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PAGE fcOTJK 3rRDF0RD MATE TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREOOK THURSDAY, MARCH 28. 1912. vi W !i i f MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Aft WniJl'ENDRNT NEW8PAPRII PUUUl?,UIiD J2y.,3IlY AFTKUNOON EXCKI'T SUNDAY, BY THH MISDFOUD 1'IUNTINQ CO. T!ti Domocrntlo Time, Tho Mc.lford Mall, Tho Medford Tribune, The South rn Orcsonlan, Tho Anhltind Trlbuno. Of floe Mall Tribune Ilulldlnp, 35-27-S North Fir treot; phone, Wain S0S1; Home 7o. QEOnQn PUTNAM. Editor and Manager Entered n sccond-clsss mattrr at Medford, Oregon, under th act of March 3, 1870. Official Paper of tho City of Medford. umcini raper or Jackson uouniy. BtTSSCRIlTION BATES. One year, by mull 5.00 One month, by mall SO Per month, delivered by carrier In Medford, Jacksonville and Cen tral Point ..................... ,80 flnturdny only, by mall, per year,. J.00 Weekly, per year 1.60 HWOKIT CIXCTCATIOH. Dally nvrragn for eleven month! end ing November 30, 1911, X7S1. Toll Xcaic3 Wire TTnlte JPr niipatchec. The Mall Tribune la on sale at the Ferry Newn Stand, San Francisco. Portland Hotel News Stand, Portland nowman News Co., Portland. Ore. W. O. Whitney, Seattle. Waah. COMMUNICATION. To tho editer: The following is In reply to an editorial in the Mnll Tri bune of March '2"i, 1312, under the Lending "Socialists Wasting Energy." Tho editor says: "No ono who lias ex amined tho subject can see any harm in tho Hoy Scout movement" The facts are .to tho contrary however, for there are many who have carefully considored this movement and see barm in it. Socialists admit nil the good tnoro is in It, which roughly, is tho active out door life for the boys; but this could be attained as well without the military features, and !f every vestige of tho taint of militar ism was removed, socialists would support tho movement. Socialists arc opposed to militarism believing war 'is legalized murder on n large scale and a relic of barbarism. Wo contend that the existence iif militarism and war brands our pres ent society as uncivilized under any high interpretation of tho word "civilized." War is murder and destruction. It Is anti-social, anti-religious, and has been, and Is now, one of the greatest curses of society. The socialist ob jects to tho teaching of military ideas to tho boys, along with other subser vient and debasing matter Included in tho Boy Scout's instruction, and which would tend to malco those boys brow up unthinking slaves, ready, perhaps eager, to fire a shot or thrust a bayonet at the word of command into tho breast of a human being. Were wo truly civilized the military spirit would die, and war would coaso to eiist. Imbued with this Idea the eocialist looks upon tho Boy Scout movemont with horror, and meets it with opposition; believing that If It attains Its end, tho cducaton of youth in warlike Ideals and practice will liavo to be paid for whon that youth reaches maturity In deeds of violence, bloodshed and oppression. Tho writer agrees with the editor that thero Is much to recommend the policy of Gov. West in rogard to con vict labor, and that thoro is reason In tho odltor's contention favorable thereto. Under tho governor's meth od convicts are humanely treated, and their labor applied to road construc tion becomes a public benefit. But It Is certainly au indictment of labor conditions whon "free" labor can look with Jealous oye upon the work of convicts. The state should guarantee to every citizen employment and the means of life; thus doing away wuii a condition wherein there is competi tion betwoen freo labor and convict labor, and under which the convict It more surely, and ofton hotter provid ed for than his "free" brother. Tho editor makos tho following criticism: One wishes the socialists would do nomothlng besides knock that they would originate somothlng besides protest that they would Justify their uxlbtonco and claims for tho advance ment of hutnaulty by something bo Bides opposition to anything and