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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (June 2, 1905)
H MEDFORD MAIL Publlsbod Every Friday Moraine. A. S. BLITON. MEDKOltD, OltKOON, l'JOj MAN WAS BORN TO HUSTLE. tie IB ol lew days; but quite a plenty, SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER YEAR eiered 10 tbe Postothue at Medford, Oregon a Seoond-claHH Mali Matter. Glendalo is to havo u bunk. E. E, and W. H. Redllnld, formerly of Mod' ford, are umoug tbe prime owners in the enterprise. Tbe two automobiles racing aorosB the ooutinont are way behind tbe record. They haven't sucooeded in running over even a dog yet. Medford is the only city In Oregon for the purpose of stopping at which the Itenerary of the Nebraska Lum -barmen's excursion was changed. Appreciation of tbe fuct should be shown. The secretary of tho iutorior has set aside 81,000,000 to bo used in con 00 tion with tbe Klamatb irrigution projoot in California and Oregon. It is estimated that 230,000 acres of land will be reclaimed by the project. Tbe value of German toys exported to foreign oountrles last year was close to $13,700,000, of which the 'United States, as the principal ous- ' tomer, took W, 000,000 worth. Sou raeberg is tbe ohlef oenter of the in Justly. Tbe Medford Mall, ovor enterpris ing and up-to date, has added to its equipment a new C'ottrell press. Brother Hilton is giving Medford 1 good paper and Medford is wise enough to show its apppreciution in tbe from of liborul advertising pa tronage. Eugono Register. This is an ago of education, Tbe railroad oorporatioiiB hs've started a "campaign education" on tho quos tion of rates, and proposo to educate tbe people in this rogard. It will take n wholo lot of "oduoatlou" to oonvinoo people iu some oommunitieB .that rates aro entirely full'. The young man who choked a mud dog to doatb in Chicago, to provout the animal from biting some sohool -ohildrnu, Is of the inatortal of wbioh horoes ure made. An ordluary dog on tho warputb is a pretty hard prop osition to handle; but a big New foundland with . tho rubioB is many times worse, 1 It wub tho "man behind tho gun" that won Jupan'B naval lights. At first it was suld that Amoricau guu nere woro omployod on Jnpnnoso ves sels. From the way the Japs bavo lioon shooting lutoly in tho next war the successful nation will bo accused of employing Japauoso bohiud tho guns. At tho meeting of tho Portland city -council last wook tho question of revoking licoiiBos issued to saloons The Most Fashionable Summer Suits For Men and Young Men , ' iPWrJeW tat MammW silta I'INI CiOTHIN V? Advance Showing of Men's Straw Hati tfHero you cn sco nil tho new 117 1 on (or Hub Summer, mailc or ihn flaoat quality ol utrawi und prices thi mean a decided wiving to you. We would bo pi en nod to huvo you come tn Jimt to nee the new nhapoi. Do oo at your earliest convenience. F. K. Medford, - near tbe Exposition grounds waa to bo tukeu up; but it was found that lire counoilinen known to bo opposed to rovoking .the lioonso just onotigh to berak the quorum, falied to appear, aud they oould not be found by the police As a consequonce uo busi ness could be transacted. Secretary Hitchcock suys be wont; aud Senator Fulton says bo wont. In the meantime tbe interiis's of tbe poo ple are sull'orlug greatly, owing to the closing of tho Koseburg laud olilco. Better turn tbe whole matter over to Presidont Roosevelt. His ohoieo would bo satisfactory to tho people, if not to tho politicians. Juno 9th has been mentioned iu Ashland and Grunts Pass as "Ashland Day" and "Grants Pass Day" ut the Exposition. There hasn't boeu any thing said about "Medford Day," but it is safe to say that this burg will sbow up on Juno Oth, "Southern Ore gon Day," with us good a represen tation, both In people and exhibits, as any othor city iu Southoru Oregon. Onoo more America tukos tho load in yaobt racing. The Amoricau yacht "Atliintio" iu tho 'grout inter national race across the ocean cume iu several hours boforo tho people on tho other.sido oxnootodihor. Tho rest of them wore umong tho "ulso run." ino united States now possesses two of tbe greatest yuchting trophies tbe "Amoricau cup," which husnovor loft this side, uud tho "Kuisor's oup," whiob whs won Monday by tho "At lantic." Alroady numerous cuudidntes are appearing to fill tho