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DAILY tpthitwb., Al li'.DFORD. OREGON. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1908-
Medford Daily Tribune
A Lira Papeu in a Live Town.
: What Papers Say X
' Published every evening except Sunday.
MEDFORD PUBLISHING COMPANY
Geouoe Putnam, Editor and Manager.
THE TWO PLATFORMS.
Admitted as Second-Class Matter in the Postoffice at
Medford, Oregon.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
One month, by mail or carrier .... $0.M 0. year, by mail . .
,5.0U
PASS UP WASSON CANYON.
There can be no reasonable doubt in the jnind of any
one who has visited the pla.-e that Wasson canyon is an
ideal source for municipal water supply. In quality of
water, in character of watershed, there is nothing to he
desired. Its fatal defect is that sufficient water is not
there. Its cost, also is more than the city can afford.
Slinger's ranch, supplemented by Fish lake water,
would also be an ideal source, being above the cattle
ranches, and enabling the city to fence much land about the
stream, but its cost, on account of additional pipe needed,
puts it at present out of consideration.
There is then but one proposition from the Little Butte
section that deserves consideration at the present time,
that made by the Fish Lake Ditch company. As a source
of municipal supply, the north fork of the Little Butte is
as good as Wasson canyon. If the water can be taken
out above the Fish Lake intake, as Engineer Howard as
serts, at a sufficient elevation to reach the city, the propo
sition comes within the cost limit set by the bond issue.
There is 5000 inches of water flowing today in the
north fork. This can be supplemented from the stored wa
ters of Fish lake and Four-Mile lake. There is no doubt
of the company's ability to deliver any amount the city
purchases. The Kish Lake Ditch company should amend
its offer to 500 indies, and the pipeline be constructed for
that quantity, for in a semi-arid country like this, with a
soil that fairly drinks water, fully 500 inches will be needed
here within a few years.
The one objection made to Little l'.utte water is that
cattle are pastured in its watershed. The banks of the
creek are high and the drainage is not directly from the
oasture into the stream. The creek is deep and exceedingly
swift, and soon purifies itself. Most of the cattle pastur
ing is done in winter, when the flow of the stream is many
times as irreat as it is in summer, when most water is used.
m .,.,... if ..v..niii:illv tiiiiiid neet'ssarv. the citv could
lUUlWll-lj 11. vn-iiu ,r - r
buv uu all pastures in the valley, or construct a temporary
flume to carrv water from an upper intake, like the Slinger
ranch, to be acquired at some future date, when the city
can afford it.
The water committee's plan to bring the Wasson can
yon project within the cost limit by reducing the size of
the pipe, so that it will carry only 250 inches, will meet
with public disapproval. The people want all the water
they buy delivered. Why pass up a good river like Little
Butte for an insufficient stream like Wasson canyon
springs, when the latter costs more than the pocketbook
contains1
(Commoner.)
Shall wo tux large incomes in Anieri
en, us is done by the progressive re-pub.-
of Switzerland and France, also
in (ierinnny and England!
The democratic platform says yia.
The republican platform is silent.
Shall we elect United States senators
by a direct vote, thus making it diffi
cult, if not impossible, for millionaires
to control the nation through the upper
house!
The democratic platform says yes.
The republican platform silent.
Shall we take the. duty off trust con
trolled articles with arbitrary prices
fixved upon the customer without re
gard to laws of supply and demand, all
ompctitiun having hi tnroiueoi
The democratic platform says yes.
The republican platform silent.
Shall a reasonable tax be paid by
banks to create a guarantee rami in
rotect depositors, thus preventing runs
n banks and money panics and there
by bringing into circulation nonrileu
wealth!
Tho democratic platform says yes.
The republican platform silent.
The scandalous and dangerous cor
ruption of the electorate by the use of
enormous campaign funds points to the
deeav of free government. Shall we
know before election, through publicity,
from whence and I rum whom camo tuese
great contributions!
Tho democratic platform says yes.
Tho republican platform silent.
Shall we have billion dollar sessions
of i-ongress ami a vast army of oltice-
holders dictating presidential nomina
tions 1
The democratic platform condemns.
Itepuhlicuu platform necessarily si
lent.
-v:jst. Mary's Academy
Directed by the Bisters of tne Hoiy
Names of Jems and Mary.
Medford, Or.
Kates for the scholastic year, or per
iod of 40 weeks:
Boarding School.