everything othora aro attempting, that In brief they bocomo construc tive rather than destructive. Only those mako no mistukos who do nothing but tho socialists do nothing and still mako mistakes. The answer Is that socialists are certainly uncompromising "knockers" of overy abuse of tho present Indus trial system, whorolu tho workers are exploited for profit; and they believe thoro can bo no, ossontlal matorlul re lief from tho present condition of in equality of opportunity and social in jiiBtlco bo f oro a reorganization of so cloty on u "production for use'1 basis, whoroln tho worker shall receive tho "full social yaluo" of what ho pro duces (tho shirker llkowlso receiv ing tho value of his production). While this social reorganization plan is destructive of tho prosont sys tem and Us 'graft," It is construc tive) of u now social order which tho socialist hopes and bollovo will bring conditions Infinitely bettor ami moro equitable than those inns existing Socialists elected to office are In- STULTIFICATION OF SELLING. UNDER tho caption, "Then and Now," the Portland Orcgoiimn of March 127 reprints tho following from the Mail Tribune: There is no reason why anyone In Jackson county should vote for Mr. Soiling. When the Medford delegation visited Salem Mr. Selling promised his support to tho Crater Uiko road bill and afterwards violated this verbal promise given at n luncheon to half a dor.en Medford men. He did not oppose the bill on the grounds of Its unconstitutionality, but solely on the grounds of economy. When ho snw the bill was going to pass despite his opposition, he offered an amendment cutting the sum In half. He afterwards subscribed $100 to the highway fund as a sop to win the good will of this section. Medford Mail Tribune. The Oregonmn comments as follows upon tho abeve: "Here la an appeal to the local prejudice that would he contemptible enough If the statements on which it Is based were true; but. since they nre not true, It could only have been inspired by au unscrupulous purpose to go to any cxtromo of misrepresentation to injure Mr. Selling. Senator Selling never attended any luncheon glvon by Medford men; never prom ised to support the Crater Lake bill, and never opposed It on the ground of economy. He objocted to the measure on the basis of Us unconstitu tionality an objection afterwards completely sustained by the supreme court. "Two .wars after the Crater Lake episode, Senator Selling as candi date for president of the state senate received the open support of this same Medford newspaper and the senator from Jackson county, if he had offended greatly by his vote on Crater. Lake, why the subsequent Indorsement of Jackson county through Its Medford paper and Senator von der Hellen? Why this post facto hostility? There was gross stultifi cation then, or Is now. The Medford paper may decide for Itself whether It was then or now It would be well for the Oregonian to ascertain facts belore resortim? to its custoinarv tactics ol calling those who disagree with it liars. It knows nothing ot the Crater Lake road bill (which it refused to support) except hearsay. The Mail Tribune knows what it is talking about, and can prove by affidavits its every statement. February :j, 1909. some sixtv Crater Lake boosters from Medford arrived in Salem. Ben Selling, then sena tor from Multnomah, went to lunch with several of them, including W. R Isaacs and Col. L L. Ton Velio, lie assured, not only these gentlemen, but others in the Mod ford delegation, that he favored the Crater Lake road bill and could be depended upon to support it. Notwithstanding these declarations, after the bill had passed the house, and was before the senate. Senator Soil ing went back upon his promise of support and became an open opponent opposed the project solely on the ground of economy, never mentioned the constitutionality of the bilk which he was not competent to puss upon. Senator Selling actively opposed the bill, publicly ridi culed Crater Lake, which he had never seen, declared it did