THE M EI) FORD DATLY TRIBUNE, MED FOR I), OR., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1908. Medford Daily Tribune A Live Paper in a Live Town. i'ublinherl every evening except Sunday Med ford Publishing Company. G. PUTNAM, Kditor and Maiiagfr. Admitted as Horond ('Anns Matter in tlio Post office at Med ford, Oregon. o HiibBcription Bates: One month, by mail or carrier. . . .$0.50 One year, by mail 5.00 a right, as a defendant in a libel suit, to pmvo the truth of those assertions, if he could, aud that right was denied, is a matter of significant import, in the event that there is the slightest pros pect of Hindi ruling being upheld. GRANTS PASS AND KLAMATH WIN HIGH SCHOOL DEBATES OAO LA. cotiuw AND UNFAIR DECISIONS. COUT (From the Kug'-ne (iuard, Jan. Ki.) The conviction of Kditor Putnam of tlie Medford Tribune of criminal lihel was an outrage against public decency and fair play. lleeauKcc he dared ti denounce a rjuid jury and district at tornev for failure tu do their sworn duty, .Mr. Putnam incurred the emnitv of the official clique in Jackson conn ty ami was I mi mi guilty hy jurymen so humpi-nil by the rulings of the trial judge that any other verdict was im possible. Hit was not even allowed lii right under t lie On-yn libel ):iw to prove tin- truth of the published slateiiient, although witnesses of high standing in 1 lie cmnriiiiijity and state stood ready to testify in his behalf. This farce of a trial is largely the outgrow! h of the ;iw enacted a few years ago at Die behest of the prose cuting attorneys' lobby, abolishing the grand jury system, except in special instances at the discretion of the prose cutor. It has inaugurated a system under which that official has powers in criminal matters that tend to cor ruption and bribery. Kven when a grand jury has been munitioned, as in the .Medford case, its members are ab solutely dominated, if not actually bull dozed, when ner Miry, by the all -powerful district attorney. Judge 1 1 ii una 's rulings in t he case are a surprise only to those who do not. know Imh record, since unexpected and uaio,uc decisions have characterized his long career on (lie bench, personal interest ami per judice apparently con trolling Imh judicial opinions. Out years ago ne was lorced lo reogn from the circuit bmch, if we remembc rignt iv, tor ret using to nhev a man date ot t he supreme court in one of the many Reversals he has Niislained Later, when the Meiiiocrntic parlv tired of him and lie wns d;fealed for tin io)iuiuii t ion in convent inn, he declared himself a "gold Democrat," ,ame out independently and was indorsed by th Ifi publicans and elected. As n poli ticiau lie is shrewd and resourceful, and in h decisions he apparent ly neve forg -!h th.-it he is a perennial candidal for office. Although now a Republican h'H gag rulings in the Tulnnm case wil place the lu riMH h I i -ralic ring uu der obbgatlens to support him whei his present term ex-divs. I here in everywhere accumulating evid -nee that I he courts have been and are tajitcd with the prevailing polili c.-il i omtntioii of the times. PRESUMPTION OF A COW COUN TRY COURT. ( I'Votn t lie Tin re a I'liilland Tel 'gram, Jan. l.'t.) ; .us to be in epidemic (1f queer ini,r.' ndieg-. in, ddeclsions cif '"' '1 I' ' I thai of Judge llannri at Jael.-mn HI- ;n tlie trial nf Kditoi tlenrge I'uti.rii for libd, is ix-i'lini m "t n niM Inn-:. S. ction 'JI7M of th code r 'ir's: " I ii nil 'initial onim-cu tiom Sir hl. I lie- truth may Ii ''! e. ,1, ,e, 1 if i, sl; I lie jrry that the fiat'er elnr-i'd give ppe, lib.dn, good ! defend Kdit altorin to liml sault i tetopte g.,,.,1 I. . ;, under f his All was i i- t rue. and was ull isli-il w it Ii '! v :-i.d jeMifiable ends th. "t ti:e t be I'.nu.d ii.