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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 25, 1896)
THE 1DF0RD HAH Published Every Friday Morning. Official Paper of Jackson County BLITON & BATTERSON, Publishers. SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER YEAR. MAN WAS BORN TO HUSTLE. He is of few days; but quite a plenty. Ebiered in the Postofhce at Medford, Oregon as Second-Class Mail Matter. THIS PAPER RattK vertlaing Agency. 64 and 65 Merchants Ex change, San Francisco, California, where con tracts for advertising can be made for it. Medford, Friday, Sept. 25, 1896. Our Clubbing List. The Mail and Weekly S. F. Call $2 25 " " " Examiner 2 35 V V Chronicle " " Oregouian " Cosmopolitan . .. " " Popular Science.. " " Weekly Cincin nati Enqurier. 35 2 00 2 65 2 00 1 60 The New York bank reserve is now reported the largest since Au gust 8th. and the banks hold more than ten millions in excess of the requirements. Chicago bucket shops get in the same class as the New Orleans lot tery so far as use of the United States mails are concerned. The postal authorities have black-listed sixty firms, and mail is not to be delivered to these in the future. Many individual cases of swindling are cited to support the conclusion of the authorities. Another 'iost mine" - story and the rediscovery of an immensely rich body of ore comes from Spo kane. The discovery is vouched for by a newspapar reporter, who claims to have himself seen it, and his story goes unquestioned, but un like the lost mine of fiction there is no wandering waif or veteran miner to share the return of wealth an lived happy forever after the original owners are supposed to be entombed beneath the debris of a collapsed tunnel. Supply and demand don't alto gether regulate the currency matter in Cuba, and notwithstanding the commercial classes there have re sisted and the bank of Havana cur rency has gone to a discount of six teen per cent in consequence, Gen eral Weyler threatens severe pen alties on any who will not receive Cuban money at its face value. consented to a reduction from $3.00 to $2.50 a day upon the plea that the decline in silver had made mine operating unprofitable. Of late they have been insisting upon the unfair ness of the arrangement, and have brought on a strike for the purpose of forcing it back to its former fig ure if possible. The strike, instead of being conducted in such manner as strikers are of right priveleged to conduct themselves, has merged into a scene of arson and riot that beggars description. It is de structive of property and will end in disaster to the participants. Strikers who are legally contending for better wages when the demand is justifiable generally have the sympathy of the public behind them but when their acts become subver sive of law there are few outside the limits of the excitement who find it possible to extend even moral sup' port, unless it be one whose convic tiona are those of a dynamiter or the "red flag" type of political nonde script. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES. Moscow, Idaho, has a wheat war on that has run the price of wheat up from 37 cents in cash to SO cents in trade. If Moscow merchants can stand it very long without rush- . ing up the price of goods somewhat the result would indicate a profit that even an Italian peanut peddler might feel proud of. There is a chance for those who Eke to periodically shift their relig ion to embrace Bnddhism. The delegate of the Buddhists to the re ligious congress, at the Columbian exposition has returned to the JJoited States and proposes to en lighten our "poor tempest-tossed Jfraetion of humanity." China's monarchy is probably in danger and will come tumbling down some time in the far distant future too far to interfere with the duties of Li Hung Chang or the wearing of his yellow jacket. The trouble has started in New York, where the Chinese haye launched a society having for its object the im mediate betterment of the condi tion of the Chinese and the ulti mate establishment of a republic in stead of the present empire. It will be a ''campaign of education," but as only a few of the five huu d red million Chinese are yet aware that there was a war with Japan a few years ago, the little New York society will not have time during the life time of its present members to scatter so much intelligence as will be necessary to start a revolu tion of the people of China against their government, and that to in the face of the fact that the most of them don't know how they are now governed, ro whether they have a government at ail, and care less. The large dividends paid by the mines at Leadville have been looked upon with envy , by the miner's union men' who at one time Seven pupils have been added to the list in the primary rooms dur ing the week. Little Angie Purdin, of the first grade, is quite sick. We hope she will soon be able to be with us again. The little