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A If t MkiL MEDTORD TRIBUNE SECOND SECTION FORTIETH YEAR. MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1911. No. 302. WEEK'S HAPPENINGS IN MEDFORD SOCIAL CIRCLES ! I II IP IIHH.I W SOCIETY Y Lent is being religiously observed by the greater ninjority cr society folk and social doings avo few and far between. With the exception oi! he meeting of the regular card clubs but little is going on, or will be, un til after Easter. At .12 o'clock noon yesterday nt the home of Mrs. George II. llarroun, 2500 Harrison street, was celebrated the marriage of her daughter, Kuth cryn and Mr. Leonard Howard Willctt of Mcdford, Oregon. Before tho ceremony Miss Myra Hello Vickets hang words set to the music of Men dlcssolin's "Spring Song," followed by the Lohengrin wedding march played by Miss Mildred Vickcrs. To the accompaniment of harp music by Signor Ruso, the wedding service was read by the Linwood Methodist church. The bride was attended bv her littlo niece, Margaret llarroun of SI. Joseph, as ringbearer, and was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. A In n L. llarroun. Only members of the families nud close friends were present at the ceremony, which was followed by a wedding breakfast. The bride wore n traveling gown of lavender broadcloth and gold lace hat trimmed in velvet aiwl pink roses. She carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. The house was decorated in spring flowers, except in the parlor, where the ceremony was performed before an altar of palms, ferns and Killarncy roses. Garlands of Southern smilax adorn ed staircase, doorways and chande liers. Mr. and Mrs. Willctt will bo at homo in Mcdford, Oregon, after April 15. Kansas City Times. The weekly mooting of the Ladies Aid society was well attended Wed nesday afternoon, thirty-five or more being present. The occasion was one of uniisunl interest. As they had as visitor Mrs. HilN and Mrs. Weam who arc touring the Pacific coast in the interest of Home Mission ary Work. As the ladies wcro busy with their rugs, fancy work, quilt making etc., they were entertained by ucoour of the different schools maintained by the women of tho M. K. church in various parts of the United Slates and it is hoped that many who have novcr been interested itnlie education of girls and boys and unablo to do anything for themselves will bo aroused to the duty of as sisting in their great work. The iriicsp'Mi of establishing a sun shino deparoinbut in the society was discussed at some length, and we trust ero long it will bo one of tho chief features of aid work. Pre parations are going in for an Easter salo and promises to bo great. Tho date will bo announced soon. Tho ladies are urged to be prompt in at tendance, as there is much work to bo done in a very short time, and all are requested to bo presont next week at 2:110 p. in. with a mind to work. The Womans Home Misionnry so ciety of tho M. Et church, held their quarterly tea last Tuesday afternoon at the homo of Mis. C. W. Coukliu. The Last Great When tho husbandman and tho flockniastcr sucecdod by the French trapper in tho occupancy of south western Oregon, tho geographer changed tho spoiling of tho word Rogue, as applied to the stream that finds birth on the green timborod slopes of tho Cascades below Crater lake, and after a short but turbu lent career pours its volume into the Pacific, to Rogue. The transition jvas natural and unpremeditated. Tho Frenchmnn saw in tho tints of the wator a real or fancied rosomb- lauco to the Rougo of his sister' hand-made complexion; biter comers -.i - :.Y il I... .P.. I woro unprossou wiiu mu pin rougislinoss of a stream that exhib its all features of rivor character in its length, tho placid pool of the lower roaches, Hie wirl of the eddy, tho fall 700 feot of drop in one of its miles and llion tho beauty of its totting givos it a charm that is as ox quisito ns it is indoscribablo. To the lovor of the groat outdoors the Rogue breathes of fishine: for trout and sul- iiiuii that has no superior on tho oon- ' tinuut, and of touting amid beauteous siirrouudiugb, with the scent of tho oak, the pine, nnd tho fir in tho air, mid of game from the quail and gray squirrel to deer and boar so plontiful that the noviee need not return from the quest empty handed. But it 1-. in the lle ot thp Rgue n i liK'iri as uu u-sr-t u Uk- tii Mrs.. Scocker assisted the hostess In receiving the guests. Tho lesson for tho meeting was Porto Kico. Tho life and character of her people and Porto Hico as n mission field, which was very ably presented by Mrs. Belknap and Mrs. Chidistic. After the lesson refreshments of sandwiches, coffee nnd wafers wcro served and a pleasant social hour was spent. Tho Union Missionary sen ice which was hold nt the 1'aplist church last Sunday, was 'i srica'. succss, and another will bo giv-'i in tho near fut ure. Following is the pr.igratn : Prayer 0. T. MaMocks; scrqitu-j reading Mrs. Fulchv; duet, Mis. E.iglisli and Miss Elder; paper Mrs Pout-. recitation. tj'iss Joluwct; paper. Mrs See; roctt1:!! ii, Mr-s Mario jjcc'y: paper, Mrs. Siein; solo. Mrs. lb. -mes; pa'jcr, Mrs. Hiumaii; aild'c.