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t s 1 'P pxai mmn Hedford Mail Tribune AN INUKPKNDHNT NEWSPAPER runr.isHBD bvbbt Aramroo KXOBPT SUNDAY, OT TBI MBDFORD PniNTINO CO. Thft Detilnnt-nttn Tlmoa T1. f...A Mall, The Medferd: Tribune, The South urcuoman, vn Anniana Tribune. MDFOUT) MATL TRTTONTC, MTODFORp, ORKCION, THURSDAY. 'APRTT, 18. 10 1 2. 1 i ' " THAT "PROGRESSIVE" LEAFLET. '.r,c" al' "rlhune DuliainK. I5-1M pnone, utin ioji; North Fir uome 76. street; QKOnOB PUTNAM. Editor and Manager Entered n second-class matter at MedronJ. Oregon, under the act of Match , 1879. Official Prr of the Cltr of Medford. wmcim i.-npcr or jaexson county. UBSOXXFTIOH BATSS. One year, by mail , ss.oo Onn month, by matt SO Per month, delivered by carrier to Medford, Jacksonville and Cen- tral Point BO Saturday only, by mall, per year., t.oo tvcFKiy, per year ................. z.&u E K. S. MILLER To the Editer: At tlio adjourned annual meeting of the board of directors of the Northwestern Fruit exchange hold In this city on Friday, April 12, tho fol lowing resolution was unanimously adepted: "Whereas, tho Rogue River Fruit & Produce association has rendered a most valuable service to' tho entire fruit Industry of the northwest by authorizing its manager, Mr. Kerby S. Miller, to carry in person the gos pel of business co-operation to the Producing districts of the northwest; and, "Whereas, the manager of the Roguo River Fruit Produce asso ciation, Mr. Kerby-S. Miller, has car ried on this work whole-heartedly and vigorously, bringing to It tho wealth of an nctve. brilliant mind and the enthusiasm of a strong, virile personality; therefore, bo it "Resolved, That a vote of thanks be tendered the Roguo River Fruit & "Produco association and to Mr. Kerby S. Miller, individually and collect ively, for the splendid public service so rendered, which cannot fal to add: materially to the whole sum of pros perity and general welfaro of the fruitgrowers of tho Pacific north west." Yours very truly, NORTHWESTERN FRUIT EX CHANGE. By A . P. Gwln, general manager. I COMMUNICATION. To the editer: I nm nitoniey in the claim of (ho Sherman county settlers' for reimbursement for the loss of their homesteads in ISflO, the amount involved beinjr about $230,000. Every senator for twenty years lias tried to pet a federal appropriation to pay this just clnim, hut no member suc ceeded in even pelting the bill out of the committee until Senator Bourne took it up. He not only got a fnvor nblo committee report from two con- Kresf.es, but has secured the passage of the bill twice through the senate. Believing thnt the facts in this im portant case arc not generally known to tho eaple of Oregon, and earnest ly desiring that your stale keep in the senate the men who get results, I hnve taken the liberty of sending you this f-tatement. Hoping1 that the pamphlets for warded under separate cover will ho of service to you, and thnt I may Hear irom you, I nm Very truly your, ' SAMUEL HEIilflCIC Washington, D. C, April 10. To Hop Growers. To the editer: It is our desire to help all we can, the re-election of Senator Bourne, because of his need to the hop growers of this coast. TJio K'tbuck that the increa-:d duty on hops gave to the foreign hop growers who hud been increasing their markets in Americu, at the ex pense of tho coast growers, caused the foreign grower to stop their in crease in acreage and to neglect their crops and with the result of foreign crop shortage and good hop prices. The present hop prices will of course cnuso foreign hop growers to again tmiko n fight for tho American markets, and they will indirectly make u fight for n lower hop duty niid wo need some one in the United States senate to get in strong be hind Senator Bourne to champion the cuuso of tho coast growers. When thu question of hop duty wns jabt before Iip fionnte, Senator Bourne, single handed mado a most difficult uphill fight and won; and the coast hop growers profited so Veil that nearly nil of them recovered tho enormous losses they suffered prior to Senator Bourne's taking hold of