Medford daily tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1906-1909, February 06, 1908, Image 5

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Newspaper Page TextTHE MEDFOTN) lUTf-V ' TRfnrVF MEDFOm OR.. TIHTRSDAV TO!n,;.tPv DERIDES IDEAS OF SOCIALISM Tenets of Political Sect Denied by F. A. S. Says But Few Would be Fol lowers if Beliefs Were Really Un derstood by the Masses. To tin- Editor: 1 will take this opportunity to again reply to a no-called answer to my reply to the nrtiele on Socialism which ap peared in the Orcgonian recently. I hay so-called, because a subject will be brought up and emphatically denied by the Mr. Wilson, who seems to be con sidered the chief scribe of that per nicious order in Medford. The denial is all there is to it, as 1 propose to show. Take the labor union argument. The writer stated and still reiterates that the largest organization of labor in the 1'uited States the American Federa tion of Labor has always repudiated Socialism, notwithstanding the fact that Socialists are always trying to in sinuate that they are the accredited champions of the labor classes. Mr. Wilson draws on his imagination for a lot of European statistics and all kinds of statistics to show why the A. F. of I., should be Socialistic and ought to be Socialistic, but the fact remains, as shown by the numerous turiulowns the Socialists have received at the bunds of the A. F. of L, that it is not Socialistic. Always Goes to Europe. Then we have H little dabbling in history. Whenever a Socialistic speak er cannot prove u theory in American statistics he switches over to Euro pean statistics, aad if he cannot prove it by Kuropean statistics be goes back to ancient times. As the Socialists as a rule are not familiar with ancient or Kuropean history, this nnswers the purpose of argument very well. In this ease we are told the Bourgeois or Burg ers of some hundreds of years back were somewhat similar to the I. resent capitalists. The class referred to was th" tr luiea and small shopkeepers, which is (piite a different thing. Then we are told that before the reign of c'liustautiue christians held all property in common. This might cause amazement even to the schoolboy who is familiar with the histories of that period, as no such mention is ever made in them, so we presume this was taken from Wilson's (of Med ford) "Uise ami Fall of the Roman Empire." We also read that farmers will glad ly 1 11 1-11 their farms over to the Social ist state when they find they call get more out of them by doing so. If the lights of Socialism in t trol of the st it.- are such striking examples of bus iness management a the present lights ot the party. I do not think this would be likely. On Marriage Plan. A little further mi in the replv. Mr. Wilson defies any one to show t liMt Socialism udvoeat.-s a mutual c msent plan of marriage. If he will rend his original argument hi' will find tiint he advocates that very thing idainly eil'iligh. Irrespective of this one of the plainest, principles (or lack of prin ciple) of Socialism s-ivs that all forms such as niarriage are n are creations of Christianity. This would bring us down to the mutual con sent plan, which would bring up the sum of those statistics Mr. Wilson is so fond of quoting namely, those of the prostitutes in the United States. It ap pears to me that then- is a striking aim ilarity of meaning in "being a prosti tute" and "getting married bv the mutual consent plan." It is perhaps not so very illogical to presume that priitutes are simply people who be lieved in the mutual consent plan ao thoroughly that they coulilPnot wait un til this became legal under Socialist government. Any legislation which would do -..,- with any of the forms which safeguard woman's estate sail the verv foiindi.ti,n of society. This is the very essence of the most important principle of Chris tianity. What utter nonsense it would be for a good woman to enter a mar riage state that would not insure to her a companion for life and a father for her children. The divorce laws are one of the greatest evils of society. In countries where there nre no such laws it is surprising to note how easily fam ilies agree because thev know thev e;m- not remarry if they live separate ami lieeause people who are reallv contem. plating a life union exercise greater care in selecting a partner for life than they would in selecting one whom they knew they could divorce at any time. Open Eyes of People. To return to Socialism. 