--Mrs. Looiiith, solo, Miss Rone I'uhk'o Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rndor entertain ed li jolly house party last week at their homo in Talent. The guests were Misses Allen Kingshiry, Francis Kinney, Ora Patrick and Maud New bury of Jacksonville, Misses Syhl, Edith nnd Carol Fiih of Phoenix and Sheriff and Mrs. Wilbur Jones. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Slovcr wore hosts at dinner Sunday last. The house was prettily decorated with carnations and a very elaborate course dinner was served. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cart wright, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bellinger, Mr. nnd Mrs. F. F. Eccles. The meeting of the F. F. Club which was to have boon with Mrs. T. ll Daniels Tuesday, was postponed on account of Mrs. Daniels being called to California, by the illness of her brother. The F. L L. mot Tuesday evening in thu parlors of tho Presbyterian 'church. Miss McKay, Mr. Good rich and Mr. Fougor entertained. ' The monthly reception of the Indies of the Baptist church will be hfjld at tho home of Mrs. Harry Tultlo Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mrs. Carey of Kings Highway will entertain at dinner Sunday for her guests Mr.-and Mrs. "Bruggoinun of Seattle. Mrs. Martin J. Bruggorman of Seattle is the guest of Mrs. Carey on King's Highway. Mrs. T. E. Daniels was called t-i Los Angeles last week by the ill ness ff her brother. Mrs. 'O'Brien and Mrs. Trowbridge entertain Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Gill of Canada. Mrs. Scott Davis entertains Wed nesday for Mrs. Gill of Winnipeg, Canada. Miss Belle Hammond of Salem is visiting friends in Mcdford. West mercial world that tho people of to day aro becoming interested. The Roguo River valley lies down on the California lino, separated from that state by tho Siskiyou mountains, with tho Umpqua mountains to tho north, and tho Cascades and Const Range to tho cast and west, being hemmed in on all sides by towering peaks, timbered and snow capped, giving tho valley climatic conditions all its own. Climate, wo are told, is what we havo with us all tho time while weather is whta happens, and the Rogue booster says his country is long on climate, but that weather sel dom occurs. The winters arc mild, 18 to 20 above zoro being tho lowest the old-timer will talk about, and summer boat, while occasionally up around tho century murk, is tem temporcd by the brcezo from tho mountains, and "tho nights aro al ways cool." Wind? That is an ele mont that cnu find no starting place in tho Roguo valloy, and tho trees grow upright and symmetrical, with out that pitch awny from tho direc tion of tho prevailing wind that we find iu a lo sheltered country. The vallay propor has an average width of about 10 miles, and a length of SO, but in addition to this there aro various tributary valley lying along the crooks mid streams that reach back into the foothills, and that with transportation will likely prove ,is .iliuiblp a- the principal alley It Iu ni.iiiv Iji mine Tin cb-va By far the most enjoyable moot ing of tho Wednesday Study Club this year was hold last week at tho homo of Mrs. W. I. Vuwtcr. Tho affair was quite n society event and many of tho society folk, who aro not members, vcro fortunate enough to receive invitations. Mrs. Vawtcr becomingly gowned in pink silk with black jit trimmings received, asisted by Mrs. E. B. Pickel in a handsomo gown of bluo silk and Mrs. Ilollis in a striking 'bordered silk crepe gown. Tho beautiful home of Mrs. Vawtcr was darkened and lighted by pink silk, shnded cnndles. Vases of pink carnations nnd ferns wcro used. Tho effeot was particularly good in tho dining room, where elaborate refreshments were served. Especial credit is duo Mrs. J. M. Hoot who was in charge of tho program and read tho paper of the afternoon. Af ter the paper which was on the ',1 Ii.