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THE MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, BEDFORD, OR KG ON", FRIDAY, lOKHRUAUY 25, 1910. RIVER M BUY CENTRAL POINT TAG THREE OF THE MEN TN CHARGE OP WASHINGTON CONFERENCE ON STATE UNITY. TAX ROLLS EARLIER WAGNER VALLEY LAND1 DAY GREAT SUCCESS I Men From Northern Fruit Section Invest In Property Near Ash land Make Good Buys. Over $100 Netted Club for Their Ef fortsTo Beautify the Town. After Looking the Country Over Tlmo Limit Is tho Samo as Doforo Assessor and County Court Worked Faster. Very Carefully, Selects 80 Acres Near Washburn Orchards. --vert ASHIiANI). Or., Fob. 2C S. P Jlolph hno closed a deal for tho pur chase of 30 acres of orchard and orchard land In Wagner valley, a mile from Talent and five miles west of Ashland from E. E. Foss for a consideration of $9000, and consid ers ho has secured 'one of tho best bargains In the valley. Twenty acres of tho tract are set to young npplo trees, with peaches as fillers. There are no other Improvements upon tho property. Mr. Kolph proposes to set tho ten nacres not yet planted to pears. Mr. Foss has made a neat for tune In tho orchard business In Wcg ner valley In tho past few years, a previous sale a year or more ago of Ills old place In the same vicinity net ting him a sum running well into lour figures. He could probably have secured a considerably larger price for the tract sold to Rolph by hold ing another year, but Is content to divide a handsome profit with the next owner. George Dewey has sold his 40-acre tract In the same vicinity as the Foss place but a little farther up the Wag r.cr valley, to A. NIehnns, for S1S, 000. Eleven acres of the 40 are set to fruit and the whole tract- offers one of the numerous attractive fruit growing propositions of this rich lit tle vnlley west of Ashland. William Kerr Is negotiating for a $9000 tract In the same vicinity, through B. P Hughes, who negotiat ed the two sales above mentioned. All of the parties named above as purchasers and prospective purchas ers are former Hood River valley ap plegrowers. Mr. Rolph came to this valley a year ago from Hood River and purchased the Meliza fruit farm just south of Ashland. His expert ence here has mad him enthusiastic over tho fruitgrowing Industry of this valley. Last week when Messrs. Nle- hans and Kerr, Hood River acqualn tances, dropped In here, ho Joined them In a visit to tho Wagner valley section, and they soon contracted the Rogue River river fruit growing fever, too. Mr. Rolph will continue to make his home In Ashland while developing his new purchase. FIRM OF GLEASON AND RICKARD TO GET TOGETHER OAS xttAstiiiowi, cni., reo. j:o While Jack Gleason and Tex Rickard were planning to meet this afternoon to dismiss matters relat ing to the Jeffrien-Johnson fight, the fans hnd plenty to do in discussing mmors of war nnd subsequent re conciliation between the promoters Glenson heretofore has been hold ing out for Sn Francisco as the scene of the great heavvweight bat tie. When lex Kickard, niter a conference with Supervisor Herget of the police commission, announced that San Francisco would get the mill, Qleason immediately became dubious. Jack desired it understood that he had a say in the matter and that the firm of Ricknrd and Gleaason might yet see fit to go to some arena in Ihe vicinity of Sari Francisco that as already in existenco rather than spend several thousand precious dollars in building an arena here. Gleason expressed confidence, 'however, thnt he nnd Rickard could reach an agreement nnd that prob nbly there would be no further trou- 'hle when plans were to be considered Good Fruit Crusade Starts. CORONA, Cnl., Feb. 25. Local orchardists are planning to organize in the near future for the purpose of cheeking the shipments of unripe nnd damaged fruits to the outside mnr kets. An effort will bo made to have all growers in the citrus bolt of the stnto join in the movement. The cood fruit crusade was start ed on account of the fact that the growers of wholesome fruit discov ered that the market in tho east was "being damaged