COMMUNICATIONS.
To Rogue Valley Horticulturists.
To the Editor: Sincerely, gentlemen,
I vonr niictinir was a disappointment to
all those persons who attended in me
expectation of heg . , . 180.00
ciples in advance of what was stan-u 5n no
in like lathering, in this county 20 Private room
CAPTAIN OF DETECTIVES
SHOT BY BURGLAR
-Wal
s and
from
I, OS ANOKl.KS, Cal., Sept. 10.-t.-r
II. Auble. captain of detectiv
former chief of police, is dying
wounds h received today while try
ing to arrest Carl Sutherland, whom he
suspecled or burglary. Sutherland '
i-upi d and is being pursued by tho po
Pre. I'red Horning, an alleged accom
f Sutherland, is under urrest.
Auble and Caplain of Detectives l'aill
II. I'himmer t Sutlierlanad and Horn-
int. iinon the street early today aad in
formed them that I hey were under nr
rest.
Hammer captured Horning, but Sulh
I'rbiud ran. He was pursued by Captain
Anl.le nndt lirned and fired two shots
:il his pursuer, hitting him in the abdo
men and in the shoulder. In the excite
incut that ensued the fugitive made his
rape.
Auble
was hurriedly taken to the
hospital, where efforts are being made
lo save his life, but there is little hope
for his reeoverv.
STILL
SLAUGHTERING DUCKS
NEAR KLAMATH FALLS
THE TRlllUNE SCORES AGAIN.
The Tribune on yesterday scored another journalistic
triumph when it gave its readers a detailed account of the
first fifteen rounds of the ( laiis-N'elson fight for the light
weight championship of the world, and closed the account
with the result of the fight. This was made possible by
The Tribune's splendid telegraph service. The news was
received with eagerness, and was appreciated by many
local people.
Although the fight did not start until 3 o'clock, which
is Tho Tribune's regular hour of going to press, the forms
were kept open and a complete account of it given with
the exception of the last six rounds, which would have
been given had not the power operating the mechanical
department been suddenly shut off by the breaking of a
power line near (Sold Ray. As it was, the account omitted
no esseutial detail. A wire from the ringside in Colina led
directly into The Tribune office and it was only a few
si-coin s alter he battle came to a close that, tlie news was
on the streets of Medford.
And still The Tribune did no more than its duty as
live newspaper.
The fact thai a large number of the papers were sold
on the afternoon trains shows that the paper is an asset
to the community, inasmuch as the attention of many trav
e ors were directed to .wet lord as a citv with a live news
paper, indicating that the city is composed of live citizens.
And so The Tribune continues to live up to its repu
tation thai of giving to its readers the best and most
up-to-date news service in southern Oregon.
K I. AM ATM FALLS. Or., Sept. 10.
Thousands of ducks have been killed in
the Klamath country since the sensou
opened. The birds are plentiful, but nre
in the swamps, whero they are not easy
of access. Most of tho duck ponds in
the edge of the marsh are dry, bo that
shooting is not as good as it usually
is at the opening of the season. On the
upper Muuiatn lane in uie n-iunj
the llarriman resort, hunting is much
better than in other parts of the coun
ty, and large killings have been made.
The order creating a hunting preserve
on the lower Klamath lake has not yet
.-one into effect, or at. least no official
notification has been received. Most of
the ducks that are being killed are null
lards and are native birds.
New Cases.
Jackson County bank vs. A. T
ereu: net ion to recover money.
tor 1'iir.lili,
bund
Vnw
attorneys for plaintitt.
Reduced Rates to State Fair at Salom,
Oregon.
The Southern Pacific company will
sell round trip tickets to Salem at th
rate of one fare and a third for round
trio nciouut Ori'iron state fair, to be
held at Salem September I I to HI inst
Ticketes will be on sale September
Kl to l!. iiietush e; continuous passage
in both directions. Kurt her particu
bus lo"
11 -KHK.MIKM LIST
The committee ill charge of the live
stuck exhibit at the district fair havi
completed the revised premium list. Ii
vision A. class 1, is revised to rend as
follows:
1st. l'relll
$10
10
-d Kreni
t S.00
5.00
S.00
5.00
Stallions
Clydesdale ..
I'crcherotis . .
