MEUFORD DAILY TRIBUNJL. MEDFORD, OKKGOX. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1908.
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LABOR DAY.
"Men of labor, heirs of glory,
Heroes of unwritten story,
Nurslings of one mighty mother,
Hopes of her and one another,
Kise like lions from your sluniher,
In unvanquishable number,
Shake to earth the chains that bind you,
That in sleep have fallen on you ;
Ye are many, they are few,"
Labor day has been set aside by legislators as a tribute
to those who toil, and incidentally, vote. It marks the
growth of the esteem in which labor is held in the model
world that contrasts sharply with the disesteeni of all an
cient civilizations.
Labor, through the long centuries in which the toile
has advanced from slavery and serfdom, has gradual!,
acquired a aignny oi its own a truer minuty than is
born with tinsel of caste. The development of democrac
has been the development of the toiler, until today, whe
the average skilled laborer is as well and often better in
formed than the tradesman and even those in the profes
sional classes.
All olden civilizations were built upon the cornerstone
of slavery. All labor, manual and mental, was performed
by slaves and it was considered a disgrace for those of th
patrician caste to speak to or associate with the toilers.
who had no rights. 1 Listorians were ashamed to even write
ot the laborer, and their narratives are merely stories of
the ruling caste. Soldiers were ashamed to fight the des
pised commoners, and the patrician youths of ancient
Greece amused themselves by hunting and slaying their
own workmen, busy harvesting in the fields.
In those days, when "the glory that was Greece and tlu
grandeur that was Komc" were enlightening the world
41.,, 4-:l.. 1 il l.J. i . i 1 l rut
uif lunur wua LiuMigiiL lo not even nave a soul. I lie census
of Athens revealed 5)000 '.sou Is," when its population
was H00,000. The many were the property f the few, to
work, to torture, to slay as they wished. The cross provid
ed a favorite torture post, while the working man s fran
tic death agonies as he perished from crucifixion or died
in a wreath of flames, for no other crime than being ;
toiler, lurmshed amusement to his noble masters for cen
tunes. Once (000 workingmeu were crucified and burned
to death at one time along the Appian wav.
I he uplifting of labor, the gradual emancipation of
mankind, lias progressed slowly, but steadily, through the
centuries moving laster and Jaster as the development
or humanity progressed.
it is a lar step ironi those days, when all the arts and
sicences, as well as manual labor, were in the hands of per
secuted slaves, to the present day, when an entire nation
sets aside a day in honor of the toiler, and countless thou
n i., r ii .
Mums oi uiem are marenmg through a thousand cities.
giving expression to the force and strength and place in
the nation of those who work. And yet labor has not fully
conic nuo ns own, nor will it until the arrival of the lorn
dreamed of inilleniuni the universal brotherhood nf m.-m
PLEASED WITH PROSPECT
FOR JOSEPHINE COUNTv
II. B. niidilonlmrg of S-nlllo ...,i
of tho gentlemen immM-iiiti-t. niili 0. A.
Coll inn in tho pi-opusM new Ht'ririe
road, Arrived hi-ro la.tt Snturlv ninrn
iiitf and during Siitutilny inn) Smuliiv
went ovtr tho projinscil rnuto with Mr.
Col I inn in tin ittilimitiil. Mo r.Mimiunl
in conforonoo with Mr. Collins Moinlay,
nml Tuesday evonintf rt'iurmM to Sent
tlo, apparently well pi. ;.'. I with tho
outlook.
When Been the lira! of the week by
a Courier reporter, Mr. ItinMeiilnn
ntiiti-d that ho had nothing xpocial to
give nut at thin time more than what
had already boon said. He said, how
over, that ho was more than pleased
with the looks of tliinjj hero (jonerally
and particularly with the route as it
had been outlined by Mr. Collins. He
Raid that while the road would be Imilr.
that general const ruction work w ould
not begin for ome little time, perhaps J
within the next six months, and that
he did not wish to make any t-tatnnent
at thii time which would cause nnyone
to become unduly rx.-thd or tiwik- any
unwise investments. Couri.r.
