IT IS FAI1H-
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THK I'IIKSIDKNT'8 STATK.MK.NT.
President Roosevelt's contribution
to the present phase of the campaign
is as timely as It is energetic, says
an exchange. Possibly Mr. Taft
night have preferred In the present
circumstances to have his year-old
letter kept in concealment. But Mr.
Roosevelt Is not supersensitive In
the same degree and the public will
thank him for making plain Mr.
Taft'a position.
Nothing has happened since the
national conventions met that has
created as much of a sensation as
the attack upon Foraker, Haskell
and. the others. It Is not certain
that it will have any effect upon the
national contest. . If It does have any
it should be, as President Roose
velt Indicates, to strengthen the
candidacy of Mr. Taft.
The President had previously
given good reasons why William H.
Taft should have the confidence of
the American people. He adds
forcibly to that testimony. The time
has come In American affairs when
there must be an end to the influ
ences that have been powerful in
politics. .Mr Taft typifies the char
acter of the men who must bring
about (ho reform.
It Is the silf-ronfessed purpose of
the man who preferred the charges
and produced the letters to Injure
both of the great parties In the In
terest of Ills own political organiza
tion. But It Is beyond his power to
direct the force of the blow. The
Intelligent American electorate will
analyze tho case and the evidence
and each Individual voter will de
ride for himself what Is best to be
done about it.
President turns on additional
light. He gives needed information
This will .count for more than even
bis vigorous opinion.
William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill)
make the statement that Medford
la the best town of lta slse his show
has ever performed in, excepting
Bone, and that the Rogue River val
ley is the most prolific and product
ive fruit country he has ever seen.
This Is a broad statement, and, com
ing from a man who haa a world or
knowledge and experience at his
command; one who haa been In al
most every clime under the sun, and
who knows every nook and corner of
the United States aa a' schoolboy
nmroan, aoooar M.
is an important matter in the
transaction of business. Busi
neas men realize the conveni
ence and time-saving afforded in paying by check.
A eheck account with the Jackson County
Bank gives you the advantage of prompt and ob
liging service.
JACKSON COUNTY BANK
MCDrORD, OMECON
Established I8861 Start Dsf'poaitorr
Capital and Surplus, flU.OOO.OO
W. I. VAWTER, Pres.
U. R. LINDLEY. Cash.
does his multiplication tables, It
means much for our progressive,
prosperous city and valley, and will
carry great weight and Influence
with eastern capitalists and home-seekers.
ItlXON'-WAIT WKDIMNG.
LOCAL AND
PERSONAL
The marriage of Mr. Volney Dixon
and Miss Helen Wait took place at
the home of the bride's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. F. W. Walt, on Wednes
day evening, September 30. Only
a few invited friends and relatives
were present. The ceremony was I
performed by Rev, W. F. Shellds,
and after a wedding dinner the
happy couple were driven to Ashland,
at H'hlch place they took a train for
Southern California, to be absent a
cotipto of weeks.
I'LAX LOCAL ASSOCIATION'S.
At a meeting of the executive
committee of the Retail Grocers' and
Merchants' association of the state,
held yesterday at the office of the
secretary In Portland, It waa re
solved to place an organizer In the
field to organize local associations In
the various towns of the state, where
no local organizations exist at the
present time. It was also resolved
to hold the next atate convention of
retail grocers on January 4 In Port
land, where the next national con
vention will be held next June. Much
interest was manifested. Those pres
ent were from all parts of the state,
as follows: F. Dresser of Seaside; D.
Kellaber, Portland; W. M. Green,
Eugene; W. T. Schofleld, Aatorla; B.
H. Greer. Hillsboro; O. W. Ingram,
Pendleton; atate president, 8. L.
Kline, Corvallis. State Secretary
Merrick was detained at home by
Blckness.
(From Wednesday'a Dally.)
W. F. Isaacs went to Portland yes
terday on business.
James Culbertson, one of Lake
Creek's prosperous ranchers, Is In
the city today, trading and attending
to other business affairs.
One of Buffalo Bill's Indians was
taken 111 with pneumonia while here
and was left at the Medford hospital
for treatment by Dr. Morrison.