Ilelgian 10
(ierinan Coach It
Kreneh Coach 10
Thoroughbred 10 S.00
Standard bred Ill S.00
Sweepstakes over all., lo 10.00
All exhibitors will please tnke notice
thai all third premiums for horses, cat
tie, sheep, goats and swine nre strick
from the premium list and same will be
paid on any class of stock.
MANY VISITORS IN PEORIA
TO HEAR POLITICAL SPEECHES
I'KOKIA, 111., Sept. 10. H is esti
mntisl that -Iii.oiih isitors were here
today to attend the si 'siotis of the dem
ocrntic slate ronvent loll and hear to)
dresses by llryan, .loh son and others.
When the convention was called to
order Adelaide Stevenson was int ro.luc
ml and after a big oyntion delivered an
address upon tho Issues of the cam
palan, optimistic nf lbs outlook.
WOtUm J. Hrynn was tlf)t Intro
dnrwt. The crowd rhrrM for severs!
minutes. ltrvnn spokn after th sit
Jnurnmenl In the courthouse stism and
was hoard by an Immense throng.
JOEL'S HORSE WINS A
STAKE OF :t'2r00
Rubber Goods
liko (fath.'iWs in tins county
yeurs ago. Tho iirelimimiry discussion
on tlie Biitijert of "Means ami Mt'th
oIh" to advertise tliia taction was of
i-ourwe well and jford; but when you
took up tho mutter of irrigation, tho dis
cussion fell flat, without incident in
information with whirl, to enrich so
worthy a matter jih that of tfrowiiitf
fruitH in ltoL'uo valley, in seasons of
drouth, by t lie ukc of water canaled
from mountain streams, the wise and
intelligent application of which would
yive to your apples and your pears the
dosired size and the rt-quired flavor.
In spite of tho fact that the producer
stands nt a point of advantage over
the consumer of fruits, yet are th"re
to be found among tho consumers of
fruit iu this valley nun that can give
the producer odds and then beat him out
in the matter of wise and intelligent
action in tho matter of getting " best
results. ' '
The estimony of a man that has never
grown any kind of fruit but. oranges
and citrus fruits, and that, too, in a
distant itart of tin- country, counts
for nothing iu the matter of growing
to splendid maturity apples, pears,
peaches and plums in Kogue valley.
From the "talks" given, it could but
appear there was not present at your
meeting anyone who hnd worked out,
by careful, painstaking, experiment, a
system of irrigation, definite and relia
ble, and altogether satisfactory. Mr.
li.'s testimony to the benefits of irriga
tion had reference only to an experi
ment on it small tract of land in a sin
gle locality; and noeessarily involved
many points of interest which were not
brought out in the discussion. Mr.
(. 's speech contained not a single ad
vanced thought, nor original idea in
connection with the subject of irriga
tion in the matter of growing tree
fruits.
The idea of piping water for irriga
tion immediately onto an orchard is
fallacious, and proves the possessor of
the idea to have given his subject poor
consideration, or proves him to be de
ficient both in judgment and scientific
knowledge. Tho practical value of tin
idea lies in its containing a suggestion
of a principle the application of which
leads to the best results, and which
is made legitimate by being found to
rest upon a basis of scientific knowl-
Ige and fact. A pipeline conveying
water to a city for domestic purpose;
n ml at the same time suppying water
to on-hard ists for orchard needs has
no such foundation nor basis iu fact.
The utility of water for irrigation
purposes iiepemis upon tne co-ordination
of various eb'nients which nre sep
arately useless. Those of us who have
made careful experiments with water
in the growing of fniits and vegetables
mil berries, early discovered that ques
tion of soil aside that certain growths
hould have water at certain signs of
I he season, or ;it certain hours of the
lay, as was their nature nnd their en
ironment; or even in accordance with
the nature of what fertilizer has been
used in tho soil.
You may not irrigate poaches ns you
would cherries, nor mav vou irrigate
berries as you should pears and apples,
nor apricots ns you should nectarines.
Now, gentlemen, listen: It has got
ten to be unite the habit with some
persons that, if anvone outside the
lique ' ' set up or presume to ven
tilate an opinion there lie those who at
once iot out with the cry: "Knocker,
knocker!" But to honostlv, kindlv nnd
fearlessly attack a fallacy does not
necessarilv constitut' a knocker. There
is more than one wav t o knock but
that is neither here nor there. What
have offered herein is founded upon
experience nnd careful observation,
Therefore this criticism is intended to
be both helpful and corrective; its
purpose being mainly to encourage or
chard ists to greater independence and
-elf reliance in the matter of progres
sive experiment in caring for and de
veloping their industry, to the end that
our soil and our climate produce newer
and better varieties than bv us as vet
has been harvested.