DRAINING MARSH LAND
IN KLAMATH COUNTRY
It is estimated that ."t0.in0 acres of
marsh land will ! pr::ct ic.-Cly drained
by the dyke, which IV S uth.-rn Pacific
company is thiowii u up for their rail
road bed across th. mithcrn part of
" mini v. As this uyke will bo com
pleted this afall it will mean that this
immense body of rich land will le rcadv
for crops next year. The oiilv aoure'e
of water for the Lower Lake is from the
overflow of Klamath river, which runs
t'lrouh the channel which connecrs the
river with the Pike. When the water is
high in the river it raised tho water
in the lake and overflows the adjoining
lands, Ihirniir (he drv hcimou .if fhi.il
tune of the year tho water flows hack
to the river and lowers the lake to a
Herald.
(Sucrutiiuutu Bie.)
Coluiiel II. Weiustock, who wan cs
peciullv comiuiticioued by Governor Oil-
let t to look into condition!! of labor
in other countries, has written concern
ing the conditions in Germany,
Among other things, he aitva:
4 ' The Germans cannot understand
what seems to them a paradoiial con
dition in our country. Tkey ask: MIow
jt it Mat individually you Americans
us a rule are the soul of honor, yet
collectively iii your inir.k-ijml udiiiimu-
tratioiiB you accm to be a pack of
thinvoof ' ' '
Colonel WuiiiKt ck also Mends to the
governor a letter from David Lubin in
which he calls att -ntion to the same
AHBorntiou, and suggests that the proper
remedy would lie in compulsory attend
ance at primaries.
The llee dien not believe that the
American peoplo in their local govern
inentH uro s very much more dishon
est than other people, and it 'his from
time to time given facts and ntutisties
to prove it. The bonsted honesty of
many huropeau cities falls to the
ground when confronted with facts, sta
tist icB und reports.
flower, suppose we admit for the
sake of argument, that our city gov
erumenlH are not only commonly cor
ruptwhich in the truth but far more
corrupt than those of Kurope. What
is the remedy? What was the remedy
over there T
Certainly no man who has ever read
history will state i hat the corruption
within the I.nited States today is to
he compared to thp Kuropean corrup
tion of a hundred years ago, no mat
ter what nation you might choose.
Why then are wo so corrupt and
they not so corrupt, if that be true?
The Hoe has often held, and eircum
stuutiul evidence will prove it, that the
reason for the proportional decrease of
municipal corruptness in Kuropean cities
comes from the public ownership of
public utilities, llefore tho public util
Hies were owned by the people, ior
instance, in the cities of Kngland, the
corruptness there was so notorious that
it was exploited by novelists.
As tho people began to own their
public utilities better men were put up
for office and more honesty developed
in municipal positions.
The same would undoubtedly be the
result here. For a few years there
might be corruption, ns thero was cor
ruption for a few years in those Eng
lish cities, but gradually the best citi
zens would take a pride in running for
office and in governing the cities where
they had so many great interests to
look out for.
Hut whenever n proposition of this
kind is made, you will find the verv
men who aro continually prating about
t he honest v of Europe, ami tho (lis
onesiy of America, fighting tooth and;
nail t he great primal reform which
made for the boasted honesty of select
1 European fit ies.
rather diffuse aaJ dreamy puilusopby.
bat wbeu b describes actual conJitioiis
he uomvi pretty near being prautiual.
For ihitanco. President Roosevelt
says:
We Auiericaiie are making great prog
it-i9 in the development of our agricul
tural resources. Hut it is equally true
that the social and economic institutions
of the open country are not keeping
pace with the development of the nation
ns a whole. The farmer is as a rule
better off than his foiebears; but his
increase in well being has not kept
pace with that of the country as a
whole. It is at least is im
portant thut the farmer should get the
largest possible return for his money,
comfort and social advantages from the
crops be grows us that he should get
the largest possible return in crops
from the land he farms.
