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'sjatslsw MsPpsNa't ipaaftwsrt(affFW o(MirVf tV ft! ',- f V fyV ' pm. JFOtni .MEDFORD MATE TflTBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON. TUESDAY, APRIL 1(5, 1012. t i " - ' . $?"?!!? J! ,Ji ;i tf' Medford Mail Tribune AN INDEPKNDKNT NEWHPAPKn puKilK,lP KVK11T AFTERNOON , HAUI9M1' RUHDAT, HT TIIH MKDFOllD FIUNT1NO CO. Ths ftemocraflo Times, Th Medford Mall. The Medford Tribune. Th South frn Oreironlau, Tho Ashland Tribune. North Plr V Jlll Office Mall Tribune nulMlnp. S5-I7-J trcet; phone, Main 1021; HOin 75, QEOnOB PUTNAM. KJItor and Manager ..Entered aa second-class matter at Medford, Ortcoa, under the act of March I, 1179. Official Paper of tho CItr of Medford. Official I'aper oc jacKson uouniy. trasoBXPTZOK ats. One rear, by mall 15.00 Ono month, by mall ... SO Per month, delivered by carrier In Aionroro. Jacksonville ana cen tral Point to Saturday only, by mall, per year.. J.00 Weekly, per year ...,..".....? 1.B0 1ELS OF ANCIENT To tho editer: Tho slogan of tho Adilnnd papers in the pending county campaign, "Tho gang has been soli cd'upon to divert tho popular mind long away from tho ancient historic "gang" that controlled Jackson coun ty politics and which seeks again to enter into full control. "When Geo. W. Dunn was defeated four years ago at tho genoral election and certain others of the old gang were overthrown at tho primary elec tion of tho same year, tho closo cor poration that had long disgusted the general public with their tyrannical regime, for the time, ended. A casual reading of tho Dunn arti cles in tho Ashland Tidbits reveals their authorship. They are written by ono of tho old gang now residing in Medford who has groaned and wept uy turns over since ho was forced by tho public to relax his grap on county affairs four years ago. Tho old combination is aiming at a return to undisputed power. Judge Neil and the county court have acted for tho masseB acquiescing in the general demand for good roads, fruit Inspectors, armories, etc Times have grown dull and the county court are now abused by many who advocated a progressive policy. Now, hoping to Wake the discontent general, tho old gang comes to the front and howls for a change with the hidden purpose c f again running tho politics of Jackson county. Most of the discontent abroad !n tho county had its origin in crronous statements of mal-admlnlstratlon of county affairs. Tho recent grand Jury probe exploded ono after an other tho popular errors that had led to this temporary popular mistrust. Charges about padded bills, cant hooks, illegal purchaso of county warrants below par by court members, graft Jn the Gold Hill bridge and the Central Point boulevard construction. all these vanished when tho light was. turned on. These popular fallacies were given out by members of the "old gang" seeking to return to pow er by tho scandal route. Judgo Dunn's candidacy sprang from tho same source that hatched up these fallacies. Tho present court did tho business for tho public and not for the old gang. Tho presont court's worst fault in tho eyes of this bunch liW been Its freedom from tho rule of tho. old ring. If a voter has time to read tho ted ious urtlcles of the Ashland papers ho will seo tho brauds and car-marks of tho old bunch of u half century's mis rulo Jn Jackson county. If tho county Judge, county clerk, sheriff, assessor, tho commissioners, tho recorder of deeds and tho treas urer can ngniu become homogeneous how pleasant und profltublo It would provo to tho powers erect behind tho throne. This campaign for economy and business methods now inudo to rovolvo around tho candidacy of G. W. Dunn has but ono purpose in viow, tho return to leadership of tho crowd repudiated four years ago, 'inolr ostensible, purpose is "public welfare," Tholr real sentiment, "Tho public ho damned," their slogan is "down with tho Medford gang," their solo purpose, "restore tho discredited, discarded bunch.'' Rogue river val ley wants evolution, not rotrogres son. It wants to go forwurd not back' ward, it wants to advance to