not rank with natural wondei-s, and offered, according to senate records, a substitute measure, cutting the appro priation in half. He was the only senator who spoke against the bill before the senate, and ono of the few who voted against it. If the $100,000 bill passed was unconsti tutional, so was the $50,000 one offered by Mr. Selling. "Will Cr. Steel, who was on the ground at Salem at the time, along with the editor of the' Mail Tribune, asserts: "Mr. Selling did not oppose the Crater Lake bill on the ground of unconstitutionality, for everybody who was present on the last day of tho legislature and heard Selling's words knows that he voted first to con sider the minority report, which cut the appropriation from $100,000 to $50,000, and if one was unconstitutional, so was the other No, he placed It bolely on tho ground of economy, but was not satisfied to let it rest there, but went out of his way to bolittlo Crater Lake, whon It was placed in the same class as Yellowstone Park." Mr. Selling has plenty of money, time and disposition to visit other natural wonders, but has never had time, money or disposition to visit Crater Lake, and if he was not seeking votes would doubtless express himself as of old. Avith utter contempt for Oregon's greatest natural wonder but he wants votes which makes a difference until after election. The Mail Tribune supported Mr. Selling for president of the senate, in spite of his traitor record on the Crater Lake bill, not because it had anv love for him, but at that time lie was the candidate ot the progressives, of those JOLTS AND JINGLES By Ail Brown Only Poslim A 'li'tgli-liroweil" hook lie keeps nl liiuul. The whioli ho ueer reads, The visitor, yon understand, To wrung conclusion speeds, lit that ho tliiuki-t the era fly wighl Loves knowledge wondrous deep, When it he'd eon that hook nl night He'd soon fall f-t asleep. Hirnundifliti Ajre-l lerald. A "highltrowcd" play lie tulle about, Of lbou and the reM. He turns the drama inside out, Perforins the acid tet. Von marvel every time he speaks At nil he seems to know, Hut when alone "ho always seeks A uioviu'g piottire -how. Clou'lnnd Lender. Tho "lugli-browod'' pictures litui for show Within hi humble home, lie says were painted years ago Hy queer old gink in Home, lie talk of color, breadth, tunl lone And thiups that I forget Hut pictures thnt he really likes Are in "Police Gsxelto.'' After the clcotioa it will lie ciiMcr to tell which i the Mull. business of Jackson county on n strictly business basis, and to tho bent Interests of tho taxpayers, and without fear or favor to any party, parties or to any particular section ot the county, W. O. I.KRYKR. For- County Judge. I nm a candidate for tho unmlnn tlon of county Judge of Jnekson conn ty to bo determined by tho will of tho voters at tho primaries April to, 1!)1!1. If I am nominated and elected I will during my torm of office, n soon ns lawful authority of thu voters can ho scoured, bond tho county and begin tho construction ot a scientific system of pormnnont ronde. Ono mil lion and a halt dollars Is not too much tor this purpose. But n dol lar's value must ho had for ovory dollar spout. 1 will oppose Increas ing tho county's witrrnnt Indebted ness and will endeavor to reduce tho same and restore tho county'n credit. I will assume full responsibility tor a business administration ot ovory county office. F. B. M13IUUCIC tho office of prosecuting attorney for tho first district, Oregon. If I m nominated and oleeted 1 shiilt prose cute all violations ot the law, and especially will l proseouto all viola tions ot tho liquor laws, and all lawn safeguarding tho welfare of young manhood and womanhood In thin Jur. Miction. This I shall do with what ever of strength and ability my ulx years' experience ns n practicing at torney and three years us deputy prosecuting attorney of (his district has conforrcnl. Very respect fully, J. N. JOHNSTON'. (Paid adv.) County Surveyor. 