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2 THE MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1010. WRITE ANSWERED BV C. LJNflfl Answers New York Commission Man Who Writes of La Fean Bill H In Fruit and Produce Journal. An argument in the Trado Journal aiid Produce Record, written in bc bulf of the La Fean bill, has been Iflnswcred as follows by C. E. Wins- Her or Aicuioru: i In your issue of January 29 ap pears nn article from the pen of W. N. White in support of the Lafean bill,: which, to allow to go unnoticed by the apple producers of the north west, could not be considered a vir tue. And I would greatly appreciate space in your valuable columns for a replv. yir. White evidently shows some ignorance of the apple question when ho thus veutures to assert that "if fruit could be grown of a uni form sizo east of the Rockies in the same way that it does west. I ven ture to predict that the box would become a universal package." ' That is to say. they grow both larjor and smaller east than west. I really think he knows better. Now, I simply wish to say that we are able to pack all our apples from 36G to a box weighing a pound and a quar ter apiece down to upple two inches in diameter, which js small enough for any trade, in our box. But to the La Fean bill. It pro vides for two things, and two only grading and size of the package; and to enforce compliance therewith it is placed under the regulations of the pare food law. Now, let us see how this would work. Any person buying a in ccnled package would have recourse for protection to that law, which; must necessarily result in endles confusion for the following reasons: The questions of grading relate to color, maturity, uniformity of size, .shape, manner of handling and free mess from defects. Upon any one of these a question of defect may be Taised and an appeal may be taken to the government for protection The. result would bo that to make the 'law effective the government would 'be required to maintain an innumer able corps of apple experts to settle the many disputes sure to arise, all of which, as is readily seen, must -end only in confusion. Nothing whatever is said in the bill as to whether the apples shall be placed in tiers, whether they shall be wrapped or not: whether they shall have layer paper between' the tiers or not, or whether the box shall be paper lined or not; all of which is of equal importance with the question of grading. For instance, more apples can be placed in a box if they are placed in -tiers than if placed in bulk or loose; yet no reference is made to this, and the buyer could be skinned out of 15 or 20 apples in each box. Again if the apples are properly wrapped with layer paper between they will keep longer and preserve quality much better than unwrapped, vet nothing la said about these features. The answer to it all is simply this: Let every association stand or fall upon the merit or demerit of his own prod uct The trade is discriminating. Brands and labels count for much, and a superior article will soon win its supremacy and permanency, and thus nature's law of the survival of the fittest will be the proper regu lator. I believe that a system of grading should be uniform and adopted by the various associations. Tins would compel them to hold their grades up or to take the conse quences of a boycott on the mar ket, and the result would be just what is being done all over the northwest a general effort lo raise the grnqo, owing to the discrimina tions orf the trade. Again, T nra not aware that the government has ever attempted to regulate the grading and packing of peaches, of pears, of oranges, of po tatoes in fact, all agricultural products, and to do so would be pa ternalism with a vengeance. Perish the thought! In the vulgar parlance of the street, "Forget it I" Again, Mr. White's ignorance of the question is shown by the sugges tion that "a box of apples should weigh 50 pounds net," and bases his conclusion of the fact thut the gov ernment import duty as applied to' a bushel of apples is based on 50 pounds as being a bushel. Ben Davis and Wolf River, etc., do not yeigh nearly bo much us Newtowns or Winosaps, etc. There fore, to have a box of 50 pounds would require that a box should be made for each variety, as well as one for the various " sizes of eaoh vari ty. This is absurdity gone to seed. Again, Mr. Whito takes tho stand I that as New York hns adopted nl I barrel, that tho box should contain i i one-third of that barrel; and then ! divides tho number of cubical inches I in that barrel by three and says tho 'box should contain cubic