people of the second grade are making collections of seeds for study during the fall and winter months. So many bicycles are used by teachers and scholars that a bicycle stand, where th wheels may be neatly and safely cared for, has be come a necessity. The three highest grades meet to gether every morning for instruc tion under Prof. Gregory. An or gan has been secured and good re sults are expected. The fifth grade is making rapid progress in the study of music. Some who didn't "see the use f that" are taking an interest now and are learning to read music. The work in reading and spell ing has begun in the upper grades and it will be vigorously pursued through the year. English is to re ceive more than usual attention in every grade this, year. The sixth grade organized a liter ary society last Friday. It extends a cordial invitation to friends to visit any special Friday afternoon exercises - and daily exercises as well. Fruit exercises next Friday afternoon. There is a commendable senti ment of manliness and womanliness growing among our boys and girls. A right spirit is prevalent when boys who have caused an accident, repair the damage of their own ac cord, and young ladie9 who deport themselves with becoming modesty and good taste are a delight in the school room. Two Days of the Fair. The unnual meeting of the Southern Oregon Agricultural society began on Tuesday of this week under circumstan ces that seem favorable for the success of the enterprise. The attendance dur ing the first two days was not as large us had been hoped for, but encouraging reports are being received andf ere the week has elapsed, it is confidentially ex pected that the attendance will be as large as in any past years. The mana gers are exerting all" their energies to make the enterprise a success, and lc ing in the hands of gentlemen of known integrity it can hardly fail to material ize as expected. The fruit and fancy exhibits are being received continually, and while there will be less than last year the display will fully equal, if not surpass previous exhibitions. Some most excellent specimens of Jackson county fruit are in evidence samples of such superior quality that were they sent to Portland or other larger fairs, would attract a great deal of favorable atten tion to Jackson county as a fruit-growing country of no small magnitude. The speed contests, too, are another feature of this year's fair that is receiv ing justly merited and favorable com ment, not only on account of the speed attained but also on account of the very commendable elTorts of those in whose hands is entrusted the task of bring ing the standard of excellence that should characterize speed contests. The action thus taken will serve to eradicate the un pleasant suspicion that they are not as honest as they might le, which tends to cause them to be viewed with an eye akin to distrust. .Monday's races. Fast race, trotting, lest three in five. Horses entered, Hell ringer and Alrion; time, 3 minutes, won by Alrion. Second race, runninir. three-eighths dush, liest two in three. Horses en tered, Bay Dick, Sleepy Dick, Domino, fioi muii nessie ana Ten brook ; tine 37, won by Domino. tvksday'k races. First race, trotting 2::W class. Horses entered, Yolo, Tokio and Jack the Kip per ;time 2:54, won bv Tokio. One heut won by Jack the Kipier in 2:2s. Afcond race, running, mile d:ish. Horses entered, Scainjwway, Kndimoin and Free Coinage; time l:47lj, won by Kndimoin. A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING. A Few Klamath County Items. From the Klamath Falls Ei press. J. A. Bryant went to Medfurxl last week. He" expects to winter in Kogue River valley. U. G. Hurley, wife and child, of Tal ent, arrived Friday. Mr. Hurley lias opened a photograph gallery in the $hel labarger building next door to the Cen tral. Frank f?. Kced, Star tobacco agent, and J. Kirkham, agent for Clark's thread, returned Monday evening from Lakeview. where they were taken bv Dick Bessie of the Union Stables, Med ford. Jesse Bunch, accompanied by his mother, younger brother and sister. Miss .Eva, arrived from Medford via Crater lake, Saturdav evening. Tbev are stopping at the Childers ranch witii Wm. Spence s family. . A rtcKlnley Club Organized. At the close of Senator Mitchell's speech a McKinley and Hobart club was organized. J. S. Howard was chosen as temporary chairman and F. M. Stewart temporary secretary. W . I. Vawter, E. P. Geary and V. H. Gore were appointed as a .committee on permanent organization, to report at the next meeting, which is to be held in the oper.i house on Tuesday evening of next week. The club has a membership of 209. County Warrants Called In. County Treasurer Lindley has given notice that be has funds on hand to re deem all county warrants protested be tween December 9, 1S89, and January II, 1490. Interest stopped on thorn September 18, 1890. Advertised Letter List. Following Is a list of letters remaining un called for In the Medford postotttceon September 25. 