thu matter, Senator Bourne must ho re-elected --o one elso can fill his place as far s concerns tho Pacific, coast hop growing industry. Vote for Senator Jlourpo mid get your friends'to vote for him. Faithfully, . K. fWSMRNS HOHST CO. By B. O, HORST, Prps. i Snn Francisco, April 12. P BOORESSIVENKSS from Dunn's standpoint, and 'Progress! vontvss' from his opponent's stand point, "is tho fantion of a leaf lot sont broadcast through out tho county. Liko all of tho artiolos issued in defonso of Jutfgc Dunn, this document is principally a tirade against, tho JMail Tribune, whoso chief 'virtue' is the ene mies it has made. The .Mail Tribune is highlv flattered. Its progressive- 1fP ii ji i i" lif.ss is us uuiorem; irom rno progressiveness oi lhuiu as day irom night, it is one ot its cluet merits and the most valid reason for its existence. iui. inugivwiu'a iiiuii; mis rurui.ii iiir .l, ,vj, Pottenger, E. R. Oatman, P. iVl. Amy and G. ( Garrett, all of whom have made enough money by selling their farms at. tho enhanced values secured through the enter prise of Medford, to move hero, and live the life of the capitalist. Some of them are in tho landlord class, whose chief occupation is to assist prosperity by raising rentals already exorbitant. It is said that they have all worn out the elastic in their suspenders by diving into their pockets for money to head subscription lists for public enterprise. This probably accounts for the fact that their names are conspicuous by their absence from those same lists and but one, Mr. Oatman. a member of the Commercial club that produced their prosperity. This class of enterprise consists chiefly in the highly creative work of knocking, and howling because taxes are not as low as they were when land was valued at half of what it is todav An initiative bill ought to be introduced at the next general election exempting this class of "progressives" from taxation. Thou the country could go ahead without meeting their organized opposition to every foot of pave ment, every length of water pipe, every yard of highway constructed. Delinquent Tax List Publication. The leaflet asserts that the delinuuont tax list publica tion under Dunn was $120 while under tho present admin istration it was $1800, and an insinuation is made that the Mail Tribune grafted this amount. The figures quoted for Dunn's administration, which loft a large portion of property off the tax rolls, wore the result of a cut-throat newspaper war, when the Tribune was first started, when tho Tribune printed those proceedings at considerably loss than cost, and as a result of fool management became bankrupt. The law requiring the publication of delinquent tax lists was then abolished, at the instance and to the profit of the tax-sharks who bought up delinquent property without the knowfedge of the owners or their notification, a class now enrolled among Dunn's "progressives." The publication was restored by the legislature of 1911, and the legal rate stipulated. The law also provided that it should he printed m the two papei's having the largest circulation in the county. In conformity to the law, the delinquent tax list was printed in the Mail Tribune and the Ashland Tidings, Judge Dunn's own organ, at the stipulated rate of a cents per line, each paper being paid' an equal amount. That the list was the largest ever printed was due to the fact that years had elapsed since a previous publication and was no fault of tho newspapers. But it offers these "progressives" another chance to knock the Mail Tribune, while silent about the Tidings. Figures Purposely Misleading. The figures quoted, said to have been compiled by Win. Ulrieh, who it is reported was not permitted to sign the leaflet because he was too progressive, are pur posely misleading. Dunn is credited with having super vised the expenditure of $1 17,59(5 in 1901, when he did not take office until January 1, 1905, and the expenditures in 1908, showing an increase of 50 percent, laid to the present administration, which Hook office January 1, 1909. This is a sample of the fairness shown