1 do not cute to try to continue an argument when T am "defied to prove I ever heard or saw'- an argument which was plainly stated in the preceding let ter. I have written these letters with a view of opening the eyes of those who have been misled to believe or even vote for a class of legislation which must, as a first step, destroy the whole social order of thin. f n,',. present day, all rights of property, all piaetices or religion. We have a I illustration of what hannem.il ,i the Socialists of France controlled the government a little over 100 years ago. limrches were destroyed, ministers and all members of wealthy classes be headed. The Socialist leaders decreed that reason should he worshipped, and for that pin-pose an immoral woman I was dressed up to suit the part and placed on the altar of the Notre ll; cathedral. The Socialist t,...,l.., I doctrines of dy all came from Eu rope, and always declare their adher ence to the principles of European So cialism ami leaders, sucli as Mchel Marx, etc. If the Socialists of the United States would really understand what these principles advocate there would be few who would care to identify themselves with them. F. A. S. February 4. Iplis, AUTOMOBILISTS GET IN LINE Bring YourOMotor Cars Out to Greet Inland Empire Excursionists Next Sunday Nine cars of Visitors to Stop Here for Half an Hour. DAN KELLY TO JOIN CLUB IN NEW YORK ssaiv and MOW YOKE. Feb. 11. AS ,vns ,,r,.. licled when llau Kelly, the world's champion sprinter, tarn,- to this citv, the y.onig western runner will remain in N'ew York permanently llirongli t,,. efforts of W. I,. ,1 oties e of the greatest athletic enthusiasts in X, w York. Kelly will shortly sport the colors of one of the local clubs. lust which club will get hiie is a ipiostion, but. as it is already pivtrv certain that Kelly will .jiu th"'Tweiity- "'' 1 regiment, it is likely that he will become a member of the Irish American Athletic club. j The sprinter starteil training in the' Twenty second 's armory todac audi says that he h s shortlv (' l. i,. form for some record work. Every persou in Medford own in,, m, automobile is reouested to have it in line near the depot on Sunday after noon for the Inland Empire excursion, which stuns half n 1mm- ii,i,i i ji i ne I , rouds will permit, excursionists will be! taaen to Ashland in automobiles. If not, the sight of lid nutos drawn up ou Seventh street will do more to con viuce excursionists of Modford's pros perity than any exhibit that could be made. A train of nine cars is expected to reach Medford Sunday afternoon. Fol lowing is a partial list of those sig nifying their intention .if 1...,,;,,.. business in the ..it...- ,.c 1.'.. ..- . " ... i.minii vt asn- ngton and Idaho for a tw ,,.i. :.. order to get acipiainted with their neighbors on the coast: Visitors from Spokane. ! Spokane, Wash. W. H. Acuff, Mrs.; Amsdea, Mrs. K. .1. li,,,.i,. v..i , I ns. .minor, .Mrs. Man- Itissetl. Mr ! and .Mrs. . ;. n:iir, Mrs. t. If. llrat-! tain. Dr. and Mrs. Ilrower, Mr. and Mrs.' 1. A. Carmol, II. L. Chamberlain, John ; ( leinincr, Mr. and Mrs. W. .1. (,'oniev Harry Vox, Mr. and .Mrs. (ieorge H, ' Doerr, Mr. and Mrs. I). Dor.nun, Mr'' and Mrs. W. J. )ous,, ,. M Drumhel-; ler, Mrs. Edwards, II. E. Elliott, Marvl E. Elliott, Mrs. Charles Fergus (') 1 L. Ferguson, J. . Fink, j. Fordham, William Eraake, Mrs. E. p. (ialbraith, I K JI. Cardner. F. E. i;,lll ii i I -Mrs. Cray. Mr. and Mrs .1 u il ough, .Mrs. Willi.-,,,, Harrison. Mr. i.n.l Mrs. (I. A. Iloidiiigor. Mrs. Ilellman. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kindle. II. Ilorst- man. John Huetter, '(ieorge II. Hunt ley. U. A. Hutchison. E. .1. H.-.l.. i.. and Mrs. A. C. .Inniics.o, l- ,',.i m... I Alfred Jon-s. William Knostinau, Mr. and Mrs. (i. Koons. Charles Kriim, C. JI, I. arkin. I-M Leaser. Mrs. Charles Mau ley. Mr. and Mrs. w. M. McCrearv, l. K. McDonald. Dr. .McKenzie, J. j.;. McWhorter. Mr. and Mrs. F. (I. Mocks, K. II. Merrill. .Mr. niid Mrs. p' Mitchell. (1. .M,.e. (1. C. Moore,' Mr. and Mrs. .1. W. Oaks, Mrs. X. ' Parent. Dr. Effie Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. A. .. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. L. c. II 1. 'ol. W. M. Hidnalh. Mr. an, I fv E. It. Robertson Mr .,,.! M , I.' u.... 