1908 HORTICULTURAL EDITION OF THE TRIBUNE-10,000 COPIES SENT ALL OVER THE WORLD OUbume. THE WEATHER. Cloudy j prnbnble ahnwors tonlglit uml Wednesday. Associated Press Dispatches VOL. II. MEDFOKD, OU., TUESDAY, DKOEMHEK 24, 1!)07 No. 234 fly 1 1 e RAILROADS - Gtrae liberal fine Proposition for Pensioning Rail road Veterans By Big Railroads. PORTLAND, Me... Doe. 21. Tho Gruiul Trunk railway has devised a sys tem of pensions in go 'llt0 f f ot on Junuury -. It is believed lo bo t he nun comprehensive in existence. A fmul of $2i0,nun lmtt been set aside ami $7"),t)00 a yi'.'ir aildit ionul if m cessury. Kinployes iire not to be n-ijnis . J to con tribute to t'i.' fund. Tin- c .nipnlsory rot iriui; '' yea;: vh:! any cm ploye who I :s served 1h company for lit years or more will bo entitled to n pension on n gra ! u.'i i 1 rt' -ilt. The min imum p i.s'imi is .'JiM. .vl::lo there is no maximum. Ther. i; a provision for employes ! iM-d whil.'.ie t!i: service, uml also for those dismissed without pause under bat who have not served for over lo year.. SALVATION ARMY MAKES CHRISTMAS JOYFUL FOR POOR NEW YOi:K. Deo. 21. More than lL't 1,(100 people will e:il :i Christmas din ner in New York to be given by the Salvation .nn. Th dinner is being put up in baskets for families of from five to six, ami will be distributed earlv tomorrow morning. TOND HUSBAND GETS SUBSTANTIAL PRESENT MclIMtiND, Vn., Dee. 21. The Christmas prrsint of Mrs. William Luck of Roanoke to her husbnud today, nays n special to the News Leader, wnftftwo boys and two girls. All reported us doing well. The Lid Is Tis !n fiict. 1 1 io liil lias never .lieen on to .any appreciable extent i.fedford, but its off for nool iio.v, and you can e.iiiinienee building at once. It's cheaper to build now lliai: it is to wait till summer, when everybody 'ill be bus;, and you can't tfot men or materials. UniMing hnx increased 30 per cent in Portland in the past month. They appreciate the situation there. You oiiLrht to, also. Don't delay. We have all kinds of lutnlier in stock, ImiUi native and Booth-Kelly lum)MT. You may have to wait later on. .Ml signs point to big building boom. (Jet in early. Iowa Box and Lumber Co. o 0 G3 EPIDEMIC OF CRIME RAMPANT Many Crimes Unre ported, Yet An Awful Chapter for A Single Day. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 24, Five men wero killed by pistol or knife, in Louis iana and Mississippi during the past 24 hours. At Covington, La., Henry Route, a negro, oinvitcd a man named Brad- y, a white, to settle a debt or shoot it out. Bradley killed Route. At New- Albany, Miss., Edward Mill house, a section foreman, killed a section hnnd named Martin Arnold. At Varden, Miss., Maurice Davis, a white, and Wil liam Spix, colored, killed each other. .V lovo affair at Greenville, Miss., a used the death of Smith, u negro, who tried to kift Jim English, a negro, -i. JACKSONVILLE ITEMS. Almond Wilcox, who has been at tending St. Mary's college at Oak land, arrived Saturday and will spend h is vacat i(fu"at home. Mrs. Hattie Ridenger and Mrs. P. Ilarbough spent the day in Med ford Sal nnlny. Mrs. James Buckley and Miss Kate Buckley of Ruch spent Saturday and Sunday in town. C. L. Kennies left for Berkeley, Cab, Sunday morning to spend the holidays with his mother. Clara Elmer came down from Phoenix Saturday. She will spend her vacation which lasts two weeks, at home. Hotel Moore, December 25. Lun-lC12 to 2; dinner 5 to 8. Tur key, goose or chickoii. Meals, only 50c. Wo will please you at Hotel Moore din ing room. 2.14 Off Time Build O o o o o o LAWSON , TO FORM NEW PARTY Author of Frenzied finance Visits The President and Big Explosion Follows NEW YORK, Dec. 24. Thomas W. Law on of Boston, who on hint Tues day culled on President Roosevelt at the White House and who subsequently said he probably "would make n state ment to the public within a few days," will, according to an interview, to be published by the World tomorrow, soon launch n new political party. Its can didntes for president and vice presi dent, according to the plan as announces will be Theodore Roosevelt and Gov ernor John A. Johnson of Minnesota. In his formal announcement, Mr. Law ton avoids any direct statement that his chosen candidates have as(piisced in his political program. RAILROAD COMPANW WILL IMPROVE SERVICE Beginning Monday, December 29, train Nit. 33 will l-n v e Po r 1 1 a n d n t 12:30 n. in., one hour later than at pres ent. This will bring it into Medford the next afternoon at 1:45. As this train will hereafter stop at all points