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I 16 THE MUDffOaD KAIL TRIBtfNE, MEDFORD,' OREGON, SUNDAY, DEOEMUlfltt 20, .15)01). NAVY FAILS 10 GET ENOUGM MEN Undo Sam Has New Problem to Med Has More Ships Than Men to Man Them. 1ANANA" PEOPLE TO BE REFORMED TO INVESTIGATE CENSUS TESTS - . v t 5 Secretary Wilson Plans to Plant Agricultural Department Claim That Any Person of Good Jutlgmont and Common Education Can Take Tests for Enumerators. Seed of Industry Among Central American People. Many New Pests Arc Corn Inn to America In Fig Boxes. SMYRNA FIGS FEBUARY i 1 WASHINGTON, D. C, Doc. 25.-- In tho development of tho navy tho WASHINGTON, Dec. 25. To make WASHINGTON', D. C, Dec. 25. United States hns reached n point at -m .i.e future and more in the nrosont which it is ncecssoiy for congress lo .8 th , not to ,lronuoU8f stop and consider. L. o . UlSN. WU1CU OCClTJWlfJ Ul .11111.-11111111- Wilson is attempting down nt Pan- tho Central American citizen live less,0 .dT.r.tD1!.nt .f ?rlcult..ro Is do- "b u inuo uiucii-rnKing in us own on tho quiet up at tho port of Now It is no longer a question of build ing battleships bnt a question o mnnninir tlirm. Alrondv the nnvv hns forty-fivo thousand men, but tho' unrabor is insufficient to man tho ships now at sea and those taht arc soon to eo itno commission. To so euro a crew for tho Michigan, which will on join tho Atlantic fleet, it was necessary to place tho Now York in reserve. On toh Pacific coast theio two cruisers, tho Milwaukco and Charleston which have bnt a single crew. When ono goes to sea tho oth er must remain fast to tho lock. To keep them all in trim tho navy has adopted the policy of taking them out in turns. Within tho next, few months three battleships, in ndditon to tho Mich igan, will bo ready to join tho fleet. These arc tho South Carolina, n sis ter ship of tho Michigan, and the two giant battleships, North Dakota and Delaware. Theso wil require a com plement of nt least 800 men each, and at the present time there arc none in sight. To place them in commission, it will bo necessary to reduce tho crews on too snips now ntioat, or place three of the four new battle ships in reserve. ama. Agricultural department officials aro trying to instill n little farming senso into tho Panamanians, but they aro having a despairing timo of it, "Mnnnnn" is tho slogan of evory true son of South America. It means "tomorrow," but there hns never been a patcmnl Uncle Sam heretofore to take tho Monroo Doctriuo under one arm and gently indicate that tho way of the procrastinntor is bare. Recently the Department of Agri culture was asked to look over the farming possibilities of Panama. The nroliminnrv renort submitted bv nni -r it.. i. it ii. ..i Ian CXDCrt of the (lonnrhnnnt .if nnri. ui. im: uApvna sum mure imu , cultllIU hnw tCn, ;- vr-r " - York, with tho obpect ot uncovering the cusscdness In Smyrna tigs. A corps ot experts has been sent by tho department to ninko extended microscopic and bacteriological In vestigation of fig cargoes entering mat port. Secretnry Wilson has kopt a weather oyo on this business for some time, assisted by tho state depart ment. Tho latter has directed tho American consul nt Smyrna to In vestigate packing conditions in the Industry and pass upon shipments Intended for this country after cer-j tlfylng to their cleanliness. No ship ments without this certlf lento of ap- WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec, 2B. Any person of good Judgment,- who has received an ordinary, common school education, can readily pbbb tho test to bo given applicants for places as census enumerators on Saturday. February G. tho date final ly sot by Census Director Durnnd. no-' cording to an announcement from tho census bureau today. It Is emphatically stated nt tho bureau that tho test will ho an cnil-l nontly reasonable and practical one. It Is will consist of 'filling out a sampl0 schedulo of population from ! a description, In nnrratlvo form, ot typical families; and, In tho caso of enumerators whoso work will bo In th0 rural districts, they will bo call ed on to fill out an additional snmplo TIIE RUSS MILIi. Tho Russ mill Is headquarters for tho Olympic flour. Free snmplo sack. Try one. Rolled oats, corn meal and isoed oats and wheat. 244 The city of Jacksonville, the busi ness men of Jacksonville and tho citizens of Jacksonville have had their experience with a cheaper form of light than eloctrio light sev eral years ago. Bofora considering a cheaper form of light got their ex perience. 240 even food except tho fruit which in that climato cannot bo kept from growing is cared for on tho "ma nana" system. Undo Sam is investing millions of dollars in Panama and tho operation and surveillance of the canal will necessitate o largo colony there. With the excitement of completing the digging of tho ditch, vitality perhaps may bo fairly well maintained on canned food, but this is only a tem porary makeshift, not overly good for engineers' digestions at thnt, and a very bad basis upon which to lay the activity and health of tho perma nent futuro caretakers of tho project. Bo sure yon aro right before you go ahead, is good advice that apoltes to tho light business as well as other business. Electric light ha stood tho test of time as the safest and most economical light and before considering cheaper lights get the ex- penenca of peopla who uavo u:d them several months nt least. 240 proval aro permitted to enter this sehmluln nt nrrini.n, .