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F' VJffi8 ftJparJWHBHWMBKti, -T ' ' ' ' , . WFTST-' ". . u.4hiL.A T i " TaPWO'"- ' -.,j'..slra 'pv.'64' v yr- - i , MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MliSDflORD, OREGON, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 1.1, .1910.. O ' E& - t fc' z ' , Eagle Point Eaglets "X . C Hewlett. John McKee enmo out tho first of the wcok Willi a band of beef cnttlo for tho Mcdford markot. Jamos Owons, our county ccinnila B'onor, and wlfo, wore over Wednes day looking at flomo of tho Eaglo Point proporly with tho vlow of pur chasing a hone among us and send ing tbolr chlldron to our school. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson of Portland vero pleasant callors Wednesday. Mr. Nelson has been putting tho machin ery In tho Dutto Falls mill during tho past summer. E. Q. Fcrrin of Soattlo spent tho night with us Wednesday. Ho has boon In business in Tncoma and is now located in Seattle, but may sot tlo hero in southern Oregon, as ho is highly pleased with our country and especially 1th our cllmr.to. ' Miss Grace Polk, who h- been teaching school at Dudley came out Saturday to attend tho teachers In stitute. On Wednesday last S. H. Morse, ono of tho pocttffice Inspectors, camo out, and after inspecting our post office onsigcd your correspondent to t--ko him to the poctofflco ho wished to ilslt and that afternoon wo went xto Welieu. That woa tho first time I had been thoro for several rears and was greatly surprised to soo such a marked chnngo in tho "place. Every thlag as neat aa wax, and Mrs. Yon der Hellen seemed to tako pleasure In sb-wnj; us how rose? snd cspec ially one that has grown in two years so as to cover the entire end of the "house We did not find Mr. von der "Hellen at home, but Mrs. von der Hollen and her son Carl rendered Mr. Morse all tho assistance they. could. The next day wo started for Prospect via Derby. Here ho found that the postmaster,Mrs. Chatrean, was also awa7 from home, but her daughter, Miss Myrtle, hor assist ant, was there and had the books up In fino shape. I noticed also that they had been making somo substan tial improvements on their place; also that Lee Edmonson has put an addition to his house. Passing on wo stopped at Kolsos and had din dor. Thoro wo mot Qeorgo West, ono of tho forest rangers, on his way out to procuro tools to work on tho Mcdford-Cratcr Lake road. In pass ing along I noticed all along tho routo decided Improvements on tho farms. After crosslug Kogtto river and going up tho Flounce Rock grndo wo found thnt Hon. John Grooves, the supervisor of that district, had opened up a now road alouj the bluff overhanging Roguo rlvor, leading to Ptospect, and cutting out tho sticky hills and rocky part of tho road, as It la on pomlco soil all tho way. Now; arriving at Prospect r,t 5:45 p. m, wo found that thoro was quite a num ber of tonls thoro and a nunibor of men employed on tho road. Among theni was Mr. Hoidol, tho chief en gineer, who was Just getting a gang o fmen at work on tho now Flounce Rock grade, and after that Is fin ished it will be n pleasure to go from horo to Crator Lake. Spondlng tho night at tho Prospect, hotel, whero Mrs. Hollenbeck presides, and uses every moans to make tho placo home like, tho next morning wo started nt 7 o'clock for Trail, only stopping long enough to say hollo to our friends Mr. and Mrs. Blanchet, who bought tho Charley Knighton place, wo drovo along by several flno farms, retching Trail nt 11:55 a. m. Horo wo found that Mrs. Mlddlebushor was doing a thriving business and has en larged her house. Sho reports that sho is doing i. good business la her t hotel and store. Aftor Mr. Morso had passed on tho postoftlco wo pro-, cceded on our way and found that , Mr. Stacy, tho road supervisor, had p a gang of men working on tho road r between Trail and tho ferry. Ho surely deserves credit for tho work ho has done on that pieco of road, for It was ono of the worst places on tho route from here o Crater Lake. There was nqtholng of