by shipments of "trashy" fruits which must ho sold at auction. It is expected that the California Fruit association will take official action regarding the matter. ARE YOU GOING EAST? Have you a friend coming west? You ought to bring one to Med ford. Call and see us. The colonist rates will be effect shortly. Lot us talk routes and rates with yon. Information cheerfully furnished. Phone, address or call on Southern Pacific Company, A. S. Rosenbaum. at Medford, Buioks deliver the goods. CUNT HAL POINT, Or., Feb. "Jo. -Members of tho Ladies' Improvement club are elnted over the great suc cess of tho "tug day" and supper which wore given under their aus pices. A number of charming young la dies of the hiirh school wens enlisted for the day to sell tngs, nnd right' well did they do their work. Every man in town was forced .to pay tnb- j ute to the era of civic improvements i for which the improvement club ' stands and to the credit of the . town bo it said every man jack of I them was n willing victim nnd rend-1 ily capitulated to the blandishments of the pretty salesgirls. It is hint-' cd that Mayor Lcever was the most, susceptible man in (own to the win-, ning smiles of the tag-venders, but I he is noncommittal as to the exact I number of tags ho purchased, while Glenn Owen, who was right up in the mnyor's class, was proud of his ex hibit and didn't enre who knew how inany he invested in but then Glenn is not married yet. In the evening the club ladies serv ed a most tempting and satisfying supper in tho town hnll from 5 to 9 o'clock, the menu consisting of Bos ton baked beans, sandwiches, pick-1 les, salad, coffee, cake and fruit. A I fine cake presented to the club by) the Central Point Bakery was sold; at auction after supper, netting the club $6.50. AH told, the receipts of the day nnd evening netted tho club more than $100. This money will be ex pended in beautifying the town in various ways, one plan now being considered is to improve a portion of the school grounds, on a plan to be mapped out by some competent land scape gardener. Tho ladies of the club are all much pleased with tho success of the day because of the interest shown nnd patronage given by everybody. It shows thnt the sentiment of the town is strongly behind the club in its campaign of civic improvement. FRISCO FANS WOULD KNOW S.'TE OF BIG BATTLE In connection with the meeting of the "house of governors" In Washington the conference of the National Civic federation to organize a movement to bring about greater uniformity of IdenB and greater unity of sentiment among the stntcs has attracted the attention of publicists throughout uiu union iuu.. ...i.. ,. ... federation's committee in charge of the conference, said of It: "I think thin Is one of the most Important uiul tar reaching movements tho federation has ever undertaken. If In tho end It serves Its purposes ami nld In welding into a more compact, efficient and united whole the states which mako the Onion the object of the federation will have been gained." President Tnft expressed entire approval of the meeting of tho conference nnd delivered the opening address. Among the members of the committee In charge of tho meeting Dr. Harry Pratt Judsott, prosl dent of the University of Chicago; Cyrus II. McCormlck, the well known Ohlcngon- nud son of the famous Invent or, nnd Myro'u T. Ilcrrlck, former governor of Ohio, were conspicuous. BILL TO EXTRADITE SAN FRANCISCO, Cnl., Feb. 23. Fight fans here nro anxiously awaiting nuthoritntive announcement from either Jack Gleason or Tex Rickard designating the location of the arena in which Johnson and Jef fries will settle their differences. Gleason declared that the mill would assuredly be staged in Cali fornia, but refused to commit him self as to the exact site. "We are waiting," ho said. "We are getting all kinds of propositions nnd intend to give them all a chance to come in before we make a final decision. Our business must be hnn died as any other business. We want the most advantageous terms "It certainly is not settled thnt the fight shall be held under tho aus pices