( guilty.' r '"ill :i.t:i i r-ticised t h dis ri,-t I tie- u'and jury for fiiiiini. tn uu! u-t ii. r.t i ti il , : Mill M milled el. IMivted In ot In r illf I I lit t tr lo the iu piled !, liVdd i e M.d t,,,; i, it tl,e ,m Mid ju-tifi'i d the right e prow t:- ied ab.ii I lie coiil'l, Ullnh tlie the Mlo lllleged ti had r will alt.. I. to p;. (From the Portland Journal, Jan. Ki.) It is the inalienable right of a news- filter to eriticiwe any person holding public office or performing public du ties, if that person is derelict or un true to the trust reposed in him. In leed, this is not only the right, but the duty, of a newspaper, and if it fails to call attention to the delinquen cies of public officials it censes to ile s rve the confidence of the people. Ill the performance of what he deemed his duty to the people of his community, George Putnam, editor of the Medford Tribune, criticised a local grand jury and the district attorney for failing to indict a man who had been guilty of a murderous assault. I he grand jury retaliated by indicting the editor. .Now behold the unutter able farce that was enacted when his case came to trial. Putnam desired to prove that the murderous assault was comuiitled. This he had to do in order to show that the grand jury failed in its duty when it omitted to indict the man guilty of the assault, ami that his editorial criti cism was consequently justified. Hut the court refused to admit this evidence on the ground that tin- question whether in assault had been committed was res judicata ; that inasmuch as the grand jury had concluded that there was no assault, their conclusion could not be asa-dlcd. In other words, when the grand jury had acted no newspaper had any right to question the correct ness of their conclusions. ' It would be difficult to conceive of any more pernicious or more dangerous judicial decision than this. It aims a direct blow at the freedom of speech. which is guaranteed by our const it u- tion, and it places a grand jury beyond he reach of censure or criticism. This is not com moil sense ami we do not believe it is law. Olwell Hughes, Enol Kilkey and Randall Hood, Grants Pass debating team, holding the negative, defeated the Rosebnrg team, consisting of Carl ton Spencer, Will Thornton and Ruth Gibson, on: "Resolved, That the nat uralization laws of the Tailed States should be made more stringent." Judges were William Colvig, W. S. Cro well and M. A. Martin. At Medford the Klamath Falls team defeated Medford on the same ques tion, but the affirmative one. The two winning teams will debate at Grants Pass, next Wednesday. KANSAS CITY DEPOT DESTROYED BY FLAMES KANSAS CITY, Jan. 13. The Union stat ion annex building adjoining the I'nion Railway station, was destroyed by fire early today. The Cnion sta tion is one of Kansas City's landmarks and was saved after a hard fight by the firemen. The fire burned the build ing containing the offices of the ex press companies, the postoffice branch and the eating-rooms of the V; M. C. A. The toss is a quarter of a million of dollars. ( 'rossed electric wires in the mailing room of a branch post office caused the conflagration. For City Recorder Benj. M. Collins INCUMBENT Candidate forReElection. Competent, faithful, hon est. His record speaks for itself. JAPAN NARROWLY AVERTS RESIGNATION OF CABINET A DISPUTABLE PRESUMPTION. (l-'rom The Oregoninn, .Ian. 11.) In denying George Putnam the right to prove the truth of his publication regarding the attitude of the grand jury in t lie I '.a rnii in assault case, Judg' llaiiua apparently ignored two plain irovisiiuis of the KtatuliM of this stat 'in- of thise provisions, (jimti'd in the miliums Miinlay, is contained in sec lion L'1,0 of the code, ami declares that the de!'