by these "progressives." As a matter of fact, the county has nearly doubled in wealth, population and values in the past four years, and its administration costs far more than it did during Dunn's term, but Dunn did not build good roads, spent very little money upon roads, and does not intend to build any m the iuture it elected. IXq opposes bond issues and would devote the proceeds of taxation towards redeeming warrants already issued. Alleged County Dictation. The charge that the Mail Tribune dictated county af fairs or expenditures during the past four years is too absurd to need reply. Joshua Patterson, Dunn's lieuten ant, dominated the county court until January, 1911, the Mail Tribune had nothing to do with courthouse affairs, nor sought to have anything to do with them, then or since, and never has been consulted by the administration, a statement that any or the members ot the count v court will substantiate. The only appearances before the county court by Mr. Putnam have been as a public spirited citizen urging the construction of the Crater Lake highway which is prob ably a crime in the eyes of these "progressive" disinter ested guardians of the taxpayers, who seek a regime of stagnation that their taxes ma' be reduced to what they were when their property was worth but a fraction of what it is today and who would reap a profit by-warrant shaving. ' P0UM K (Paid Advertisement) For Sheriff. I announce mysolf its a candidate for sherlfr, promising n continuance of tho businesslike- .administration I bnvo given tho offlco In tho limit, V. A. J ON US. County Clerk. I horoby announce mysolf as a can dldato for thu democratic nomination for tho offlco of county clerk, tub Jcct to tho will of the voters of that party at tho primaries. 1 promlso tho peoplo of Jackson couuty thnt in caso ot my nomination and oleet'on I will fulfill tho duties ot tho office ac cording to law and tho best of my knowledgo nud ability. W. H. MILLER. Gold Hill, ore., Feb. 1C, 1913. fur tho republican nomination for tho offlco pf county clerk, mtlijaot to tho primal Iob April ID, ioia. N, L. NARREOAN. Vov Sheriff. I respectfully prcsont my namo to Iho republican votors M caudldato for sheriff of Jackson county nt tho comliiK primaries. 1 unvo nerved two tormn nn constable of Medford dhUrlct, and If nominated and elected I shall servo tho people Jn tho futuro as In tho past. AUG. D. SINQLBR. For County Cleric. I hereby nunouneo my eandidnoy for republican noiuinntioit ns county clerk. IC nominated "l elected, 1 will conduct the office iicoordinir to Inw nnd will treat nil patrons court eously. GEORGE A. (1AHDNKK. County Itecoracr. I am a candidate for a second term for tho offlco of County Re corder on tho Republican ticket, sub ject to tho coming primary, I hnvo conducted tho offlco to the best of my ability, tho books nro al ways open for Inspection and feel that I am entitled to a rccond term. FKKD L. COLVIQ. PnnecutlnK Attorney. I horoby nnnounco niysotr na a can dldnto for tho offlco or nroKccuUiiK attorney for tho Fli-at prosecutluK at torney district or Oregon, eomprls ItiK tho counties ot Jackson and Jo soplilno, subject to tho will, of tho republican voters at tho primaries. If nominated nnd elected I will prosecnto nil violations or tho law and will faithfully iltttuhurKo tho du ties ot the offlco, honestly, Impar tially, economically and to tho best of my ability. H. IC. HANNA. Jacksonville, Oro., Marcli 14. 1912. public bunlucns, nnd to administer tho utfnlrs ot Juckson county on strict and aystomntlu business IIii6b. I will nimlnt In building uotid roads, build up tho couuty'ii credit, tabor foi Its every mnterlnl Interest aluiiR pro KrcHstvo nud economical lines. I will favor no locality nt thouxpouno of any other and I wilt pafcKunrd all ot your material Intercuts conscientious, ly and to tho best of my ability. FRANK I,, TOU VWLLH, Medford, R. V. I). No. 2. r to ao For County Clerk. I horoby nnnounco my candidacy for county cleric nubjuct to tho re publican primary on April 19, If nominated nud elected l prnmtao n huslucHstlko