of the Broadway or any other club. I still have my Occnnvicw per mit. Of course I favor San Fran cisco, if we can secure n permit here for a 45-round contest." Newspaper Publishers Protected by Root's Amendment from Trial in Strange Jurisdiction. MARTIN PLEADS GUILTY TO INVENTING "SHOW HE" CHICAGO, Feb., 25. Col. John I. Martin took Izsuo with former Gov, Joseph W. Folk of Missouri last night and defended tho slogan, Show me," as Indlcatlvo of tho spirit of his native state. Ho oven went further and modestly confessed that he invented the phrase. At a meeting of tho executive com mltteo of the Missouri society hero, Col. Martin said: "I was In Now York many years ago with friends, many of them Democrat pollticans, and we got to telling utorles of his native state. I scoffed at their yarns and Bald 'I'm from Missouri. You've ot to show mo,' The expression was takon up and has became famous." BELIEVE INSURGENTS HAVE WON OVER GOVERNMENT BLUEFIELDS, Nicaragua, Feb 25. Although conflicting advices of success and failure by contending armies in the vicinity of Nicaragua have been received here, it is be ioved that nn insurgent victory over the forces of President Madriz has completed tho overthrow of tho administration. All that remains now to insure tho establishment of the provisional government is a formal occupation of Managua, Accbrding to dispatches received lero according to General Estrada, tho occupation of the capital will take place tomorrow. Phone 2001, Goodfriend'fa. WASHINGTON, Feb., 25. Appar ently believing that no actloa for 11' bol can bo brought In a Federal court tho senate this afternoon passed tho Cummins bill for tho extradition of corporations on the same bads as In dlvlduals. An amendment offered by Sena tor Rooto was adopted. It Is Intend ed to protect the publishers of news papers against oven tho possibility of being dragged from tholr homes to strange Jurisdictions. It requires that the Judgo of tho district In which tho defendant concern Is situated must Indorse the notice before service The words, "when Indorsed by tho Judgo of 3iicl district" wero added as Insistence of Mr. Root. The clause as changed now reads: "Such notices shall bo directed to tho marshal! of nny district of the United States In which tho service may be mado, and, when Indorsed by the Judgo of such district, bo served upon such offender agrceablo by the methods prescribed by tho law for the servco of civil process upon artl- Ocal persons in the district in which service is made, and not more than twenty days before the tlmo of such hearing." The bill Ib chiefly Intended to reach corporations committing crimes aga'nst the postal law. Tho bill pro ,vide3 that tho penalty of flno shall bo assessed against a corporation In tho absenco of appearance, but tho punishment docs not go beyond thnt point. ' FIRST SHIP OF THE NEW AUSTRALIAN NAVY LAUNCHED LONDON, Feb., 25. Tho first unit of tho Australian Navy was launch ed today at Govan, Scottland. In christening tho ship Premier As- (julth's wife said: "First born of tho Commonwealth of Australian's Navy, I name you 'Parrahatta,' God bless youl 'May you uphold tho glorious tradition of tho British Navy In tho dominions over-seas." The Parramatta is a torpedo boat dostroyor of tho Improved river typo and registers 700 tons. The auto that stands the wear und tear the Buick Cereals at Goodfriend's, FEARS KAISER MIGHT OCCUPY NETHERLAND .THE HAGUE, Feb., 25. Tho re port that Emperor once threatoncd to occupy Holland unless tho country was placed In n state of ' detenu" against possible descent by the Eng lish vas given moro doftnato form In the First Chamber of tho states-general yesterday during a discussion of the foreign ministry's estimates for the year. Uaron Vnna Heckorou demanded that steps bo taken to sec to a guar antee of tho Integrity of tho Nether lands In case troublo should arise be tween Germnny and Great Ilrltnln tnd gave as a reason that "a neigh boring soverolgn Intimated a- few years ago that he would bo obliged to have Dutch territory occupied If Holland did not placo horself In an ndequato