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THE MED FORD DAILY TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREO ON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1909. 7 nAWKm :-i K$ fW J . & fe-ifeMiis mm A 81'XXV DA V OX VI KOV WKXl'K. .V-Y.-V. K.M'OKITIOX, KKATTMi Viikim Avenue In one of tin) many ways leading I" Hi" 'on rl of Honor of llio Alioku-Yulion-l'nc!Hc lOxponlllou. It lend from Iho Cascades down In nun of l ho many entrances to the I'ay Htrcuk iiml directly lo the "cafe renter" nt Hup Fair Grounds. On the li'fi. of (In picture a facade of Iho Kiiropcnn Kxlillilli Building shows. On th right In a corner f tho I'aluco of Agriculture. In the distance, nod acromi tho CiihcuiIos, Ih lo liu seen Iho Oriental Building- All of IhfBo structures wuro completed before December 1, J 908. Tbcy nro of the conventional exposition typo of construction planter taff ovor heavy wooden framework. E U.S. FRUITINSPECTION Hope to Minimize Loss on Shipments Under Expert Tuition. NOItTll YAKIMA. Wash., July 21. Tho establishment of a corps of federal government fruit exports here mny result from tlio visit of Q. liar old l'owell, United Htutcs pnmolo gist in charge of fruit IruiiHportntioi: and storage investigations under the department of agriculture, with head quarter" in California, mid liin ns hiHtanl, Arnold V. Slubeiiruueh. The government expcrlti liav! been look j t j k inlci fruit conditions in Wcnutchoc and 1'ii.vullup, and from linro will r;o to Umatilla (.'ouuty and Hood ltivor. Tho favor government work hero and Ihn Commercial club Iimh decided to ask Secretary Wilson of tho depart ment of agriculture to extend the work lo Washington, with particular attention lo Ilia Yakima valley. Sen ators ii lid congressmen from thn Htnte will iiIho ho nuked to work for Iho CKtiiblishment of a station here. Tho ton experts in Culifornin for llio punt five years havo tout tho country $.r0,f)00. At Iho limo (hoj went in tho annual loss on fruit was $l,fi00,000. It in now recognized, Mr. l'owell auyn, that the losses in storage or transit are almost wholly duo lo tho handling f Iho fruit he fore it comes to tho storage or trans portation companies. It is of the greatest importance (hat the fruit he pre-eoolcd before shipping. I'mm wrapped and placed in an iced en", will travel half way across the con tinent before they are cooled, and during tht time ripening or decay is in progress. The great Washington problems, as be sees them, are (hose of caring for tho soft fruits utidur transportation, so as to extend the distance to which they can ho ship, ned and delivered in good condition Mr. Stiibenrnnch has determined thet the timo when table grapes can bo marketed eon be cxUr.ded from 40 and (10 to 80 nnd 120 days. BETTER PATRONAGE JSDESERVED "Ooluh" Poorly Attended, but Wor thy ot Jamed Houses Second Performance Thursday. It is truly a mailer of rej'rct thai Mcdford people do not more liberally patronize Iho performances of tho lioston Ideal Opera company, who have done much in Hie way of making Mcdford a more pleasant plucc in which to reside. The crformiineo of "Oolali''' last evening ul The Mod ford was very poorly attended, and yet 'Oolah'' is the most finished pro duction as yet given by tho company. The opera house, at the prices, shoill he jammed each icrformance unJ necessitate the hanging out of tho S. K. (). sign early in the evening. The Itostou Ideals nrn .doing a good work. I hey should meet with encourage ment. The company has been strength ened by tho addition of Mrs. Clayton. Her solo last evening was received with much enthusiasm and was great ly enjoyed. With Mrs. lluzelrigg and Mr. Wulters the music is splendid. They were well supported and every member of the company added to tho evening's entertainment. Manager Walters announces "Oo lah" again for Thursday evening. He is also planning to present "II Trov alore," "The Mikado," "Fra Diavolo" and possibly "Cuvelleriu Itusiicnna.'' It is to bo hoped that support be given tho company, for they are do ing n great and good work. II. V. A witch Is a woman whom you are fond of, In which ease you prefix "lit tle," or sho Is a woman whom yon can't endure, In which ense you "tuck ou "old." One way to punish a limn for his Bins In to innke him live with some of them. Vim can tell that some people like pink peppermint candy Just by look, lug at thuin. Prepaid Ralirtae Orders. "Something which is of consider known is. the system of prepaid or ible interest to the public generally nnd which is perhaps not generally dors now in effect between stations of, the Southern Pacific company and all points in the United States: By means of this system tickets may be purchased at Medford from any