incite. Let me say right here that such a box will not hold 50 pounds of Bon Davis or any other light weight variety and will hold more than 50 pounds of small Newtowns or Winesnps. But I should like to ask him how he conies to the conclusion that the New York barrel should be taken a the unit of apple measure. Why not take the northwest box as the unit and build all other measures from that? But why must there be any relation between a box and a barrel! We of the northwest are not in- terested in the barrel and are per fectly willing that the east shall settle that to suit themselves. And we will agree not to interfere. But wo would like the same considera- ASQUITH FACES END OE CAREER Premier Plays Lono HandAccused of Tricking Not Only Other Parties, But His Own. LONDON, Feb. 22. Premier As qulth today Is playing a lono hand. His downfall Is predicted even by his own liberal press unless ho ac quiesces to the demands of his par ty's erstwhile allies In the legislative program. The premier Is accused today of trlcklns both his own party and the nationalists and laborltes. It Is tion of our interests on the part of charged that his promises regarding our eastern friends The northwest originated the method of packing apples in boxes. They have adopted a size of box which holds a good bushel of ap ples, ami this cannot be denied, as several demonstrations have proven. They have systematized their pack to this style and size of box. They have conducted packing schools all over the northwest under the super (the order of consideration to which important legislation win be suujeci cd cannot all bo kept. It is apparent today that the na tionalists will not support the lib erals In the legislative program their leader has outlined unless he agrees to Immediate home rule for Ireland and the abolition of the veto power of the house of lords. The national ists apparently have the future of tho vision of the states instructing the j present parliament within the hollow packers how to properly pack in this given box. And to change that box in any way changes the principles of the pack. And as the government has adopted the bushel as the unit of dry measure, and as the bushel is shown by use to be a very agreeable and proper box package, therefore let the northwest standard box, which contains a good, honest bushel, become the "standard box apple package," and if there must he a relationship maintained between the box and the barrel, then make the barrel to hold two. three or four or more of these boxes, as may best meet the purpose. But do not spoil a good law be cause someone made a bad start. And do not try to ride rough-shod over the interests and rights others. of their hnndJ. Even the liberal press Is supporting the attitude they havo -assumed. BUILDING SEASON STARTS WITH RUSH Charles D. Hiuclrlgg has spent hours with the architect outlining hts needs, and when completed, Mcdford will have us flue nn opera house ns Is to he found In the state. Tho contract calls for tho completion of this work October 15. Masonic Temple. Tho Incorporation of the Masonic tlultdlug association Is almost com pleted, and It Is believed that work will start within two months on tho now Masonic toiuple. This building will bo at least three stories In height tho first two floors booing dovotod to stores and offices, tho third floor being reserved by tho lodno for lodgo purposes. A. A. Davis announces that ho Is almost ready to eommonco to let the contract for the construction of hts new business block on tho corner of Contra I nveuuo and Sixth street, This building which Is to cost $40,000 wilt bo modern In every respect. The Medford Uulldlng company, which Is to erect a largo building on tin; .corner of Blvorsldo and Main streets, announces that It will- soon commence construction work, Tho buildings which stood on the site havo been already removed. New School Building. While no definite announcement has been made, It Is believed that this summer will see the erection of n now school building on the Hast Sldo, which has been needed for months. Another possibility Is a new $40,000 hospital by the Catholic Sisters, who for some time hnvo been considering the matter and will probably take def inite action In the near future. Contractors Btato that novor bo- LA FEAN BILL UP EDEN PRECINCT ITEMS COMMITTEE SOON On March 9 Committee nn Aflrlcul turo Will Discuss tho La Fean Applo Dill and Its Passarjc. WASHINGTON, Fob. 22. Tlit, l..v f'an applo bill as ipn''d by the National League of Commission Mer chants at Its last convention In Nor folk, which wna to huvo come up for a hearing