noto until we arrived at tho Sunnysldo Friday eve- j nlns at 5 o'clock and Mr. Morso took t the P. & E. for his home In Rose-1 burg. 1 FAST TRAIK IIRKKM West Bound Mail on Oregon Short Lino Hits Open Switch and Plunges Into Freight Train Stand ing on Siding. v To Increase Value of Land Ed Andrews Presents Somo Striking Figures in Argument for Support of Proposed Amendment to Constitution Relating to Bonding for Road. . "Section 10, article XI. No county shall creato any debts or liabilities which shall singly or in aRfjresnte exceed the sum of five thousand dol lars, except to suppress insurrection or repel invasion, or to build perma nent roads within the county, but debts for permanent roads shall be incurred only on approval of a ma jority of those voting on the ques tion." Tho above section of our constitu tion will be voted upon this fall at our November election, and upon the success of this measure being adopt ed depends the future development of Jackson count', as well as all of that part of tho state lying west of the Cascades. Men engaged in the sale of real es tate perhaps know better than any other class of citizens what good .roads mean toward enhancing the 'vnluo of fnrm property. Owing to ;the high price of land in the Rogue Biver valley, wo are attracting only those who are prepared to buy tho higher priced fruit lands. The men looking for farm lands from seven wo twenty dollars an acre are going by the thousands to Cauada, Eeastern Oregon and the semi-arid districts on both sides of the Rocky moun tains. It is true that we have large tracts of land in tho outlying districts suit able for general farming, that can 'bo had nt a low figure; but the writ er's four years' experience in the ronl estate business he has never lo cated one person who came here for the express purpose of general fann ing. We have a reputation for grow ing fruit, and it is with us fruit or nothing. Our home market is not even supplied with vegetables and horse feed. Thoro are thousands of dollars worth of this class of prod ucts shipped in annually to this valley, and vet wo havn any amount of land suitable to the production of anything wo need. All of tho land lying dose to trans portation1 has been sold to actual fruit growers, and very little of it can be had at an advance figure over the purchnse price Real estato man aro 'daily carrying prospective buy ers, who aro looking for orchard land, back to tho foothills and un the Httlo valleys, wheic some of our best and richest land 'f to bo found. Rut it is invariably a question of roads; with every adyantage of bohutiful Jooation, olevation, above the frost lino, and sub-irigation and all theso are outweighed by the one great question of roads and roads built upon scientific principles, roads over which you can haul heavy loads during the rainy season. Distance is no longer measured by miles, but by roads. Farmers of Jackson county, f you want to engage in a speculation that will add an average of one hundred dollars an acre to the value of tin land you own, you can do so by the investment of one vote for a chauge in our constitution that will allow Jackson county to raise money for the building of permanent highways, roads built of crushed rock on the macadam plan, roads that will be practically as good and dry as our Medford paved streets during the wettest part of the seasdh. There is no use of censuring the old methods, or those who have prac ticed them; they are things of the past. Our commissioners who have had tho road building in charge in the past have provon that they do not understand tho first principles of scientific road construction, but that is no discredit to these gentlemen, who have undoubtedly done their best; they never pretended to bo en gineers or rond architects. Now tho time has come when we should do a little rational thinking, and view the mntter of improved highways from a common sense standpoint. Don't wait until election day to read over the proposed amendment, but post yourself now, and talk about tho increase in