between Koseburg and Ash land, the service will be corresponding ly improved and much more popular than now. The Southern Pacific freight house will not be opened tomorrow. Christ mas day. Perishable articles wjll be delivered until 10 o'clock a. in., how ever. CHICAGO, Dec. 24. Tho government has formally rested the case in tho pros ecution of John R. Walsh, licensed of misapplying the funds of the Chicago National bank, and the court adjourned Tuesday. To O o 00 CO o o o MAMMOTH FRUIT EDITION The Tribune's Big Horticultural Papr to Be Ready Early in January. Enrly in Jiinunry tin- niniiiinoth lmrti cultural i-ilitiiiu of Tlu Trillium will lie .iff the pri'sw ami ri'iuly for ilidtrilinl inn ovor llic wnrlil. Tlu n.lvertisiiiK ninnii (its of many tniinviintinoiitnl ruilrnailx ami of tin1 li'itf t r:in-A t lunt io ami I'n I'ifio. Htriiitixliip liiu'H will linvi liallii'V liimlin-i inniln for this paper ami will place it nlioanl tin' various Btoaaisliips ami observation cars. This means of distribution will carry tin' paper all over tho globe ami will show the on tiro world what tho Unfile liiver valley proiluces. II will cnconrano lionieseek ors to purchase lands and will do more to advertise southern Oregon than any thinj; that has ever been attempted. Halftone cuts from photographs showing the various orchards, tho towns and points of interest, will be made. The cost of publishing this mammoth edition will be derived from the udver tisemeuls, and as a very low rate will lie charged, the merchants should all secure space and do all in their power to help make this medium of publicity a success. The various departments will be edit ed by the most prominent, horticultur ists, mining men and practical farmers in southern Oregon. There will be ar ticles by stale and government mining, forest and horticultural officials unci by experts from the United States de partment of agriculture. Hull and (loodpastnre, Hie local plmtograhpol'S, will have charge of the photographing. Hicks Chattel! of I'ortlaud wil!tilo the engraving. Order copies now lo send to your friends and to prospective future resi dents. LATE LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. .T. II. Thnieltmiirtiin of Applegale was a Medford business caller Monday morn ing. Mr. Throckmorton repnrts that they experienced one of the heaviest raias Sunday on the Applegato river that he ever saw. Vive to LMIacre tracts near Medford, $7ii to $!'.( an acre, (lood laud and good water. Kasy terms. lniiiire of ('. 11. Pierce & .Son. 211 Christmas decorations, laurel, mistle toe, fir, Oregon grape and Xmas trees delivered. Leave orders at The Tog gery, eare O. T. Whitman tf Mr. and Mrs. .1. I), ohvell returned Tuesday morning from Portland, where Ihey have been the past few days. King's for Lowney's, Aldon's and Ounther's chocolates. tf Miss K. Mae Klwond. daughter of M. Klwood. returned to Medford to spend the holidays with her parents. Miss Klwood has been utteiidiug the Laurel wood academy near Purllaiid, and after tho holiday vacation she, together with her brother, will lake up school work again after January 1. Miss .Teuaesse Ilutler, teacher of pia no, theory and harmony. Residence in West Medford. Telephone 7!U. tf John Hammer, the mining man from Willow creek mining district, is in Med ford to HiK'iid the holidays. Ft. M. Collins and A. W. Stalker, who have been in Portland on business, re turned to Medford on the 10:.'lll train Tuesday morning. W. E. Kurtz of Salem, Or., is visiting at the home of Frank E. Martin in Southwest Medford. A Inrge assortment of post card ftl bums just nrrived at Hull's I'ostal Shop, Wc to 2..10. Come and see them, llubbnrd building, n'-ar bridge. tf CITY NOTICE. The city council at Its meeting held on December l.'l, l!o7, instructed the recorder to purchase house numbers and to furnish the same to all property own ers at as near cost as it was possible. The numbers can be had from thn city recorder about II 'labor 20. The re corder will also furnish tho correct number for inch lot. IIKS'J. M. COUINS, if leeordor. Coal for Bale. We are now prepared to furnish hnn-l picked coal nt the mine, five mile nst of town, in any amount denired 7..10 per ton. tf PACIFIC COAT, CO. KOBE. Dec. 21. Fire bn broken out tn th'-QVmWirrtn atVitrnhip SfTinn0Otrt in thin hnrbor. The vem'! nm enrgo are bndlv dnrn:ig'd. Tin- Minm-aotn wn bound from Hid tile for HmiMig viy Yokohama. () THE STATE'S EVIDENCE 01 Prosecution in The Pettibone Case Has Close Darrow Will Soon Begin. HOISK, Idaho, ltL 24. Tho state routed 'n the IVtlihone trial today nfter l hr oxainiiiiition of V. H. (Jnbbort, jim tii'O nt tlu Hiipri'iin court of Colorado, who toslificd to tin ntU'iupt to Kill In in, a bomb hcinj; placed in the path he usually took in yoiny from his rcid di'iico (o tln capital. A man named Wnlley was killed in consequence of Oabbt rt having taken a different route that ilav. MEAT CROP OF INDIA WILL BE VERY SHORT LAIlOliK, ln.lin, Dec. 24. Remark able diminution of wheat planting is reported ta tho Punjab bccauHO of the prolong! drought. Tho area shrunk frion !i,oiM,nini to ."1,000,0(10 acres. Many permanent cauala are running short of water, while many irrigation caualH are ipiile dry. 