-s-tory of Music." Tho now Apollo qnnrtct which has just been formed sang "Annie Lnario" (Arranged by Dudley Buck) Tho quartet consists of Messrs. Whetscl, Gere, Ed and George Andrews. A duett "Barcar olle" (Tales of Hoffman) by Misf Edna Eifert and Mr. Win. Vawtcr. Quartet "Oh, sad moments of part ing" Mosdames Andrews and Bell. Messrs Ed Andrews and . Bell solo, "Still i stho night" was sung oy Wm. Vawtcr. Tho Illinois Society gave a most cnjoynblo affair Tuesday in the Pythian hall, when an interesting pro gram was given, followed by a cafe teria supper. Officers were elected for the coin ing yenr. President E. B. Waterman; Vico President Dr. Henry Hurt, Sec retary, Mrs. E. E. Gore, Treasurer, J. A. Westcrlund. Hon. B. F. Mulkoy acted as toastmaster for the occas ion and following program was given: Male qunrlot; speech, Dr. Ray; read ing, Miss Margaret Hay; vocal solo, Mrs. Wm. Van Scoy; .speech, B. V. Mulkoy; Violin solo, Miss Perl, Miss Gurley accompanying; malo quartet, reading, C. W. Conklin; solo, Miss Etta Bates, address J. A. Westcr lund. The production of "Fra Dravola" under tho auspices of the Elks was a great success. Tho cast was good and an unusually good show was put on, particularly for an "amateur" one; but the cast contained so many who have been professionals that it could scarcely bo put in that class. And it is to bo hoped that Hie Elks will repent the event next year. The order of the Rebokahs of Mcd ford , Jacksonville, Ashland, Gold Hill and Central Point met Saturday night in Odd Fellows hull, for a great cele bration. After the business of tho ovening was over a musical program was given followed by an elaborate banquet. Tho Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church mot with .Mrs. English Tuesday afternoon. A very good program was given and tho meeting was very well attended. tion is from 1000 feet nt Grant's Pass to 2000 feet at Ashland. Mcdford, which lios at about the center of the valley, having an elevation of 1100 feet. Tho rainfall of tho valley is an average of 21 inches por annum, largely in tho winter and spring mouths, with an occasional flurry of snow that does not lie long upon the ground. To augment tho light rain fall of tho summer months the num erous streams, branchos of thu par ent Rogue, are being requisitioned to supply water for many private and public irrigating systems. The Rogue, like tho Klamath, is an old settled country, for 00 years having yielded up an easy living for the fanners and stock raisers who lived there in content. But a fuw years ago it blossomed out as a fruit district, taking front rank iu tho pro duction of apples, pours and grapes, reaching out for, and grasping, too, capital prizes at national apple shows and fruit fairs. Two varietios of ap ples, the Yellow Newtown Pippin and tho Spitzenberg, are boing planted iu the main now, as those roach the highest development and command tho host prices, but sevoral varieties of pears, as the Cornice, Bartlett. Winter Nellia nnd d'Anjou, aro giving the apple a cloe race for suprema cy, and some of the taloa told of bank accounts made fat by the product of a few acres utmost shake one's be ' lit 1 iu thf v ei, icily of the Hogurntf Dr. and Mrs. Gordon and family left for Elkhart, Indiana last week. Dr. Gordon will return to Mcdford soon, but Mrs. Gordon will remain until she has recovered her health. The musicians of Mcdford, who have lately become unionized, aro nrrnnging to give a dance soon, at the Natatorium, when an orchestra of twenty pieces will play. Mrs. Hill, tho field lecturer for tho Methodist Home Masiouary will Icgturo at tho Methodist church Sunday evening. -. All arc invited to attend. f Mrs. II. F. Guorin and children left Tuesday for Vancouver, Washington where they will join Mr. Gucrin, who is established in business there. Tins Thursday afternoon Bridge Club was entertained last week by Mrs. Homer Rothcrmal. Mr. Lyman Orton entertained a party of four at the Louvre Wednes day after tho theater. Mrs. G. S. Schcrinorhorn left for San Francisco, for a months " l COMING WITH II NOTE FIJI) CANON Portland Paper Aranges a Walkinrj Contest Against Time Message Bo Carried to City Hall in Mcdford for Mayor. PORTLAND. Mutch . ll.