MED FORD DxVILY TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1908.
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Medford Daily Tribune
A Live Papbs in a. Live Town.
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MEDFORD PUBLISHING COMPANY
George Putnam, Editor and Manager.
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THE RED FLAG AND SOCIALISM.
A Modford orgau of plutocracy Hunts to know why Hugino Dubs, candidate
of tho social democratic party, is traveling on a train, painted bright red, called
"the red special," when "red is the unurirhints' color the world over."
On numerous occasions this paper has shown its ignorance of both socialism
and anarchy. Ju fact, it never talks intelligently upon this or any political
subject. It is wullowiug in tho mire of bigotry and cunnot sec beyond the
densa forests of ignorunco that bound its slough of conve ntionalism.
Socialism is a philosophy that holds that "society is evolving towurd u co
operative social stage, a co-operative social organization, where the means of
production and distribution of weullh are the collective properly of the work
ing class, while tho goods which are consumed become the private property of
the individual workers." This doctrine is set forth as follows in the Commu
nist Manifesto
"In ovcry historical epoch, the prevailing mode of economic production und
exchango, and tho social organization necessarily following from it, form the
basis upon which is built up und from which alouo can bo explained Iho polit
ical and intellectual history of that epoch; and consequently the wholo history
of mankind since tho dissolution of primitive tribal society, holding laud in
common ownership, has been u history of class struggles, contests between ox
ploiting and exploited, ruling und oppressed classes. Tito history of these class
struggles forms u series of evolution. Nowadays u stage has beuu reached
whero the oxploiled and oppressed class thu prolclnnut cannot attain its
emancipation from Iho swuy of tho exploiting ami ruling class the bour
gouiso without ut thu suiuc time, und once for nil, emancipating society ut
largo from all exploitation, oppression, i-Ihnh distinctions aud class struggles."
Anurchism advocates the oholitiou of all government, save that originating
in voluntary co-opcrntion not "a society witlioul order, lint an order urisiug
out of tho Jaw of association, preferably through self governing grouups,'
hiding that thu law "will bo belter served in a state of freedom and in tin
abseuce of compulsion." With crimes uf murder aud arson, tho doctrines ol
tho anarchist have no relation, anil most of the acts of barbarity attributed by
an inflamed public, opinion to unarchisls, are the acls of madmeii aud repit
dinted by real unarchisls, whoso ideal is n socialistic, communion, built upon
tho golden rule.
Emma Uoldman, tho anarchist leader, defines the dilference between social
ism aud unurchism us fullows: "Karl Marx taught his disciples that economics
are the foundation of polities. His modern apostles hnvo, however, reversed his
toaching; their mtoto is 'l.el us win polilicul power; then wo shall rovolutionizi
tho oconomic conditions.' They have endeavored lo traiisilnnt the center ot
revolution from thu factory to parliament, from Hie street to the counting
room, lionco the I rauHl'oiiuiit iou of i nouiic revolutiouarv socialism into a
political reform movement. The strength of tin latter dej Is ou votes, not on
revolutionaries. A purlin nlary party must limit its activities lo tho Coimti
tution und laws of the country, thus uidiug in upholding existing institutions,
it cauuot put itself outside of the law, since such a position would stum)
all political activity on its part illogical aud absurd. Kvery government rep
resents thu legislative mid the iidmiliisl rut ive power of the bourgeoise. Tin
revolutionary proletarian must oppose it, rather than try to reform it. Kxisl
ing institutions call only be strengthened by the use of political power. To
believo in their overthrow by such means is Utopian. The social revolution
begins where the belief in government and the present 'order ceases.' "
Hu much lor socialism und nunrc hism. Hut let us get buck to the much
abusod red flag, riiiu-u history first begun to be recorded, the red fhig has been
the emblem of protest tho biinncr of those sei-kiug roilics-i against tvrutiiiv
the stundurd of revolt in behalf of libel ly, "the incalculably uged flag of labor. '
jvt tiiu ueuu 01 ine sinning unions 01 aucieni uolue, Halt a tliousnml veurs
beforo tho days of tho Caesars, fluttered the crimson banner. It cheered Un
revoking sluvo gludiaturs of Spartacus. It wiis the emblem of the poor when
Qrooce was in her glory. It led tho dissatisfied followers of .lack Cade from
Kent to Loudon. It wnved over tho ragged "reds of the Midi" in their lillO
mile march to light the torch ut the French revululiou, mid it was flung to
the broom as tho flag of liberty in America when it cheered the revolutionists
at tho buttle of Hunker Hill, and when Israel i'utniim unfurled it ut Prospect
Hill, July 1H, 177S.