1 hereby uunounen my candidacy for the above Gained office, subject to tho ltepubllcnu primaries In April. I respectfully refer tho electors to my past record iih u basis upon which to Judco my qualifications for said office. T W. OS(iOOl). We read Wonjr Hmij; was kilted in a toiur battle. .Sound- like miiucoiio heating on a brash kettle. Good evening, have you filed your name for office vet! , For Sheriff. 1 respectfully present my namo to tho republican voters as candidate for sheriff of Jackson county at the coming primaries. I have served two terms as constable of Medford district, and If nominated and elected t shall serve the people In tho future as In thu past. AUO. I). SINQLER. According to the Oreyoniau Koosc- velt wn relinked in North Dakota. Hy the miiiic token Taft must hnve been nlmo.it murdered. Down in Ashland thev are betting That the next judge will be Dunn, Hut thev aren't a -takiinc money. All the bets, ore "just for fun." POLlMCJiOS (Paid Advertisement.) County Clerk. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for tho democratic nomination for tho office of county clerk, sub ject to tho will ot tho voters of that party at tho primaries. I promise tho people of Jnckton county that In caso ot my nomination and olect'on I will fulfill tho (Tutes of tho office ac cording to law and tho best of my knowledge and ability. W. II. MILLER. Gold Hill, Ore., Feb. 1C, 1912. For Sheriff. I announco myself as a candidate for sheriff, promising a contluttanco of tlio businesslike administration I have given tho offico In tho past. W. A. JONES. who believed in the Oregon system, for the office. Tin- only other candidate was Jay Bowerman, open opponent of popular government and assembly leader. In support ing Selling, the Mail Tribune, along with other sincere progressives, supported the principles rather than the inuiviuiiai. The Oregonian supported Mr. Bowerman for president of the senate and opposed .Mr. Selling. Tho Oregonian was then reactionary. It is still reactionary, yet we. find the Oregonian now supporting Mr. Selling for the United States senate. Is this "gross stultification"? The Mail Tribune supported Air. Selling for president of the senate and opposed Air. Uowernian. The Mail Tribune was then progressive. Jt is still progressive, yet the Mail Tribune opposes Mr. Selling for the United States senate. Neither the Oregonian nor the Mail Tribune have "stultified" themselves. They have not changed their politics or policy. But Mr. Selling has. He has gone over to the reactionary camp, bag and baggage hence the support of the Oregonian and the opposition of the Mail Tribune. .Mr. Selling is the only one who lias changed. He is the one guilty of "gross stultification." He is now a stand pat supporter of Taft, and all the members of the old guard of pic-eating politicians are booming Selling for the senate. Mr. Selling played traitor to the Crater Lake cause, just as he has subsequently played traitor to the cause of popular government. Veered by the winds of self-interest, what else would not this one time champion of popular government but present front for the hosts of special privilege, betray if opportunity offer1? Apart from all else, Ben Soiling is not the piaii Oregon should send to the United States senate. He is not fitted for it by training, environment or native ability. q wouldn't be of any use to the state if elected. Other qualifications besides ability to sell pants are needed to represent this commonwealth at the nation's .capital. variably Instructed to support any movemont of real public benefit, especially anything fuyorablo to tho interest of labor. Whorovon socialists have socurod tho balanco of power their adminis tration haB boon constructive. Tho movemont Is young, and Its program practically untried; but we point with prldo to our record In Milwaukee and Schouettudy, and to that of our first reprebontatlvo In congress, Victor L. Uergor. Socialists have not yet attained po litical power enough anywhoro to carry out their full program, but the have gone us far as they could with tho limited