-Evory-body look out for tho Evening Tele gram's, hiker. He's tho champion long distance walker and globe trotter on cnrlh, and. ho is going to pull off for that newspaper the first stunt of its character over arranged for in the Pacafic northwest. The name of this chap with the nifty foot work is Godfricd Rodrigues and ho will "hoof it" from tho front door of Tho Evening Telegram office on Alder street all through the pic turcsquo Willamette Valley, on, ou southward through the glorious Un pqiia and Roguo River valleys anr. wind up his "hike" nt tho City Hull of Medford, whero ho will deliver a message of greeting from thu Tele gram to Mayor Canon, of the Roguo River Valloy metropolis. This great undertaking in wjiich Rodrigucs says he believes ho can establish new records for American podostrinnisni will start from th't Telegram offico promptly at 0 o' clock next Monday morning. Somo part oven If a small part of thlH newspaper's spneo today ought to lio serving you. It ought to carry your messago bo biiHy upon your quest or errand. till ho takes you to the 'association" secretary, and the books aro brought out in proof. Think of a single tree yielding $122 worth of Ncwtowns, and nn aero netting $2187.50 at the orchard! Of course, these two in stances aro exceptions, but the re turns are so alluring that prices of good orchard lauds have gone up ward by leaps and bounds, and the sales of developed orchards are made at better than $2000 per acre, while $1000 scorns a common price. Undeveloped lauds can be purchased in tho main valley at from $75 to $300 per acre, according to quality and location, while year old orchards sell at from $300 to $000 per acre. And speaking of soil quality: the Roguo has it iu tho greatest diversi ty, TIii'hj's Hie titur bottom luiid, tlic choicest of the valloy, fertile and free, and pleasant to work; thou there's the "sticky," red and black. Stories arc told, true of course, of hens that become anchored iu this sticky soil, and of cows that can't como home because tho mud gathers on their tails till iU a bh-er load than they can carry. Yet somo of tho richoot, most productive or uhartU aro in thi samo "uticky," but when it i not understood it is ugly stuff to uork. Other soils are the "red" of the foothills, productive even without irrigation, and various ! degrees of sands, loams, gravels and iclavs. One district formerly known a- the "de- rt" u underlaid with n Tho "Lendnhands" met with Miss Frances Heath Wednesday. The evening was spent in making aprons for tho sale which tho club oxpocts to have soon. Tho club meets this week with Miss Vera Olmstcad. Tho Jacksonville Athletics club is planning a masque dance for the 17th of March and is making pre paration for a big time. Tho pro ceeds will bo used for a base ball fund. Having spent several days in Mod ford as tho guest of Mrs. Gerard Taillaudier, Miss Anna G. Taby of Madison, Wisconsin left yestordny for a trip through California. Sho may return again later. Mrs. Janney and Miss Emily Jan noy left Tuesday for Mt. Douglas, Jaunoy's ranch on upper Jackson ville road, where thoy will spoud tho summer. Mr. and Jlrs. Evanson (nco von dor Hellen) leave Monday for Mr. Evan son's home in Wisconsin, where they will make their future homo. Mr. C. S. Nowhnll, returned last week from a trip to Southern Cali fornia. Mrs. Newhall and baby will return later. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nof'f cutnrlni.i- cd after the theater at tho Louvre Tuesday night. .Cm'ors were hid for eight. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Green entertain ed Mr. and Mrs. Aldeuhagon at the Louvre after the theater Tuesday evening. Mr. Jack Merrill was host to a number of friends at the Louvro nt an after theater suppor Tuesday. i Col. nnd Mrs. Mundy have boo.i entertaining it number of So'attlo friends this past week. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hollis enter tained informally at Bridge, Satur day last. Mr. and Mrs, Stanley S. Smith, spent the last week at their ranch in this valloy. www Mr. II. C. Kentner loft for I ho east last week to do the spring buying for his si oro. Mrs. Fredrick Williams of Grants Pass spent last week in Mcdfprd, visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Madden loft for Port laud Thursday, on a ten days trip. i Miss Bessie Maxwell of Porllaul is visiting friends in Mcdford. Mrs. Peltouo of Klamath Falls is visiting relatives in Mcdford. Miss Mablo Ray is suffering from an attack of tonsilitis, Mr. Howard Dudley relumed Fri day from Chicago. Wilford Allen In the Pullman Wn. Herald hardpau from six inches to three feot below the surface, but this is now boing made to grow thrifty or chards, water having been brought to it from Butte creek. Where a tree is to be planted ou this hardpan, a hide is sunk with a crowbar, a stick