tho; zenith ruther than creep backward Into night. This is written that wo ay not forgot and that while wo are, juiuuiiuig anu uunaing wo win not tonr out tho foundations so well laid four years ago. V13IUTAS. Fire Sweeps Augusta. AUGUSTA, Mo., April 1C Dam age estimated at $100,000 was rtono today by a fire, starting lit tho old City hull building, spread to tho Thea tre- Comlque und other wooden build ings. Drunk, Robbed. OAKLAND, Cal., April 1(5 Vln- nt i'etochlne want's the police to find tyyo Italian count rymoi) who KOt hlin drunk and robbed htm of f, CG0 in UN NG THE MAIL TRIBUNE'S POLITICS. THIS MAIL TRIBUNE is not running for office, nor has it miy interest other than tho desire to seo pro gressiveness triumph in the coming election. It has been accused ot' all sorts of crimes by the village press, which are too absurd for attention. The Mail Tribune is an independent paper, ono of the few really independent papers in the state and it is to this iudependence'that it owes its prestige. It cares noth ing for part v. has no political ambitions, cannot be accused of graft, and supports republicans and democrats indis criminately, according to their progressiveness. It has never made any money out of politics and does nob ex pect to. The Mail Tribune supported George E. Chamberlain, democrat, for senator, as it now supports Jonathan Bourne, republican. If La Follcttc is nominated it will support him, because he stands for the principles this paper advocates. In local affairs the problem becomes largely one of personalitv. Four veal's ago Egglcston, republican, for county judge, probably the best qualified man "who over sought the office. Upon his defeat at the primaries, it supported Judge Neil, democrat, rather than Judge Dunn with his do-nothing record. During the "present campaign, the Mail Tribune is again supporting the progressive candidate against the reactionary. Mr. Merrick was the choice of the business men of Medford, his record shows him progressive, public- spirited and qualified. The welfare of the county. Medford, with one-sixth of the assessed valuation of the county, paying one-sixth of the taxes, is entitled to representation on "the county board, and Mr. Merrick is entitled to receive, and undoubtedly will receive the vote of every progressive republican in Jackson county at the primaries. FAKE PRESS TAMl?iTLETS entitled "What the press and people of . Oregon think ot Ben belling" are being mailed by the stand-patters of Medford to all registered voters, re gardless of party. Of course the postage and clerical hire for this work is furnished by Mr. Selling, and the booklets arc mailed from here simply because the list of county registered voters is convenient. Similar pamphlets are being sent every voter in ure gon. Tho total cost to Selling for this one campaign docu ment exceeds $3000.. This itself is a violation ot the cor rupt practices act,Avhieh allows a senator only $1125 for his total primary expenses. The -pamphlet is prepared Mr. Selling's staff of press agents, hired for the cam paign at a fancy salary. They work in an expensive suite of rooms, along with inany clerks and stenographers, in a Portland skyscraper. Most of these press quotations are excerpts from ti paid write-up published at a cost of many thousands of dollars in the newspapers of the state. For instance, the Central Point Herald, which is not supporting Mr. Selling, is quoted as saying: "Fortunately for Oregon, Ben Selling has decided to let his name be used in connection with the senatorship." This was the opening sentence of an article marked "paid advertisement" furnished by the Selling press bureau. . The Ashland Record, which is opposing Mr. Selling's claims, is quoted as saying: "It can truthhilly be said that Ben Selling is one of the original Progressive Republicans of Oregon." This was also a paragraph in the advertise ment. The list could be gone through and two-thirds of the quotations shown to be lifted from the paid advertisements of Selling, who hopes by this trick to create the impression that his candidacy meets with