A. W. Bradshaw was here from the
Dillon Hill ranch on Upper Rogue
river, attending the show. He re
turned home today with a load of
supplies for the winter.
Miss Hazel Patterson, daughter of
County Commissioner Patterson, haa
returned to her home at Talent after
having been ill with malaria fever at
the Medford hospital for the past ten
days.
Leslie A. Cook and Miss Adelaide
McDonald, both of Foots Creek, were
united In marriage Monday evening
by the Rev. M. F. Horn, pastor of
the Christian church, at his' resi
dence. The Medford skating rink is be
ing newly floored and otherwise put
In condition for use. It Is expected
to have It ready by the latter part
of this week. It will be under the
same management as last season.
(From Thursday's Dally.)
M. C. Conley was In the city yes
terday making proof on some land
on Llttlt Butte creek with Commis
sioner Cannon.
FINE DRESS SHOES
IN ANY STYLE
For Men, Women
and Children
In Kid, Calf Patent Leather
New Fall Styles
in the Florsheim
Shoe for Men at
$5 and $6.
Extra strong line of
tan and black highcut
boots for men's and
women's winter wear
at $5.00 to $9.00 pair.
Ladies' fine shoes
$1.60 to $5.00 pair.
Full line of children's
school shoes.
Complete line of Itubbcr Boots and liulibers.
All shoes fitted correctly. X.vn
Vandyke's
To you and to us, that you should know our splendid
prices.
In this small space we can quote but a few of
cash's miracles. Drop into our store rest room and
we will be pleased to tell you more about them. You
will not be asked to buy.
"Pearls of Wheat" is the heart of the wheat, as is
"Cream of Wheat," but sells in the same fyZm
weight pnekages for 15c or 2 for M
"Cream of Wheat," the most widely used of any
breakfast mush in America today, we have if
reduced from 20c a package to II v
"Venetian" Fancy Toilet Soap, a splendid article,
3 bars in a pretty box, heliotrope, lilac, etc., 4 0
reduced from 25c the box to J-0
"Swastika" and "Perfection," both superior brands
of Macaroni, in sanitary cartons, reduced IAa
i'witn 1fu in tVia nnplcflCA l"v
- w, i " o
"Violet Oats" cut form 15c or 2 packages
for 25c, to
He
I We are selling a great deal of creamery butter be
cause we sell it at 5c a roll below the market price.
We are expecting daily a big carload of "Yakima
Best" hard wheat flour, which we are going to offer
at a very close figure.
"Swift's Pride," the coming Class A laundry soap,
the same you have seen boosted in advertising col
umns of all the better magazines, for sale at OCa
(i bare for e.JC
"Heinz," the best mustard, selling rapidly at the
regular price of 20c a bottle we have cut to fftm
only lWv
A few Diamond W, Wadco and Tillman's Extracts,
selling at a close figure when cut from 35c to, OA
the bottle -WC
Remember, we are giving away free a quantity of
Dr. Price 's J elly Dessert to introduce it. FKEE.
Fell's Naphtha Soap, which sells everywhere
for 10c a bar, we sell for .'. C
White Borax Naphtha Soap 5c
WE PAY 30 CENTS
CASH FOR EGGS.
VThan ;
Miller Ewbank
Cash Grocers.
WE PAY CASH FOR
FARM PRODUCE.
We Just Keep Growing
and Can't Help It
Our growth at all
times, but especially
since the Panic has
been remarkable.
Notwithstanding
this favorable con
dition, due to the
confidence o the
pablic, we beg leave
to invite your in
spection of our last
statement, wh i c h
shows an increase of
our Resources oi
over $100,000.00
since the panic. We
solicit your business
on' the ground of
safety and faithful
service.