Hero President Roosevelt leads
straight up to a political question of
which for seven years he has sedously
fought shy. What more direct and im
mediate way is there of helping tax
farmer to get "the largest possible re
turn in money, comfort and social ad
vantages from the crops he grows "than
the revision of the tariff on an equit
able basis?
Honest tariff reform would not only
insure tho farmer cheaper prices for
what he buys, but would stimulus the
outward flow of his products to for
eign countries. On tho one hand he
would be benefitted by freer access
to the markets of the world, and on the
other by freedom from the exactions
of the tariff-fed trusts. For year the
farmer has been in need of cheaper lum
ber. Tho tariff prohibits it. For
years ho hns known that the American
made agricultural implements and other
tools he requires are sold chenprr n
broad than to him because of the tariff.
Dingley ultra-protectionism has every
where throughout the country enor
mously increased the cost of living.
Let the farmer have more money to
spend ufUT purchasing his necessaries
and supplies, and he will be able to
secure more comforts ami more nocial
advantages for himself in his own way.
St. Mary's Academy
Directed by the Sisters of the Holy
Names of Jesus and Mary.
Medford, Oi.
Rate for the scholastic year, or per
iod of 40 weeks:
Boarding School.
Board, tuition and laundry tl80.l)0
Private room 50. Of (
Day School. !
Tuition, primary and grammar i
grades $0.0fl
High school and Bpocial course.. 30. wU
Luncheon for day scholars who
too tar from scuool to rteurn
home, or who prefer a warm
meal at noon 50.00 1
Special rates to parents entering two
or more children.
Music Department j
Piano, two lessonB per week . . . 60.00 j
Violin, two lessons per week ... 60.10
Mandolin, guitar, banjo, etc 60.00
Vocal, two lessonB per week . . . 60.00
N. B. The rates quoted above in
clude an hour's practice daily, under the
supervision of a sister.
Art Department.
Pen, ink, charcoal and water
colore $ 30.00
OU 40.00
Miscellaneous.
Graduating fee (at completion of
four-year academic course) . . 15.09
Library fee 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 sisters are happy to inform their
friends and the public that the new
and commodious building and the mod
ern improvements introduced therein,
onable them to ensure the comfort ef
pupils while facilitating educational ad
vantages. Write for program of studies, als
for booklet concerning dress regulations,
etc.
Address: SISTER SUPERIOR,
ST. MAST'S ACADEMY,
MEDFORD. OR.
YOUTH SHOT FOR DEER
MAY STILL RECOVER
Charles Christie, the young man who
was accidentally shot near Wonder Wed
nesday of last week by Winfred Lit
tlefield while the two were out deer
hunt ing aud was brought to the hos
pital in this city last Friday evening,
strange though it may seem, i:t not
only alive but seems to be improving.
f)r. Loughbridge, who has tho case in
charge, stated this afternoon that there
is st ill a chance for his recovery.
(irants Pass Courier.
Why Not Iron in Comfort?
No reason to be uncomfortable in
hot, stuffy kitchen.
You can take your Kleoiic Iron to
any part of the house where thero is
a light socket.
REPUBLICAN DEFIANCE OF
POPULAR DEMAND FOR REFORM
OLD CUP DEFENDER
RELEGATED TO REAR
JEALOUS WIFE KILLS
OIRL WITH HUSBAND
PKOVIPKNCK. K. 1., Sept. T. The i
famou old America cup defender Pwri- 1
Un, which In 15 def. nted tm K.HflicI
challenger Clcncnta, t.i pnnHed frm tW
flpot of p1taitre nwft to t
of .r. U44 OMM.fkMr;
Tiriri'll V tie.k.1L fc.
iwwn irw ! tr. ffw & ? -
WICHITA FALLS. Tex.. Sept. '
Mi Lillinn Wheat ley is dead and Mm.