( mhint in a criminal prosecution tor hied may show the truth of his statements. The other provision is mil hvision lo ot section iS. Section 77 di fines what are conclusive nrcsumi . .Section 7ss defines disputable oresumptioiis. I he latter section savs: ' ' 7" Ali ot Ik r presumpi ioiu an tal N factory unless overcome. They arc Ii nominate I disputable presumptions. ;nd m:i" be controverted by other evi- lence. The following are of that kind: I. i--lh.it official duty has been regularly performed. ' ' Che grand jury is an official bodv icd had official duty to perform. It a presumption (hat it did perform Is duty, but that presumption is a dis utable one. ami section 7s expressly leclares that "it may be controverted villi other evidence." Vet Judge llaiiiia refiirtid to admit other evidence nid instructed the jury; " I he fact of whether or md Itanium guilty of an assault was a fact to be t rmiiied by (he grand jury. They e pi. sum. .1 bv law to have determined 1" matter riohtlv " I f .lodge Manna 's ruling is correct, hi U tin-re ale two Si'ctiuiw ,,f the t:if. e" .f this ,iate that might as well be 'al..l. Thex have, in fact. I i b'-.-at-d by judicial decision, if w ubiig of JmlLn- Manna hull stand. TOKIO, Jan. II. The n signal ion of the entire cabinet was narrowly averted today. Premier Marouis Kaionji ten- lered his resignation to t he emperor this afternoon, but his inn jest v de nied to receive it, while the alterna vc resignations of the minister of Ii nance and minister of communications were accepted. TAFT WOULD INCREASE WIDTH OF PANAMA CANAL I cretarv WASMIXOTOX, Jan. I.'!. S, Taft has written a letter lo the presi dent recommending the increase in tlx widf h of I he Panama canal from (i feet to III) feet. The tdmiige Would -st ..-, " additional, but it meets the naval views as to tlie likelihood of the larger hatlh ships of the future. P. S. Pusey, who has In en critically II at his home in llarrisburg. is no bet er. J. II. Hiltler of Medford. who is l son-in-law of Mr. Pusey, has been ailed to his bedside. No Fire in the Kitchen Range No Hot Water in the Bouse Then Is the time you ap preciate the convenience of ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Attach a plug- lo tbe nearest lamp Bockctaud turn the switch PINT, QUART, TWO QUART AND LARGER SIZES Pint Size is tpccially adapted for aursery GET UNDER COVER It's a good idea for everybody ot get under cover in Med ford, including the city council, and we are here to furnish you the BEST PROPERTY IN MEDFORD for the least money. If you are a stranger in Medford, you can't afford to lose money by boarding with your family at a hotel. The business man's way of doing is to buy a nice cheap tract aud build a nice houso while the present financial situation contin ues. It's a fact that you can build cheaper now than you could a mouth ago; or, better yet, BUY A CHEAP HOME CLOSE IN TO A BUSINESS CENTER ' u:id watch it grow into more money before spring. We are pre pared to equip all homeseekers with desirable homes at a low iigure. iNow is the time to buy, save rent and make money bv the advance in price. ogue River Land Go. EXHIBIT BUILDING, MEDFORD, OEEQON. Clean OLr Simple ! . toiiKtjpfiwiusl Sale "ura''e I rt7"7-r" i I K. KXV.UiT.l'nsiil int. A. I'KIiRV, Vice-President. .TOH.V S. ORTir, Cashier. W. 13. JACKSOX, Ass't Cashier. The Medford National Bank MEDFORD, OR. CAPITAL $."50,000 SURPLUS 0(000 Safety Boxes to Rout. A General Banking Business Transacted. We Solicit Your