In Washington toinor row before, the. house committee on agriculture. has been postponed until Wednesday, March 9. Tho Oregon people havo mndo a strong protest against this bill. To offset this those, who am championing the measure must tight hard with this nd In view. William II.' Wagner, pres ident of tho International Applo Ship pers association hns taken time by tho forelock and sent n letter to every member of tho association and to those Interested In having tho bill passed, urging them to get busy and write every member of tho commit too on agriculture in favor of tho bill. Tho members of this committee are: Charles K. Scott, Kansas, chair man: Wllllnm W. Cox. New York; (Continued from Page 1.) ATTELL AND C0NLEY READY to bo erected by the Catholic Sisters. Much remodeling Is to be done. Tho Gnrnett-Corey building, while It cannot be said to be remodeted, as it Is not yet completed, will have a 0f I fourth floor. The Medford National bank plans to spend $25,000 In build ing nn addition to their present com- Balph D. Colo. Ohio; Gilbert N. Han- fore was there such demand In this. Ken, Iowa; James C. McLaughlin, city for the erection of now dwelling j Michigan; Willis C. Hawley. Oregon: houses. Nearly t50 of these are at) James Howell, Utah; PleiiBnnt T. present In tho courso of construction , Chapman. Illinois; Charles C. Pratt, and every day sees somo now contract Pennsylvania; L. B. Hnnna, North let. Builders are Jubilant, while j Dakota; Frank Plumley, Vermont; lumber dealers can scarcely keop!-'ohn Lamb. Virginia; Asbury S. Lo- their equilibrium, they nro being vor, South Carollnn; Jack noall, Tox Mrs. A. A. Oilnumi of .Suoniint'iilo, Citli, who has been in the valley for some Hum visiting rotative, was vis. itlng Mrs, A. S. Furry last woolc. Miss Clara Allen mid hor cousin, Mrs. William Campbell, wuro in Mod , ford Inst Wednesday, j Mr. nnil Mrs. C. C'nroy were doing trading in .Mmuoni mm Mittiruuy. John Must, one of our prosperous farmer, was In Medford lust Hntur-day. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Willinin Citinpboll wore visiting friends in Central Point Inst week. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Reno Ooddurd of the Palmer orchard wore In Medford last Saturday. , Kd Anderson of North Phoenix district was in Medford Saturday. Mr. mid Mrs, O, A. Morris of Tal ent were nttoiuling church at Phoe iiilx hiht Sunday. I Miss Catherine Doreu was visiting friend in Phoenix Inst Sunday. It. M. Clemens of Griffin Creek was doing trading in Modfoid last Saturday. Ad Holms of Axhlnnd was u Med ford business visitor last Saturday. Charley Koborts of Medford t'in ihed up a job of oarpeiiler work for Lloyd Colvor of Phoenix lust Friday nnd returned homo. George Met" lain and J. D. Henry, the North Talent taunoryiiuui, wore in Mod ford lust Saturday. Mrs. Mnttle Coleman of Jackson ville was a Phoenix visitor last Fri day, returning homo Sundav morn ing. Mrs. Jennie Fern of Fern Vnllov wns visiting at the homo of Mrs. F. E. Jncobs of North Talent Inst Sunday. swamped with orders, and contrac tors with work. The now Episcopal church, tho cor nerstone of which Is to bo laid on ns; William M. Backer. Missouri; Augustus O. Stnnloy, Kentucky; Gor don Leo, Georgia; James T. McDor mott. Illinois, Fourth district, and modlous quarters. H. E. Boyden will FOR THEIR BATTLE TODAY soon commence the entire remodel- Ing of his building on Main street LOS ANGELES, Cal.. Feb. 22. j now occupied by the Medford Hard ware cpmpany Dy tearing out ma oiu front and replacing It with one up-to-date, using granite. The city coun- With the betting even. Monte Attell and Frankie Conley are ready fpr the Jrst gong at Vernon at 3 o'clock f oil will also probably build an addl this afternoon, when they meet foritlon to the city hall, adding a third a scheduled 45-round bout to decide the world's champion in the bantam-weight division. As indicated by the odds, the fight promises to be a tough one. Both boys are in perfect condi tion, according to their respective managers. Today they weighed in at the Pacific Athletic club and each made the required weighht, llfl pounds. To Close All Dance Halls. SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 22. Ev ery' public dance hall in Seattle will be closed at once if the city and county officers net on Attorney General W. P. Bell's interpretation of the law as passed by the state leg islature in 1909. Urging the necessity of carefully considerine this law, which seems io prohibit any woman from remain ing in a dance hall, whether liquor is sold there or not. Judge Ronald instructed the