Walter Alb-n, accused ,.f causing her
death, is in jail today us the result of
n tragedy occurring directlv after Mrs.
Alb n had caught the girl in the pros
ence nf her huband.
Walter Allen, the hinhad. who is
preprint. c ef the St. Charles hotel of
tb )(. ) h ttley were drlr- ,
i M of the fT,.. 0f thin
. MM n. Allrn. in a1
ttf ftil.t, .nt to the mi.l.lU I
to Mte ffne nn ,k ft the ar ,oA
(Sacramonto Pee.)
An old time friend and pioneer as
sociates of Senator Ankenv (rennb-
ican) discussing the ehurge mado bv
'ongressiuaii Wesloy L. .Tones that An
euy secured his seat bv corrupting
the politics of this state and bribing
legislators, said, defensively:
Well, what if Ankeuv did get his
sent that wavf Thev all have to do it
some extent or id her. ' Spokane
spokesman Keview.
Tt is notorious that manv senators
have obtained their seats through bri
ery in some form or other. A com
moii method is that of giving a lump
sum to legislative candidates "to cov-
clectinn expense:)," with the "un
rstanding" that the aspirant will re
member t he tfiver when tho vote is
taken on the senator-ship. Guggenheim
.dorado, owes his place in the sen
ate to the cheerful contribution of
ry large Huiu of money to the state
ampaign fund, which was used to
leet republican nominees to tho legis
hit tire.
Il is high time to put a stop to the
present method of electing senators
through the votes of purchased or boss
ridden legislators. The remedy Is direct
popular election of senators, for which
the national democratic platform un
eq u i v oc a I ly d eel a res.
Hut what dil the national republican
ouvention at Chicago, which nomin
1 Taft and Sherman, do on this vital
issu f
The platform committee defeated
'pular election of United States sell
ers by a vote of R'J to 1. And when
the iinostion was brought, un in thn
ouvention that bodv finally trampled
this great reform bv a vote of
to 1 1 1.
And why did the republican con veil
ion thus affront and insult the people
their earnest cry for this long need
change f
Simply because it would endanger re
ublict'ii control of the 1'nited Strife
nate, now the main reliance of the
trusts and the railroads in their deter
mined effort to run the government of
the nation and to resist or prevent of
fective government regulation.
On this as on other important issues,
the republican arty has arrayed itself
with the trusts and the railroads, and
against the demands of tho .t 1
the policy of Theodore Roosevelt. It
accordingly has invited defeat at the
polls by the g,iml citizenship f the
nation, and richly deserves to be beat
An extension cord from the kitchen
light will enable you to use it on tho
porch.
Tolephone Main 855 and havo an
Rleetric Iron Bent you on one week's
free trial.
ROGUE RIVER ELECTRIC CO.
Succoasor to Connor Water Tower Co.
Office 208 West Seventh St.,
Opposite Big Electric Sign.
ABOUT
August 15 we will be ready
to sell tiered and seasoned
OAK WOOD
in any quantity at $3.00 per
tier, delivered, or $3.00 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 Postoffice
Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing a Specialty.
Shall t lit m',..1. ruli or I In' ni.inop
Tluit i th.' m:tilt i(.iM' of lln prosi'iit
TH FAtMER AND
TARIFF REVISION
(N. w York World)
rr.-.i,l,nt Konnev.-H ' apponl fur the
.wiiil uplifting of the farmer elana
thrniiKli the Viiterat (rovernment U well
I meant, aHhouh loaded down with a
Oregon,,
Builders
Are you doing what you can to populate your State ?
ORKGOX XKKPS rEOH.E Settlers, honest farmers, mechanics,
merchants, rlerki. people with brains, strong hands and a willing
heart capital or no capital.