'lers, Mr. and Mrs. r. W. Sanders M S'-liuele. Carrie It. Kliit. Ar:,. Ilertie Skinner. Mr. and Mrs.' S. M Smith. V. II. Son-ill. c : s i., u !!. Wad, nan, Mrs. Marv Waters. Mi ami Mrs. J. M. Watl.-ins lt- ,,.! i. Williae. Watson. C. E. Wickershain. ; Mis. If. P.. Wold'. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wooster and W. Yearslev. Special Embroidery Sale AT VAN DYKE'S Great Special 9c, 15c, 25c, 69c Per Yard See Window Displays Kockforil, Wash. J. M. Mottern. Hairing! Wash. T. W. Xewliiad. Freeman, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. ('. I'. Thomas. j I.ewislon. Idaho Mrs. C. o. llrowa. j Moscow, Idaho F. A. David and If. 1 Ho.lgius. Sand Point. Idaho Mr. ami Mrs. I,. ; Fannin and ('. II. liichanls. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Mr. and Mrs. I'. W. Johnson ami Mr. aad Mrs. V. W. I Sander. St. Marie, Idaho Mr. anil Mrs. Wil liam McCarter. C. H. Piorco & Son I'ride themselves on pleasing custom ers, doing n straight commission busi ness and leaving the option business to others. tr SCHOOL DISTItlCT ItOND TIOX NOTICE. ELEC Isntico is hereby given that at a school meeting of District No. 4!) of Jackson county, state of Oregon, to be held at the city ball in Medford, in said district, on the loth day of Feb ruary, IDOS, th ro will bo submitted to the legal voters of said district the ouestion of contracting a handed .lel.f of $40,000 for the purpose of eroding a nign sciiool liuilding, the vote to be by ballot, upon which shall bo the words "Itonds Yes " and tho words " Uniuls No," Polls to be open nt 1 BUSINESS CARDS. From Other Cities. No rlh Yakima. Wash. J. I Pullman, Wn,i. c. Km -I. J. Murray. Mi-s Neva Mum D. M. Sanders, Mali,. a Span- a Marion Si.ai-r. h'nsnli.i.' Wash. Mr. and Mr l-'isk and Mis., Fisk. W natch, e. Wash Mr. and Mr-, c. Littlefi.-ld aid Mr. and Mrs. A Wells. Ivolicott. Wash. J. Mad, in. Colfax. Wash. Y. T. Mcl'rosNev W. I' el. Ilnhan. . M is. .-. Mrs. ,1 Mrs. Coal for Sale. AYo are 'low prepared to furnish hand picked coal at the mine, five mil . nst of town, in any amount desired liT.oO per ton. tf PACIFIC COAL CO. E. L. BALCOM. New West Side Confcet ionery Fruit stun candies, nuts, cigars, tobaccos. and remain open until 4 o'clock p. o'clock p. My order of tho board of directors of School District No. 40 of Jackson county, Oregon. Dated this lsth day of Janunrv, 1908. 274 ORIS CHAWFOHD, C'lork. No Fire in the Kitchen Range No Hot Water in the Douse Then Is the time 7011 ap preciate the cuuvcuicuce of ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS if. FRUIT TREES. Surplus slock, rSarllcot pears. 200 He Angon, L'o.llllo Spitzcuborg. 11000 .Vewlown, luliil Crawfords (early peach), miii .Mm,- p, aches, (100 Elbcrlas 1 iiouire of L. M. Warner. ! fresh fruit in season. N, Hotel Moore. Med ford. Or. tf C. H. Pierce & Son Are planning for extensive advertising at once. List your property with them ' to get best results. tf kM0Mmm it I'Wfi'V' ia W .1 2H i i Ladies, attention! Don't fail to see the new assort at of China silk and Embroidery Waists. "The Dig Store," Deuel Kent ner 's. 27s R. R. HAMILTON, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Successor to Dr. . S. DeArmond. Office in iiitter Dunlap Mock. Phono Gs;;. A. .1. Ni Wash., and F. 'Va-h.. an- b nod. and can s,.t:e pnrcha,, hols, from Weiiatchee, S. Armstroiig from Cdobe. 'lh new arrixals in Mod I e with a iew to making s of real estate. ! Win. M. Colvlg, Medford, Or. COLVIO It DURHAM, Attorncys-at-Law. Oeo. H. Durham, Grants Pass, Or WM Eagle W. P. HOLT, M. D Physician and Surgeon. Point, Oregon. . - 7 -ft mi 1 Attach a plug the nearest lamp socket and turn tho switch. ' PINT. QUART, TWO QUAKT AND LARGER SIZtS Pint Shniiqiccially adapted (oruurscr- Clean Sale t JlUf "uraDIe Cl L AT OUR OFFICE m ; 1 1 . i- 1 1 1 s Condor Waler and Power Co. Phoiin SS Opposili Of flCO 011 SoVetlttl RtrAaf I he Dig Electric Sign. A YOUNG PEAR ORCHARD NEAR MEDFORD THAT YIELDED lu,IT IN TF- "-r-IBUNr ......ofn.. i miuiiimi, rt.K ACRE IN 1907 READ ABOUT HORTICUL OneftloreCh once Only, to jct a flood Siud Tract of Land near Mcdfon Clicaji; only $75 Per Acre Many are looking for tracts to divide. This i hv far the best chance at the right price. Don't wait until some other fellow buvs this ,-md th - - vimib fcJWVflV your wife because you did not seize the opportunity FOR SALE EY C. H. PIERCE & SON 1TZDFORD. OBEOON" o o o o o o