universal favor, whereas, the truth is that favorable comment is forthcoming only from standpat and assembly supporters. No sincere progressive will vote for this violator of the corrupt practices act, who fought the Crater Lake road bill and slaughtered the normal TEH ENDORSES J. AuguHt D. Singlcr, who seek noni iimtvui on the republicnu ticket for county blteriff hits the endorsement of Colonel Theodore Iloosevell. Tho colonel'u beht wishes for Mr. Sin Ilt'h success were contained in a let ter received from New York today, following- the receipt of one of Mr. Sirijjler'h cumpuign curds ut the col-, onel's office. ' Tho fuet thai Colonel Itoohevelt hus loutr udvoeuted largo fumilien for Amerienns led one of Mr. Singlei' fricntlri to muil a campaign cnrtl oust. Tho curd in a novel one1, depleting Mr. Singler'K family of hovon cliildri'iij und bearing the words, "The party I am working for." Thereupon tliq colonel acknowledged receipt of th eard with bin bust wiwheb for Miv Singler'tf biiccesH. MCDOWELL'S RESTAURANT SOLD TO R. N. FOSTER It. N, Foster, who has been hero about a year with tho Medford Cream and Unttor company has purchasod McDowell's rostaurunt nnd Is now In charge Mr. Foster Is a llvo wire, Is pleasant and accommodating und will niftkq a success of tho business. Ho vl add a dullcatesseu lunch and' will oll milk, croiun, etc, A SHIER it supported the late Captain paper's only interest is the OPINIONS. by Mark "Woodruff, one of schools. TO BE IN ARIZONA Arthur J. Smith and Mrs. Perry KuottH of (Jold Hill, alleged to have eloped in February nre said to he in Drugon, Arizona, according to infor mation received by Dibtriet Attorney Mulkey. Itcquisiliou papers will bo usked. When the couple left hurriedly for the houth in J-'cbrimry considerable excitement was ereuled in Cold Hill as the liriiu'ipals were well known there, Smith bad been a boarder ffor Home time in the Kubttri Jiomc. COFFEE DEMONSTRATION AT SCHEIFFELIN'S Miss Knthqrlno Hansen, an otpert on coffee making, is serving tho fam ous brand of Dwlght Edwards coffee, at Schelffollu's grocery this week. Miss Hanson was hero onco before In tho satrio capacity. , . THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS Mother; Cray's Sweet Powders foi Children, a Cortaln relief for Fever IshnoHB, Headache, Bad Btomacn. Toothing Disorders, move and regu late tho Bowels and Dostroy Worms. They break up colds in ZK hours, They aro so pleasant to the tasto ('hlidren llko them, Ovor 10,000 testimonials. Used by Mothers for 23 xenrs, Thoy never fnll, Bold by all Druggists, 25c. Bamplo mnllod FREH, Address, Alloa 8. Olmsted, Le Hoy, N, Y, t . BJfBB m MCI K (Paid AdTrtl8inont.) For Sheriff. I Announce myself no a candidate: tor sheriff, promising n continuance of tho businesslike administration I have given tho office In tho past, W. A. JONES. County Clerk. I heroby anuounco mysolf as a can didate for tho democratic nomination for tho otflco ot county clork, tub Ject to tho will ot tho rotors of that party at tho primaries. I m-omleo tho pcoplo of Jackson county that In caso ot my nomination and olecl'on I will fulfill tho duties ot tho otflco ac cording to law and tho best of my knowledge and Ability. W. II. MILLER. Gold Hill, Ore., Fob. 16, 1913. For County Cleric. I hereby announce my enndidnoy for republican nomination na county clerk. If nominated uhtl elected, I will conduct the office according to law and will treat all patrons court eously. aEOKQB A. GARDNER. County Recorder. I am a candidate for a socond term for tho office ot County Ro- cordcr on tho' Republican ticket, sub ject to tho coming primary. I have conducted tho ottico to tho best ot my ability, tho books aro al ways open for Inspection and feel that I am entitled to a second torin. FRED L. COLVIO. For Prosecuting Attorney. I hereby announce myself, na a candidate tor tho democratic nomi nation for tho otflco ot prosecuting attorney for tho first proaccutlng at torney district ot Oregon, embracing tho counties ot Jackson and Jose phine, subject to tho will ot tbo vot ers of that party at tho primaries, nnd I plcdgo