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THE MEDFORD DAILY TRIBUNE, MEDFORD,' OREflON, TUESDAY, AUOUST .TJ, 190!).
Medeord Daily Tribune
Official Paper of the City of Medford.
Published every evening except Sunday.
MEDFORD PUBLISHING COMPANY
George Putnam, Editor and Manager.
Admitted as Second-Class Matter in the Postof fice at
Medford, Oregon.
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TODAY'S WEATHER PREDICTION.
Clear today and tomorrow. Warmer.
A rare aud salubrious climate soil of remarkable fertility
beautiful scenery mountains stored with coal, copper and gold
extensive forests streams stocked with speckled beauties game La
abundance a contented, progressive people such is the Rogue
River Valley.
Average mean temperature 55 degrees
Average yearly precipitation 21 inches
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RAILROAD PROBABILITIES.
Announcement that the Hill interests have purchased
the Central Oregon railroad, owning charter privileges,
right of way and surveys from Shauiko to Prineville, Bend
and Redwood, shows the vigor with which the empire build
er is invading Oregon. For years these rights were of
fered Harriman only to be rejected.
The transfer proves also that the people.of central Ore
gon look to Hill for a railroad and have little faith in the
tardy efforts of his rival to construct lines. It also adds
anotheB link to the chain of evidence indicating that the
Hill interests are behind the purchase of the Pacific &
Eastern, despite denials by ostensible owners.
In all probability Hill is headed for California through
the Pitt river route, constructing a connecting link be
tween the North Bank line and San Francisco. Probably
the Burlington will be extended to connect with the North
Bank and the new central Oregon line, thus giving Hill
an independent line to Portland and San Francisco, should
he lose control of the Northern Pacific or Great Northern,
as threatened. He will also have invaded Harriman 's
choicest possessions.
In any event, the Central Oregon road, should construc
tion extend only through Oregon, will be the important
feeder of the North Bank line. It in turn must be fed by
numerous branches, as the territory it traverses is sparse
ly settled.. No section of the state offers the tonnage that
the Rogue River valley" does, with its immense orchard
area, its large timber belt and its great mineral resources.
What is more probable than that Hillhassecurect possession
of the Pacific & Eastern and will extend it to a connection
with his Central Oregon" line, invading Harriman terri
tory and securing a profitable feeder, with a route to the
coast and the redwood belt, should developments warrant
extension?
A XEW DEPOT NEEDED.
Medford 's railroad traffic is growing by leaps and
bounds. In 1908, more carloads of commodities were han
dled here than at any point in Oregon outside of Portland,
on the Harriman lines. So far 1909 is ahead of last year's
record and the total for the year Avill show a great growth.
In addition to imports, the exports must be figured.
Five hundred. cars of fruit will be shipped from Medford
tins season and this quantity will be quadrupled within a
few years.
; The passenger traffic is heavier in and out of Medford
than at any other point between Sacramento and .Port
lond. Medford people travel more than those of any other
Oregon city, and there is a greater number of homeseck
ers and tourists than at other places. The passenger traf
fic is increasing and will increase through the advertising
campaign made by the Commercial club.
This increase in traffic of all kinds has brought the
railroad and the city face to face with a new problem
that demands speedy settlement. The depot facilities are
inadequate for the business. There is but one railroad
crossing, that on Main street, and the railroad business
necessitates frequent blockading of traffic. Either more
railroad crossings must be provided or the depot be re
moved so that the city's main street will not be in such de
mand for switching and yardage purposes.
The Southern Pacific officials who have in the past
showed a willingness to do the right thing, have planned
a handsome new passenger depot for Medford, birt a loca
tion has not been decided. upon. Should the depot be lo
cated on the site of the present structure, the freight de
pot should be removed several blocks, either north or south.
Medford 's growth is fast rendering more railroad
crossings a necessity. Before long they will be demanded,
though it the present crossing is kept clear the city can get
along without them for some time vet. But the increase
of traffic is fast rendering it an impossibility to keep Main
street clear, and the necessity for action is daily becoming
more apparent.
T OFF
FROM THE WORLD
Forest Fires In State Shut Metropo
lis Off From Communication.
HOOD RIVER, An?. 31. Forest
fires which for several days have
been burning through the Hood River
county and east of here today gained
renowed fury. Owing to tho inacces
sibility of the country, do tails are
meager. Telegraphic communication
is disrupted by fire. Knrly today tho
lines connecting lYrthuirt mid other
Oregon cities with tho east Were re
ported down. This, with the fact that
fires have bnmed xles and leveled
wires in southern and central Ore
gon, has resulted practically in ty
ing up Portlund and vicinity from
communication bv wire.
DEATH OF PIONEER WOMAN
The death of Mrs. Saloina David
son, on Williams creek, Josephine
county, August 22, marks the passing
of one of the oldest pioneers of Oregon.
Mrs. Davidson was burn in Mon
roe county,. Ky., in 1822 and came
across the plains to Oregon in' 1850
settling first in Oregon City and in
1800 came to Southern Oregon,
where sho has made her homo ever
since.