Patronage MARRIAGE LICENSES. Cetudor Water and P werCo. Wiono 8S5. Office on Seventh Street. Opposite the Hig Eleetri-: Sign. lIUONK-tiltAZIKK Daniel and Meat riee Crazier. S.I,K OF .Ml'MrlDAL Scaled proposals will be MO.VDK. eeived by lie citv council of the cilv of Medford. M'-on. ,it ll'e office of the city reeord t M sa'i. (ity, until Friday, January .". I!'"S, j.t ( n'chtck p. in., for the par liasr of '",nuii in ten-year, Ii per cent '.uj'on bonds of said city, in denomina tions ot $."00 eaeh, interest pavablv mi -annually. F.ach bid must be ac iinpanied by a certified check for an tnioiint eipial to ) per cent ot tlie imount of such bid, payable to the city Med lord, and said city council ro es the right to reject any or all bids. Dated nt Medford, Oregon, January HEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. It. Ml. lb p !m Mrl,MC . II p.-.u r ol' :ilt .in. . alter I'.. IVmi-s.mi tu illlruii i:i l''it Wood. lil.ni.-he niiuiuu l-'iiin in s, .1 Ion J 1, : n-liij. m:. i:.- - I: ):. n;iti i, W. 1M:i I,. I. D L'lil liKX.I. M. COLLINS. Citv liecorde Buy Tickets by Wire. 'Something which is ot considerable 'iiterest to t he public generally and which is perhaps not generally known is the system of prepaid orders now in effect between stations of the .Southern i'acific company and all points in the Tailed States, Hy means of this system i ickets may be purchased at Medford 'nun any place in tlie I'nited States and nailed or telegraphed direct to llu jiarty wishing to come here. Sleeper lecnmii'odatii'us and small amounts ot -a-di in ceiuiei t i.-n with these tickets may also be furnished at the sann time." (f CI O j if a Si We ic Ue Coal for Sale. new prepared to I oal at the mine, :i n, in any :nio tell. in nish hand I five mil-- j ,int desired l'A' Il'lr ni.l. co Did you ever have the grip ache all over in spots, and have your head feel us though you 'd been out the night before trying to "make Milwaukee famous," when in reality you went to bed nt 7 : 30 with an ant ifloogistine plaster over vour wishbone and your system full of hot lemonade and flaxseed ten and your mouth all puckered up with quinine? Pa says there is no parting so bitter as the parting of a iuinine capsule just as you are in the act of swallowing it. Ma hasn't any doctor's diploma, but when it comes to things, like grip or cold, she knows the proper dope to knock them silly. - And when you're coining through, she know. how to mnKe the dandv broth and gelatine tunl poached ggs and lots of things to bring yon right up on the bit and make you feel like your old self again. We have nil the things and lots more, like olive oil and grape juice and stuff to tone u; your system after you've been up against it. MILLER- & EWBAN. THE SIGN OF SAFETY ST NATIONAL BANK OF MEDFORD CAPITAL, 850,000 ALWAYS CO.VSKKVATIVE, ALWAYS SAFE Win. S. Crowt-ll, President. P. K, Dt'ucl, Yicp l'rcsidriit. Orio Crawford. Geo. W. Dunn, 2d Yic-e-I'resident. M. L. Alvord. Cashier. Assistant Cashier. Because He Paid by Check Not long ago, a business man in this community was presented with il bill that he had already paid. lie produced the paid cheek as voucher in evidence, and it was thus at once proven that he had paid the bill. Don't yon sic the importance of paying bv check! This bank cordially invites your account, subject to chuck and will be pleased to render you the most efficient service. JACKSON COUNTY BANK Established 1888 MEDFORD, OE. Capitil, Surplus and Deposits Over 8625,000 Medford Steam Bakery HOT ROLLS FOR BREAKFAST or dainty little dinner rolls that, will tempt the appetite of tlu most fastidious. Is the kind w serve every day when ordered. Hreadstuffs. light, white and de licious, is our specialty, as well as the richest, finest cakes, pas try and pies. When you nan ei.joy your meals, order s t b.