-., rr,i. i .. country, but despite the vigilance of matlou furnished by tho census bu tho consul, recent tests, according to reau. All persons, whothcr womon or mon, who may desire to become con cent of somo ot tho passed cargoes bus enumorntors, must bo citizens of tho United States: residents of tho supervisor's district for which thoy wfrn wnrmv nnri t.ft - n .... 1 ' - j mmm uuitv lui yuusuiuy tlon. It is said that tho packers in Smv wish to bo appointed; must be not I Hk. EH 8 Ut H If MUTIM Contrary to popular impression, clprocato, by notifying us. tho electric meter is tho most perfect and accurate measuring instrument; It measures tho electricity that passes through it with greater accuracy than the average watch measures time, but like the watch it is delicate and needs to bo cleaned repaired and adjusted sometimes. Electric meters do not get out of order very oCten (If they aro not worn out), and when they do they more frequently register in favor of the consumer than in fayor of the -company. We will test our consumers' me ters at frequent intervals (free of charge) that they may register cor rectly, and that thero may bo no causo for complaint. It the consumer thinks his bill too large, please notify us at onco and wo will gladly do all wo can to as certain the facts and make all nec essary corrections; if tho consumer thinks his bill too small, kindly re If tho consumer thinks his meter Incorrect, w0 shall be glad to take it . i i i i . . . i . m. oui ana ieat u in am presence wuu an Instrument so simple that anyono can understand It; if tbo test shows that tbo meter has been registering incorrectly against him we will cheer fully rebato him accordingly. Wo aro especially desirous that our customers should learn to read their own meters, so that they may verify tho correctness ot our bills. Tho reading of a meter is very simple when you onco understand it, and our employes will gladly explain tho same to anyone. Wo aro very desirous of giving good service and satisfaction to tho public and are at your service day and night. During the day time call at our office in tho White building or telephono 1681; during tbo night call up Frank Loder, telephone 3892, At your service.- ROGUE RIVER ELECTRIC CO. rna have claimed that th0 worms are less than IS nor moro than 70 necessary evil arising from tho pro cess of caprlftcation. Also thnt tho worm appear during transportation uuu utu tuusuu uj mo unsanitary conditions aboard ship. It Is pointed out that moro troublo develops In the layer figs, which are securely boxed Moreover, worms appear insido tho wuu, bo mac ii seems probable they were present, though In small quan tities, when the figs left Smyrna and naturally increased while on route Tho consul at Smyrna has recom mended tho rejection of tho cheaper natural packed" class of figs which aro tho remnants ot nackinc houses and with which littlo caro is. taken, tho fruit being cast loose Into tho boxes or baskets. Great caro Is being taken at Now York to keep out all uncleanly figs and after tho findings of tho experts havo been considered It Is probable steps will bo taken lookine townrd mo improvement of conditions in Smyrna. MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR MAGAZINE WRITER years of age; must bo physically ablo to do tho work; must be trustworthy, honest, and ot good habits; must havo at least an ordinary education; and must bo able to wrlto plainly and with rensonablo rapidity. Thoso who can comply with these requirements aro Invited to apply as thoro will bo at least 68,000 places to bo filled by tho middle of March In preparation for tho enum eration beginning April 15. Appli cation forms and complete Informa tion concerning tho test can bo se cured by writing to tho supervisor of census for tho supervisor's district In which th0 applicant lives. Books 9 Stationary Ma ijazinft Office Supplies School Supplies Whitman's Candy Postcards Orders Taken for Fine Engraving Tho city of Jacksonville, tho busi ness men of Jacksonville and tho citizens of Jacksonville havo lir.d thoir oxporionco with a cheaper form of light than electric light sor- oral years ago. Before'consMering The Merrivold Shop 134 W. Main St, Medford, Oregon Sherman day & Co. Building - - ..u.r xuiiu U4 KUt uwi ui- n fow houra in jjidford Friday. Doncnco. '2-10 SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 25. After all It will bo a fine Christmas foY Edna May N'elsoon, tho seeker aftor "local color" for magazine stories, who is alleged to havo defrauded Seattle merchants in her attempt to get materials for her articles. She has been released from Jail and to night will leavo for Portland. Attorneys for tho Stono-Flsher company, which had signed tho com plaint against her charging tho theft of $127 worth of merchandise, ap peared before Judge Gilliam ot tho superior court and stated that full restitution had been mad0 for tho things taken and recommended clemency. E. W. Bowers, of Eaglo Point, did Christmas shopping in Medford Friday. GOOD COFFEE EOMIHCAffllJUtCBif EARLY every way of ranking , coffee has tome good points! but The Electric Percolator plan combines them all Extracts tho delicious flavor without the injurious elements Simple Sale Rapid Economical No alcohol to spill on the polished table CHAFING DISHES, WATER HEATERS OVENS, FLATIRONS, STOVES, ETC ROGUE RIVER ELECTRIC COMPANY THE... NASH LIVERY GO. Have the Best Turqouts in the City You aro troatcd right, tho prico is right, tho loam i right in fact, ovorythhig is right. Come nn'd see. NASH LIVERY CO. 600 SEE DANIELS AD PAGES 4 AND 5. SECTION ONE 600 600 35.00 Suits Sacrificed at $15.00 $18.00 Suits Sacrificed at $8.50 4 . DANIELS FOR. DUDS LARGEST CLOTHING STORE, IN SOUTHERN OREGON -t