Livy tells how striking musicians in ohleu Koine inarched in military col
uuiu proudly waving a red banner in front in ami II. C, und everv historian
Who has Biuco pouncd the story of his liino could have devoted a chapter to the
strugglo of the toilers and their blood colored emblem. Pulaski, the Polisli
patriot, fought tho battles of the American revolution and performed his deed
of heroism uuder a crimson banner scut by the Moravian women of llethlchein
and when lie died "this resplendent Slur ot military genius aud honor was
wrapped in its historic folds for Iho Inst sleep."
In later days, since the French c. nine, the red ll.ig has gradually income
tun iM.UUu. u euwuiioiii iuv neiiu iiht. cnicillllSIS regard It is "tllO cllOSCII
embelui of human! brotherhood, without regard to frontiers and boundaries.
It! color is symbolical of the blood that flows ill (he veins of nil human beings,
making them of one kin; the expression of love, not hatred, of mutual helpful
ness, not of oppression. It carries no aiitngoiiism to Iho flag uf any civilized
nation." It i not the emblem of anarchy, though sometimes appropriated.
Kugoue Debs, who rides ou the "red special," says of his favorite emblem:
"The rod flag is the only race flag; it is the (lug of revolt against robbery;
the lag of the working class; (he flag of hope and high resolve; the flag of
univorsal freedom." And that's li rid is Iho emblem of socialism and I lie
reason Dobs rides on tho red special.
courthouse, and the ouuual saving to the county will far exceed the cost of
intpeutiwu.
It will take from now until next spring to make the examination, and the
expert agreed to make the terms ea3y as possibly no pay until the work is
satisfactorily completed. Yet the commissioners refused to order the work.
Charles Palm has returned from the east to find a dun from the sheriff's
office fur $333.42 due us taxes. He has a receipt showing that these taxes
were paid last spring, but the sheriff's books don't show it. There are over
i'uu cases of double and triple assessments on the books, and twice as many
pieces of property not on the lists. Doesn't this sort of business need reform?
Why then do the commissioners vote ugainst itf .
Is it possible taut there is something rotten being concealed, something in
(hose musty old records, uud those not so musty, that need hiding to prevent
scandal f '
Why is it that the demands of the people, as expressed at the polls, are
defied by the county commissioners and the light of publicity carefully shaded
from tho public records?
If there lire raised warrants, may there not also be shortages anil embez
zlement concealed? The public has a right to know.
Lot in the light. Honesty und efficiency have nothing to fear, and in
competency mid rascality shoiid bo unmasked. Expert those books so Un
people may know what has boon going on.
: What Papers Say :
THE VERMONT ELECTION
(tSiu'ramcnto Bee.)
Tin' rcHiilt of tho Vermont election
is (lin,iMinting and discouraging to the
Ta ft following. It hIiowh a decline of
citflit per cent of tho republican vote in
the past four years, against a Hlirinkajje
of but two per cent in the democratic
voto. And the republicans in their cam
paign had the help of a number of ora
torti of National reputation wiit into
the Htate by the National committee of
thf-ir party, while the democrats re
ceived no mich external aid. And it
may bn prcmimi'd that no expeime watt
spared on tin trust Hide of the content,
in the effort to make- a hopeful pronpeet
for the Taft und (Sherman ticket next
November.
On the whole, tho news from Vormont
temlK to confirm belief in a Btroug pop
ular drift toward Bryan. And tho out
come of the election in Maine on the
ITttli iiiHtanl is likely to afford tit ill
greater encouragement for Bryan and
th" nnti-mouopoly and reform move
ment. Thu democrntH even havo ho pen
of carrying the state, aH thoy did in
NM, when Blnisled wan elected gov
ornor.
V. Kdwurdri und wife
limiting in Medford .
of Hutttin are
Anybody wishing to Invest in one of
lie ncAtcitt, most modern and best locat
ed homes in Modford, should udrdess
P. O. Box 448.
WHAT ARE THEY CONCEALING?