-.kestuffs from us. Im,.oi t..ut to ' cil , M'il'i . T w til In .I ; r. ! I tor '-ti- . Ilele Ullage .nub, bl In t III, ll.-fi 'I' III. III. I. el lie li tioll 1 :.c . dellLllul .! a jlll'V Clio Ii:nl liee.l llial III court mi III. was I. .mil. I t,. eiiT he lielie -.lllt.l'r ; I I. Ill-1,- Ule II l I, ".I tin II . Il ever IV. 1.1 II. ' il. Mm. -It. Ill ll.l. 1 -.lit I' I a....t it a-..-.I. -Villi t that ti illllllic I v. u l.v I V 111 I I 111 II. I.. V. Ii: t III II Know I.. I" I I . "a t.. 1 Marti,-. III Km If V.I 1, .I find Uu .. S!.rl,r l;IiI iitiiiib. ill Kllllll.i nr.! M nut tl.e : I .-.'in-, p.. nr. .1 mini!., r ' wi-.n;-,-. loin he will tr-id If TIME TABLES "iiOUTUERN PACIFIC RAILWAY, j 14 Patent ! k'htly did accept it, reflects llie Upon t lie court in til - m, ruling. Tin grand jury ' ' is pit termii:, : !,, matte deed ! So i a judge pi aide e read and und i KtiU'b-li. Whetli.-i th. y t b mi nylitU or r.oie tor I'utnam c.-ul-l pioe Ins assert ions or not. ati of Knortledye nor pvi lia p o concern outsnle of that ncighltotluiod. Itut tliat llie lin'Mipou t.. Krnerv ,1. asiman. lot I, bind, first id'diMsion. Mrdfonl "'ii K. IMI.tt to Lillian M. i :t. r. property in t,.. u elditioii. Ashland Dr. Oowey of Lakeview Dead. Tlie Sout hern ( re '.liool at Ashland offers oi tuniti. h f.-r t, a. heis to teaehers' e a 111 i lia t ii)U and Aiifiist, and to ta tatc the Lclauogv teaeliillg training id Normal v:ul op .iew t'nr i r.bni work in in :io,. 10:1.-1 ui I Ntll.t IH ll.-ll 1 I'l. Ill ' lli't in: of .:,.! itnnn flu,. nil ..; nf III I.' Ill I'll,!. III.' Slid 1. 1. .Ill, r. 'I .1. V nt li, lli.-r at til h I ial Mnth, in the arimis grades of the school. Since the tuiblic schools of nregoii are calling for teach .i who can t.-ach Manual Training, many are taking advantage of the in dustrial work lately install. 'd in the school. lAp.-ni.s of board and lodg iiii.- and tuition inuninal. The State Normal s,h .l at Ashland Northbound. Ill Oregon Kxpress. . . II Portland Kxprcss. J'i i-'or Aslilanii 1 Southbound. V. I alifoinia Kxpress No. CI San 1'rancisco Kx) No. -JJ.'i I'roin Crants Pass. PACIFIC & EASTERN RAILWAY. N... I Leaves M ed f iir.L . .T77 S?0l '. m. .No. il Leaves Medford 2:4o. Nu.; Arrives Medford 10: In a. m. , No. I ' Arrives Medford JWW p. in. lVoOUERIR?ALLEY RAILWAY j . 10::!." a. m. . I l:oiip. in. . j !: lo p. in. Oat nioving tin funds , in the s sent ge.t ,ippr glauti-d priation of a Normal N-.. -J Leave: Nn. I I vi M .tor l.eavei Motor l.eavn X... 1 l.eavei No. :i Leave: M -tor Leave: Motor Leave! Medford. . Medford. . Medford. . Medford ! 10: lo a. in. I .1 :."." p. in. : O;00p. in. . I 11:00 p. 111. Jacksonville..! ft.OOn. m. Jacksonville..) .1:30 p. m. Jacksonville Jacksonville . 1:00 p. 7 : :'0 p. .nn. Vvlorv . on appli t Oregoijj ( al ati.m to the pui:suh:nt. special motor ear trips on and upward luring day. ording to nuin- u-ksonville office. CATALOG HOUSES ARE NOT MERCHANT TAILORS They drain the towns of moncj and neither jjivc the fit, style nor distinction t" your clothes that'your own city tailor can. PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY The clothes I make are the kind that "cany distinction," that bespeak the man, that keeps your money at home and are superior in every detail to the "sweatshop" goods of catalogue houses. KEEP YOUR MONEY HOME EIFERT The City Tailor FRENCH DRY CLEANING ANDREPAIRINGNrD Medford I'T 1 pie riione o o o o o o o O o o o o o O o o o o o o o o O o I O o o o o o o o o o O o CO O O o On O o ou o o 0