taxes, for your taxes will not bo increased We have ex pended for roads this year in the neighborhood of ninety thousand dollars, and yet haven't a mile of road built upon scientific principles. You may point to the rond between Mcdford and Jacksonville, and the ono recently built between Medfoid and Ashland. It is true these me an evolution in tho right direction, but the crown is made too high for the width, and traffic is thrown in pno rut, which will spoil any road. Tako your pencil and figure for a minute. Ninety thousnnd dollars will pay 5 por cent interest on one mil lion dollars, and leave forty thousand dollars for a sinking fund with which to pay your p por cent bonds; and ono million dollars spent judiciously, with the vnst amount of material nt hand, would build first class roads all over the settled part of tho coun ty. Every man should make this question of roads his particular busi ness from now until election, for it is the most important issue that over enmo before" tho people of Jncksou county. ED ANDREWS. HOISE, Idnho, Oct. 1 ' Traveling nt a high rato of speed. No. 9, the westbound fast mall on tho Oregon Short Lino, struck an open switch in tho yards nt Payette last night. As tho heavy engine loft tho track En gineer Edward Hubbard throw on tho nlr and Jumped. Ho struck on his head and llttlo hopes wore hold out for his recovery todny at Wood ward hospital in Pnyotto. It is not known how tho switch happened to bo open. A special westbound freight had been glvon ordors to tako tho Payette siding, giving tho fast mail a clear track. Tho orders were carried out. A short time afterward tho mall struck tho open switch and dashed into tho road of the froight train. Tho cnbooso and threo froight cars woro derailed, while tho englno of No. 9 loft tho track. Tho mall cars and conches remained on tho rails, howovor. Tho conductor of tho freight train de clared today that tho switch had been closed as soon as tho froight train had entered tho siding. i WHAT CURES ECZEMA? We have had so many Inquiries lately regarding Eczema and other skin diseases, that we aro glad to make our answer public After care ful Investigation we have found that a simple wash of Oil of Wlntergrcen, as compounded In D. D. D., can bo re lied upon. We would not make this statement to our patrons, trlondi and neighbors unless we were sure of It" and although there are many so-called Eczema remedies sold, we ourselves unhesitatingly recommend D. D. D. Prescription. Because We know that it given In stant relief to that torturing Itcb. Because D. D. D. starts the cure at the foundation of the trouble. Because It cleanses, soothes and heals the skin. Because It enables Nature to repair the ravages of the disease. Because The records of ten years of complete cures of thousands of the most serious coses show that D. D. D. (a today recognized as the absolutely reliable Eczema cure. Drop into our store today, Just to talk over your cose with us. MANY WORKMEN ARE ON THEIR WAY SOUTH PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 1 ). The close approach of winter has started a stampede of a large number of workmen for California and uth-,r ports south. When the Rose City sailed for San Francisco, Los Angeles and oth er points yesterday, workmen crowd ed her to the limit and ninny were turned nwi. ho Rose" carried 401 passengers. Other steamers due to snil in tin future nlrendy have most of their necommodntions reserved by itincr nnt rnrpontors, mnsons and other skilled nnd unskilled workmen, who do not cure to work outside during tho stormy senson in Oregon nnd Washington. IXDIGESTION DEPARTS Stomach Agony nnd After Dinner Distress Stopped in 5 Minutes. Why should any sonslblo porson contlnuo to suffer day. after day with terrible stomach ailments, when Chas. Strang guarantees MI-O-NA tablets to euro oven the worst case of indigestion, or money back. If your stomach robolB after eating and food sours or ferments in tho stomach causing gas, pain, heartburn nnd heaviness, two MI-O-NA tablets will drive away tho