Mrs. Davidson was the mother of
thirteen children, of whom eight are
now living: E. J. Davidson, who has
but recently returned from Alaska.
J. S. of Williame, C. T of Ashland, J.
E. of Oold Hill, Mrs. Olivia Bolt, of
Williams, Mrs. S. S. Goodwin, Oak-
Icy. tV.I ; I. C Luvidsin of I'ortlnnd
and M. M. Davidson of Berkeley, C'al.
All but the three last named were
present at the funeral, which took
place at the Williams cemetery.
The ninny f.iends of Mrs. Davidson
had in that section was made man
ifest by the large attendance. jit"tlie
funeral. '
The Boy and the Book.
The late Edward Everett Hale,"
said a Boston magazine editor, "was
a great student of child lire.
Dr. Hale once dilated to me on tbo
incorrigibly bad taste In books that
children have. lie Instanced the caso
of bis own son. now a famous archi
tect, whose taste he had a hard time
forming.
"The little boy, It seemed, cared only
for the sensational in literature. Jack
Ilarknway and Dead wood Dick seem
ed to him the very topmost pinnacle
of literary excellence. He yawned
over tlie splendid historkvl works bis
father rend to him.
One day, however. Dr. Kale had a
gleam of hope. The little boy brought
him a volume of English history and
said: , -
'Will you read me some more out
of this, please?
'Wliy, certainly, my boy,' the
father answered cordially. 'What part
would you like to have? ,
" 'Rend me.' said the little boy. 'about
Mary, queen of Scots, getting bcr head
cut off and the blood all running down
her back. "
Division.
The new teacher glanced smilingly
over the school and was delighted to
see so many bright yonng faces among
her new charges.
"Now. children," she said, "so that I
niny find out what you know 1 will
test you on arithmetic. Maggie Wll:
kins, If I wore to divide threo bananas
among seventeen boys what would be
the result?"
'A riot." snld Maggie, speaking up
like a little drum major. '
"Possibly," snld the teacher, "but
that Is not what I mean. Tommy, you
may take the question. Three bananas
among three boys that would be one
banana npleco for each boy. Now,
three bananas among seventeen boys
would bo wbnt?"
"Three bannnns, mlm," nnswered
Tommy.
"I know, but three Into seventeen Is"
snld the teacher.
"Three bananas would go Into seven
teen boys once and none over," said
Tommy confidently.
It was then that the new teacher re
signed. -riarper's Weekly. 1
NEW STAMP MILL
FOR TRUST BUSTER
Five-Stamp Mill Planned for Mine
Near Gold
Hill.
A five-stamp mill will bo running
on the Trustbuster mine, belter
known as the Cooper properly, in
Rams Valley district, now owned by
W tt Oxloy, will.i-t the next (10 days
is tho latest announcement of inter
est in mining circles.
Development work has been going
on for several months past, until the
owners have become convinced that
tho quantity and quality of tho ore
justified the installation of a mill,
even if no more than that in highl
were mined.
The oro is free milling and carries
good values in mineral, just how
much the owners will not slate, lint
their fictions would indicate thai they
are not small.
Mr. Oxley has covered the mineral
belt of southern Oregon thoroughly
and his action will be in the nature
of an encouragement lo other in
vestors. Oold Hill News.
STEEPLEJACK FALLS OFF
CHAIR, BREAKS HEAD
SISKIYOU.
XEW YOKIw Aug. 31. Bidden
Woodring, the steeplejack who rigged
the flagHile on the Singer building
and who hud spent most of his life
working nt dizzy heights, fractured
his skull when 'he fell from a chair
to the floor, and died soon after
ward. Woodring was' leaning back in
the chair when it toppled over with
him. . '
; CITY NOTICES.
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Water hills are payable at the of
fice of the city recorder from the
first to the tenth of each iiioulli. Xo
notice other than this will be given.
Water bills not paid on or before the
lentil will become delinquent aud wa
ter will he shut off without further
notice.
KOIST. W. TELFER.
14") Cilv Recorder.
.DF0RD TIMETABLE
SOUTHERN "PACIFIC RAI LWAV
No. 20
No. 12
No. 10
No. 14
Northbound.
Rosebiirg Pass...
Shasta Limited...
Oregon Express. .
Portland Express,
Southbound.
7:41a.m.
0 :25 a. m.
5:24 p. m.
8:30 p.m.
No. 11 Shasta Limited...
No. lSICulil'orniu, Express
No. 13S. F. Express.. . .
5 :f0 a. m.
10 :35 n. m.
3 :32 p. m.
Medford to Jacksonville.
Motor car leaves
Train leaves . . .
Train leaves
Train leaves
Motor car leaves .
Jacksonville to
Molor icaves ........
Train leaves
Train leaves
Train leaves
Motor cur lonvos
PACIFIC & EASTERN RAILWAY.
8 :00 a. m.
10 :45 a. in.
3 :35 p. m.
6 :00 p. m.
0 :30 p. in.
Medford.