ndmlntHtratlou ot tho of fice, nud will olincrvn tho laws k"V emlni: tho offlco In overy detail to tho best of my ability. W. K. QUI8RNURIMY. For Prosecuting Attorney, I horoby announce mysoir an a candldato for tho democratic nomi nation for tho offlco of prosecuting attorney for tho first prosecutlug at torney district of OrcKon, embracing tho counties ot Jackson and Jose phine, subject to tho will of tho vot ers of that party nt tho primaries, nnd I pledge tho people of Jackson nnd Josephine counties that in tho event of my nomination and election railroad rates and efficient I will fearlessly, Impartially and to service, For Representative. I hereby announce myself as n can dldato for tho nomination an onoNif tho two representatives to tho assem bly Tor Jackson county, to be cnosou by tho republican voters at tho pri mary election April 19, 1912. My two Interests tho ranch nt Central Point nnd law pructleo liavInK brought mo In touch with conditions confronting both tho farm er and tho busluesa mnu, In consent- Iiik to mnko tho race for tho nnmlna- tlou for representative, I wish to stato that I nm In favor ot well built highways, constructed along econom ical and ncluntirio lines. I favor such laws as will enable our orcharding to protect and enro for their orchards In tho best possible suunncr. I bo Hove in such legislation as will pro tect and safeguard all tho interests of thu people In matters ot taxation, public For County Surveyor. I am nsklui; for tho republican nomination, and If I nm eb-cted 1 will mnko the office menu something, All county work reitilrlni; engl- uoorlnit skill should bo dono by thu county nurveyor, and maps and other data filed for futuro reference. Hav ing mudo the surveys for thu ndjudl eatliiK of Little liutto creek water rlghtf nud n topographla map of a largo portion of thu Roguo river val ley, besides other survoys, I am able to give flrst-hautl Information. RALPH P, CO'VOILU tho best of my ability prosccuto all violations of law in 6ald district and endeavor to administer tho duties of said office with tho utmost efficiency" and economy. E. B. KELLY. For Hrprt'jtcntniivr. I respectfully present my namo as candldato for rcprcaentativo to tho republican voters nt the coming pri mary. I bavo been anco honored by tho people ot Jackson county, having been chosen io represent them in tho stato assembly two years ago. If nominated and elected, I shall do in tbo future as I hnvo In tho past: givo to ray constituents as honest and faithful servlco as lies within my power. I realize that there aro mat ters of importanco to southern "Oro- R'on that will como up in tho next meeting of tbo legislature at Salem, and it will be my earnest dciro If elected to act to tho fullest satisfac tion of all tho peoplo of Jackson county. J. A. WESTERLUND. And If nominated and elected, I will give to each taxpayer honest, efficient and hutilnesstlka service. JOHN II. CARK1N. For County Judge. I am a candldato 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 ot offlco, as soon as lawful authority of tho voters can be secured, bond tho county and begin tho construction ot a scientific system ot permanent roads. One mil lion and a half dollars Is not too much for this purpose. But u dol lar's value must bo had for every dollar spent. I will opposo Increas ing tbo county's warrant Indebted ness and will endeavor to reduce tho same and restore tho county's credit. I will assume full responsibility for a business administration ot overy county office. F. E. MERRICK. For Sheriff. To tho Republicans of Jackson ceunty: I hereby nnnounco that I am a cau dldato for the Republican nomination for sheriff ot Jackson county, Oro., Hubjcct to the wishes of tho votors of tho Republican party, to be expressed at tho primary election on April 10th. 1912, Ju caso I should bo nominated and olected to thu said offlco, I prom lso tho peoplo of Jackson couuty n businesslike administration of tho of fice. Ilcan nomination for county surveyor, EMMETT UEESON. II. C. STOCK Oiiidhhito for Coiouir. II. C. Stork, of Ashland, candidate for coroner, has