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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (July 31, 1908)
WEATONKA TRIBE A History of Or. the eighth day of April, 191 . "Veatonka tribe No. 30, Improved , fdor of Red Men, organized with it ilefaccs, at Medford. Or., the work t ng in the hands of J. II. Howard. he degree of adoption warriors ad chlefa were P"t on by the de gree team of Oregonlan Pocahontai tribe No. 1, of Jacksonville, and the secret work wu exemplified by Great Bacbem O. M. Orton of Portland. They gained slowly in membership ntll September, 11)06, when they In itiated more than 100 palefaces, and :nce that date they have taken in many more palefaces. At the pres ent "me they number more than 4u(i veml-en In good landing. All M-d- lord l proud of its rrlbe of Red Men. Wvaionka tribe bar he best dgr' cam in the atutT of Oiegon. ami th boys are proud of u'liir team, of which J. M. Fitzgerald Is the cm lain. They have new coitumes for the degree team, which . ost more than $400. The tribe at th present lime la worth more than Ij.OOO. The Red Men have bougbt lot on Eighth and B streets, 70xll' In sire, whrre thev Intend building The lodge rooma will be up-to-u-it unit the latest design. This tribe has never iinc;rne. anything but what they madt it a great success. They are to be twd f their membership, as they ice some of the best business nier n Iledford. You have heard of great things this tribe Is doing, but vrtr ttie future for greater success. The order has reached a men.ucr--Jilp of 600,000. The degree of To erhontas, a branch of the Impn-1 Order of Red Men. has a member ship of 00,000, and this branch of the order should be given great credit for the grand work 1( : d ng. The wonderful progress ?nd popu larity of the Improved Order ol Ked Men nave earned for it tne r.roml- ent position It now occupies nniong the social fraternities ot i ' United States. There are ma v : i es for Its phenomenal increase In t aniber shlp and Inftunce. Ii specially ap peals to the patriotic lenllments of the American cltlien by reason of Its origin, Its traditions and Its cere monies. The Red Men .8 the oldest fraternal organisation ot purely American origin. I' was born in patriotism, nurtu: -t it freedom, In spired In friends.ri: ind consecrated In charity, it in tr lineal descend ant of the Sonj - Liberty, who, for more than 10 years prior to the Dec laration of independence, had by their active o paved the way for that Immorta act. When the Sons of Liberty 'i. many localities merged Into societies of St. Tanimlna from 1771 to 1800, the love of country and the conservation of liberty were still the guiding impulse. In 1813 it took on another form in the society of Red Men, formed at Fort Miffln. as shown in the historic archives of the order. Under this name it ex isted for nearly 20 years, with a rood record of fraternity and benev olence. For causes that in like man ner affected all similar organisations f that period, from 1828 to 1S32 the society of Red Men languished and became nearly extinct. In 1833 rather wbo had been active therein gathered a few of the smouldering embers of the dimly burning coun cil brand and kindled the councl: are of the Improved Order of Red Men la the hunting ground of Balti more, Md., and lengthened the chain of friendship by adding (o Its patri otic and fraternal features the char itable and benevolent, work ot Its present ministrations, 'inus has some to us this glorious trinity of at inspiring motto, "Freedom, Friendship and Charity," and by it la recorded the origin and growth of our affiliation. The Sons ot Liberty gave us freedom; tne Tammina so cieties and the society ot Ked Men added friendship; the Improved Or der of Ited Men consecrated the work with charity. Only the briefest men tion can here be ninae of even the bare facts of the order's history. It Is a remnrkable fact, which may be used to substantiate their claim that theso earlier societies were fol lowed In direct lineal descent by the socity ot Ked Men at Baltimore, that the customs and manners, and, In deed, some of the Went leal cere monies, have descended In tlte rit ualistic work of the orcter. Coming down from tho Sons of Liberty, by whom the republic was founded, the order can be nothing less than in tensely patriotic and broadly Ameri can, and all who come within Its council chambers are taught loyalty to the government which our an cestors found. From 1776 and 1788, through soven bitter years of heroic suffering, they struggled, determined to be free. The annals of those times contain some of the most bril liant deeds that blaton the pages ot human history. To their Declara tion of Independence they pledged thetr Uvea, their fortunes and their tied honor. Undismayed by tem omrv misfortune, undaunted by the greatxt sacrifices, they fought to the end. At length the Oreat Spirit TnnVe to the whirlwind and it was HI: a clear and uninterrupted iky 'appeared; the path ot peace was open tnd the chain ot friendship was once xonre bright, '-The American repub lic' was born 'and acknowledged ajuobg the nations ot the earth. The dons of Liberty and the Tammania wocletlet frequently referred to ench ( other a the "Indians," and the well 'keewa lact will be recalled that, on NO. 30, 1. 