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PAOE ETOTTT MTCDFORD MAIL TRFBDNE. MEDFOTCD. OREGON". FRIDAY. AUGUST 19. 1938. THREATEN TO KILL BASSETTWITNESS Genevieve Fawcett Will Be Moved to Another Jail for Own Protection New Evidence Is Claimed SEATTLE, Aug. 19. (AP) Proi ecuior B. dray Warner said today Brunsivkk, Ca damage trial In TolvlriR kin of the victim will de lay Indefinitely the mid-September trial or Mrs. Mary E. Smith and her ton, Deranto Earl Mayer, In the Jamra Eugene flassett murder rase. SEATTLE, Aug. 10. (AF) Women convicts at state prison have threat ened the life of Genevieve Paddleford. Fawcett, famed woman swindler who obtnlned the confession of Mrs. Mary X. Smith In the Bassctt murdor case, Prosecutor B. Gray Warner Bald Jast night. Warner aald Mm. Fawcett will be transferred to King county jail for her own protection, and will be the tar witness against fcer former celt mate and Mrs. Smith'a son. Decastro Karl Mayer, scheduled to go to trial In mid-Septombr for killing James Eugene Bassett hero 20 years ago. New Evidence New evidence, hinting Mayer has had an even wider career In murtier-for-proflv than officers suspected, was obtained by Mrs. Fawcett and Mrs. L, E. Nlxtiorff, former hood ma tron at the prison, Warner said. (Mrs. Nlxdorff was recently dis charged by Warden J. M, McCauley for her activities In the case. He charged she sent coplea of the con fession and other Information to a private detective. Mrs. Nlxdorff said he only went "outside" with her Information when McCauley failed to act. Warner gave Mrs, Nlxdorff credit for "breaking" the Bassett case, long marked unsolved In King county record.) Mrs. Nlxdorff will also be au Im portant witness In the Bassett trial, Warner said. Gained Confidence Reviewing the case, Warner said Mrs. Fawcett obtained Mrs, Smith's confidence when they were both In mates of the prison. Mrs. Smith dis closed to her cellmate her son had killed Bassett, former naval officer, to obtain Bassett'a car. Bassett's body was dismembered and burled In nor thern King county, Warner aald the confession stated. Mrs. Fawcett told Mrs. Nlxdorff of the murder disclosure, and Mrs. Smith further Incriminated herselt In letters she thought Mrs. Fawceti was "smuggling" to hnr son In the prison, Warner said. The letters will be Im portant exhibits at the trial. Warner said the letters hinted that Mayer Is not Mrs. Smith's son. The prosecutor Indicated two new mir ders were laid at Mayer's feet by the d 1 scloflu res to Mrs. Fa wee 1 1. Mrs Smith has already told that he killed three other persons besides Bassett In Idaho and Montana. The new evi dence, Wamer said, connect him with the murder of an Illegitimate mother and her child for (2,000, paid mm oy tne saoe's father, 20 years ago. Outbuildings Burn On Antelope Farm EAGLE POINT, Aug. 19. (Spl.) Fire destroyed the woodshed, store. room and chicken house on the Thomas Riley place on Antelope Thursday morning. It was only through early discov ery and quick and efficient work of the local telephone service In sum monlng help that the house was saved from also being destroyed by British Steamer Bomber s Target LONDON, Aug. 10. (p) The Sttm hope Steamship company's 3,000-ton steamer Stanforth wlrelMsed her own ers today that she was "dcllberatsly bombed" off Barcelona while en route to Oran, Algeria. The closeat bomb struck 300 yards away and caused no damage, she re ported. The vessel was flying a red ensign, had an all-Brltfeh crew. and carried no cargo. 