Southern Pacific Company (Lines in Oregon.)
is souiling tons of Oregon 1 itcraturo to tho East for distribution
through every available agency. Will you not help tho good work
of building Oregon by sending us the names and addresses oi your
friend.: who aro likely to bo interested in this slntef We will be
glad to bear the expense of sending them complete information about
OKKGON and its opportunities.
COLONISTS' TICKETS will be on salo during SEPTEMBER AXD
(H'l'tHIEH from the East to all points in Oregon. The fares from a
few principal cities are
From Louisville.. $11.70
From Cincinnati. 42.20
From Cleveland..
From Xew York..
44.'
55.00
From Denver 10.00
From Omaha .'10.00
From Kansas City JIO.OG
From St. Louis. . :i5.5i)
From Chicago. . . 38.00
TICKETS CAN BE PREPAID.
If you want to bring a friend or relative ' Oregon, deposit the
proper amount with any of our agents. The ticket will theo be fur
'ni?hed by teleftph. .0
A. S. liOSKNUArM, Medford, Or., Local Agent.
WM. M'Ml'liltAY, General Pass-nger Agent, Portland, Or.
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 ( and 8 o'clock a. in. and 5 and 7
o'clock p. m. until otherwise ordered by the
water committee.
Violation of this order by any consumer
will result in said consumer's supply being
forthwith shut off.
By order of the Water Committee of the
Citv Council of Medford, Oregon.
Dated August 15. 1908. .
Stato Depositary.
CAPITAL AND SUEPLUS
$115,000.00
Equally Good
Service For All
This bank rentiers the same pronpt,
t'ourteuus and abloghig service to the
smulk'Ht as well as the largest depositor.
It wishes to promote the interests of
all its customers. Let us be of service
to you. Make the Jnckson County Bank
your depositary.
Finest equipment in southern Oregon.
W. I. VAWTER, President
G. R. LINDLEV, Cashier
MEDFORD SASH & DOOE 00.
Window and Door Frames, Oak Veneered Doors, Bevel Plate Carried
on Hand, Cheap.
Office fixtures and all kinds of planing mill work, including turned work and
fJincy grills. F, BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH STS. PHONE 2291.
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J. E.
.1. A.
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PE22T. v; President.
JOHN 8. ORTII, Cashier.
W. B. JACKSON, Ass t Cashier.
The Medford National Bank
MEDFORD, PE.
CAPITAL $50,000
SURPLUS 10,000
Safety Boxes to Rent. A General Banking Business
Transacted. We Solicit Tour Patronage
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The Whole
Thing in a
Nutshell
When vou inspect
our list of citv proper
ty you see the whole show in Modt'ord real
estate, for every discriminating propertv
owner knows who will find customers for
him, and lists his property with us.
A house is or is not desirable as a resi
dence or as an investment: is or is not worth
the money asked for it. While we ahvavs
use our host endeavors to sell propertv listed
with us. wo regard the purchaser as our cus
tomer, and put our host judgment at his dis
posal. We know the snaps, and we never
mislead our customers, or misrepresent val
iies to them. With the town filling up rai
idlv it is high time you wore getting a homo
in .Medtord.
Rogue River Land
Company
M EI) FORI)
KXTimiTlilTlLDIXO.
HILL
Military
Academy
A Private Boarding and
Day School for Bovs
Primary, preparatory and aoadomio departments Coll,... ,,.. .
Business course. Manual Training. Prinoi.4 "o ve,. rTarat,on'
Portland The Hi,l M.litary at.L.s TLlll "oTZ'Z
no place for any thers. Fall term Login, SeptenS.er It M.v. ,
.on .iig v., ie,1: ta.x:;:;" ' ,,,, : Lrtrr.?;
. ". im,i,, m. 1)., Portland,
principal.
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THE MEDFORD DAILY TVWUNE HAS THE BEST
NEWS SERVICE IN SOUTHERN OREGON
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