power galnod; and al though humpored by an unfavorable environment, we Insist their i.ho of pouei' has been, and is coutliiii'llvc a it. svrcmvELL. County Jtccordcr. I am a candidate for a second term for tho offico of County Re corder on tho Republican tlckot, sub ject to tho coming primary. I hnvo condiicU)d tho offico to the boat ot my ability, tho books uro al ways opon for Inspection and foci that I am entitled to n second torm. FRED L. COLVIG. For Assessor. I hereby announco myself ns a can didate for a second term for county assessor, subject to tho republican primaries, April 19, 11)12. and prom Iso If nominated and elected to do my duty In the future ns I have In tho past. W. T. ORIEVE. County Recorder, I hereby announco myself as a can didate for tho republican nomination for tho offico of county recorder, sub ject to tho will of tho voters of that party at tho prlmnrloct. I was born and raised at Engto Point, Ore. I hnvo for tho past two years boon deputy In tho assessor's offico and all I ask tho people to do Is to look up my character and past, record be fore castlug their ballots. CHAUNCEY FLOREY. Hall & Myers Taxi Co. Taxicabs and Touring Cars PheucH: Pncltlo 1100 Home 100 Time Rates? City on Pavements. $3.00 per hour Country, $11.50 per hour Waiting Time: 10 Cents Every Four Minutes or $l.r.O Per Hour Ladles Shopping. $2 BO Per Hour Doctors' City Calls $3 50 Per Hour Taximeter Rates- Service Day or Night Take tho llrown Cars WHERE TO GO TONIGHT STAR THEATRE Puder dlredlon People's Ainuttu inenl Co Alwins In tho lead. ft Offerings t 5 Mntt'hle Pholoplu) 5 "THU LOVKOF JOHN M'SKIN" Htraugo historic Incident In the life of that noted poet. "TIIK MIllll.NICIM! ItAWIIlhK" A thrilling romance ot early days In tho southwest TOTTKUV .MAICINCl IN AMKU ICA" IntcroNlluK, educational "THU KINO'S COMMAND" A love affair In the early life of Frederick the tlrout "WILLlK, Till: UCNTiat" A reul live comedy AL SATHCIt. tho Singer WOOIAVOItTUN, tho Musicians MATINHL'H HVKUY DAY Admission 10c, Children Co County Clerk. I announco myuulf ns n candldato for the republican nomination for the offico of county clerk, subject to the primaries April 111, 1011!. N. L. NARRliGAN. For I'roM'culing Attorney. I horoby announco myself as a candidate for tho democratic nomi nation for the offico of prosecuting attorney for the first prosecuting at torney district of Oregon, embracing tho counties ot Jackson and Joso phlno, subject to tho will of tho vot ers of that party at tho primaries, and I pledgo tho people of Jackson and Josephine counties that In the ovont of my nomination and election I will fearlessly, Impartially and to tho host of my ability prosccuto all violations of law in said district and endeavor to administer tho duties of said offico with tho utmost offlcloncy and economy, 12. H. KIJLLY. For Representative. I respectfully present my tiamo as candldato for ropreoontutlvo to the republican voters at tho coming pri mary. I havo heen onco honored by tho people of Jackson county, having been chosen to represent them In tho stato assembly two years ago. If nominated and elected, I shall do In tho futuro as I havo In tho past: glvo to my constituents as honest and faithful service as lies within my power. I reallsco that thoro aro mat ters of Importanco to southern Oro gon that will como up In tho noxt mooting ot tho legislature at Salem, and It will bo my earnest dcslro If elected to act to tho fullest satisfac tion of all tho people of Jackson couuty. J. A. WKSTJORLUND. For Con iit "Commissioner, I hereby announco myself as can dldato for tho nomination of county commissioner for tho four year torm, subject to tho endorsomont of tho republican votorB at tho primary election April 111, 1912. If nominated and Hooted I will during my term of office conduct tho . . , , . .,lw-l' ' -'- -- For Representative. I hereby nnununco in) self ns a can dldato for tho nomination as ono of tho two representatives to tho assem bly for Jackson couuty, to be chosen by tho republican votors at