plnee in the United States and mail ed or telegraphed direct to the party wishing to- come here. Sleeper ac commodations nnd small amounts of cosh in connection with these tickets may also be forwarded at the same time." Took time by forelock. Mr. Blank' Theater Invitation to Hi Vife. HK wax n very busy mini, and, llko nil of his kind, he bated to waste time by unnecessary wailing. Tlmt wax why In the midst of ills correspondence, along about 11 o'clock Hie other morning, he paused und. turning to Ills secretary, request ed hiiu to ring ci 1 1 his rcsldcnco on the p!joi:o. "Iciumivoii," he hu id. "get my house on the wire nnd ask Mrs. lilaiik to come to I he phone. Just tell them that I wlsli lo Hieuk to her." The oecret.-iry made off, and In a few mliiulcH the required connection was made. "Is Hint yon. Mary?" he said. "Yes," was the answer. "Well, this Is John." he said. "I have JiinI rung you up to tell you that llurk'.-r wns In here this morning wltb two tickets for the theater tonight. He and Mrt. ftarker hnve neon called suddenly out of town and ho thought we mi'ht like to use tho tickets. How about It y "finer replied Mrs. I'liink. "I havo nothing else to do." "Aii right, my dear." continued Blank. "The curtain rises at half past 8." "Yes, I know," said Mrs. Blank. "I thought I'd let you know In time, no that directly you have had your lum-h yon can begin to put your hat on," ho went on. "Then wc can get there before the middle of the first act. By-by. dyir." 'J'bo only answer was an angry click at the other cmf of the wire, which seemed to Indicate that another re ceiver was in trouble, but Mr. Blank only laughed as he returned to bis work. l.lpjiiBcatfs Magazine. Slight Miaunderttanding. He was In tlto hotel business, and when the English tourist came up to the desk he made the biggest blunder of his life. "It 'us been some hours since I brcakfustcd," said the Londoner. "Yo. sir?" responded the clerk, in terrogatively. "And now I would like to go to tiffin." The clerk looked over at the big time table behind the desk: "Yes, sir; train leaves at 5:55." The EiigMsh tourist rubbed bis eyes in amazement. "Train leaves at 5:55. Kr who said anything about trains, my dear fel lowr "Why. didn't yon say you wanted to go to Tiffin r . ' "Y-yoa, but" ' "Well, Timn is in the state of Ohio, and ufrit trnln leaves at 5:55. Are you on'f And what tho Londoner said about the bin rated Yankees was sufficient Chicago News. Slight Variation. "1 believe In an eye for an eye!" shouted the wild eyed chap with the long hair. "And I believe In tho tooth for a tooth doctrine," laughed the tail man In the sold rimmed eyeglasses. "Thai's a queer doctrine, friend." "Not at all. pull one tooth out and put another In its place. I'm a den tist." Tuck. PALMER INVESTMENT CO., Owners of MODOC ORCHARD (1300 acres lying on both sides of Rogue River.) Offer for sale small tracts of irrigated land, with per petual water rights, at reasonable prices and upon easy terms. These lands consist of rich river bottom loam and are suitable in the highest degree for the culturs of Winter pears, Winter apples and all f ruits for which Rogue River Valley is famous. Also for the production of Alfalfa, Gar den Stuff, Root Crops and Grasses. What It . Little KIsie. n; 'walking in the one evenin;. can ! crescent of the I low in the wes great excitement I t'Oli. look. look. 'nil gone away, ! thing left but lineator. Looks Like. god three, who was aitlen with bcr uurse ght sight of the thin new . moon, hanging t. ami exclaimed in . nursie: The moon a and there isn't any just its skin!"-Do- Just Possible. "1 hope the stage will get the air ship craze." said the theatrical mana ger. "Because why?" asked the soubrette. "Because it may then use its winjs in an attempt to elevate itself," an swered the theatrical manager. Chi cago News. The Schister Glee Club In Action. Inquiries relating to the resources of Rogue River Valley or of Western Oregon will be answered cheerfully and comprehensively. PALMER INVESTMENT CO. Mcdford, Oregon. CHATKIt l.AKK "The Greatosl Natural Wond.