Seat of the new model are broad, wide and deep. Window garnish mouldings match the Instrument panels. Chromium plated hardware adds distinction. Steering wheel, horn button and gear shift knob match the Instrument panel and glove compartment door. Instru ment dial have been designed in the modern manner and permit quick reading In daylight or darkness, with visibility aided by three-spoke steer ing wheel. Radio and clock units, when Installed, blend harmoniously with the Instrument motifs. The ash tray recedes Into the dash panel as an Integral part of the design.-located belcw the radio control panel. -Instruments and equipment Include all standard aids and devices for'maklng motoring simpler, more comfortable. snfr and more enjoyable. Strike f)elnys Launching. NEW YORK, Sept. 18. IAP) Launching of the U. B. navy destroy er "Panning" was postponed toda7 because of 1 strlko callled by the Industrial Union of Marine and Ship building Worken of America at 'he a.Jten Island riant of tho United Shipyards, Inc. Approve Corn Seed Loan. WASHINGTON, Sept. ie (AP) The agricultural adjustment admin istration announced today that Sec retary Wallace had approved a 10, 000.000 corn-seed loan vrogram co assure supplies for next spring In the drought areas. Featuring the Pick of tho CC0 Fighting Talent! SKWW ' 1 II i' ,V 1 CONSOtI RADIO 11 WW-.-CSr,. till if ' li I i 1 1 I This great new dial elimi- tg ga . f . 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For the fourth time since he be gan studying bu&lue.ss curves 35 years ago, Babson said It had crossed the normal line and Is back again to the average of 1925, '26 ana 27. Sees 1930 Best Year. "If the heavy Industries and gen eral building construction were ac tive, business would be far above the K XX bVeplayeoffluffVfe 1 YfZjjA Vou not only save J15-you get S- pads. V j U-iy I00' Angora mohair PLUS a i- Cy $3 DOWN, $5 Monthly. Small CorrylngfCharg. Ni!C"" yeSr mothProf insurance policyl i g-.y I S0 Extra large 80 inch davenport I - S, x When these are gone we - '. . . m.s ivW? tzr 1 Jfc , iric cut. nri li 0-tTi' thia again! Long-wearing a VcTn i Q! raB" -t rayon damask tick! '-roll M f s - v, g j-Pc. Modern AA"" Sr3-rX Imperial edge! 30 deep. 1 I Q S " !,! UtT tllJS cushiony coils! Screened If ; I Tft ; mlW-xf wire ventilator. 1 M , ' . The NEWEST yet Wards have tt? y VUjC3 tra large! New carved arm panels! 5S Combination tapestry upholstered! !,.WWMWHWI "' i .1.1,11,1 SEPTEMBER 16. 1939 normal line, approaching 1939 highs," ha said. He said 1935 will be the best since 1929 for automobiles and ateel and among lines equalling or exceeding 1929 peaks he cited retail trade, power production, cement and electrical ap pliances. He predicted & sharp advance In the price of real estate, commodities and stocks, wages and Interest rates, larg er farm crops and a rise In railroad traffic Rapi Roosevelt. Ho said the only shortage will be In the "gut" crop and "the funda mental characteristics of integrity. Industry and thrift which have made America." "Apparently there will be a short age In these crops for sometime be cause Dr. Roosevelt has so doped the American people during the past few year that we have not learned the lessons which a depression usually teaches." He attacked the federal tax on un distributed earnings, enacted by .the last congress, and told his audience not to worry about unemployment, droughts and the condition of the farmer. Boosts Stocks. He expressed optimism over the fu ture of stocks which will profit from the coming recovery in tho heavy in dustries, but said "the bond market Is today where the stock market was In 1929 when you lost your shirt." "I believe that bankers and trus tees who are now buying callable, non-con vertlble, low rate 20-year bonds for their Institutions are mak ing a great mistake," he added. "They are now speculating in bonds Just as they speculated In Blocks during the last boom." On Business Mission Qlenn W. Potts, state agent for Qould & Gould. general insurance agency of Portland, transacted business hero today. He arrived lasti night by motorcar from s - f Fifth $1.05 10st -TiiTf JBMlf tWP II h Hi ISM rTOrfiMjirwM'W:H':yartii:i Klamath Falls and waa to contlnua from hero back to his upstate head-quarters. Htrom Walker's Con - trolled Condensation process keeps nearly a dozen gin ingre. dients under care Cf ful control, in sures perfectly balanced gin flavor. IPMMII I HHIWIII I I 117 SO. CENTRAL TELEPHONE 286