misery in fivo minutes and leave tho stomach feel ing splendid. A largo box of MI-O-NA stomach tablets cost 50 cents nt Chas. Strang's and leading druggists evorywhero. If you bavo stomach trouble of any kind, start to uso MI-O-NA stom ach tablets oday. Thoy not only build up tho stomach, but thoy act as a tonic to tho entire body. Thoy are makors of rich red blood and nerves that never flinch; thoy incroaso vi tality and make tho weak more vlg All Who Love Little Ones will proyido purest of tho pure in Candy Lok for tb Deal or rumy Patronize the "Modern Dealer" Mttftri CenlKlliHfy C.t Mfri., Portland, OrtfM jTIlMSJ 10 acre .M r t- 1 (fit i Orchard Tracts IN PERRY'S SUBDIVISION JUST OUTSIDE OP TOWN CHYe have a fow ton-acro tracts and one 40-acro tract yut unsold; 40-acro tract lias Beautiful Oak grove lor building sites, good house, barn, windmill, gnsolino on giiieniido very thing con voiiioiit; there is no better land in tho Rogue River Valley; no bettor location for an ideal homo. If you want a good pieco of 1 and or beautiful home, see our one-acre tracts in tho big Oak grove. Prices aro lower than anything in tho valley, considering location and q uality of soil. Call on J. A. Perry, owner, or have your agent show you these tracts. J. A. PERRY, " " - : 1, 604 W. Main Street, Medford, Ore. J S $50 IN GOLD To be Given Away by The Medford Mail Tribune $50" The Special Offer Prize Tho $50.00 in Gold will bo divided among tho two dis tricts, Twenty-flvo Dollars will bo presented to tho ONE candidate In each district who earns tho Largest Spoclal Offer Ballot in her district during this offer EVEJRY CANDIDATE HAS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO WIN ONE OF THESE EXTRA PltlZES. The Regular Prizes CAPITAL PRIZE Ono Dulck flvo-pnosongor touring 'car. Two boautlful Upright Pianos. . Two 1100 Diamond Rings. Two Ladles' Oold Watchofl, IB JowoIb. Two HitfilnuHs Scholarships. ''$,! Nine Valuable Prizes Given Away October 24 1910 Value of Special Ballots Prlco. Now Sub. Old Bub. Ono month 10.00 700 350 Two months 1.00 1,400 700 Threo months In advance , . . . . 1.50 3,000 1,500 Six inonthH in ndvanco .,.. 2.C0 7,000 .3,500 Ono yoar In ndvanco ., 5.00 15,000 7,500 Two years in advanco 10.00 40,000 20,000 WEEKLY, Y MAIL. Prico. Now Sub. Old Sub. Ono yoar In advanco ? 1.50 3,000 1,500 Two yearn In ndvanco 3.00 7,000 3,500 All old Biibncrlbors of tho Wookly pnylng tholr arrearages, changing to tho DAILY, will bo consldorod now subscribers and ballots Issued accordingly. GREAT SPECIAL OFFER Special Offer Closes Oct. 15, 1910 Contest Closes October 29, 1910 c For ono week only, boglnnlng Monday, Octobor 10, oud ending Saturday, Octobor 15, 1910, In addition to tho votes glvon on subscriptions according to tho regular schedule, wo roako tho fol lowing effer: Wo wlllglvo to each and ovory contostant an oxtra ballot o f 100,000 votes who turns lntotho Mail Trlbuno offlco fivo NEW twolve-month dally subscriptions between Monday, Octobor 8, and Saturday, Optobor 15, 1010, Wo will give to each and every contostant an oxtra ballot of 5 0,000 voton who turns in fivo NEW six-month dally subscriptions botweon'tho above dates. ' "' 1)0 NOT HOLD OUT SUHSOMPTIONS. -. . . i. .it., t !,,(., o rrynnt mnnv nim iv n II, Mn nttnri. Tim Hii liRcrl ntldii H fllinulil not lio hold lifiolf until tha ' t 1U1S la ttll oyyuituuifc vu uwnwi jj.vm mihu; vyw j . .... . v..-.., ...- ..... .-,., . . -.. . last day, but should bo turned in as secured, POR AT NO TIME IN THE CONTEST WILL A YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION HAVE 'An QUBATER VOTE VALUE THAN DURING THIS SPECIAL OFFER. ' """'" c ' DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIAL PRIZE. ' fij a ,(. .v i f n . To Uio ono candidate in each district who curns tlio largos Special Offer Ilnllot in hor district during this offer wo wIJJ,. prewnt TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS IN GOLD. ., ,1 , L , , . This is the Greatest Offer oi the Contest. Address CONTEST DEPARTMENT, '!' The Mail Tribune, ( I v ft ' tmi