state of dofonco against Great Britain." Foreign Minister Van Swlndoron declared that" ho was not In a posi tion to rofuto Heckorou n assortlon unless tho Intter oxplnlnod precisely what was meant by tho words "neigh boring soverolgn" nnd "Intimated." Ho urged Heckeron In tho Interests of tho country to bo mora explicit. Tho latter had no moro to say and tho matter was dropped. FIRS! CAR OF TREES FOR PAGE ORCHARD N. S. Bennett, Who Has Contract for Furnishing Trees, Makes First Shipment Thursday. WALLA WALLA MAN MAKES BIG MONEY ON LAND WALLA WALLA, Wash., Feb. 25. Realizing a profit of 200 per cent on his investment, John Hoffman, n wealthy rancher of this city, has just sold a ranch in tho Ilorso Heaven country for $77,700, which sets a now high-price record for. virtually unimproved land. Tho rnnch com prises 3240 (teres nnd was purchased by tho Yakima Valley Investment compnny, tho prioie per acre being $24. Hoffman purchased tho land years ago without oven scoing it, paying $8 por aero. Tho purchasers will cut tho ranch into small tracts. Wear Kidd's Shoos. For the Best In harness, saddles, whips, oues, tents, blankets, wag on sheets, axle grease and Ball cure, as well as all kinds of custom work, see J. C. Smith 314 E. Main. M. S. Donnett of tho Eden Valley nursery on Thursday shipped a cai load of pear trcos to Talent, consign ed to Dr. F. C. Pago. These trees, will bo used In plant ing that portion of tho Pago hold ings recontly purchased from Syl vestor Patterson. Dr. Pago Intonds planting tho wholo tract to fruit and to ovont ually cut It Into smaller tracts. The land Is somo ot tho choicest In tho valley and adjoins tho famous Suncrest orchards. STRIVE DESPERATELY TO SAVE SCHOONER'S CREW DOVER, Del., Feb. 25. Fivo tugs and threo lifeboats nro struggling desperately today to rescuo tho crow of nu uuidciitifiod stoamer which is being broken to pieces on Goodwin Sands. The sen is running high and it ap pears irnprobnblo that tho HfcsaverH will he.nhlo to reach those on honrd tho wrecked vessel. The steamer is supposed to have been driven upon the sands during tho night. A heavy wind has heoti blowing nud tho tugs and lifeboats nro driven back ovory timo they ap proach tho wreck. On account of tho mist nud tho high hour which nro washing her, tho nnnio of tho stomnor has not bcon learned. J. II. Lydlnrd, lately ot Minnesota, hits purchased 80 neros of laud In tho Table Rook section from l), 1). Bngo, tho consideration being S20.0Q0, This land Is partially In fruit nud adjoins the well known Washburn orchards on tho west, Tho land lying wost from tho lly boo bridge- to Table Rock In hoiiio of tho richest bottom land In tho valley nud has lone been tinted for tho qual ity nnd quantity of Ur crops. Tho salo was tnndo through tho tiKoucy of W, E. WhltuHldo of Con trul Point, who nlso reports tho sale ot tho E. G. Whiteside brick In thnt town to A. C. Wnlkor for $4000. HITCHCOCK AGAIN TURNEO DOWN, SO IT IS REPORTED WASHINGTON Fob, ' Incur gent members of tho House wero elated todny over a report thnt Pre sident Tnft had overruled I'ontnins- tor-General Hitchcock ngalu lit tin; matter of nu appointment of n post master recommended by tho Insurg- gout congressmen. Tho story Is thnt after a spirited controversy lasting some week the President sent to tho Senate today the nomination of lloorgo C. Trtuo ns postmaster of Oskoloosa, In. Trilso had been recommended by He presentntlvo Kendall of that district hut disapproved by tho Postmaster General. It Is reported that Mr. Kendall protested to tho White House thnt Mr. Hitchcock wns dieulmlnnt lug ngnlnst him end thnt tho Presi dent told Mr. Hitchcock that he would np'polnt TrUBo, Owing to tho feet that tho tax rolls wore opened earlier this year than usual many people think that tho tlmo limit will bo shorter. If you pay your taxes on or before March 15 you will bo entitled to a 3 per cent rebate, If you 'pay tl urn between March 15 and tho first Monday tu April you will not receive tiny re bate, neither will there bo added pen alty or Interest, You ran pay half your taxes on or before tho first