0. R. M. the Local Tribe ' certain important date, a p-irty of men disguised as Indians, rushed down to the wharf by the wale.' side and pltchit' Into Boston harbor the tea which had been imported, but which the colonists refused to e celve and pay taxes uion. The men who constituted the famous "Boston tea party" were members of the Sous ot Liberty of Boston and vicinity. The primary objects of this affilia tion are patriotism, fraternity and benevolence. In the degree of Pocahontas, of necessity, the ideal aboriginal prin cess has been exemplified rather han the matter-of-fact prosaic squaw. The adventuers of Captain John Fiilth, wbo was oue of the colonUts. ih&t settled in Jamestown, Vs., ate fu n'liar to all He had lutel'leence. tact and indomitable courage, ami vt these would not have availed to .tcctire from the Intvrslng hur'T.r'l' of the prjnc-is, Pocrhontas, wlw .it t'.ie moment wher the uplifts I club .vus about to ixecite Its commit ;n-n or cVwth, th-ev herself upoo the M.f.iud victim, act! i y the 91'wneiu-: f !;ir looks, tears and her l:i.ig(iai;t .(.-"eiicd her fatitei'j heart, arretted it i to turned usido the u1g n i II aav Oio !i--cl has ,.nv. and 'he 1 storiaj written of tie In Ni . we of wo.;i:r i ucu the destiniet. s the world. He, aasiattic hst .lit -le tiiccefft p sIMe where, trut it, failure was inevitable. Her re fining laflueace has lifted man from the bere and sordid passious laber.'lil to nis nature and brought him. if no' to perfection, yet a little nv er CIil Ideal. What Is more appropriate than, that she should be called upon un-t her influential co-operation pro cure! In an organization tike ours, w1 tm mission it is to visit the sick, r.aiive the distressed, bury the dead r.:nt educate the orphan? On woniaa f.ilir the chief burden which the iiin!s and tribulations of the woild ,'slt as a seemingly Inevitable legacy u.tmu mankind. Like gold from 'Aw rriiril-le, she emerges From sorrow und becomes at once the guide and cc isolation of man guiding him to a better life and consoling him lu misfortunes and distress. Death has an added pang If the Uu-t hour la filled with the bitterness of thoughts that there is left behind an orphan unprotected and thrown uroti the cold charity of the world. Miiidful of this, this order has es tr lllehed an Orphaus' Guardian fund, sustained by the contributions of all Its members In tribes and coun cils, destined to build up the grand est monument ot benevolent relief fcr the orphans ot its members known to fraternity. Not in the isolation of an asylum. f:ir removed and more or less hiimanely managed, will orphans of the members be cared for, but under t:,e loving, watchful care of the tribe nod at the hands of a guardian ap pointed by its careful selection. Those who have never been In con tact with suffering, who live in finan cial security, whose little children g-'eel their home-coming and, with curly heads nestling on their pillow. tail to sleep at night, certain in their childish faith that want can never come to them, they do not realize (tic hardships and privation that comes to those unprepared for the batle of life and upon whom fall, aftcn without warning, the affliction of orphanage. Willing hearts and hands are ready to do the labor of love, as they listen to tbe plea ot the orphan. Vhat the world Is demanding is a better man today, and the teaching of the Improved Order of Red Men will make him better in "Freedon-, Fvlendshlp and Charity." TOOI.K IS imi:h ( I.OI l. (IUKAT FALLS. Mont., July 27.-- On account of charges mado in con nection with state timber land In the Flathead vnlley district, an Investiga tion has been in progress at Kalispell before Governors Norrls, the lani board and ex-Governor Toole, who wns a member ot the board when the sales under investigation were made. The charges are to the effect that the commission favored the big land com panies by selling to them through dummies valuable timber land fo less than they were worth. Several witnesses testified that dummy names were used. The charges Involved ex-Governor Toole, Attorney-General Galen and others. F. II. Prodger asserted on the stand that Superintendent McCrea of the Northwestern Lumber compan) had told him that the reason certain pntonts had been held up was be cause the members of the state board could not agree on a division of tho boodle; that Governor Toole insisted on having twice as much as any other member." When Mr. Toole wished to lake the stand attorney for the complain ants objected on the ground that to permit such testimony would grant Immunity to any person so testifying. On behalf ot the governor himself and the other members of the board, the attorney general waived such ln mnnlly. Mr. Toole emphatically denied the charges made by Piodger, as did M, Galen. Secretary of State Toder and Superintendent Harmon. Mr. McCrea also denied having made any arch remark to Prodger. The tnvettlia tion will be continued and Governor Norrls Insists be will go to the bot tom ot thing. SKW KSTKRPRIHK. One ot the newest business enter- jsaih