'W. Bagg, Klchard 3 Denrlng, S S Randies, Milton , A charge of one cent will be mado upon de livery of each of the above letters. PerHons calling for any of the above letters will please say "Advertised." M. PuitniN, Postmaster. Card of Thanks. We desire publicly to express our thanks to the many friends for unnum bered acts of kindness during the sick ness and death of our beloved daughter and sister and especially to the ladies of the Relief Corps. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, Misses Smith. A Daring Burglary. A Boraowhat daring bnrplitrr uan committed in Medford sometime during Tuesday night and as a result J. Beek & Co. are losers about 1150 worth of cutlery and revolvers and probably $o or 98 in small change which was left in tne casa drawer. Sometime during the night probably considerably after midnight someone removed a Daue of glass from the back door ot the store and with the aid of a couple of matches which were found partially burned on the counter, the thief was guided to the show cases where, from the sample cutlery case, a large number of pocket knives were taken and from another case three good revolvers and a couplo of boxes of caatridges were ptllered, but the cartridges taken would not fit the revolvers. From still another cose above a dozen good razors were taken. The thieving did not end hero, but was continued to the money drawer, which was pried from the counter and the contents removed, and they took their departure as quietly as they hod come. Nothing was known of the burglary until Tues day morning when John Norrls opened up the store for the day's business. He immediately notified the other members of the firm and a diligent search bos since been made for the guilty parties, but o far without avail. The town has been overrun with that class of worthless beggars, who would sooner steal than earn a dollar by honest labor, for ine past few days and there is no doubt that it was one or more of this outfit that did the work. Our city authorities should see to it that this class of people are given the butt end of a policeman's Billy" when within our limits, as the safety of our citizens and property demand it. Amotrg the Churches. M. E. CHlTKCfl. SOUTH. Dr. D. M. Brower. of Ashland, will preach at the M. E. church, south, next Sunday morning at II o'clock subject, "The Word;" and in the even ing at 7:30 subject "Tne Christian Life." EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Key. Isaac Dawson, pastor in charge, will bold divine services at the Episco pal church, in Medford on Sunday evening next at 7:30 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend. Hon. GarlT. Jones Endorsement. The endorsement of so eminent a gentleman and respected a ritixen as Mr. Gari T. Jones speaks volume of praise ftr Dr. Darrin. Mr. Jones has leen a resident of Medford for some thing like three years and there is not a person who knows him who will question the genuineness of his endorse ments. Truly Dr. Ihirrin litis just grounds to congratulate himself when such as he comes out with such favor able words of praise for his medical and surgical ability. Mr. Jones is so favor ably impressed with the doctor's treat ment of his brother that he has placed himself under his charge. Bead Mr. Jones' endorsement which is printed below : Medfokd, Oregon, Sept. 24, 1890. Mb. Editor: Having heard of Dr. Darrln's arrival in Medford, I wish to state what he did for my brother, Mil ton Jones, of Perrydale. Oregon, about eigbt years ago. For many years he had been afflicted with polypus of the nose, catarrh and brouchlal trouble, He was cured by Dr. Darrin, in Port land, and the cure remains perraaneut to this day. I have confidence in his cures by electricity and medicines, and have placed niysolf under his treat ment. G.KL T. .Ionics. Farm For Sale. 100 acres of good farming land, situ ated in the Applegato country, 19 miles from Jacksonville. Farm can bo had for $200. Enquire at The Mail office. Powers' plurality for governor o: maine reaunes almost 4y,uuu. mi T w -a ine western Union declares an other quarterly dividend payable uctooer 1st. The gold democrats of Washing ton, expect to nominate Col. Griggs ot lacoma. for congress. hilver was quoted at Gob cents per ounce in New York on the 22ik: and G.) at San Francisco on the same date. , Lx-prcsident Harrison will de liver no more speeches during the present campaign, but will devote his entire time to literary work and preparing for a long law case that is to be heard next month. John Hovd Thatcher has been nominated by New York democrats for goyernor. The Chicago plat form was endorsed and V llham F Sheenan, the national committee man for New lork, handed in his resignation. General Black stated as his reason for declining the gold demo cratic nomination for governor of Illinois that he was convinced bv investigation that the election