lived in tho couuty hIiico 1SN4 nud Is one of tho .sub stantial cltUoitft or this tdty. lie has been lu the umlirtnllug buslui'ssju Ashland ror H years. Ho stnxtnd In a poor man anil bemuse he won tho confidence of the people nnd ntlcmlml strictly to his work he Is now paying tuxett to the timoiilit of fUf.O a year. Ills buHliienn career has been deservedly successful, Mr Stock promlnpit, if elected, to keep down tho expenses of the offlco as much ns possible and his past rw ord shows that he Is a capable man to do ho. (I'nlil Advt ) WHERE TONIGHT !),, S X A R THEATRE Under direction People's Amuse ment Co, Alwuyii In tho lend. R I'nmirpiwM'il I'liolopliiyK . nut tin: co.m.monwi-:ii'ii Thin will pull at your heart strings THU KMKItllT'N lAt'JUTi:it A real western thriller TOl'OII Jl'V Lltt'l Screaming western comedy Til 15 COIN OI' I'ATIl Drama IVII'IIV'H MA COMHS HACK Funniest comedy In mouths AH HATHHIt In New Hong Till: WOOLWORTHH Mcdfnrd'n Kaviirlto Musicians. Admission 10c, Children Co MATINEES EVERY DAY Ceming: Coming! I-'rldny and Saturday, April 10 and 20, Kalem'n iieusattoual War Drama A SPARTAN'S MOTHER This Is without uucfltlou the most thrilling war plcturo ever produced by tho iCalem company J , County Surveyor. I am a candldato for tho rcpub subject to tho primary election in April. If elected I will perform tho duties of tho offlco with tho system and abil ity that my credentials of former cr perienco and my privnto work of the past thrco years lu this county credit mo with. Copies ot letters recently sent to tho county clerk cud court, and now In my possession, regarding my abil ity and past exporienco, may be had by any votor requesting tho samo. H, 0. 8TOECKMANN. Watch Our Addition Grow Jackftoa and Summit Medford Realty and Improvement Company M. F. & If. Co. Hid. ISIS IOc THEATRE lOc .M Villi: CAMPIIEI.L .V CO. With ORII'K STEELE. In "THE LAHV noil lite PARSON" Cast Mary, the maid draco Van Reed, Iho lady. ..Mario Cauipheti Rev. Archil) (Ireeu, tho parson Orlff Steele A SNAP CO acres, six miles from Medford, good graded road crosses tho tract, all freo soil, at $C0 per acre. $1000 will handlo, easy terms on balance. Part is creok bottom land, su'tablo for alfalfa. Several springs on tbo place. Timber enough to pay tor tho tract. No buildings. In tho Griffin creok district. W.T.York (a Co. HOSIERS ' 250 MEMBERS LISTED Rccouptjpe reminiscences 0f pio neer and modern Hfo of Indiana, 125 members of tho Roguo River Valley Hooslor club met Wodnesduy night at tho I, O. O. F. hall and onjoyed a most pleasant evening, which includ ed a banquet and an excellent pro gram. Tho club is, ono of tho largest stato organizations In the city and has an enrollment of 250 members. Many delightful gatherings liavo been .given u the past and more aro planned tor tho future. Chief among theso k a picnic to be given on Aug 'ust 9 in honor of ex-President Uen ,Jamln Harrison, tho only Indiana president. The meeting Wednosduy night waa palled to order by President M. A. ;itador. Tho program follews: Invocation, D. 1 Wilson; "Remin iscences Around Nohlcsvllle," C. E, Gates; "UIohhouis From Illoomflold." B, R. Graham; "Adrift In Logans port," Professor 8tIno; "Medford vs. Peru," ,Mr. IlutJer "Sptzonborgs Jn Indianapolis," W, A, Jones; "Skinny ijorao Race," August I), Singlor. Following tho program tho follow ing officers were elected; C. E. Gates, president; August D. Slngler, yjco-presldent; S. I), arahum, bccio tary and treasuror. For County Comnnssloucr. I hereby nnnounco myself as can dldato for tho nomination of county commissioner for tho four year term, subject to tho endorsement of tho republican voters at the primary election April 19, 1912. If nominated and olected I will during my term of offlco conduct tho business of Jackson bounty on a strictly business basis, nnd to tho host interests of tho taxpayers, and -without fear or favor to any party, parties or to any particular section of tho county, ' W. O. LEEVKR. , For Assessor. I hereby announce mysolf as a can dldato for a second term for county assessor, subject to