the pcoplo ot Jackson and Josephine counties that In tho event of my nomination and election I will fearlessly, Impartially and to tho best ot my ability prosecuto all violations ot law In said district and endeavor to administer tho duties ot said otflco with tho utmost efficiency and economy. E. E. KELLY. For ltcprcscntaUvc. I respectfully present my natno as candidate 'fbT' representative to the republican voters at tho coming pri mary. I bare been onco honored by tho pcoplo of Jackson county, having been chosen to represent them In tho stato assembly two years ago. If nominated and elected, I Bhall do In tho futuro as I haro in tho past: glvo to my constituents as honest and faithful service as lies within my power. I realize that thoro are mat ters ot Importance! to southern Ore gon that will como up In tho next meeting ot tbo legislature at Salem, and it will bo my earnest deslro If elected to act to tho fullest satisfac tion of all tho pcoplo of Jackson county. J. A. WESTERLUND. For County Judge. I am a candlduto for tho nomina tion of county Judgo of Jackson coun ty to bo determined by tho will of tho voters at tho primaries April 19, 1912. If I am nominated and elected I' will during my term of offlco, aB soon as lawful authority of tho voters can be secured, bond tho county and begin tho construction of a scientific system of permanent roads. Ono mil lion and a half dollars Is not too much for this purpose But a dol lar's valuo must bo had for ovory dollar spent. I will opposo Increas ing tho county's warrant indebted ness and will endeavor to rcduco tho Bamo and restore tho county'w credit. I will assutno full responsibility for a business administration oi every county offlco. F. B. MERRICK. For County Coinnrwsloner. I horcby announco myself as can dldato for tho nomination of county commissioner for tho four year torin subject to the ondorsomont of the, republican votoro at tho primary election April 19. 1912. If nominated and elected 1 will during my term of offlco conduct tho business ot Jackson county on a strictly business basis, and to tho best Interests of tho taxpayers, and without fear or favor to any party, parties or to any particular section of tho county. W. C. LEEVKR. Courtly Recorder1, I heroby announco myself as a can dldato for tho republican nomination for tho offlco oj county recordor, nub. Ject to tho will of tho voters of that party at tho primaries. I was born and raised' at Eiagle Point, Ore. I havo for tho' past two years been doputy In tho assosaor's office and all I ask the people to do Is to look up my character and past rocord be fore casting tholr .ballpts. CHATJNCEY FLOREYl County Clerk. I announce uiysojr candidate for tho republican nomination for tho otflco ot county clerk, nubject to tho prlmniloa April It), 10 111. N. L. NARRKQAN. For Sheriff. I respectfully present my nnruo to tho republican voters ns candidate for sheriff of Jackson county at tho coming primaries. I unto aorvod two term nil constable of Medford district, nmt It nominated and elected ! shnll servo tho pcoplo In tho tuturo as In tho past. AUG. D. SINfJLBn. rroiecutluK Attorney. I horcby announce mysolf ns n can. dldato tor tho office of prosecuting attorney for tho First prosecuting at torney district of Oregon, compris ing tlio counties of Jackson nnd Jo sephine, subject to tho will of tho republican voters nt tho prlmnrles. It nominated and oloctod I will prosecuto alt violations of tho law and will faithfully dtschargo tho du Hon ot tho office, honestly, Impar tially, economically and to thu best of my ability. II. K. HANNA. Jacksonville, Ore., March 14, 41)12 For ItcprewntttUvc. I horobynnnouncn myself ns n can dldnto for tho nomination as ono of tho two roproueutatlves to tho assem bly for Jackson county, to bo chosen by tho republican voters nt tho pri mary election April 19, 1912. My two Intercuts tho ranch at Contra! Point and law prnctlco having brought mo In touch with conditions confronting both tho farm er nnd tho business man. In consent ing to make tho raco for tho nomina tion for representative, I wish to stato that I am in favor ot well built highways, constructed" along econom ical nnd scientific lines. 