Mon day In April nnd havo to tho first Monday In Ortoher to pay the other half. When the taxes become- delin quent thore Is a 10 per cent, penalty and 12 per cent Interest attached. HKHOMTIOX OP HV.MPATIIV. DEMAND $1,000,000 FOR HER $500 "GRUBSTAKE" CHICAGO, Feb. 25. Catherine. H. Elliot, tho tlrst nnd divorced wife of the late Henry C. Elliot, today hegnn a contest of his will, filed yesterdny, Elliot was killed In an nvalnuchn liij Alnskn last December, He went there In search of gold In 1207. Ho left his estate, worth $2,000,000, to his sec ond wife, Oram Van Woinmr Elliot, nud their sons and other relatives, and to "II. C. Elliot Home for Desti tute Children." here. After making his lucky strike, Ell lot returned home In 1902 nnd di vorced bis first wife. In contesting his will she claims that she "grub staked" him with SG00 to enter ,tho Alasknu gold hunt, and thnt she holds his written ngreement to divide equally with her, the proceeds of his venture Whereas, God. In his Infinite wis dom, has seen fit to take from our midst our beloved brother, Samuel llrndbury, and Whereas. In his death the Fraternal llrotherhnod him lost a faithful nud consistent member, nud his family a kind and loving father, therefore, bo It Kosolved. That we, the Members of 110111101' lodge, No. tar,. MtHlford, Ore gon, howltiK In submission to tho will of him who doeth nil things well, extend to tho bereaved ohm our most heartfelt sympathy In their affliction. Also be It Resolved, Thnt the charter of this lodge be draped In mouinlng for a period of .10 day nnd ft copy ot these resolutions be placed on tho records of this lodgo. O. W. HOWARD, ETTA McDONOUGH, HOY SUItRAN, Commlttoc. Tho enr thnt delivers tho goods tho Ihtick. Bingo.' nnd Wheeler & Wilson sow ing machines for sale nnd rent. Sup plies und ropnlr for nil kinds. Ad dress 214 S. Grnpo. Phono 205L Quoon Anne is coming into its own. Tho nnmcs of the host of buyers in thnt addition during the past two weeks spoil exclusive homos. Don't lot someone olsa gel the lot you want. 280 NOTICE. Notice is hornby given thnt tho un dersigned will apply to tho city coun cil of tho city of Modford, Oregon, at tho meeting thereof on March 1, 1010, for n llconso to sell splrlt ous, vinous nnd malt liquors In quan tities less than n gnllon, for tho pe riod of six months, nt his plnco of business nt No, 31 Front street South, In said city. D. 8. RADCLIFF & CO. Dated February 17, 1010. DRAW A CHECK On tho Farmers' & Fruitgrowers' bnnk for the amount of your bills nnd note how much more your cred itor will respect you. They nt oneo clnss you ns a man who does JiuhI noNs in a business way. Have nn nennttnt nt tho bnnk ami your credit will bo bettor, your money safer. Don't think you hnvo to start big. Small accounts nro as nccoptnblo ns big nnos. MORTGAGE. LOAN Money on hand to loan on Real Estate. City and County Warrants bought. Fidelity and Indemnity Bonds Furnt . Ished. Flro Insurance. JAMES CAMPBELL Phono Mnln 02111, 20H Fruitgrowers' Hunk Hulldlng CALIFORNIA THE MECCA FOB WINTER TOURISTS Its attractive soasldo resorts, famous modlcal springs, magnificent tourist hotols, picturesque scon ory, delightful cllmato, and opportunity for all kinds of outdoor pastlmo, such ua hundreds ot miles of auto drives through orango groves and along oooan hoach boulovards, make this favored rogton The World's Greatest Winter Itcsort, roachod via the SHAvSTA ROUTE. nnd "Hond of u Thousand Wonders" SOUTHERN PACIFIC OO. Low round trip rates aro In effect from all points in tho Northwest, with long limit, stop-over privi leges and first-class accommodations, Medford to Los Angeles and Return, $47.60. With a final roturn limit of six months, and stop-overs in olthor direction. First class, up-to-dato train with tho latost equlpmout, unoxcolod dining car sorvlco, and everything that goes to mako the trip pleasant, Attractive, Interesting and Instructive lltoraturo tolling of the famous wlntor resorts of California can bo had on application to any O, R, & N. or S, P, Agent, or by writing to WM. McMURHAY, General Passenger Agent, PORTLAND, OHKOON