grand jury in open court to go to the bottom of tho charges against Dreamland dancing pavillion, which was closed by the grand jury last Thursday night, re opened on Friday. ABOUT HYOMEI A Bottle Only CosU 50 Cents A Complete Outfit Including Inhaler When Charles Strang states most emphatically that he will guarantee Hyomel to cure catarrh or ta give you your money back, what Is your answer? Aro you satisfied with your con dition, or do you want to rid your self forever of vllo catarrh, with Its humiliating symptoms, such as hawk ing, spitting, blowing and bad breath. Hyomel is a simple, antiseptic med icine, that you breatho through a small pockot Inhaler over the parts affected by catarrh. It is made of Australian Eucalyp tus mixed with other germ killing and membrane soothing antiseptics. Get a comple'to outfit today. It only costs $1.00, and contains every thing necessary to euro any ordinary disease of catarrh. Extra bottles, If needed, COc. Hyomel Is tho best remedy In the world for sore throat, coughs and colds, croup and bronchitis. It gives wondorful relief la two minutes. For sale by druggists everywhere and by Cbas. Strang, Send for free sam ple bottlo and booklet. Booth's Hy omel Co., Buffalo, New York. Seats on sale at Raskins' for basing contest; $1, 91.50. 289' story, aside from putting up a build ing the same size of the present one on tho vacant lot adjoining it. Tho estimated cost of this Improvement Is $30,000. Another New One. One of the latest announcements mndo by builders Is that of a new building to be constructed by J. M. Boot, J. E. Eoyart, and F. E. Mer ttck, which Is to be erected Just cast of the projected building of the Med ford Building company, and next to tho Medford laundry. This building will be a brick, three stories high, facing 55 feet on Main street, and will be 100 feet deep. It will be modern In ovory respect During the past week the contract for the new brick warehouse of the Medford Grocery company was lot. This building will stand three blocks south of the depot and will be largo enough to house this concern, which' Is .ne largept wholesale grocery com pany In rhe state outside of Portland. A sldotrark has already been con structed by tho Southern Pacific com pany. Freight DciMt. When the Southern Pacific com pany first announced Its plans of moving tho presont dopot It was stat ed that the freight depot would be situated two blocks south, while the estimated cost of these buildings and platforms havo not been given out, at tention having been paid sololy to tho passenger depot, It Is estimated that at least $25,000 will be spent on tho freight depot, work on which Is to start soon. Tho plans for tho new opera house, which la to form a portion of tho Page building on East Main, havo been completed and provldo for a theater modern In every respect. Wednesday. March 2, 2:30 p. m. Thu 'William H. Andrews, Now Mexico, IU. Rev. Charles Scaddlng. bishop of AH of these congressmen may bo tho Oregon diocese, officiating, marks 'reached by addressing them nt tho the commencement of the finest "houso of representatives, Washing church building In tho state ouUldo , ton, D. C." Tho bill Is H. B. 16919, of Portland, and Is a red letter dny It Is expected that ovory member of In local church circles. Tho evening the conforenco commlttco will bo on of that day will be devoted to a pub hand to champion tho cnuso of tho lie rally to bo held In the opora house , m-asuro. This commlttoo Is mndo up for which nn elaborate program has iff mombers appointed by tho dlffor beeu prepared. ;"nt fruit nnd produce trndo organlzn- (tlons of tho country. It Includes a BASEBALL SEASON i representative ot mo .nuonni ucagno WILL SOON OPEN '"' Commission Merchants of t hu , , . . ! United Statos, tho International Ap- Tho baseball season will open ns ,0 Sn, . relation nnd tho soon ns the weather settles. Kx- Wwtorn FruIt jobl)0ra. aMclnti. tensive improvements ure to be mnde, f the , t orKnnUatlon8 ,. in uiu gruuuiiH uus pennon , aim Miss Lottie Stuucliff of Plioomx wns visiting friends in Modfoid tho firsl of Inst week. Mrs. Lilly llliiokwood 'of I'lioonlx was up in North Tnlonl veiling hor daughter, Mr. W. S. .Slannliff, ItiH Wednesday. A. S. Furry mid son, Aubry, re turned from Brownsville Nundiiy, whore Mr. Furry wont on himlnoss mid lo visit relatives. F.uruorit Honmort is quite sick nt his home In Phoenix, ns is also hit lufmiL daughter. Louis Colvor hud the misfortune to hnvo ono of his hnrsos badly hurt ouo dny Inst week. The anlinnl, while running, ran against n sign board that vns imilnd on the rail ing of tho bridge across