1 favor such laws ns will ennblo our, orchardlsts to protect and caro for their orchards In tho best posslblo manner. I be lieve In such legislation as will pro tect nnd safeguard all tho Interests of tho pcoplo hi mutters of tnxatlon,! railroad rates nnd efficient publlo service. And It nominated nnd elected, I will give to each taxpayer honoat, efficient and buslnessltko service. JOHN H. CAHKIN. For Sheriff. To tho Republicans ot Jackson ceunty: I horcby announco that I am a can didate for tho Republican nomination for sheriff ot Jackson county, Ore., subject to tho wishes of tho voters of tho Republican party, to ho expressed at tho primary election on April 19th, 1912. In caso I should bo nominated and elected to tho said office, I prom lso tho pcoplo ot Jackson county a buslnessllko administration of tho of fice. Ilcnu nomination for county surveyor, ' T3MMETT 11EESON. County Surveyor. I am a candldato for tho rcpub subject to tho primary election In April. If elected I will perform tho duties ot tho office with tho system and abil ity that my credentials of former or pcrlonco and my private work of the pnst threo years lit this county credit mo with. Coplos of letters recently sent to tho county clork and court, and tiow in my p'OKiicsalou, regarding uly abil ity and past oxperleucd, may bo had by any voter requesting tho same. II. O. 8T0BCKMANN. For Assessor. I hereby anuounco mysolf ar a can dldato for a second term for county assessor, subject to tho republican primaries, April 19, 912, nnd prom Iso If nomlnatod and elected to do my duty In tho futuro an I have In tho past. W. T. QRIEVE. For Prosecuting Attorney. I heroby nnnounau inysolt a candl dato for tho republican nomination to tho offlco of prosecuting nttornoy for tho first district, Oregon, If I am nominated and olected I shall prose cuto all violations of tho law, mid ospcclally will I prosecuto all viola tions of tho liquor laws, and nil laws safeguarding tho wolturo of young manhood and womanhood In this Jur isdiction, This I Hhull do with whnt ovor of Btrongth and ability my six years' cxporlenco as a practicing nt tornoy and tlirco years as doputy prosecuting nttornoy of this, district has conforred, Vory respectfully, J. N, JOHNSTON. (Paid adv.) County Hurvcyor, I hereby announco my candidacy for tho ubovo named offlco, subject to tho Republican primaries in April, I respectfully refer tho electors to my past record as a basis upon which to Judgo my qualifications for said offlco. T. W. OSGOOD, For County Judge, I am a candldato for. democratic nomination na comity Judge, If oloctod 1 prninlHu In reform all loose ami enrol wu methods gf transacting public IuihIiicn'h, anil to tulmlnlHtor thu attaint ot Jackson enmity on utrlct mid nyatomntlo btiNlnumi linen, I will uhhIhI in building good roads, build up tho couiity'n rrcdlt, labor fui Itii ovory material Intercut nlong pro gresHtvo nnd economical lines. 1 will favor no locality nt tho oxpeiiHo of nuy other and I. will safeguard nil ot your material Intercuts connclcntloutu ly and to tho heat of my ability. FRANK L. TOU VI3LLW. Medford, It. F. 1). No. 2. For Cou nfy Clerk, heroby nunoiinco my candidacy I for county clerk subject to tho ro publican primary on April 10, It nominated and elected I promlso a bustnMHlIko administration of tho of fice, nnd will observe tho lawn gov erning tho otflco In every detail to tho beat of my ability. W. F. QUISBNllKItRY. For County Sum') or. I am asking for tho republican nomination, and It I am oloctod I will mnko tho offlco menu uoinothlng. All comity work requiring engi neering skill should bo done by tho county Kiirvoyor, nnd maps nnd other data filed for futuio reference. Hav ing mndo tho surveyn for tho adjudi cating of Little llutto creek water rights and n topographic map of a Inrgo portion of tho Hoguo river val !