for governor lies between Messrs. Tan ner and Altgeld. A Brussels dispatch to the Chroui cle says that the authorities of Rot terdam have received annonymous letters threatening to explode ali the public buildings there unless the Irish prisoners, Kearney and Haines, are liberated. John Boyd Thatcher, democratic nominee for governor of New York, has written an open letter announc ing that while he proposes to sup port lirvan and bewail he is not thoroughly in accord with the Chi cago platform regarding the Gnances and wishes this fact understood. S. I). Worden, the railroad striker, charged with wrecking the railway bridge near Sacramento two years ago, and thereby caus ing the death of Engineer Clark and three United States soldiers, must hang. The supreme court has handed down a decision in which it affirmed the judgment of the superior court where Worden was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be haned. There is little doubt that an extra session of the Kentucky legislature will be called, to meet after the November election, and that the senatorial race will be revived and a successor to Blackburn elected, who will be either a republican or John G. Carlisle. The point as to whether the election could be made in an extra session is not now dis puted, as it has been settled by Acting Governor Worthington's examination of authorities on the subject. . Charles Cavill, the Australian champion swimmer, and son of Prof. Fred Cavill, of England, who swam across the English channel in 11 hours, making a world's rec ord, accomplished the hitherto un attempted feat of swimming across the Golden Gate from Fort Point to the Marin county shore in one hour and fifteen minutes Sunday after noon. CaviU's performance adds a notch to the swimming record of the coast. The time spent in cov ering the distance is remarkably short, considering contrary tides and currents, and the fact that he was carried almost a mile out of his course. The personal "letter from the em peror of China to President Cleve land, which formed : he credentials of Li Hung Chang, has been placed on exhibition in the library of th department of state. The letter is written on a scroll of lemon-colored parchment paper about five feet in length by a foot and a half in width a portion being in ancient Chinese and part in Chinese characters with the royal red seal and the emperor's autograph in the center. The en velope is unique, being a great sheet of yellow satin embroidered with gold and silver,' and exquisite workmanship, with five large Chi nese double dragons, conventionally arranged. Pension Commissioner Murphy in his annual report says : ''While rolls show a slight gain in numbers over the year immediately preced ing the amount disbursed for pen sions was $138,214,701, a decrease of $ 1,5S2,575 compared with the pre vious A'ear." The commisioner asks for $140,000,000 in the next fiscal year, it being the intention to ad judicate cases as rapid as possible. The report shows there are 25,145 pensioners residing in Pacific coast states, to whom there was paid $3 495.025 during the past year, di vided as follows: California, 15, 308, $2,150,175, Oregon, 4,457, $020,939; Washington, 4.963,1676, 440; Alaska, 28, $2,997; Nevada 283, $35,454. ROYAL Baking Powder. Highest of all In leavening Strength. V. S. aovrarant Report. The Mail and Cincinnati Enquirer one year for $1.60 is one of our best clubbing propositions. The U. S. Gov't Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to all others. 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Ging hams calieoes, outings and suitings all style and fancy patterns, Men's and Boy's Clothing - We have never before had in stock a better line of Dry Goods than right now and we have carried some pretty good stocks in years agone W. H. Meeker & Co. FRANK W.-WAI N. pitt ana stooe worL. Monument, Coping and Rustic Work.... 5 C'J- I have work in nearly every cemetery in the county. Special attention given to "build ing trimmings for specimens see Lindley building. Estimates furnished ... ll i . : f . v- . . . . uu an nuriv in uij ime. iara on street, ueciora. ji -B9 C'J mm Li rrt CHI HERE.:. M Is No One So Blind... Kso) That they cannot feel the difference even if they cannot see bet weeu good clothing and Cheap John raw CliOTHlflG l now have in stock the finest Hue of fall and winter clothing ever shown in Medford and more coming. Call and see for yourself, and get my prices. No trouble to show goods .... S. ROSENTHAL, Medford, Ore. R liivety Turnout... Ig a Pleasure Sought by Many People When Properly Turned Out.... The horses must be well groomed, in good flesh and must bo good drivers; the carriage? must be kept clean, well oiled and. well painted. The teams must b gentle, the prices reasonable and the treatment of customers courteous. All of these are strictly carried out at the W1LLIAHS BROS., Proprietors, Worman's old stand, - ' - MEDFORD, OREG6x