No. 7701
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The FIRST KATIOMAL BANK, at Medford
In the Bute of Ore f on, it tha clow ol business
Sept ,3t iftft.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts flOt.t78.at
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured... 1.957.01
0,8. Bonds to secure circulation 40,000.00
U. 8. Bonds to secure U. S. Deposits. . . 50,000.00
Premiums en U.S. Bonds li,94.:
Bonds, securities, etc 124,496.67
Banking bouse furniture and fixtures. lB.698.jS
Due from National Banks (not reserve
agents) 00
Due from state banks and bankers r52&.9
Due from approved reserve agents. . . 64,575 78
Cnecks and oner cash items 4,531.5
Ktcbanges for clearing bouse 84.60
Notes of otber National Banks 3,615.60
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and cents 1)8.26
Lawful Money Reserved In Bank, viz:
Specie 38,606
Lejral-tender notes 10.00
W.61S.S6
Redemption fund with U. 8. Treasur
er fr per cent of circa latlon 2,000.00
Total.... 1474,655 9t
LIABILITIES
Capital sto?k paid In I 50.000.00
Hurplns fund 6,750.00
Undivided profits, lets expenses and
taxes paid 2,330.06
NationsBank Notes outstanding.. 40,000.00
Due to otber National Banks WS 7(1
Due to Trust Companies and Savings
Banks 614 00
Individual deposits subject tocbeck. 268,040.04
Demand certificates of deposit 14.798.7S
Time certificates of deposit 4J.879 3?
United Slates Deposits 60,000.00
Total I474.556.9t
State of Okxooh, County of Jackson as:
I, M. U Alford, Cashier, of tbe above
named bank, do solemnly swear that tbe above
statement Is true to tbe best of my knowledge
and belief.
M. I Alford, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before ma tbls Wth
day of September 1906.
D. T. Law ton.
Notary Public .
Con rect Attest ! Wm. 4 ckowii.i,
F. K. Pn iL,
Chas. Snt.xo,
Directors.
The First National Bank
of Medford
The announcement Is made of the
j death of Albert Johnson, the Infant
;son of Mr. and Mrs. Coyle Johnson,
aged 10 months and 19 days. The
I funeral will take place from the resl
Idenne on C street this afternoon at
2 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zook of Lo
gansport, lnd., who have been vis
iting N. J. Wiley, a cousin of Mrs.
Zook, and J. E. En J art, an old friend
of theirs, left yesterday for Los An
geles.' They had an automobile trip
through this part of the country and
expressed themselves well pleased
with what they saw while here.
HKAL KSTATK TKAXNt'KKN.
WM. S. CROWELL, President
F. K. DEUEL, Vioe-Pres
M. L. ALFORD, Cashier
ORIS CRAWFORD, Asst. Cash
Mrs. V. R. Andrus has returned
from a trip to Portland.
R. O. and C. M. Duncan have gone
to Red Bluff, Cal., for a few days
on a business trip.
John Prall, who baa been visiting
here for the past few days, has re
turned to bis home In 8an Francisco.
James Peterie haa returned from
a fishing trip to Spragtie river. In
take county, and called here on the
way to his home In Roseburg,
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Daniels on
Tuuda? celebrated their third wed
ding anniversary. To properly eom-
tnemo'-nte the day, Mr. Daniels pur-
chu d and had delivered at his
home, as a surprise to Mrs. Daniels,
ore of the Hale Piano house's best
pianos
O. Miller and family returned yes
terday from a six weeks' visit to rel
atives In various parts of the east
and south. They were at Chicago,
St. Louis and in different places In
George C. Walters, who has been Oklahoma and Texas. They report
visiting his parents and friends In having hail a very enjoyable trip,
this city, has returned to Dnnsmiilr, Dl,t ,aw " Place that looked any
Cal., where he holds a position. where near as good as the Kogue
River valley and Medford.
About 40 people of Glendale at
tended the Wild West show In Med
ford Monday. It Is said that one
firm In Medford sold' f600 worth of
clothing to eleven of these visitors.
When the afternoon train on the
Pacific A Eastern arrived here yes
terday It was discovered that a car
of wood was on fire. The car was
run under the water tank and the
J. S. Bentley of Clma, Cal., was
the guest yesterday of W. M. French.
Mr. French has been In correspond
ence for some time with Mr. Bentley
nnd that gentleman finally was In
duced to come here and look the val
ley over. He was more than pleased
with his visit and Is likely to close
a deal he arranged for In connection
with some land, and come here to locate.