The people tn Kogue valley were
talking water for irrigation U0 vears
ago; nnd nlwavs were thev desirous of
federal assistance in the matter. Twenty
years ago the people of the valley felt
themselves loo poor to carry on a pro
ject so stupendous; for w. estimated
at that time at n million dnllnrs the cost
of a perfect system of irrigation for
the entire valley of the Uogue, such as
we should bring under its benefits, the
foot hills and th ow lying lands. To
day the tieccBsity is twelve fold greater
than it was at that time.
First and foremost, then, should there
be wise nnd intelligent action in united
effort looking toward the securing of
water for irrigation purposes, in "open
ditch " (Hy all means segregate your
conduits for city water from your irri
gation line proper and also looking to
ward a more careful seeking out of sci
entific means and methods of growing
to greater perfection nnd to greater
profit as well such grasses, roots, vege
tables and fruits ns seem best adapted
to our climate and thrive best in tho soil
of tliis the gem of the Oregon,
srnsrRiHKK.
Day School.
Tuition, primary and grammar
grade, .-20.00
High school and special course.. 30.00
Luncheon for day scholars who
too tar from school to rteurn
home, or who prefer a warm
ou.uu
meal at noou
Special rates to parents entering two
or more children.
Music Department.
Piaao, two lessons per week . . . 60.00
Violin, two lessons per week . . . 60.00
Mandolin, guitar, banjo, etc 60.00
Vocal, two lessons per week . . . 60.00
N. B. The rates quoted above in- j
elude an hour's practice daily, under the :
supervision of a sister. j
Art Department.
Pen, ink, charcoal and water j
colors
n;1 40.00
Miscellaneous.
Clraduating fee (at completion of
four-year academic course) . . 15.00
library fee luu
Laboratory fee s-uU
SinL'intr in concert, physical culture,
elocution in class, art needle work, plain
sewing, do not form eitra charges.
The sisters are happy to inroriu tnoir
friends and the public thnt the new
lad commodious building and the moil-
cm improvements luirouuccu tuuicu,
jnublc them to ensure the comfort of
pupils while facilitating educational advantages.
Writo for program of studies, am
for booklet concerning dress regulations,
etc.
Address: SISTEE SUPERIOR,
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
MEDFORD, OR.
Just rct'civt'tl. a complete
line of water bags, syringes
and everything in the rubber
line, each artiele guaranteed. j-J
l.ANl'ASTKli, Kin-land, Sept. 10.
-'Voiir Vijcstv ' e ted by II. .1. Joel,
noil the r. I.itj ir V:iv of 0,.Vl pounds
nt tl Pencaitcr mcctiif teilav.
Altlumeji "Your saiesty" was Ihe
favorite, )( victory t)a greeted with
hoots and yells on account of ll, c unpop
laritv of his owner.
Hal Walker's White Kaele was second
ninl Uaron Uothschild.s Santn Strato
wins thirit.
King K.mr.t was present t Oio'tw- i.i.. u.
which wttne..M hr a tro- ' " """" ' "c
mnnanui crowA. I
Why Not Iron in Comfort?
No reason to be uncomfortable in u
hot, stuffy kitchen.
You can take your Electric Iron to
any part of the house where there ib
a light socket.
An extension cord from the kitchen
light will enable you to use it on the
porch.
Telephone Main 855 and have an
Electric Iron sent you on one week's
free trial.
ROGUE RIVER ELECTRIC CO.
Successor to Condor Water Power Co.
Office 206 West Seventh St.,
Opposite Big Electric 8ign.
ABOUT
August 15 we will be ready
to sell tiered and seasoned
OAK WOOD
in any quantity at ?3.00 per
tier, delivered, 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 applv to
WESTERN OREGON
ORCHARD CO.
Medford, Oregon.
Methodist Episcopal Chnrch, B Street.
The Rev. If. K. Ibmlup. distriet Miper
intetnleut of the Klamath Falls district,
will preaeh nt the above ehuri'h Thurs
day evening at 7:Hit. All are invited.
Quarterly conference after the sermon.
ADVERTISED LHTT L1T.
Are You Living
In the
Cobweb Kingdom?