15 SET FOR TO Uncle Sam Extends Helping Hand To Sister Republic Hit Hard By Depression Benefit To U. S. Seen. Opening Saturday SMITHS' QUALITY PRODUCE DRIVE - IN STAND South of Jackson Hot Springs (Intersection of Old and New Highways) LUNCHES and FOUNTAIN SERVICE (In Connection) rpCP CAKE and COFFEE lib Ei While Cake Lasts Sat. (Cake Made by Fluhrer) Produce Specials Saturday Canning: Corn, sack SI. 00 Canning Beans, pound 2 J Juioe Tomatoes, lb If AH other frrsh produce. AIM frultf dlrrn from farm to yon. Dora & Al. Smith DRIVE OUT SAT. WW Lighten housework with Standard Oil Cleaning Fluid, Self-Polishing Wax, Furniture Polish, Handy Oil STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA WASHINGTON, D. 0. (Spl) BacX ed by United States credit, the "black republic" of Haiti, west portion of the Caribbean U!ai:d Hlapanlola, la launching a building boom which will include new roads, i ridges and Irri gation works. . A five-million dollar pump primer, this project la planned to bring re lief funda to a country hard hit by the depression and plagued by prob lems of over-population and low pur chasing power. Under the terms of the agreement, by which American materials only are to be Imported in the work, the United States also oxpecta to ain by sale of machines and other products, as well as by the shipment of supplies In. American ships. "Northern enterprise la no stranger to Haiti," points out a bulletin from headquarters here of the National Oeographlo society. "During the per iod of marine occupation from 1915 to 1034, a special program of lm proved public buildings, waterworks telephone, telegraph, bridges, tralla, and harbors was begun. In accord ance with treaty provisions, sanita tion, agricultural and other public services were carried on under Amer lean supervision. A gendarmerie was organized to maintain order, and the entire military system was later paw ed along to the Haitian government, Orderly capital "Today, the capital at Port-au- Prlnce Is an orderly, whitewashed city of more than 100,000 Inhabitants; It has paved streets, graceful balconied homes, wlde-v erandahed hotels, gleaming public mansions, a modern istic night club and ubiquitous taxis, manned by grinning, coaxing blacks. "There Is a new and swanky beach olub, known as the President's, whose smooth green lawns are framed against Haiti's dramatic mountain background. "Beyond Petlonrllle (suburb nam ed for Petton, one-time ruler of southern Haiti), a good motor road iow winds up these mountains to he popular week-end resort of Kensl off, many degrees cooler than the un-baked town below. "Regular and frequent airplane ?rvice links Port-au-Prince with Ml ml, Havana, Trujlilo City and chief .owns of nearby Islands. Recently. i new line was added by Pan Amer- can Airways from Maracalbo, Vene .uela, to the Haltlnn capital. Economic Woe Plague "Haiti, however, Is a land of sharp contrasts, of black and white, of hard times amid lusn tropic fertility With assurance of markets, ambitious Haitians could coax their rich soil to grow many products. Seml-wlld coffee thrives, and Is the chief crop or tne country, augur, cotton, cacao, hides and skins are exported. Haitian rum has an ancient reputation. But this republic, like other lands, suf fers from elusive foreign trade. "In addition, Haiti has economic ills born of limited territory and swarming population. Sharing Hts pantola with the Dominican Repub lic, she supports over half of the en tire Island's inhabitants In about one-third of the area, hampered al ways by inevitable tropic lassitude. "Away from the towns. Inland, primitive natives spend their days tilling small plots of land, and vary ing nights' monotony by Jungle 'soc ials' of rhythmic eruints and hypno tic dances. Even in the cities, even ing brings the constant throb of the drums, near and distant, with the less soothing but Invariable accom paniment of Haiti's .log choruses, "Walking through the narrow, crooked streets of the poorer sec tions of the capital, and along its teeming water front, one meets a continual stream of ragged humanity, the women sitay-backed with