place hold by, the lato Uhas. B. Bollinger, as U. 8.' distriot judgo. The names mentioned are those of somo of tho most noted jurists of Oregon, and perhaps the selection will evontuully be made from among thoir nnmbor, but is quite likely that Judgo Bollinger's sucoossor will not bo namod until too land fraud cases aro sottlod, so that tho now appoiutoo, whoever he may be, will start with a cloan slate aud will not bo omburassod by trying cases, iu which old friends and asso ciates aro deoply concerned. Tho battlo botwoon tho Russiun and Jupunoso fleets is said to bo the great est since Trufulgiir. Vot exploits oqiinl In results, through on a smaller scale, huvo been accomplished by tho American nuvy. wltuoss Porry's vio tory In tho battlo of Lako Cbniuplin ; foul Jonoa' oxploits iu tho rovolutiou; 'arrugut's storming of Mobile and Dewey's and Schley's buttles in Mnnilu bay and Santiago, all aro grout fonts of arms; but in tho num ber of men and ships engaged are not oqittil to the battlo in the Cor- oun straits. Tho Hugs whloh decorated almost every city, village and liamlot in tho United Stntos Tuesday woro indica tive of 11 different sentiment thuu prompts thoir display on anv otbor ocension. Thoy woro not displayed to oommomornto a triumph ovor a foe, nor to f ostor u warlike spirit towurd another nutiou. Tho folds ot the stars and stripes, us they fluttered on the broozo that day, wafted the spirit or Aiuorloauiam tboiighout the land. that were ever brought to Modfonl are here in our store ready-to-wear and in such a great variety of handsome light-weight fabrics that we can suit tho" taste of every man and correctly fit the mostdin.cult-to-fu men there are wo can guarantee to do this because wo sell the famous MICHA ELS-STEE.N FINE CLOTHING which is tho best fitting and most artistically tailored clothing procurable for the price. Sorgo is one of the most popular fabrics for Summer Suits. It's cool, dressy and wears well at least ours do hutiuM-more we guarantee that they will not fade nor get out of shape. Summer Sack Suits For "Men and Young Men in a great variety of hiuulsome patterns in bluck ami medium colored cheviots, homospuns und worsteds, und in black and blue undressed worsteds that othor stores $15 for, here at Summer Sack Suits For Men and Young Men In an unusually large anportment of Ivmutiful patterns in light medium colored effects and in tine blue and serges and ! 1 C dressed worsteds; hand-tailor's $30 production, here at p 1 J DEUEL & CO. - - Oregon The banner of tho free now llouts over u united nation uud beneath its folds north and south unite to houor their soldier deud. The bitterness engen derod by the four long yours of tbe civil wur bus pusaed away. Ilelieriug thoy wero right, oach sido fought, ss only Americans can or will. Now tho sears of buttle have healed over aud tho American Hug flouts, us Dun iol WobHtor, in bis immortul .speech would huvo it; "Over the hind uud over the sou, in every wind under the heavens, not a stripe erased nor po luted, nor a siuglo ptur obscured. Lot ub honor our dead, and let us ut the Bume time remember thut wo huve a duty iu the keeping of the dug in tho proud position where their bauds huve placed it. Circuit Court, Stuto vs. Henrv Smith. Sentence on conviction of assault with u dangerous weapon. Stuto vs. Milton Storm. Sentence on conviction for subornation of per jury. M. M. Clark vs. W. J. Jioosey, et al; dmnugos. M. Soreuson vs. T. C. VVheolor; ao tion for dumuRes. N. II. Latimer vs. Jos. Morris,ot ul injunction. Wm. By bee vs. Fronk Byboo, ot ul to recover real estate. Ashlaod Lloctrio Co. vs. city of Ashluud ;to (pilot title to wator rights. II. M. Coss vb. Theresa Bryuut; to recover money. C. J. Willitt vs. C. II. Guruett equity. J. K. Feelaud vs. V. B. Foeland ; aivorce. Mury E. Aubnrst vs. Bert Ashurst divorce. Death of Vernon Glen Goode. Doath visited the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. K Goods Friday, May 28th, and took away their little son, Ver non Glen, aged one your, five months and tweuty-nine days. The funeral took place on Saturday, May 27th, services being hold at the family residence, Rev. J. II. Brown officiating. Tho bereaved parents and the fam ily havo the aympatby of the com munity in thoir affliction. Exhibit Sent to Portland. The exhibit for Jackson county, which