anHou eql s pjo;pon; U usjd evaporating Canning company, of which L. F. Loiler Is president and manager. An enterprise of this kind cannot fail to prove a success from the very fact that every year there goes to watte In this section of the valley enough fruit to more than supply tbe demands of an Institution ot this kind. We do not mean by this that the fruita necessarily consumed by a cannery shall, or will, be of Inferior quality, more than as that may apply to over-ripe fruit, which cannot be shipped because of distance we are from the market. Then again there is a great amount of fruit which goes to waste every season which is just as good as that whlcn la fancy packed and which sells for fancy prices on 1'ie eastern market, except that It may not be a standard size, and it may not be perfect In shape, but of good qual ity otherwise, and it will be In pro viding a means of realizing something from this grade of fruit that a can nery will prove especially beneficial. The building which this company will erect will be Just outside the cor poration limits of the city on the west on Mr. Lozier's land and close to the Medford-Jacksonvllle Shortllne rail road. It will be 40x60 feet in size and. presumably, two stories high. The machinery has been ordered for the plant, and. while there may not be time sufficient in whlcn to Instal tbe canning machinery, there ia time to prepare pfor the manufacture of cider and Jellies from this season's crop. By another spring the required machinery mill have been Installed Over Thirty-Five Tears. In 1873 there gas a great deal of diarrhea, dysentery and cholera in fantum. It was at this time that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy was first brought into use. It proved more successful than any other remedy or treatment and has for 35 years maintained that record. From a small beginning Its sale and use has extended to every part of the United States and to many foreign countries. Nine drug gists out of ten will recommend it when their opinion Is asked, al though they have other medicines that pay them a greater profit. It can alwuys be depended, upon, even in tlio most severe and dangerous rases. For sale by Charles Strang. JI'IMiK IIANX.VH ItrX'AI.L. In commenting on the published story regarding the invoking of the recall against Judge Hanna the Courier says: The facts In the case are that there has never been any talk among tne prohibitionists of either Grants Pass or Josephine county about the cir culation of a recall petition, nor Is there any thought at this time ot any such action. While the prohibition ists here as elsewhere, regret the sa loon embroglio In Jackson county. those here who have known Judge Hanna for many years unhesitatingly express the belief that the Judge granted and sustained the Injunction against the enforcement ot prohibi tion In Jackson county purely upon a legal basis in accordance with the law and evidence regardless of any personal or other consideration. Moreover, the prohibitionists of Josephine county are disposed to al low the Jackson county people to pull their own chestnuts out of the fire, meanwhile awaiting the action of the supreme court on the case In question. Of course a majority ot tbe people here are disposed to ques tion the Justice or wholesomeness of the law which Judge Hanna's deci sion tends to uphold, but those at all acquainted with the Judge are In no sense Inclined to impugn his motives. CAXAL COMPANY SOLD. On Wednesday of this week the Gold Hill Canal company property In this city was nold by George H. Dur ham, -master-ln-chancery, In the United States District court, to satisfy a judgment given against the com pany In favor of the Marlon Trust company of Indianapolis, Ind. The only bid made was by William A. Pickens, attorney for the trust com pany, who did $9,500 In the name of tne trust company, for their clients, Messrs. English, McKeen and Faufer. e amount bid covers all costs and disbursements of the suit. If any other bidders were present they did not make themselves known, as the property was sold to the first and only bidder. This sale is the culmination ot a stormy existence ot the Gold Hill Canal company, and It la hoped that by Its passing Into other hands that the object of the company will finally be accomplished that of building the high line ditch. The new owner ot the company are already deeply In terested In this locality, being stock holders In the Millionaire mine, at this place, and It is hoped that their Interests will be an Incentive for them to push to completion the high line ditch. Gold Hill News. FIGHT A DRAW. SAN FRANCISCO. July IS. Eddie 1 1 an Ion and Johnny Murphy fought a 10-round bout to draw at Colma tonight. WILL GREET ATHLETES. NEW YORK, July 35. Plans are progressing for monster home-com ing celebration for the athletes of ; America. President Roosevelt will be Invited to address the victorious athletes. I APPOIXT XKW FISH WARDEN. Master Fsh Warden McAlllsteh has appointed Edward Clanton of Oranta Pass as deputy fish warden, to suc ceed John l. Wilson of Yoncolla, who is slated for removal October 1. Many of the fishermen of Jackson county