the curious earring t of those accustomed to transporting on their heads any thing from a spool of thread to a small sofa. In these districts, a dress or suit without holes or patches is rare, shoes are rarer. Naked, brown tables play In the dirt before tiny almost windowlpas shacks, weather worn and awrf. Everywhere suppliant hands reach out toward the rlch visitor. Better Times Ahead "On the other hand, there are signs of a more promising future for this yet undeveloped country. As a result of the trade agreement sign ed last month with Prance, reducing tariff barriers and providing for con siderable more exchange of goods bo t ween the two republic,- Haiti's coffee and other commerce will b much Improved. The latest U. S. trade statistic show an Increase In Haitian exports to the north, turning her sharply unfavorable balance for 1937 into a altghtly favorable one so far In 1938. "The national debt has been stead ily reduced since 1916. when con trol of Haitian customs and other financial matters s teken over by the United States, whewe fiscal rep roontntivp la stationed In the island Today, under Preslflent Hooaevelt's good neighbor' poltcv. various aurre ments look toward the re-estatvth ment of fiscal Independence, follow ing the llquldntlon of the foreign debt. "Finally, with new !Ue blood for Haiti's general economic system, re sulting from the projected fire -mil- "'iff J,A lips 'MINE,' (his little boy in cooperative community of Pine Mountain Valley, Ga., can say about calf. Each child In families there gets actual experience ralslnr cattle lion dollar building program, lead ers contemplate a period of 'pros perity through spending.' Work re lief will offer, temporarily at least. a more- stabilized economy at home, lessening the possibility of future border and Immigration difficulties that In the past have embittered rela tions between Halt) and her next door neighbor, the Dominican Republic." Those Ited-Hearis PLYMOUTH, England fyp) Anaosf that 1st Dr. C. J. M. Dawklns told the British Medical association confer ence that red-heads give the most trouble. They could bo made uncon scious In 68 seconds, he said, 16 sec onds slower than fair-haired people and six seconds slower than dark-haired. PRIGE FOR APPLES TENTATIVELY SET IN SEATTLE MEET Schedules Established to 'Feel Market Out' West ern Crop Estimated at 7 Per Cent Under Average The western crop was estimated at 50,274.000 bushels, or six per cent less than last year and seven per cent less than average. Dr. Ockey said the pear crop over the nation is expected to approximate 31,600,000 boxes, 3,000,000 more than last year. SEATTLE. Aug. 19. (UP) Fruit growers, shippers, packers, brokers and co-op representatives attended the northwest economic conference Thursday and set tentative prices for the apple market opening. Clyde Samson of Yakima, chairman said the prices were established "to feel the market out." Prices on Wlnesaps. Newtowns and Homes will be agreed upon at another meeting here Sept. 8. The tentative prices on two vari eties: ' Jonathans 163 and more to the box. el for extra fancy grades, 00 cents for fancy and 68 cents for C grade. Combinations wll be tl.10. For 138 to 163 to the box, ai.10 for extra fancy, 95 cents for fancy and 65 cents for C grade. Combinations will be 05 cents. Delicious 150 and more to the box. $155 for extra fancy. 