Anderson mining race, cutting uu ugly gush in its side, Thoro will ho nn organisation of tho Y. W, C. T. U. in Phoonlx Mon dny evening. Ah Phoenix is n dry town, it is oertain that (he inloroxt among all tho young folks will hu good, mid that they wilt have nil the encouragement of tho older per sons ns woll. The Bible cImmx nt tho ClirNlliwi church on Friday evenings is bo coming quite interesting, mid alt Christians nro invited to attend. Phoenix is to- hnvo a hand,. The boys huvo hud several meeting and opect to iirgmii.o mid purchase their instruments soon, C, Curoy Iiiih three neros of Win ter Nells poars, which ho planted on some of Ids Boar crook hot loin land, that aro larger than most fi-yeor-old trees, nnd nro landed with Mount buds this spring. Buickn deliver the goods, Wo can fit most any kind of a nose with Shur-On Mounts. Dr. GOBLE Optical Parlor 18 West Main Stroot. Wc havo no other business. work on these will commence in n few dnys. There is n bunch of good forested In tho commcrco of apples. Those who fnvor tho bill aro urged to loso no tlmo In oxortlng all the material to work from this year, and 1 . . . . .. . . . ., . , , , ..lntluonco thoy can for It, and to nv it is expected thut ono of the best . . ., tonams that has yet worn n Medford uniform will be put out. Ashland, Medford. Jacksonville, Grants Pass and very likely Central Point will have tennis in the field. quest their congressman to uso his good office's In favor ot Its pnssago. For the Best In harness, saddles, whips, ones, tents, blankets, wag on sheets, axle grease and fall cure, as well as all kinds of custom work, sm J. C. Smith 314 E. Man. ABE YOU GOING EAST? Have you a friend coming wost? You ought to bring ono to Mod- ford. Call and see us. Tho colonist rates wnl bo effect hortly. Let us talk routes and rates with rou. Information cheerfully furnished. Phone, address or call on Soutborn Pacific Company, A. S. Bosenbaum at Medford. xotict: to hoosiebs. ThoHoosler society of tho Boguo Blvcr valley Invito all Boosters to rttend their meeting ?t tho Medford opora houso on Fobruary 22 at 7:30 P. m. 289 E. E, WILSON, Socrctary. "Tho best timo to start using OLYMPIC FLOUR is now today." HVeffaarJ Olympic Flour al- - " - wttys makes good tblnira-Eood bread aud bUouiti, good aitry and oakea. lada from cboloeit North wnttrn i whoat,t)urofwUolo. ome,cfeanan(liiu trltlous "tbera Uu't mmy Jut . mm seoa." AT YOUR GROCER'S tamiuji tiotnum Utua Co., fonuiu, omo Medford, Oregon: This cortltlos that wo havo sold Hall's Texas Won dor for tho euro of all kldnoy, blad der and rheumatic troubles for ton yoars, and hnvo novor had a com plaint. It gives quick and permanent rollof. Sixty days' treatment In each bottlo. Medford Pharmacy. Something doing nt old skating rink February 22, 8:30 p. m. Better bo thoro. 280 Horses for Sale at West Side Stables G. L Schermerliorn mortgage: loans Money on hand to loan on Real Estate. City and County Warrants bought. Fidelity and Indemnity Bonds Furn ished. Firo Insurance. JAMES CAMPBELL Phono Main 8231. 20H Fruitgrowers' Bank Building White Trowbridge If you wish one of those 10-acro tracts of tho Perry Sub-division (No bottor in Roguo River Vnlloy) at tho prosent prices. Sue as soon. White & Trowbridg'e notice: I will show the people of Medford nnd Jackson county the largest assortment of loose Diamonds over shown in southern Oregon, in all sizes and prices, and fine quality. Martin J. Reddy The Jewler Near Post Office CALIFORNIA THE. MECCA FOR WINTER TOURISTS Its attractlvo soasldo resorts, famous medical springs, magnlflpont tourist liolole, plcturosquo scen ery, delightful climate, and opportunity for all kinds ot qutdoor pastlmo, such (.8 hundrods of mllos ot auto drives through orange groves and along ocoan boach boulovardu, mako this favored roglou Tho World's Greatest Winter Bosort, reached via tho SHASTA ROUTE and "Bond of a Thousand Woudorit" SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO. Low round trip rates aro In effect from all points In tho Northwest, with long limit, etop-ovor privi leges and first-class accommodations, Medford to Los Angeles and Return, $47.50. With a final return limit ot fix months, and stop-ovora in olther direction, First class, up-to-date train with the latost oquipinoat, unozcolod dining car service and everything that goes to make the trip pleasant. Attractive, Interesting and Instructive lltoraturo tolling of the famous winter rusorts of California can be had on application to any O. R, & N. or a. p. Agont, or by wrmng to WM. McMUIUlAV, General Passenger Agent, POBTLAND, OBICGON ittfi tfj