(, besides other surveys, I am able to glvo first-hand Information. RALPH P. COWaiLU Watch Our Addition Grow Jackson nrul Kumuitt Medford Realty and Improvement Company SI. F. . H. Co. Illdg. Draperies W carry a vey pemplrto lino of ilrtipprlrji, Ire ourlnlnfi. fu tur rite, anil'lo nil rlaiira of iiplioldicrliirt A i"-clrtl umn to look nflor tlila vurk ofclimlvaljr nnd will hIvk a kooI nvrvlco na U iM)lb(n to ct In ven Ui InrKPnt olllrn. WEEKS & HgGOWAN C0 A Tunic. AUerntlvc nt H)lt!it. Tlie bftt trinrilf for KIJiiry, I.lvcr and UowcU, lilirlcs llmplco, 1 iiiptloniainl DltoiiIrM of the hk.ii) luril)r II Woo.1 ami lvr Tene, bticajlli anl Igor to the cutiic yttiu. Clark & Wright LAWYERS WASHINGTON, D. O. Public Land Itatters: Final Proof. Desort Lands, ConteiU nnd Mining Cases. Scrip. NEW THOUGHT MEETINGS Aro Held in Mooho Hall every Tbtirsiluy nt It p. m. Everybody invited. F0RDE CAN DO IT Do you want your lawn put in flmt olitHH shapuT All work guaranteed. Leave address with IT. It. I'altersn, Quaker Nursery, Nash hotel. Medford Roal Estato & Employment Agoucy FOR HALE 7 acres 2 miles out, only $2fi0 per aero. 120 ncrcH which would mulco a good ranch, Jfio per acre. 20 acres .'I miles out, 18 planted to pears, 200 per acre. 11 acres -I miles out, only $3700. Lot Jn city for only $200, turniH. 7 room bungalow plastered Iioiiho, 12000, tortus. I room now house, a good buy, $1400, terms, 5 room Iioiiho near tho North school, $2000, terms. 5 room houso and furniture which In first class In every way and a No. 1 bargain, $2900, RolluqiilHhmoutH nnd jiomcstoads. EMPLOYMENT II four-horsa teams for hauling, $1.00 per ton, Want uovorl iiunn to work on ranch. Call at onco, Qlrls for gonorul housework. Phono In your orders for mon; no chargos to tho employer. Those who want work cull and Ieuvo your address and uamo, Mrs Ittn,or In always on hand to take your name und address, E, V. A. BITTWEK ROOMS 6 AND 7, PALM BLOCK .Opposite Nash Hotel PhOao 4111; Home, II. IfrMiil'l WHERE TO GO TONIGHT r-4----r,r- STAR inLil aL Under direction Peoplo'n Amuse mnnt Co. Alwnyn In tho load. rt .1'iiMiirimNM'il l'lntiiluyft -n I'Olt THE C()M.MOWi:. ll'll Thin wilt pull at our heait strings tiii: HiimuiT's u.wohtku A real western thriller TOl't.H MV LEVI Hcnmmlng wostuni comedy THE COIN OP Drama I 'ATE WIPKY'.S MA COMES MACK I'uiiiiltmL comedy In months Alt SATHEIt New Hong tin: WOOLWOIITIIH Medford'M PnvorHo Munlrliinri. Admission 10c, Children Co MATINHICB IJVKRY DAY Coining! Coming! Friday and Kalurday, April 19 and 2", Kalem's sensational War Drama A MPUtTAN'S MOTIIKK This In without question th" most thrilling war phturo ever produced bv tho Knlem rompmi) ISIS lOc THEATRE lOc HI'ECI SL HILL 'Ji Dig Art of Vuinl'llli' '- Tuciidav and VediKwdiiy only. HILLY AthTIN AND SMITH Those Musical Comedians, nnd OSWALD Thu ynuugi'Hl Ventriloquist on the American stage today loot) liri of IVntuii' Film Till: CIMHOLUi: KKYOLVIcVt IVnlurliig ADKLE DE (lAUI)K. tho Vltngraph Company' wonder fill lltfli' ailreas, one of tho young est In tho world a (,i(,i:mntrD cpcid A clever little Comedy AS TOLD BY I'RINCHSS HESS Tho dramatic story of an Indian maiden's gratitude AT Till: POINT OP A SWORD Heavy Drama Evenings, 10c nny sent In tho houso. Special Children's Mat I n eo ovory Saturday and Sunday nt 2 p, m admission fia nnd lore. Follow tho crowds to tho IhU, Wo solicit your pntronngo, which will bo received with court esy. Hall & Myers Taxi Co. Taxicabs and Touring Cars Phonos; Pacific. 1100 Home 100 Tlmo Rntcs: City on PnvomontN, J.'I.OO por hour Country, $2. DO por hour Waiting Tlme: 10 Cents Every Four Minutes or $1.50 Per Hour Ladles Shopping, $2. CO Por Hour Doctors' City Calls $2. HO Pur Hour Taximeter Rates: Sorvlco Day or Night Tako tho Urown Cars Cm A SNAP (10 acres, six mllon from Medford, good gradod rond ctobhob tho tract, all free noli, at $f0 pur acre, $1000 will hnudlo, easy tonus on halanco, Part Is crook bottom laud, flii'tnhlo tor alfalfa. Suvoral springs on tho place, Tlmhor enough to pny for tho tract, No buildings, In tho Griffin Creole district, W.T.York (SI Co. PLUMBING Steam and Hot Water Heating All Work Ouaranfoot. I'rlcou Jtousonublo. COFPEEN & PRICE BO Xowurd slock, nntrsno on etlt Kt, ?vUlQ 3071, Xviuo 919, y