;!XlX
.la,
Medford Pharmacy
ob riifford. Mrs. Paisy Cl;iwon,
Harrington. Walter Heb.-r, Mrs.
Howe, X. Jan, Mrs. t'lvde Ein
der. Marvin Mark, Mrs. John S. Miller.
.Tne Moreida, Miss Martha L. Hussell.
M. X. Sener.K Trbau. Mrs. Krnest j
Whitnev, '
Have
OriUI
vou been to the
Mission
149
N&r PovtottW.
UMforft Trlbnat, BO, Mr matfc.
There ar cobcbs cn the window,
Thtrt are cobwebs on the door,
There are ccbwebi twinging, swaying
From the rafters to t!c T.oor.
Now the place is Cobweb Kingdom.
Though it used to be a store.
If the Cobweb Kingdom's ruler
Were a man discreet and wise
He would have no crbwebs swaying.
Swinging round and catching fliet;
State Depositary.
CAPITAL AND SUB PL US
$116,000.00
Where Are Your Valuables?
Your jewelry, silver, stocks, bonds,
deeds, mortgages or will are they ex
posed to dungor of loss by fire or bur
glar! At a small cost they may be placed
in our fire and burglar proof vault,
where they wilt be beyond the possibil
ity of loss.
Safe deposit boxes to rent, $4 por
yeur and up.
Finest equipment in southern Oregon.
V. I. VAWTER, President
0. K. LINDLEY, Cashisr
ir' --i
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 6 and 7 o'clock a. in. and 5 and 7
o'clock p. m. imtil 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
City Council of Medford, Oregon.
Dated August 15, 1908.
MEDFORD SASH & DOOR COMPANY '
PHONE 2291.
Wimlmv Frames, Oak Veneered Doors, with lievel l'hite, carried iu stock cheap.
Office Fixtures and all kinds of Planing Mill Work, including Turned Work
and Fancy Grills.
F STIfKKT, HKTWKKX SIXTH AND 8KVHXT1I STREETS.
OUR TELEGRAPH NEWS IS RECEIVED BY
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR IN OUR OFFICE
E. ENYAHT.Presid ent.
A. PERRY, Vice President.
JOHN 8. ORTH, Cashier.
W. B. JACKSON, Ass t Cashier.
The Medford National Bank
MEDFORD, OR.
CAPITAL $50,000
SURPLUS 10,000
Safety Boxes to Rent. A General Banking Business
Transacted. We Solicit Your Patronage
HILL
Military
Academy
A Private Boarding and
Day School for Boys
Primary, preparatory and academic departments. College preparation,
Business courso, Manual Training. Principnl 30 yoars' experience in
Portland. The Hill Military attracts and retains good boys, but has
no place for any others. Fall term begins September 10. Make reserva
tion now., for few remaining vacancies. Catalogue on application to the
principal. .1. W. HIlL, M. D., Portland, Or.
Oregon
Builders
Are you doing what you can to populate your State ?
OREGON NEEDS PEOPLE-Settlers, honest farmers, mechanics,
merchants, clorks, people with brains, stroVg hands and a willing
heart capital or no capital.
Southern Pacific Company (Lines in Oregon.)
is sending tons of Oregon literature to tho East for distribution
throngh overy available agency. Will you not help the good work
of building Oregon by sending us the names and addresses of your
friend: who nro likely to be interested in this statof We will be
gla.l to bear the expense of sending them complete information about
OREOON and its opportunities.
COLONIST8' TICKETS will be on salo during SEPTEMBER AND
OCTOIIEH from the East to all points in Oregon. The fares from a
few principal cities are
From Louisville.. $41.70
From Cincinnati . 42.20
From Cleveland.,
From New York.
44.75
55.00
From Denver $30.00
From Omaha 30.00
From Kansas City 30.0G
From St. Louis. . 35.50
From Chicago. . . 38.00
TICKETS CAN BE FIfAID.
If you want to bring a friend or relative ' Oregon, Otposit the
proper amount with any of our agents. The ticket will then be fur
nulled by telegraph.
A. S. ROSENBACM, Medford.Or., Local Agent.
WM. M 'MURRAY, Oeneral Passenger Agent, Portland, Or.
v. tuu L.-.d hi; s;or. with buy.r jjr MEDFORD DAILY TRIBUNE HAS THE BEST
H would limply ADVE3TISI
NEWS SERVICE IN SOUTHERN OREGON.
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