County ComiuiHflioiicrd Owen and Pattermm have refused to permit tho ex
jwrtiiig of tho county books. Their excuse i tho enpeiitte entailed to the tax
payors, estimated al from $;ww to .fiinn. f,.r going over the record of the
pant ten years.
County Judge Neil Ii;ih done his bint to force the experting of the book
and all judications point to the need of this experting. Kor L'O years or more
tho books havo not been looked al an. I anyone who has any dealing at all with
tho county is forced to admit the need of reform.
Tho present county officers desire the experting of public n r.N in their
charge. The question of experting u;i uui.Ie an issue in the spring ehvtion
and several candidates def.-ntM because they would not consent to having
their accounts gone over. Th-re is im doubt of public opinion on this point
the experting is demanded on all nidei and there is no expense the taxpayers
rlU not cheerfully face.
TCvnnrt Uftui.
. viunii t-uiiri I Mill I titi liotiku H,.ni m .
oursory inspection, but in tho few
riVtl
To heal the Dutch
Venezuela can't do witch.
Holland is now kicking at
Venezuela. There is always
room to kick. We don't
Manic people for kicking if
lliev don't get cigars that are
made liy R, R. V. Cigar
Works. When yon insist on
getting tlieni, you get the
lies! and help to hnild up
a home industry
Medford 5 Gent, R R V 10 cent
and Del Marca 15 cent Cigar
inones' can luiv. Made onlv
bV
on salo overywhora.
R. R. V.Cigar Works
Medford. Or.
Why Not Iron in Comfort?
No reason to be uncomfortable in a
hot, stuff v kitchen.
You can take your Kleofiic Iron to
any part of the house whero there is
a light socket.
An pxtension cord from the kitchen
light will enable vou to use it on the
porch.
Telephone Main Sri.t and hav an
K lee trie Iron sent you on one weak '
free trial.
ROGUE RIVER ELECTRIC CO.
Successor to Condor Water Power Co.
Office 200 West Seventh St.,
Opposite Big Klectric Sign.
Mber Goods
conamon. lie h4 ni.lo ,t
hi worked lit dlKanrrd lli.t
f.-nrful
minutm
.rust received, a complete
line of water bags, syringes
and everything in the rubber
line, each artielo guaranteed.
(Ill ... ...
.nd ,M0,d. i. retain ffir, wol , .J, u' n ""y ,n '-",
BEOl would lie lincnvnri.il In ,....1 . " ' " probability abort-
-"nir.lratlnn. ,. w .
pay the cost of inspection. Tbmethoda and ,.t.m, i ""! ,h"" L ,.- ,
H will b. . lasting noonouijr to Intrude, modnrr. bo,... "nthXTnA
j Medford Pharmacy
Btore with LlUU Prices.
auax PoitoffUe.
BENSON HAS SWOKN
IN HIS SUCCESSOR
KKAMATH FALLS, Sept. 4, Judge
Henry L, Benson, nf the circuit court
of this district, Wednesday adminis
tered the oath of office to his HiicccHt'or,
fJeorgo No! and.
Judge Benson 'b Inst jury enso was a
railroad right of way case. He now
will devote his time to his private iaw
practice, in partnership with C. F. Stone
of this eity.
Hon. Jtobert G. Smith of (irants Pass
spent Thursday in Medford on business.
Modford Tribute, 50e por month.
Home Trade
Versus
Roam Trade.
Ik 0
Home tl'LOle: Home triulf!
I h Letter iV.r i!i.u ro:itn trude.
So keep your i!:irl:n dolLirs In Iho town
Lend lliein. Hpeml tlie.n.
Hut never, never acml them
Around the world to wander n, nud down.
Tlie eelebniltil American p.u't who
peinu'J I h;i. r Immortal Hues uiis'ht
hii vo iidiled a prose fool note In the
offer l tint roil in tr:itlo will cense when
homo trade mnkoi the sniir.' ell'ort to
gel business an ro:un trude mnktw
In other wnu!s, when the homo mer
elmnt adveiiKei ndeipialely In the
home paper.
' MAT o-r occur to vou'
St. Mary's Academy
Directed by the Bisters at tbe Hoi;
Names of Jesus and Mary.
Medford, Or. ... .
Rates for tbe scholastic year, or per
iod of 40 weeks:
Boarding School.
Board, tuition and laundry $180.00
Private room 50.00
Day School.