91.10 for fancy and 85 cents for C grade. Prices for pears were not set. Dr. WUnm Ockey of Washington, D. C, senior extension economist of the U. S. department of agriculture, said Indications were for a gradually rising domestic demand during the 1038-30 season. Dr. Ockey said the total apple crop In the nation Aug. 1 was estimated to be 134.867.000 bushels, or 36 per cent less than the 1937 crop and 11 per cent less than the 1027-36 average production. The Capital Parade (Continued from Page One.) J cratlc national committee and Mra Roosevelt' former uncl-ln-law. The liquor buslneai Hired him, at an extremely comfortable aalary, to handle Ita relatione with the govern ment. And. before that, although he had been expelled from exchange membership, he was offered a well paid place aa liaison mnn between the government and the New York stock exchange. A specimen of the political xecutlve la Leo Sack, a sbrewd, ornate little man whom Schenley hired as public relation? man when he left his new deal place as minister to Costa Rica. Persons with close White House connections are always at a premium. One of these Is Basil O'Connor, who Is simultaneously the president's for mer law partner and the brother of the hated John O'Connor, chairman of the bouse rules committee, whom the new dealers are now attempting to destroy. Recently, the fact that the president's relations with John have not disturbed his friendship for Basil was reemphaslzed, by Basil O' Connor's presence as a guest on .he great fishing and purging trip. At the time of the utilities holding company fight, Basil O'Connor rep resented H. C. Hopson, of the Asso ciated Oas and Electric. He still hRJ a considerable government law prac tice. Lawyers like Basil O'Connor are. Indeed, the commonest of all kinds of go-between. In type they range from big and little fixers, who shel ter themselves behind their bar as soclatlon memberships, to perfectly honest, thoroughly well-equipped lawyers whose experience In the gov ernment makes government business their natural specialty. At one end of the range, one might put the el deny fixer who was called before the Black lobbying committee to explain some of his doings. At one point, ha had hired a younger man to prepare a brief for him. He was asked why, "Well, Senator," he replied. "I'm a lawyer, but my business Isn't usual ly what you'd call legal business. So when I need any law, I Just get some one else to look It up lor me." Business men are ridiculously childish about the ability of lawyors with government connections to pro cure them special consideration. For Instance, one very big utilities com pany has a huge tax Judgment stand ing against it. It has been trying for more than a year to arrange a too favorable settlement. In the course of Its efforts. It has retained more thin a score of lawyers, each In the hope (hat he could "put the fix" on the treasury of the United States. Though each new lawyer has failed as badly as the last, the company goes right on hoping. As for the legitimate lawyers, there is no need to list them here. Business men may go to them because thoy once held government posts, but they are as well equipped to handle their clients' problems ns any partner In a large New York law office. And, KinPA thnv Irnnn t, . i - ----V utiu nojo o Hit? guy- eminent, they can give their clients practical aavice. The truth Is that these men. whn rinn't ..i i. ence of mystery, have the hardest ..me vi tui. ine Dusinesa men liuls: on Iznorln? thpm fnr thai-. ... pensive; and much more foolish coun- ! v Stove Explosion Fatal REDDING. flnHf Aur, io.ini Mrs. Roland M num. t died today of burns received Wednes day In an exnlnxinn rt . Wl nonuoC stove. Her husband also received se- IS TIME 10 HIT PEACH, PRUNE BORERS SAYS COUNTY AGENT Now Is an Ideal time to treat stone fruit trees for peach and prune root borer, announces 0. B. Cordy, assist ant county agent. This pest prefers the peach and prune roots b'.u also attacks cherries, apricots and ajmonds. The adults of this pest Is a clear wing moth that deposits eggs on the tree trunk near the ground. These eggs hatch In a few days and the borer Immediately bores Into the bark and feeds on the tender bark and cambium tissue. These eggs are laid