Hon. John D. OIwoll uud D. II. Jackson, havo been bo diligently gatheiing, woro shipped to Portland Tuesday uud Mr. OIwoll loft also on that ovouiug's train. Tlio agricul tural! display will not be as full and perfeet us it will bo a few weeks later, when grains and grasses are more fully matured. Tho minora! display, however, will rank umong tbe best. Another Strike In The Opp. Sunday a second body of rich 010 was unoovorod in the Dpp mine, near Jacksonville, and betwoen 82000 und $3000 iu almost pure gold has al ready been taken out. Tho " bunch" while not bo largo as the oue tnkeu out last wook indicates a continuation of the riob Btreak for soma distance. Card of Thanks. Wo wish to express our thanks to those whoso'kliidness and symputby servod to alleviate our lata bereave ment. W. E. GOODE and FAMILY. would ask you $12 w I Will He Succeed? (Continued From Last Week.) MR. ADAM JONES. MY DKAR ADAM : Your ovor wel coiny lot tor just ,recoivod and I miittt tmy, dour Adam, thut 1 too am gutting tired of this ausjjeiiriu. Since you loft Mod ford I huvo buen too lone Homo to livo. 1 know that I thought lottt of you an a good, oid, aubrititiitiul friond, but 1 huvo lourned iu tho very tow monthn judt pusHod that 1 love you, you aro in my thoughts con tinually, your old-time sinilea haunt me day and uight. I Hit and wait for your coming, I liuteu for your footaotps aud uow I am ready to give in. You are a hero enough for any one and I fool we can make life's pathway blosaoin aa brightly and sail on life's rugged sea as smoothly now as when you had gained honor and distinction. So pleuse, Adam, don't; wait for another lettei from me, but quit, lay off, beg away from your1 work that whither aoover thou goeth there may I go also ; thy people shall be my people and I will ever live aud be huppy in ' the presence of thy happy smiles. Adam, you can't guess how anxious X am to take you and as one nana we win go down and make old tsiim & Mhortie sick, for havo a list of articles all picked out aud know the prices and if you don't have money enough I will see if 1 can't dig up some and thereby be i hoi i) moot unto you at once. Mr Slovor. tho drayman, says that Slim & Suortie must lie sellingg lota of goods for they have something iu ou every uay. it is not long iu tiie store, Tho country people are learning that riiun & bnortle oavo wnat they want and at prices far below those else where. The (contractors have learned tn at tue prices made ou nulls, locks. hinges and other furnishing for house construction are much better and fuirer thau what they have been used to and are buying nails iu large quan tities, aud more aud more are - the people learniug that Heath & Milll- gau's old, reliable, ready-mixed paint is superior to anything made in the paint line. Oil and lead have gone sky-high, but Slim & Shortie bouhgt long before the heavy raises and are prepared to fix you up in'style. Oue, Mr. Church, lately from Indiana. took one of those nice Toledo ranges home and reports it the beat baker he ever saw and uses very little wood. That is on account of the way the grate is made. Mr Geo. Liudley, from MisBourir wa very satisfactor ily snown than one Toledo range was the good kind and would burn his biscuits ii not promptly looked alter. Ventilate your oven, Bro. Liudley, or you have one on your stove aud no othor stoves have such improve ments aud that is the kind for us. Adam. Ho hurry up, for the gray gruuite ware is ' going very fast. That big shipment of fifteen boxes of granite looks like 30 cents at a coun try picnic. My, how the 1000 washers move. jNow, Adam, don't wait please, but come at once and let us have this suspense over with; but let ub ever remember Slim & Shorti. Rob erts & Guruett and now sweet old boy come Dome quicK to your Alice. Hurry Adam. lour loving, In Memorium. Miss Clara Gertrude (Johnston was born in Larvoir, Chickasaw county, Iowa, March 9,. 