-r of tho World." Mcdford, Oregon. Bystander. He Passed. Judge Y'ou nro a freeholder? Talesman Y'es, sir; I am. "Married or single?" "Married three years last June." "Have you formed or expressed any opinion." ; v . "Not:for three 'years, your honor." Success. , . ' ,. , 1 " t , I t r 5 fjMt 't ,f m-. mm " C-lt VH !';(. a ' LOOKING ACROSS GEYSER BASIN AT HORTICULTURAL HALL No fairer scene can be offered any placo than tho outlook from the foot of the Alarka Monument on the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon-Paclflc Ex position. Standing directly in front of the great building of the United States Government, tho enormous golden eagle on his towering perch or norihiTa Bold keeps wa'ch and guaTd over the most perfect exposition city that has ever been reared. Under his eye are gathered the rarest collection of man's examples of skill and art ever assembled, and these find shelter in a magnificent group of permanent and temporary buildings, whose architectural design and clever construction exemplify . the very highest of man's Inventive ability. At night when the long twilight of the northern latitudes close down, the manifold beauties of the spot show their greatest charm. With the fading of day comes tho romance of evening and the millions of lamps, made brilliant by electricity, flashtheir rainbow tlnta over a land such as fairies might have builded. The rushing, tumbling torrents of tho Cas cade jur their enormous volume over a bed covered by electric bulbs, and from the quiet pool of Geyser Basin are reflected as in a mirror. Electroliers of French design are lavishly scattered beneath the trees, and from tbelr clear rays the fieldr of flowers are seen in added hues. One Success. "I think I would make a great ex plorer," said the family man ns a smile of self satisfaction spread over his face." "What is your special qualification?" "I found the pocket In my wife's dress this jnorning." Make Didn't Count. "We are going to have a new auto mobile," said the .enthusiastic little woman. "Won't it Be lovely?" "What kind of a car arc you going to get?" 'We haven't decided whether it will be red or white." It Can Be Done. So Scores of Medford Citizens Say , Unforgivable. "All men are sinners." "That isn't the worst of it." "Why?" "In addition some of them are losers too." Not So Progressive. "Fly with me, darling!" "Not muchl" "Don't you love me?" "Sure thing:" "Then why hesitate?" "An auto is good enough for me.' Opportune Moment. "I am going on the stage at last." "You have been studying for it a long time." "Quite awhile." "Why didn't you try it sooner?" "Well, you see, vegetables never were so high." But She Was All Right. "Have you a good cook?" "Yes." "Fortunate." "Not a bit of it." "Why?" "Her cooking isn't" What He Saved. "Uncle, did yon ever stroll down Broadway?" "Never." "You have missed half of your life." "Well. 1 didn't miss my pocket-book." To enre an aehing hack. The pains of rheumatism, The tired-out feeling, You mast reach the snit get at the cause. In most eases 'tis tte kidneys. ' Doan's Kidney Pills ore for the kid neys. G. Boone, corner Ninth and C stre.-ts, Medford, Or., nays: "I was troubled with rheumatism when T first began using Dean's TT-flney Pills. I ?id 3'it think they cuM dn me Bny good, but t'inaiiy p-v-.ured a bnx at broking' drag store, fbey proved to be the remedy I requirei My kidneys were restored to their normal condition, and the pains and aches in my baek were removed. Doao 'i Kidney Pills lived up to their representations in my eas?." - - For sale by all dealers Price SO cents. Foster-Milborn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Rjmember the namo Dnan 's and take no other. 46 NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersign"! will apply at the regular meeting of the city council of Medford, Oregon, on August 3, 100!), for license to sell malt, vinous and spiritous liquors in less quantities thnn one gallon for 6 months at lot 11, block 20, in Med ford. Oregon, for a period of li months. W. M. KENNEDY. Dated Julv 17. 1!)0!. Different Pitchers. (miner (reading about antique sale) See where an old Konian pitcher brought $1,0(10. Ciuyer An old iionian pitcher? What cluli- would want an old Roman pitch er? Why, 1 should think bis arm would be stiff. Minneapolis Journal. ' Style's Freakishness. "1 want to be dressed In the height of fashion," said Sir. Snddenroli. "I'll see to it that your clothes fit you perfectly." replied the tailor. "But that's what I'm in doubt about. Is it fashionable Just now to have your clothes tit?" Town Topics. Not Consistent. : "What was I saying when I dodged that automohilo?".: . . : . "Yon were saying that life, is not worth aivlng., I But, If , you tbbik. t why did you dodge ?"-Pitrlmrt Poet When There Was More of It An old chap with hardly a balr ou his head snapped at the young barber on the completion of a hair cut: "Yon are not the thorough workman your father was. my hoy Vie used to take a goed half hour to cut my bair." More Than Liberal. Mi. nighmus-You gave your son n liberal education, did you not? Mr. Muntoburn Disgustingly liberal. His four years at college cost me $27,000. Chicago Trlbuno. HEADQUARTERS F0? Harness Saddles Whips Robes Tents Blankets Wagon Sheets Axle Grease and $ GalLCure ALL KINDS OF CUSTOM WORK J. C Smith 1 ' ! 313 E Main I Vi' 'l J'.' .