tho republican primaries, April 10, 1912, and prom lso If nomlnnted and olected to do my duty In tbo futuro as I have In tho past. W. T. GRIEVE. County Recorder. I horoby nnnounco myself as a can dldato for tbo republican nomination for tho offlco of county recorder, sub. Jcct to tho will of tbo votors of that parly at tho primaries. I was born and raised at Eaglo Point, Oro. I havo for tho past twp years been deputy In tho assessor's office and all I ask tho peoplo to do Is to look up my character and past record bo foro casting their ballots. CHAUNCHY FLOREY, ' For Prosecuting Attorney. I hereby announco mysolf a candi date for tho republican nomination to tho offlco of prosecuting attorney for tho first district, Oregon. If I am nominated and elcctod I shall proso- cuto all violations of tho law, and especially will I prosccuto nil viola tions of tho liquor laws, nnd all laws safeguarding tho wolfaro of young manhood and womnnhood In this Jur isdlctlon. This I shull do with what ever of strength and ability my six years' oxperlonco us a practicing at torney and threo years as deputy prosecuting attornoy of this district has contorrcd. Vory respectfully, J. N. JOHNSTON. (Paid adv.) PLUMBING Steam and Hot Water Heating . All Work OmrnntM, I'rlccB Jtuaaonablo, COFFEEN & PRICE 00 Howard Block, nttnc oa flta Bt Vtelflo 3031. Snmi 14. County Surveyor. I hereby nnnounco my candidacy for tho above named offlco, subjoct to tho Republican primaries In April, I respectfully refer tho electors to n)y past record as a basis upon which tp Judgo my qualifications for said qfflco. T. W. OSaOOD. For County Judgo. I aid n candldato for domocrutlo nomination an couuty Judgo, if elected I promise to 'reform all loose Cmititv Clerk. I announce thyself as a candldato af)d caroleus methods ot transacting Medford Real Estate & Employment Agonoy FOR HALE Stock of dry goods and notions ut 50c on tho dollar, nt Invoice. Restaurants from 11000 to $2500. 'i barber shops, one In Ore,, tho other In Calif. Restaurant and bakery fully equipped, )1000, 1 room houuo plastered, lot plant ed to berries, price 700, fi room hoiiso near tlw North school, 2000, terms, C room liouso and furnlturo which Is first chum In every way and a No, 1 bargain, $2000. Relinquishments and homesteads. To trade biiggy or harness for hi- cyclo, If you wnnt nuythlng mil nt my offlco. EMPLOYMENT Girls for general housework, Phono In your ordors for men; no charges to tho oraployor. Thoso who want work call and Icavo your nddross and name, Mrs, Rlttner In nlwnys on hand to tuko your iiunio and address, E. 7. A. BITTKER ROOMS 0 AND 7, PALM BLOCK Opposite Nash Hotel Phone 4 HI; Home, U, t()OI I Vet of IVutuie Ktlm THE CHOCOLATE REVOLVER IVnturIng ADELE 1)E GARDE, tho Vltngraph Company's wonder ful 11 1 1 Io nctremi, one of tho young est lu the world A GINGCHHHEA!) Ct'PIH A clever little Comedy AS TOLH IIV PRINCESS HESS Tho dramatic story of an Indian maiden's gratitude AT THE POINT OF A SWORD Hcay Drama Evonlngs, 10c any seat In tho houso. Special Children's Mat I nod every Saturday nnd Sunday nt 2 p. m admission 5o and lOce. Follow tho crowds to tho Isls. Wo solicit your pntruuagu, which will bo received with court- ( oy. Hall & Myers Taxi Co. Toxicabs and Touring Cars Phones;, Pacific 1100 Home 400 Time Rates: City on Pavements, $:i,00 por hour Country. $.1,50 per hour Waiting Tlmo; 10 Conts Evury Four Mlnutos or $1.50 Per Hour Lndles Shopping, $2. 50 Per Hour Doctors' City Calls $2,50 Per Hour Taximeter Rates: Sorvlco Day or Night Take tho Drown Cars NEW THOUGHT MEETINGS Aro Held in Mooro Hull ovory Thursday ut 3 p, m. Everybody invited. F0RDE CAN DO IT Do you waul your luwn put in first class Hhnpof All work giuirnntced. Lonvo address with H. H. l'utlorfin, Quiilcer Nursery, NiihIi hotol. Draperies Wo carry a vory complete lino of ilruporlos, Ian ourloliiH, fix tures, (it i)., i) a 4o nil oIiimmcb of upliolHtnrlnir, A noulul man to loot nrior this vorlc nxoluslvnly nnd will Klvn as koo1 sorvlco iih In possllili) to ot In ovun tho llirKUIH CllM, WEEKS frMcfl OWAN Ce $N TVf Sfflwessri