Tuition, priinarv and grammar
grad-s . 20.00
High school and special course.. 30.00
L.uucheon for day scholars who
too far from Bcnool to rteurn
home, or who prefer a warm
meal at noon 50.00
Special rates to parents entering two
or more children.
Music Department.
Piuno, two lessons per week . . . CO.OO
Violin, two lessons per week . . . 60.00
Muiuloliu, guitar, banjo, etc 60.00
Vocal, two lessons per week . . . 60.00
N. B. The rates quoted above in
cliido an hour's practice daily, under the
supervision of a sister.
Art Department
Pen, ink, charcoal and water
colors $ 30.00
Oil 4000
Miscellaneous.
Graduating fee (at completion of
four-year academic course) . . 15.00
Library foe 1-00
Laboratory fee 5.00
Singing in concert, physical culture,
elocution in class, art needle work, plain
sewing, do not form extra charges.
The sistors are happy to inform their
friemls and the public that the new
and commodious building and the mod
ern improvements introduced therein,
enable them to ensure the comfort of
pupils while facilitating educational ad
vantages. Write for program of studies, also
for booklet concerning dress regulations
etc.
A.IlriH: SISTEB SUPERIOE,
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
MEDFORD, OR.
ABOUT
August 15 we will be raady
to sell tiered and seasoned
OAK WOOD
in any quantity at $3.00 per
tier, deliver-d, or $2.00 per
tier at the ranch.
Good Rail Wood
Some cedar, sawed into tier
wood, at $1.50 per tier at
the ranch or $2.50 per tier
delivered.
For all necessary informa
tion apply to
WESTERN OREGON
ORCHARD CO.
Medford. Oregon.
SEE
The latest things in
Neckwear Brooches and
Belt Pins
MARTIN J. REDDY
The Jeweler Near Postofflce
Fim Watch and Jewelry Repairing a Specialty.
uOregon
Builders
Are you doing what you can to populate your State ?
OliKOON NKKDS l'KOri.K Meltl.-rs. honest farmers, mechanics,
merchants, clerks, people with brains, jtr.Jhg hands and n willing
heart capital or no capital.
Southern Pacific Company (Lines in Oregon.)
is sending tons of Oregon I iterature lo the East for distribution
through every available agency. Will yon not help the good work
of building Oregon by sending us the names and addreaaea of your
friend;: nho are likely to be interested in this stntef We will be
glad to bear tho expense of sending them complele information about
UIIKliON and its opportunities.
COLONISTS' TICKETS will be on salo during 8KPTKMBKK AND
IMTOUKU from the Kast to all points in Oregon. The fares from a
fen- principal cities are
From Denver $;50.0O
From Omaha. . . . 30.00
From Kansas City 30.00
From St. Louis. . 3."..V.
I" rom Chicairo. . . 38.00
TICKETS CAN BE PltJIPAlD.
If you wont to bring a friend or relative ' Oregon, deposit the
proper amount with any of our agents. The ticket will then be fur
nished by telegraph.
A. S. KOSr.Nn.U'M, Medford. Or., Local Agent.
VM. M MURRAY, General Pass-ng.-r Agent, Portland, Or.
Fri ni Louisville. . $4 1 .70
From Cincinnati. 42.20
From Cleveland.. 44.75
From New York.. 55.00
Notice to Water
Consumers
Owing to the scarcity of water supply, it
is ordered that no city water be used for ir
igation or sprinkling except between the
hours of l) and 8 o'clock a. m. and 5 and 7
o'clock p. m. until otherwise ordered by the
water committee. h
Violation of this ordeixhy any consumer
will result in said consumer's supply being
forthwith shut off.
By order of the "Water Committee of the
fiitv Council of Medford, Oregon.
Dated August 15, 1908.
KEDrOBD, OBXOON' ff.
State Depositary.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
$116,000.00
Equally Good
ServiGe For All
This bank rondors tho same prorapt,
courteous and abloging service to tho
smallest as well as tho largest depositor.
It wishes to promote tho interests of
all its cuBtomers. Let us he of service
to you. Mako the Jafksou County Bank
your depositary.
Finest equipment iu southern Oregon.
W. I. VAWTER, President
G. B. LINDLEY, Cashier
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W. B. JACKSON, Ass t Cashier.
The Medford National Bank
MEDFORD, OB.
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SURPLUS 10,000
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Who will always steer you right when you
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