will question the wisdom ot Mr. Mc Allister's act In appointing a Grants Pass man to tbe office, as there Is thj seat of trouble along the river. Dur ing the term of office of the late Mas ter Fish Warden Van Dusen the most flagrant violations of the fish laws have been permitted by the fisher men at this point, and tne Golden. Drift dam has always been a thorn in the side of the people of Jackson county, and it has always been impos sible to secure redress from these wrongs. .The appointment of a Josephine county man, It is toought, will not help in the correcting of these wrongs. The fish question in Rogue river 1s fast becoming an Important Issue to the people of Jackson countv, and the most radical steps will soon be necessary to preserve the flsh. A. long as seiniug is permitted In Josephine county trouble can he ex pected, as it looks very much like discrimination to allow the people of that county to flsh with nets aur otherwise destroy the fish, and not give tho people of Jackson county a cnance, even with hook and tine. Gold Hill News. Just Kxartly Rigt.f. "i have used Dr. King's Not? Life lY.ls for several years and find them jest exactly right," says Mr A. A. Felton of Harrlsvllle, K. V New Life Pills rellevi. with-mt the least discomfort Best remedy Zjr ran titration, biliousness a-jd n?liiria 25 cents at Strang's drea store KLAMATH AT EXPOSITION'. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., July 27 Klamath county farmers are engaged In collecting products to be used in the Klamath section of the Oregon building at the Seattle exposition next year. This work is being done at the ipitance of the Klamath chamber of commerce, through which organisa tion arrangements for the display of products from this county are belut; pin fected. Klamath county Is probably one of the first In Oregon, outside of Multno mah, where preparations for partici pation In the Portland Rose festival ot 1909 are already under way. It Is the intention of the directors of the chamber of commerce to provide a feature for Klamath that will become a part on the Klamath exhibit at Se attle. With this object in view, It Is possible to Introduce an entirely original and unique attraction. WILL III XT IX THE WEST KLAMATH FALLS, Or.. July :7 !reil-!'nt Hoos.evelt expects to t-nnt hear In the v ilds of Klamath countv after the expiration of his present term and before his departure for Africa, according to advices received in Klamath Falls today. John D. Goff, the guide who di rected the way to haunts ot big game in Colorado on the occasion ot the I len vice-president, will visit Klamath county In September for tbe purpose of making a personal investigation of the big game district of the Klamath region. It is stated on high authority that Mr. Goff will make this trip especially for the purpose of advising the presi dent as to the best time to hunt bear and mountain lions In this state. While the Intended hunt Is said to be practically decided upon, publicity was not desired and only by chance was the Information obtained. OLD MEN TO HILLS. ALBANY, Or., July 27. Though they are both over 80 years ot age, G. C. King of San Jose, Cel., and Robert L. Smlh of Corvallls, Or., wo pioneer miners, will leave this week for the Cascade mountains to look for a long-lost mine. In the early '70s. W. A. Paul, a well-known Linn coun ty pioneer, was hunting near Mount Jefferson when he discovered a quartz ledge ot wonderful richness. A sam ple of the ore he brought to Albany assayed $5,000 to the ton. He kept the discovery a secret, but was later unable to locate his find, and searched for It at different times in vain. King was one of the few friends he told of the location of the discovery, as nearly as he could re member It. If your feet feel Hot and Tired Use our Foot Powder and it will do the rest Every Can Guaranteed MEDFORD PHARMACY The big drug store with little prices NEAR POSTOFFICE King, who ha mining Interest In the Klondike, arrived here last wee: from Alaska to visit W. 8. Paul ol Crabtree, on ot hi old friend. While in Albany last evening he met Smith, !th whom be had mined In pioneer days, and whom he had not seen for years. In talking over old times, Paul's lost mine was mentioned, and King said he believed he could flnt it. Today the two octogenarians de cided In spite ot the fact that King Is 81 years old, and Smith 80, to try to relocate Hie rich lost ledge. They will stall for the mountains this week, and W. S. Paul will accompany thorn. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Would Have Bared Him 100.00. "In 1903 I bad a very severe at tack ot diarrhea," says R. N.. F.r rar of Cat Island, La. "For several weeks I was unable to do anything On March 18, 1907, I had a similar attack, and took Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which gave me prompt relief. I consider It one ot the test medicines of its klnu in the world, and Dad I used It In 1903 I believe It would have saved me a hundred dollar doctor bill." Sold by Cbarles Strang. JEFFRIES TO OREGON'. EUGENE, Or., July 37. "Jila Jeffries, himself, as well as his party, will visit Eugene about September 1 on their way to their hunttnr camp i'P the McKenxie," said Alt Waller this morning. In the party 'will be eifrht or nine people, all of who from information at hand, lfve 9n Los Angeles but one, and tha. person hailing from New York. While Walker, who ba3 always rinnaged the trip, has not received any letter for a month, he is certiin that the fine trip Is certain again this year, and that the champion will be a."r.g, too. It ia also thought that there wilt be no women, tha trip re ins strictly a stag; Jans. WILD MAX SCARES KLAMATH. KLAMATH FALLS. Or., July 37. Officers have gone Into the limber near Spencer creek with a warrant for the arrest ot an unknown man who is said to be roaming the woods and stealing from the cabins In that vicinity. He has been seen stealing by a timber cruiser and a Bettler. When discovered he grabbed his rifle and stood his ground, refusing to an swer questions aa to his actions Il.i lesembles an Italian, haa a long shaggy beard and carries a large l,o. I eknlte. He is said to have" an cut door camp In the thick brush, v. l.re he stows away what he stenlt. He has all the settlers frightened in '.bat vicinity, and an attempt will be made to capture him. H.VK1IIMAX ASKED TO SEE. MARSHFIELD, Or., July 27-- During the week of the Southern Ol rod District fair at MarBhflol.1, M g ust 26 to 29, there will be held on Coos Bay a southern Orcg3n nt; 1 southern Idaho convention. Repre sentatives from different parts ot tte tate will be presented to dlwuas mat ters of any kind which may come up and which bear upon the Inttvesu of the southern part of this state and Idaho. The most Important matter to be discussed is that of securing a rail outlet of some kind for Coos Bay. A delegation has been named to wait upon E. H. Harrlman and Invite him to visit Coos Bay and also to hurry work on the Drain-Coos Bay extension of the Southern Pacific. But the peo ple are anxious to have a road of some kind out of Coos Bay and there is a revival of tbe talk of building an electric line from Marsh field to Rose- burg. 'ibis matter was up about a year ago, but tho plans were never pushed though. At that time the Douglas county people subscribed $250,000 for stock In such a company. The people of Rosebitrg and Douglas county are as anxious as ever to have the road, believing thjit It would be a groat thing for their part of the coun try, giving a rail outlet to the sea. It Is likely that there will be no trou ble In raising stork subscriptions at that end of the line. The Coos Bay wagon road from Coos Ray to Roseburg Is a rough one and goes over a high mountain, but It Is suggested that by selecting a route from Roseburg through the Camas valley and to Myrtle Point and then to CoqulUe and Marsh field no very great feats of engineering would be required to build an electric line. Such a road would extend past many farms In Douglas county and also through the rich CoqulUe valley, the finest farming country of Coos county. Those who are pushing the plon claim that an electric road thro urn this territory would be a paying In vestment, as well as being a great boon to both Coos Bay and RoselurK and surrounding country. It would give a quick passenger rail route Into Coos Bay and would also do away with the slow mall service now neces- irlly suffered by the Coos Bay poo pic. At boin ends of the proposed line the electric railway talk Is stronger than ever, and It Is likely than this matter will be taken up at the con vention as one of the most Important topics. HATES, THE WINNER. NEW YORK, July 24. Hayes, the winner of the Marathon, Is 21 years of age, and Is employed In a depart ment store. Last year he ran a strong race la the Boston Marathon. S. T. Lawton General dealer in vehicles, harness, implements and machines. In addition to our general line we are agents for the Mitchell and Tourist auto mobiles. As good as any manufactured. The celebrated White Sewing Machine of which we hava alarge supply on hand Call and See Us D. T. LAWTON Medford Oregon Ashland Commercial College Ahtafld, Oreqon Business and Short band training t'norough and prac fciea.. months scholarship. $4r. 0 months scholarship, $00. Something Specia All stucdents who secure a nine months scholarship and enter September 7, will be entitled to combined course to July 1. 1009, nclud booka and stationery, (riB.uU. nvtligate and come, Addrers P. Ritner, President. DUNCAN KOONTZ UNION STABLES Good Horses. Good Bigs. Good Service FEED AND SALE STABLE Prices Reasonable Satisfaction Guaranteed Medlord, Oregon -"THE SCHOOL Tenth and Morrison, Portland, Oregon A. P. Armstrong, LL.B., Principal C.W occupy two floors 65 by 100 feet, have a $20,000 equipment, employ a large faculty, give individual instruction, receive more calls for office help than we can meet. Our school admittedly leads all others in quality of instruction. It pays to attend such an institution. CSald a Business Mant " Keep hammering away everlastingly on thorough work. It will win out in the end." Said an Educator: "The quality of instruc tion given In your school mak'j it the standard of its kind In the Northwest' C.Opeo all the year. 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