On his rounds yesterday, a Morn
ing Mall reporter dropped Into tbe
real estate office of White & Trow
bridge and found those enterprising
gentlemen busy making transfers of
city and valley property. In answer
to a query of the reporter, Mr. White
stated that the real estate business
was Improving, that Investors were
coming In now, and many Inquiries
were being received from eastern
parties who intend visiting Medford
and Kogue River valley with a view'
of locating ermanently.
Through White & Trowbridge the
following transfers of property were
made yesterday:
Nathaniel F. Thompson and Mamie
Thompson to Oge Ltndhjem, 83 acres
near Eagle Point; consideration,
$2000.
Luther A. Hammersley to Charles
A. Lower, 80 acres near Gold Hill;
consideration, $750. Mr. Lower Is
a recent arrival from Indiana.
B. H. Rumsey to Mr. Harvey, lots
4 and 5, Crowell addition to the
town of Medford; consideration,
$fi00. Mr. Harvey Is from Vermont
and Intends making this his future
home.
B. II. Rumsey to Cbarles I. Fleas. '
lot 23, Crowell addition to the town
of Medford; consideration, 1325. Mr.
Fickas Is from St. James, Minn.
B. H,
last two days the following lots In
Crowell addition:
To Charles Mtzer, two lots; con
sideration, 600.
To J. A. Bothwell, three lota front
ing on Seventh street; consideration,
$1500.
To E. R. Peck, one lot; considera
tion 1325.
To Mr. Witt, one lot; considera
tion, $300. Mr. Witt la a recent ar
rival from Pasadena, Cat.
THK MKDPOItl) POSTOFFR'K.
Below will be found the statement
of the receipts at the Medford post
office for the month of September,
for the last quarter, and also for
the past six months. Compared with
the same periods of last year. It
shows a very gratifying increase.
For the month there was $221 more
tbls year than for 1907, for the
quarter $600 more and for the six
months $1738.91.
This la the report in detail:
September, 1908 $1006. 92
September, 1907 7S5.4G
Gain $ 221.46
Quarter ending Sept. 30,
Quarter ending September
30, 1908 $3230.02
Quarter ending September
30, 1907 2630. (.
Gain $ 600.02-
Six months ending Septem
ber, 1908 $6761. IS
Six montha ending Septem
ber, 1907 6022.27"
Gain $1738.91
Woods Lumber Company.
The Woods Lumber company is
doing a tremendous business these
days. They have already unloaded
five carloads of lumber thla week.
and as many more are expected this
week. This simply shows the de
mand for building material. It also
shows that a great many of our
building people are patronizing this
company, where they get honeor.
goods at lowest prices.
MURDER WILL Ol'T.
OAKLAND, Cal., Sept. 30. Ac
cording to a story published here
tnis afternoon a mysterious postal
card addressed to the district attor
ney's office says the murderer of
Nora Fuller, a vniinv vlrl
Rumsey has sold within the. .way from home In San Francisco-
several years ago, and whose body
was found In an empty flatcar on
Sutter street, Is living In Frultvale
canyon. The card contains a minute
description of the man. It haa been
turned over to Constable Mead of
Frultvale.
The district attorney's office was
formerly occupied by a detective
agency and It is supposed the card I
was Intended for this agency.
RKI) MEV COXVKXTIOX.
L. L. Jacobs returned yesterday
from the national convention of the
Order of the Red Men, which was
held at Bridgeport, Conn. He was
gone altogether nearly a month and
reports that he enjoyed almost ev- I
ery minutes of the time. He says
that this was the most successful
convention ever held In that city and
that the members of the order and
the citizens of that city treated the
delegates royally.
This Is the second nat'onal con
vention Mr. Jacobs haa attended aa
a representative of the order. Last
year It was held at Norfolk, Va. The
next convention will be held at De
troit, Mich., and according to the
claims made by the delegates from
that city the next one will surpass
the one Just held.
There were Just three delegates
from Oregon at the convention thla
year. In addition to Mr. Jacobs,
there were George W. Orton of Port
land and Ray W. Rltner of Pendleton.
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MAIMER.
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(Ire was soon extinguished.