'THE HOL CITY" TONIGHT. i 'oiispii'UoiiH for Haaciotm manage hi. -ill nt' their companies preHentinj; Lu 'lla Morey, Lc Cnnile and VlcHher, have with lhin seanon 's production excelled in theatrieal endeavor. In Huh great Itibical drama, "The Holy City," there ih combined such wealth of acting, nllo nry, music and Hpcctacle as has rarely if ever been seen. The possibilities for dramatic ellVct with which I he thrilling narrative of John the ltuptiht abounds have been utiliod with great dtill and apparently uiilimiteil coHt. The art ing company iH noted for its integral brilliancy; the scenes present hifltory in radiant splendor; the stage parapher nalia, all of which is carried by the company, being of impressivo beauty. The integrity of its management first called public attention to tho play; its matchless performances are carrying those indorsements which honesty of purpose and slfillful design command. The presentation of "Tho Holy (Mty" here will be eagerly anticipated, inas much as the well known and intensely artistic Imella Morey heads the com pany and will bo scon as Salome, the beautiful daughter of King Herod. If half that may bo read is true, T,r 1,'omto & l-Mesiier's latest production is one of unusual beauty. It is generally I'onroilrd that the performances of Miss Morey in "Cleopatra" were superior, but there has been provided for "The Holy City" dramatic embellishments and stage accessories of even more r rnarkable magnificence. The powerful Mtury, niced by those forming one of the largest and most talented companies traveling, is o aided by allegorical, nn sicttl and spectacular effects that as tiiiiishtm-nt and delight is manifest cd in every mention of this play. In the .-Dtnplete Hatisfaetioti that each produc tion of this capable nnd praiseworthy management insures, past succesies nrr understood and future confidence is in spired. To the lavish expenditure noe esary t the presentation "Cleopatra" t h af rical pesi mists shook their wise hends ami prelieted failure. The inan .igers paiil their bills and banked their surplus. The much greater expense at tending the representations of "The Holy City" is met in sagacious belief that for the drama loving public noth ing can be too good. With always In ci easing artistic endeavor, Messrs. Lc Comte & Flesher prove their commercial intelligence. Tho Nash Orfll. A souvenir menu in an envelope ready for mailing will be presented to each guest dining at the Nash ft rill Christmas evening. These bills of fare are the product of The Tribune job office nnd are u work of art. Too Lnto to Classify. WAN'TKd -Local representative for Medford and vicinity to look after re newals arid increase subscript ion list of a prominent monthly magazine, on a salary and commission basis. Kxpo rioiM'f desirable, but not necessary, (loo'l opportunity for right person. Ad drcM Publisher, ftox 5l, Station , New V.rk FOR-SALK 'trt.i oui.g fresh milth cows. Apply to W. M. Denton, old Central Point road, N. C. st., mile' from office. 2Xt j Fl l(STTI,AkJanese cook wti " tit ut ion. Address Cook, Tribune, GO, GOV.TAYLGR S AT LAST Former Governor of i Kentucky Makes Deposition. Marshal Gives New Evidence UKOItOETOWN,, Deo. 24. The reud ing of Governor Taylor's deposition in the Powers case was concluded today. Ueneral denial of any knowledge or par ticipation In the plot to murder Ooebel as alleged by Youtsey, Golden and Xoakes was made. I. P. Mcdlovo testified that Youtsey, while in Frankfort jail, admitted to him he had filed off the key to Pow ers' private office on the day Goebcl was killed, and Powers nnd Captain John Davis ought not to have ncceptod pardon and left Frankfort, ns that tend ed to causo them to be suspected of being guilty of tho crime. J. M. Hardgrove stated Hint he mw Youtsey emerge from Powers' prlvato office directly after tho shooting, hat less, eoatless nnd with a