In July and very early August, as a treatment at this time would be a most effective control. The most effective treatment Is to place from one-fourth ounce for small trees to one ounce for large trees of paradlchlorobenzene (Pdb for short) around the base of the tree. This should be placed two Inches from the trunk and then covered with six Inches of soil. The earth sround the trunk should ncl; be disturbed except to remove grass or trash. In order for this material to be effective, the soil temperature must be 60 degrees or warmer and the soil must be dry. For effective results this treatment should be made before September 15, Cartl of Thanks. We wish to express our xlncers thanks to friends and neighbors, and esoeCtallV to mimh.r. r,t iYi K tlonal Ouard and Veterans of Foreign wars, tor the kindness and sympathy extended us during our recent be reavement, the loss of our father, Fred c. Butler; also for the beauti ful floral offerings. Kenneth Butler and Family. Mabel Sehneldor nrt Family. pi I , , & h f7 I i r r t M f M I I 1 MILLIONS OF EYES q dm ire their 1 PAY CASH AND SAVE AT BOYD S MARKET 108 N. Ivy. S. & H. Stamps. Wll Phons 1054 m Free Deliveries 8-10-2-4 wll C i r i , ij opeeiais ror Aug. and ZZ m POTATOES NEW CROP U. S. NO. 1 KLAMATH OEMS 25 lb. bag 49c BUTTER Local Aft. Grade A. Lb 9C 4vrog PsretnfafC Compoifffo of Kef(oggi AU-nXi Fok.t Protrlo fto boild and repair liwoe).. 9.0 Carbohydrate (for en erf t ) R2-5 Fiber (a totrrra of "balk") 14 Ah (with raltubla mineral) 3.6 Cereal oila (for fneM 1.1 Moitnr 2J Calorie per oa, 107 Mineral: PWnhorm (USSr Irnn 0.W8 Calritrm 0.01 Copper. .6.0 tn$. per kg. FOOD FOR FITNESS LOVELINESS fa MADGE EVANS, who ha, the femi nine lead in Republic Picture' "ARMY GIRL.1 look very tummery in her white tharktkin aport Areu telth mipper fronU AH over America yon find them . . . langh ing, light-hearted people . . . brimful of vitality . . . people who revel in each glam ourous and exciting new day. For you who love zestful experiences, Kellogg has created a wonderful new ready-to-eat cereal All-Rye Flakes. The nourishing grain of this wholesome food has been deliciously toasted and flaked. Shut your eyes and think of a cpreal as crisp as an October frost. With a tangy rye flavor as fresh as a morning breeze in June. You've never tasted anything exactly like it before. How the family will like this tempting cereal served with milk or cream! For here's variety a grand new flavor and rugged nourish ment. Sold by all grocers. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek. ALL-RYE FLAKES SHORTENING Atm tut 16c Pearl. 4 lbs TUNA FISH White Star. 7 oz. tins FLOUR HIGH TIDE 49 lb. bags $1.19 FLAGSTAFF 49 lb. bags $1.29 DRIFTED SNOW 242 lb. bags 83 49 lb. bags $1.49 SALAD DRESSING, qts. 23c 10c Oleomargarine 2- lbs .. DEVILED Meat Ws, 3 cans SUGAR Pure 0. & H. Can 10 lb. cloth bags....53 25 lb. cloth bags $1.32 100 lb, bags $5.09 Dry Granulated Beet 100 lb. bags $4.98 SALMON, Alaska No. 1 tall cans.... 10c ROAST BEEF 24 oz. cans 33c SALMON Alaska Red Del Monte 0"7 No. 1 tall. 2 for I C CORNED BEEF tfo. 1 tins 17c imtemrroi-mwsMwiES.inriHUtiMoa Admiration 1 fKS WHEAT1ES PT 1 23c COFFEE Golden West Pound tins . 26 3 pound tins 71 PEACHES Del Monte No. 1 tins 8 No. 2 tins ll No. VA tins 13f PINTS . 25c QUARTS . . 45c CRISCO Pound 19c 3 lbs. 51c 6 lbs S1.02 E. G. Peas, Del Monte No. 2 tins 2 for 25 Olives, Calif. Ripe, No. 1 tall cans, 2 for 25C 2 pkgs. Kellogg Corn Flakes, 1 pkg. Kellogg Wheat Krispies AU for 14 Corn, Del Monte AO No. 2 tins 2 for C&C Catsup, Calif. P. Home. 2 bottles 9G Kremel, All flavors, 3 pkgs. 10c SOAPS and CLEANERS OXYDOL, V lb. pkg. 20. Lge. 4 lb. 5 oz. pkg. 56 P.&G Laundry Soap. 10 bars 35e. Case 80 bars $2.75 O.K. Laundry Soap, 10 bars 26. Case 80 bars $2.04 CLOSED SUNDAYS and EVENINGS 2T