or two of dynamite exploded, and tho shattered hardpan slacks like lime the young tree having nn furthsi difficulty in getting a root-hold. An other soil met with near tho foot hills is a decomposed granite, fertile whon irrigated, and tho besi for poaches and apricots. With this great diversity of soil conditions it behooves the prospective pin chaser to investigate well before he invest, and to buy that character of soil that will produce best of tho products he proposes to gi,'' Tl md soil of the foothills, iinpregiated as it is with iron, and usually biib-irrigatcd is being largely planted to apples and grapes, while in tho free, sandy soils of the outlying river bottoms quantities of alfalfa are produced and all the soils produce heavily of vegetables whero wator for irriga tion is applied. The development of tho country has been handicapped and retarded because it wan traversed by a single lino of railroad, the Southern Pacific having had a monopoly of tlu train )Mirtatiou business for yoars, but re lief is oxpcclcd with tho completion of the Hill line, now being built out from Mcdford to connect with the In honor of Miss Luke, Miss Bertha English gave a "personal shower" Friday afternoon, whon many dainty and useful articles were given to tho brido to bo. Tho pretty homo was artistically decorated with Jonquils. Bridge was played and delicious refreshments wcro served during tho afternoon. Tho invited guests wore Misses Fori Jerome,, Madge Riddoll, Ware, Hazel Davis, Bess Kenter, Gertrude Treichlor, Osgood, Haucc, Mablo liny, Helen Watt, Riley, Blanch Wood. Claru Wood, Cox, Blanch Cox, .Mes dames Mathewu, Hill, RothcrmnJ, Mc Dowell, Watt, Dcnnison, Pfoutsr, nnd Luke, Mrs. Harry Luy was hostess to tho "500" club last Wednesday evening and entertained in a most pleasing manner at her Jacksonville residence, cards were played until a Into hour whon dainty refreshments wcro serv ed. Those present wcre: Mr. .and Mrs. M. M. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ulrich, Miss Collins. Miss Is.i bello Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Luy, Clydo Shaw and E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Blaiuo Klum of Medford substituted. The club will meet next with the Misses Collins. Mrs. A. E. Bennies was hostess to tho Monday Bridge Club, Thursday afternoon at her homo on Tenth street. Jonquils were used for de corations and dainty rofroshmonU woro served. Tho highest score a each table won a prize; Mrs. Toinlin Mrs. Duulap and Mrs. Run being tin fortunate ones, tho prizes were silkor hose. Mrs. Manger and Miss Putmai substituted. Tho club moots with Mrs. Ran this week. Tho ladies aid of the Christiai church mot with Mrs. Bou Garnctt Wednesday afternoon when tho at tendance was very good. It was do cided to hold tho next meeting at tin homo of Mrn. A. W. Wnlkor, South Grape stroot, tho last Wednesday ot this mouth, when there will bo i: silver offering of one dollar from as uuiuy as possible. The Ladies Aid of tho Presbyter ian church will meet in the Reading Room Tuesday afternoon at 2:110 o'clock. Mcsdaiucs Loomis and Ooodalo will bo hostess. Work is be ing done for the Easier sale. The ladies havo just purchased a new rango for the kitchen, which now is well furnished. The Wednesday Bridge Club me' with Mrs. Bameburg Tuesday after noon. Mrs. O'Brien was (ho winnoi of tho club pin, until the club next meeting. The club will not mcel this week, but will bo entertained by Mrs. O'Brien next week Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar llafcr return ed Friday. Mr. llafcr has spent six weeks in the oust on a business trip. Mrs. llafcr has boon visiting friends in San Francisco. Miss Gertrude Frieehler cnlerlaiu cd Thursday evening, informally in honor of Miss Lotta Luke. Oregon Trunk under copslructiou down the Deschutes. While Med ford is (ho temporary terminus of this line, it is not likely thnt con struction will cease till Dill finds out let upon tho Pacific coast, as ho re cently nnnouiiced (hut the develop ment of Western Oregon uns ono of the problems his company lii'.d un dertaken. There aro also surveys and rumors of various lines of elec tric roads that will some day utilize the great water power that only awaits development. The Roguo it self coutuins power greater than that of Nigara, During the past two years tho population of the Roguo has increas ed at a most rapid rate, Medford, tho metropolis of the vnlley, having be come a city of 10,000 people a peo ple gathered from all parts of the. Union, yet