1880. Somo yoars ago her parents came west, locating in Modford, where she made hor home until within recent mouths. Two years ago she under went an operation for appendicitis and apparently was again well and strong; but six mouths ago she bogan failing in health. On Thursday, May 18th, she underwent another operation from which it seemed she would recover; but oh Tuesday, the 23d, strength gavo way and she succombod to the dread message of death. Thus early iu life, at tho age of wonty-live years, two mouths and fourteeu days, sweet-spirited,, happy hearted Gortrudo Johnston, loved and 'ospected by all who knew her, passed into the great beyond to bo at est with hor Savior. Wheu about seveuteou years of ago she waa convorted and unitod with the Christian church, of which sho was a faithful aud consistent mem bor until her death. In hor death the church looses oue of its best mem bers. She leaves five sisters, Mrs. Law rence, Mrs. Shultz, of Medford; Mrs. Millor, of Onklnud, Calif., who was with hor duriiiu her last illness, Mrs. Daw, of llopltiud, Calif., and Elnm (lohnstnn ; four brothers, Hird and Frank, aud two absent ones, her mot her and a host of friends to mourn not hers but their loss. Km her to live vns pain and to die was gain. Kuncrnl services wero held iu Med ford Sunday, Kev. l V. Carsteus olUciatiug, during which word of comfort were spoken to the grief stricken relatives and friends. uuarantctHi forest Kesurve scrip lor sale, in largo or small quantities, by Frank K. Alley, upstairs over Land OHico, Uodcburg, Oregon.. Will place autne tor non-resident purchasers. May Feet The Lash. Charles V, MoGinty (not tho man who wont to tho bottom of the sea) was hold to appear before tho grand jury by Police Judge Hoguo, of Port laud, Friday, ou a ohargo of wife beating. Mrs. McGinty testified against her husband In the police court. Judge Hoguo bound tho fel low over to the sraud jury in order that he might be tried under the new law passed by the last legis lature, providing that the whipping post should bo the punishment for the otfeuse he is charged with. MoGinty is likely to be the Urst mau to under go the lash. I rasa J overalls made from selected materials ABOUT THE Assessor Applegate Explains His Plan of Making the County Assessment, and Gives His Reasous. TO THE EDITOR MAIL: At this time tbe matter of asaessinu the property in this 'oouiity'la 'lioiiig discussed. Much of this discussion is based on false promises and is mis leading. Mauy taxpayers are opposed to assessing property at its CASH VALUE, believing their taxes would be greatly increased if so assessed, Belliager und Cotton Code Sec. 305' provides: "and said lands or town lots HHALL be valued at their true CASH VALUiS. True oash value shall be held aud taken to mean the amount such property would Lsell for ut a voluntary sale made iu the ordinary course of business." Sec 4Uil, of tbe same code, provides "1 he assessor shall set down iu the assessment roll iu separate oolumus uud according to the best lutornia' tion he can obtain, the full CASH VALUE of each parcel of land tuxed. Subdivision S. The full CASH VALUE of all taxable property owued bv to be taxed to such . person as provid- ou uj law. The assessor upou euteriug into his oifice subscribes to an oath that he will perform. the duties of bis office according to law. If in the discharge of tbe duties of his office he fails to obey the law he violates his oath and is liable to criminal prosecution, am lead to believe from hearing the arguments in relation to the assess ment of tbe property of this county that there are many who believe an otUcial oath is a fiction. Tbe presi dent of the United States is now il lustrating to tbe people in the land fraud cases that an oath is a reality. The time may come when the oath of a countyofHciarwiiruotT'be-held"tb be fiction. STATE TAXES. There are many people who believe if the values are iuoreased this coun ty will be compelled to pay a largor umouut of state taxes. This belief is not true. Bollinger and Cotton Code Sou. 3091, Subdivision 4, provides: "By ine lam uay or January ot eacn year the county clerks of tho several coun ties iu this state shall prepare upou a blank form prescribed and furnished by the secretary of state, a cousise tabulated statement ; of all the EX PENSES of hia county for the pre ceediug yjar, except expenses for roads and highways, which (statement shall jbe certitiod by him as such county clerk and forwarded to tbe secretary of Jstute, and a duplicate inorooi piaceu ou me In bis own olfioe." Sec. 3001, Sud. Div. i, of code, provides: "As order to ascer tain the proportion of such taxes to be paid by the several counties, ou file in the office of the seorotary of state, the average