tho pri mary election April 19, lilll!. My two lutorosts tho ranch at Contral Point and law practice having brought mo In touch with conditions confronting both the farm er and the business man, In contain ing to mako tho race for tho nomina tion for representative, I wish to state that I am In favor of well built highways, constructed along econom ical and scientific Hues. 1 favor such inns as will unable our orchardlsts to protect and caro for their orchards In tho best possible aim u nor. I be lieve In such legislation ati will pro tect and safeguard all tho interests of the people In mailers of taxation, railroad rates and efficient public sorvlce. And If nominated and olectod, 1 will glvo to each taxpayer Inmost, oftlciout and businesslike survluo. JOHN H. CARKIN. I'roseciillng Attorney. I hereby announce myself as a can dldato for tho offico of prosecuting attorney for the First prosecuting at torney district of Oregon, compris ing tho counties of Jackson and Jo sephine, subject to tho will of the republican voters at tho primaries. If nominated and olectod I will faithfully dlschargo tho duties of the offico, honostly, Impartially, econom ically and to tho host of my ability. II. K. 1IANNA. Jacksonville, Oro,, Mnre.li 14, 1912. For Sheriff. To tho Itepubllcans of Jackson ceunty: I hereby announco that I am a can didate for tho Republican nomination for shoiiff ot Jackson county, Ore., subjoct to tho wishes of tho votoni of tho Republican parly, to bo expressed at tho primary election on April 10th, 1912, In caso I should bo nominated and elected to tho salU offico, I prom Iso tho peoplo of Jackson county a businesslike administration of tho or flco, KMMKTT HI'JEHON. For Prosecuting Attorney. I. horoby announco myself n candi date for tho republican nomination to NEW THOUGHT MEETINGS Aro Hold in Mooso HH ovory lliuiHilny nl !l p. hi. l''vr.ylioily invlled, Draperies Wo carry vrjr roinpMn lino of ilruprrlr. Iitnr OurlllltlN. fit turcii, fte. nail nil Huimcn of upliolntrrlng. A niwclttt tnn In look nftor lliln work i'telulvnly niul will clvr aa eomi mrvli'O iin Ik iooltiM to cot In oven tho InrKfiit cltlna. WEEKS & mggowan ce Watch Our Addition Grow Jackson niul Kuiiimlt Medford Realty and Improvement Company M. F. .M II. Co. lllilg. A SNAP CO acres, six miles from Medford, good graded road crosses tho tract, all froo soil, at $50 per aero. $1000 will hnndlo, easy terms on balance. Part Is creek bottom laud, su'tnhlo for alfalfa. Several springs on tho place. Tlmhor enough to pay for tho tract. No buildings. In thu tirlftlu crook district. W.T.York. Co. ISIS IQc THEATRE lOc Thursday Friday and Saturdu. Tw linn, cin of aitili-vlllo im.DWIN .V ItALUWIN Hinging and Talking Act ami MlSt DOT UAItltlK 'Hint Hiiiil-rt'tte, In Popular KniiKi run u.fi:rk" A Western Drama "IIKIt IIKART'S HIJPCOK" A very touching lovo story "TIIU PUItSKNTLMKNT" The husband resuuos wlfu ami liable "ANCIKNT ROMP." Seen In "MlvHULV A MILLIONAIRF." Au absolutely orlglnnl comedy drama livening, 10c nuy sent In tho house. Special Children's Mat in on every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p. tn.. admission fe and I Ore. Follow the crowds to tho lulu. Wo solicit your imtrnungn, which will bo received with court- l y. ------'- - 4. t Medford Theatre Friday Night, March 29th Ciala Paeii'it! Coast Tour of LULU GLASER 'Ah tho 'Bonnie Heoteli Lassie in Miss Dudelsack A JJighland JJoniance Sol to Viennese Music First Time in Hertford Hear: "O, You Darling," "Pluck Not tho Rose," "Handy," "Dud- I cltmck," "It's Rolnlug." "Wolcomo tiB tho floworB," Donver TIihob." "Rollicking and clover." Denver post. "Fresh iib dow," Ht. Louis Republic. "Urlght, clean, pretty." Chicago Nowu, "An avorugo of a laugh a mlnuto." Philadelphia Inuulror, "It's real comic oporu." San Francisco Call. Company, oi' 00 Selected Artists Augmented Orchestra Exquisite Scenic Production graveling in their own Special Train Scuts on sale Tuesday, March 2(, ilaskins Triers: $2.00, $1,50, r0 4 -- t - - ft t " - A v A Nk -M