pistol in his hand, much excited. Ho testified that he informed the prosecutor of these facts, but that he was not called to t est i fy. Captain Stophen Hhnrp, United States marshal, testified that directly nftor the shooting ho tendered his services to Governor Taylor, who directed htm to take charge of tho defense of the building, whoclt ho did, not allowing anyone to enter. Sharp startled the mi rt nnd spectators by stating that three days before Gocbel was shot he (Sharp) was given reliablo information that democrats had ordered 2000 guns and ammunition nnd that Taylor and other republicans were to be ejected from the executive building. This, he mid, explained the prosenerf-nf nnned republicans nrouiul the building and why the state troops had boon put in readiness to move. MARKSMAN MAKES NEW RECORD AT TARGET SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Dec. 24. A Toepperweia has completed a ten days' shooting series during which he shot at 72,500 targets nnd missed nine. This breaks tho world 'b record In sovorn.1 lill'oronl, wavs, both as to tho number of lurgcta shot at and the number missed. Mr. Tocppcrwein closed the exhibitoin in whirlwind fashion, shooting at tbo final (1500 targets and missing oulyi one. Toeppnrwein used a 22-caliber H- j flo and the blocks were two and n half, inches thick nnd were thrown into tho air at a distance of 20 feet from the point where tho mnrksinan stood, Annual Christmas Fostlval. Tonight at the Methodist church on II st root tho program will consist of lass drills, songs, recitations, solos and anthems. There will bo a tree loaded with presents. Tho church has been tastefully decorated. All are invited. HOTEL NASH GRILL Christmas Dinner, $1.00 MENU A Martini Cocktail Toko Point Oysters on Deep Shell Santa Ana Celery Green Turtle, Amontillado California Filet of Knglish Holo a la Joinvillo Pommcs In Rose Cucumbers Praised Calf's Hwoetbreads on Tonst with Mushrooms Frozen Kgg Nog Roast Young Turkey, Cranberry Drowned Hwoct Potatoes Aspnragus Tips Chilled Tomatoes, Surprise Hot Mino Pio Pumpkin Pio Christmas Plum Pudding, Hard and Hrsndy Sauce Noapolitniae Ico ('renin Assorted Cakes Nuts and Raisins Assorted Fruit Coffee Kiskiyoti Sparkling Wnter OUR FLEET IS HEARTY RECEPTION Battleships Causing y w Much Attention and Getting Royal Wel come Everywhere PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Dec. 24. The American fleet of battleships was welcomed here with considerable enthu siasm. Admiral Kvaus called on Sir Henry Moore Jackson, governor Trini dad, nnd this afternoon n party of of ficers from the fleet are coming ashore. Also n large number of men from tho ships. RAILROAD RETRENCHMENT AN ACCEPTED FACT SACK A M ENTO, Dec. 24. Orders from the general Southern Pacific of fices in Sua Francisco have been post ed in the local railroad shops to tho effect that tho shops will close, with the exception of enough men to han dle roundhouse work, next Tuesday and remain closed until January 1. It is stated unofficially that after tho first of the year tho force in each of tho shops will be reduced or tho men will be given from three to four days a week. It is also said that a similar reduction will bo made all over tho llarriman system in the west. Two thousand men in this city will bo af fected. In this city there nro indications that the Southern Pacific will not sign an agreement with the blacksmiths, ma chinists or other departments of tho -railroad's Bhops, nnd that it is prepar ing for a prospective strike. A stock ado eight feet high, topped with barbed wire, is being built and in tho oucloa uio a bunkhousc iH) foot long and 40 feet wide is finished, with tho excep tion of tho roof and a dining room, cookhouse nnd outbuildings nro going up. It is believed that, if a strike is declared, non union men will bo cared for inside tho stockade. A REAR ADMIRAL IN HIGH DUDGEON WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. President IMoserelt has received and accepted the resignation of Hear Adatiral Willard H. Itrownson, chief of the bureau of navigation to go into effect immediate ly. No reason for tho resignation is . given out at the White House, and Cap tain Cameron Melt. Win slow has been appointed his successor. FINANCIAL SITUATION RATHER TENSE IN EAST MFMPHIH, Dec. 24. Ono of tho old est banking institutions in the city has closed its door.. President Read of the .Memphis Ch aring House association said ho felt certain that the depositors will be paid in full. Ripe Olives Chestnut Dressing Sauco F. O. ODKLL, Btoward.