amount of EXPEN DITURES in each county during a period of five years and each county shall pay such proportion of said stato taxos as its average amount of expen diture for said period bears to the total amount of expenditures in all of the couuties of the state, such com putation to be made by said state officers iu January, 1905, and iu Jan uary iu each fifth year thereafter." After reading the above sections of tho laws of this state, it is plain that the amount of taxable property in the county has no relation whatever to the stato taxes. It will also be seen that the state tax was apportioned among tho sevoral counties last Janu ary for a period of five years and will be continued to bo so apportioned overy five years until tho law is re pealed. Wo behove this law will uot bo repealed soon, for the reason it is tbe best that has yot been devised. It encourages frugality iu county ex penditures and encourages road build ing by excluding such expenditures from tho clerks' annual statemeut of expenditures. Wo believe it will add to the pros perity of this county if the proporty is assessed at its cash value as tho law directs. The last assessment roll shows property amounting to about four and a half million dollars at the averago valuation of 00 and '2-3 per cent loss than its actual cash value. We have not less than twelvo million dollars of taxnblo property in, this county at tho present time. Approximatoly,;it requires one hun dred and ten to twenty thousand dol lars anuually to defray the oinuty ex penditures. To raiso such amount on an assessment of four millions of dol lars it. will require a levy of 2V per cent. If tho amount is Increased to eight millions it would require only one-third per cout levy to raise the same amount. Iu the towns aud school districts where thoy levy a tax, the county clerk send to them a state ment of the amount of taxable prop erty in such town and school district. Upou such statemeut the tax levy is based. If a low assessment is made the per cent of levy must be increased to raise tho required amount of money. I am anxious to have capitalist come to this county to invest their money. Capitalist before they invest their i money inquire what tho per cent of j taxes are levied . iu the county aud some of our towns would havo to an-1 swer that they pay about 5 per cent taxes. Such capitalist would not be I encouraged to loan his money at G per cout and pay 5 per cent taxes. .Would it uot bo hotter if wo could state to such capitalist that our tax levy was per cent for county, town and sohool? Would It uot be better to let the world know that Jackson county, Oregou, bad ten milliou dol lars' worth of property within Its boundaries instead of four millions? galaSHBLPETER APPLEUATK, Assessor. Strawberries Are now at the best for canning See Our Berries Y I L. B. H X ff he Groceryman. rHHHXXXXX FRANK B. HARRINGTON The Cigar Man. Dr. Condon Retires. Dr. Thomas Condon, the last of the original faculty of the University of Oregou, has retired from active duties the University he has done so much for. Since the opening of tbe college in 1876 Prof. Condou baa been unceasing iu his labors in its behalf and thousat ds of his pupils scattered over the world can testify to the gen ial, open-hearted nature of this"grand old man," aud his enthusiastic inter est iu everything pertaining to his favorite study of geology. In the lass room nothing annoyed him so much as inattention, except, possibly, tho coaching of some member of the class by another. Iu any case there was uo harsh rebuke, but in the latter instance, Prof. Condon, without nam- ing the culprit, would recount a( story of a leaky steam engine, which diffused its power into the air so free ly, that it had none left to drive it self. Dr. Coudou possesses the finest pri vate collection of paleontologies! and geological speoimens in the United States. He has refused numerous flattering offers for this collection, but has invariably refused them, and the Condou collection will doubt less eventually become tbe property of tho University. A complete paleontological history of Oregou, grouped according to the successive ages, forms one of the iu teresting parts of the collection. Although over eighty-four years of ago, Prof. Coudon is as vigorous men tally as ever, but his physical condi tion is uot