with loss than 2 per cent of foreign population. Tho settlors of this now old country have been nt tracted by the salubriousnoss of a cliinalo far enough south to escape the rigors of a northern winter, vet far enough north that the burning ray of a tropin sun havo lost their scorching forco; thoy have botni at tracted bv tho bounty ot tho Mir foundings by the opportunity sport and for outing, and by proven horticultural oxeolloaco Kiipremacy. But climate and attractivo for tho and sur- rounding and tho production of fruits are not tho only features that Mrs. M. J. Pattou entertained with most elaborate luncheon Thursday, in honor of Mrs. Evanson who lenves for the east this week. Tho table decorations wero hyacinths and smi lax. Bridge was played during the af ternoon, when Mrs. Loabo won tho first prize, a souvenir spoon and Mrs, Gannaway tho second, a deck of cards. Tho invited guests, besides tho honor guest were: Mcsdnmcs Gawn away, MeCalluin, Bttttorfiold, David son, Watson, Stoddard and Lcabo. 9 A numbor of tho membors of tho Women of Woodcraft, Chrysanthe mum Circlo No. 84 accompanied Miss Barbara Baker, special organizer to Grants Pass Monday to attend an initiation in the order at that place. After the initiation a banquet was served. Tho visiting ladies wcro most cordially rceeivod. Among tho party wore Mesdames, Day, Bennett, McBrido, Shearer, True, Noo, Etta Parker, Biden, B. S. Clark, Belling er, Rnnuhurgor, Miscs Myrtle Kou you, Mublo Jones and Maud Ling. CO Tho Eastern Star entertained Wed nesday evening with a most cnjoy nblo social ovening. Tho musio wart furnished by tho Misses Crowford and Crowell, and delicious refresh ments wero served. Tho committee, in charge wore; Mrs. McGowan, chnir mnn; Mr. nnd Mrs. William, Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien, Dr. and Mrs. Hnrgrave, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weeks, Miss Edith Orr, Miss Weuks and Mr. McGowan. Tho Juvenile dancing club compos ed of somo fifty of Mcdfords married couples gave a very enjoyable dance at tho Natatorium Monday night, their next party will bo on tho night of tho 20 and a banquot will bo serv ed after tho party. Committee hav ing tho banquet in charge being A. S. Rosenbnum, W. G. Aldenhugon and W. C. Grcon. ... f ' . Mrs. Gus Newbury eittortainod tho Afternoon Sowing Club last week. Assisted by Miss Marion White. A chafing dish luncheon was served, Miss McDormott asisting. Those present were: Mesdames Stearns, Purdin, Reoves, 1 1 o nek, Law Icr, McBrido, Carter, Misses Elder, Polro, White, Schiller and McDor mott. ' . Mrs. V. 'J'. MeCrny'und lor tjisler Mrs. Cumphell returned last week from a visit in California. Mrs. Mc Cray is staying with her sister at present, but expects to occupy her own homo soon, which is at present occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lawler, who will move ou tho cast bide. The dedication of tho now pulpit which tho young ladies of the Chris tian church bible class presented tho church, was made last Sunday by the Rev. W. T. Matlock. The First M. E. church havo bought lots on tho north cast corner of Da'1 tlott and Fourth streets and will erect their now church sometime next year. aro expected to make an empire of tho Roguo. Tho resources of the valley aro most varied. So varied, in fact, that tho commorcial club of Mcdford offers a reward of $5000 to any community in tho United Slates that within a rudius of from ten to fifty miles from a common center can equal a like district of the iloguo in variety or excellence of resources. They point to the billions of foot ot fir and pines with which tho foothills and mountains are covered, and of tho wonderful wator power, now bo iug wasted, that will ono day inaiui facture this timber into lumber, and tho lumber into itu many possible, products. For sixty years the mines of the Roguo have yielded, and aro still yielding, fortunes of thu yellow metal, and quarries of marble and granite await transportation to b coiaiu wealth producers. The unlmou fisheries likowiso occupy an impor tant place iu the development of this "last great west," and a number of canneries aro operated ou tho lower Rogue. Western Oregon is truly tho last west. Twenty years bohiud Wash ington in material development and industrial progress, sho la just nov coming into her own, nnd the lido of immigration that for tho two decades has been peopling Washington, is now being turned toward Oregon Thoro will soon ho no more wetjt. (Wilford Allen, iu tho Pullman, Wash. Horalii.) , , . mir