good. Although retired from active work, he still retains his interest in the University and favored visitors may still have the pleasure of listening to his graphio explanation of the geological history of the world as shown by the specimens he has collected. Southern Pacific Reduced Rates. Ou nccouut of the Lewis and Clark air at. Portland the Southern Pacitio Company will sell tickets to Portland and return, daily, from May 2Sth to October 15th, 1U05, as follows : individual tickets, limited to 30 ays. for one aud a third fare $13.20. Party tickets, ten or more, fnmst ravel togother both wavs) one fair for the round trip S9.U0; limited to ten days. Parties of 100. or more, moving on same date ; individual tickets at one tare for round trip rD.DO; limited to ten days. Farm for Sale. 160 acres sixty acres of line snb- lrrigated bottom land under fence and cultivation. A million feet of flue timber. Hundreds of cords of hard wood. Near town and all down grade and a lino road. Good, two-stnrv dwelling with L, well of splendid wator at tho door. Lots of fruit and berries of all kinds. County road aud daily mail at tho door. A splendid place for health and a pleasant home. Address Box 117, Woodville, Oregon. Wanted. Want to buy a good Turbiu water wheel for mill purposes; also water pipe for same and other machinery necessary to cotupletejn good saw mill outfit. Anyone having all or any parts of same for salo please write W. T. KINNEY, Lake Creek, Ore. HASKINS "DRUG STORE LEON B. HASKINS, Ph. C, Proprlttor PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY LZ 5c TOILET SOAP 5c Oatmeal, White Rubber, Blue Bell, White Violet, Glycerine, Wild Honeysuckle, White Phlox. WITCH HAZEL Medford, ft X X X X X X X X X X X X before Buying. X t X BROWN, x fyvWyyVTTYvVfTVTVVYrrVW, JR. AMONO THE CHURCHES. CATHOLIC CHUKCU Rev. Paul Datin, of Grants Pass, will hold services in the Catholio church iu Medford, Sunday, June 1th, at 11 :30 p. m. I'RESUYTEUIAN CHUKCH. Preaching next Sunday at 11 a. m. and at 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Christian Endeavor society at ? p. m. Tuesday evening, June 6th, is tbe regular montnly social of the church. All are iuvited. W. F. SHIELDS, Pastor. F11KE METHODIST CUURCU. The Free Methodists will hold quar terly meeting at tbe M. E. church, South, beginning June 2d, continuing up to Sunday. Rev. W. E. Goode, the newly-elected district elder, will be iu charge of the meetiug and will be assisted by Rev. F. B. Cracy. A cordial invitation is extended to all. J. H. BROWN, Pastor. M. E. CHURCH. Services at the usual hour next Sun day. Preaching by tbe resident pas tor. Au invitation is extended to a'l to attendany or all of the day and evening services. Blue prints of township maps, showing all vacant land, fifty cents each. For reliable information con cerntnfc Government land write to Frank E. Alley, Abstractor, Roseburg, Oregon. Massage Parlors in Medford. Miss Sabrey Booker has opened Massage Parlors at the home of Mrs. E. A. VVortma'i, on Oakdale avenue, where she is prepared to give steam, electric and salt glow baths, face and scalp massage and fiuemagnetio treat ment. Will go to any part of tho city and give private treatment. Women and children only. 9 a. m. to 10 p. m. Phone 73. 20-3m Coulter's Paint Shop. I am uow located iu the Purdiu building, opposite Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Co. 's on North U street. Car riage painting Jis my specialty, any color or stripe. Work guaranteed. Prices right. 21-lui. G. W. COULTER. Notice, A meeting of the Medford High School Alumni will be held nt the Comuieicinl Club rooms next Wednes day evening, June 7tb. All members should be present. Settle up Notice. I Tho firm of Warner .t Dnvis has dis- solved partnership. All accounts due J tho firm ought to now to be paid, and if you know yourself to be indebted to them you are asked to call and make settlement at your earliest con venience. WARNER & DAVIS. Lost. A gent's umbrella, buckboru han dle, elk head and antler carved ou handle. D. T. LAWTON. Wants to Trade. I have several head of young oattle or cows, which I would like to trade for goats or sheep. W. H. PEN NINGER, Tolo, Oregon. 20-tf. For Sale. Thoroughbred Holstein-Friesian bull, 15 months old. Call upou W. S. Gore, Medford, or address Rural Route No. 1- 20-tf. Oregon