7:00 a.m.
8:45 a. m.
2 :30 p. m.
4:30 p. m.
7:30 p. m.
No.l
No. 3
No, 2
No. 4
No.l
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
Leaves Medford . .
Leaves Medford..
Arrives Medford..,
Arrives Medford..
Arrive Eagle Pt. . .
Leaves Eagle. Pt. .
Arrives Englo Pt. .
Leaven Eagle Pt. . .
MAIL CLOSES.
00 a. m
20 p. m.
10 a. m
00 p. m.
:45 am.
;0.r a. us.
05 p. m.
:15 p. m.
Northbound . .'
Southbound .'
Eagle Point'! .
8:55 a. m.
0:00 p.,m.
:10 p. m.
:00 p. m.
:00 p. m.
(Evelyn M, Maple of Central Point
makes a hid for the place of poet
laureate of the new slate of Siskiyou
with the following effusion) :
Siskiyou.
Hail, all Hail, our stain lo he!
Siskiyou.
Itathed in sunshine and in rain,
Eire and dew.
Bred through years of adverse fate.
Mosshack rule and jeolous hatn
We shall claim tt soon or Into
' Siskiyou.
All our wealth of golden store,
Old and new,
Kinds the world an open door,
Siskiyou.
Shall we, in this eager race,
Be content with second place,
Or strike out and set the pace,
Swift and I met
Portland, Salem, shall we wait
Slill for voilt
Likp a beggar at your gain,
Uciiehmg t ii rou T
Suro 'tis not a glaring sin
Our own victories lo win;
Now we're ready to begin- .
Thanks to vou.
Friends and neighbors all about,
Make it rue.
Let us fight the battle out
Sec it tlirou'.
Nor let selfishness and greed
Boh us of our rightful meed;
Yes, the problem is iml 1
l'p to you.
Then all Hail, our stale lo he!
Siskiyou,
There are rising every day
Friends for you.
We shall witness, soon or late,
Millions flocking to the gate
Of our new mid noble slate,
Siskivou.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Nolico is hereby given that the
eity council will rcceivo bids for the
construction of a five-foot cement
sidewalk on tho cast side of Onkdale
nveniio from Seventh to Eighth
streets same being Ihrco hundred
(.100) feet in length; and nlso for a
five-foot ccmoiit sidewalk on the
south side of Sixth street from the
corner of d'Anjou street to a jmi'iiiI
140 feet cast. . ,
Bids 'may be filed with er mailod
to the city recorder up to 4 o'clock
p. m. on cptombcr 7. 1000.
Dated August 2.1, 1000.
ROUT. W. TELEER,
111 Cily Recorder.
MAY RAISE THE
Insurance Adjusters on Their Way to
Carters Bay to View Wreck
of tho Ohio.
SEATTLE, Aug. 31. Tho ('una.
ilian wrecking lug Salvor is exact
ed to reach the wrecked steamer Ohio
tomorrow morning. Word is expeet
ud by wireless soon after in regard
to the practicability of raising t It
vessel. Captain H. B. Clibbii, repre
senting Lloyd's mill Riidclil'fe, fore
man, represent ing the Alaska Steam
ship company, with insurance adjust
ers, are on route to Carter Bay,
where tho wreck lies. Lloyds car
ried all the insurance. The enrgo was
covered by Sun Francisco underwriters.
Cm In Handy.
TIib Wife Isn't ll fortunate, denr,
tlml we milu rlhoil (or that encyclo
pedia?-Harper's Weekly.
Tea, coffou, beer or claret, with
club lunch, 30 cents, nt tho Kmerick
Cafe.
MEDFORD, Or., Aug. 5, 1000.
Hall's Texas Wondor, of St. Louis,
cured my daughter of a sevcro kidney
and bladder trouble ofter doctor)
failed to givo nny relief, and I can
cheerfully recommend it. Mrs. L.' I.,
Wilson. 135 Barllett St. Sold by
Haskins' Drug Store.
If You Want lo Spend
several of the plcasamctt half-
hours you ever put in e,rt ihc
September EV KRY UOUY'S
and read in this order: " Happi
ness," "The Mcllowdrammcr"
and "What Shall Wc Do
With the Old?"
After that read where you
will you'll say,"" a geod
magazine." Try it and sec.
f SEPTEMBER EVERYBODY'S
On Display by Medford Book Store,
Russell's Store and Hotel Nash
News Stand.
MISFITTED LENSES ARE DEAR AT ANY PRICE.
By my method errors of tho eyes causing nerve strain urn nc
ciiralcly measured, proper lenses prescribed, when headaches and oth
er troubles disappear. Jt is a well known fact that children in school
classed as stupid hnvo often bcenknown lo make rapid progress after
error of this sort have been corrected. Brief consultation freo.
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DR. IVY M. ROBINSON,
, Eyesight Specialist,
East Main St., Over Nicholson's Hardware.
Medford.
ASHLaND
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Swcdcnhurg Block. ,
Here Is a year's Work for you. An earnest and enthusiastic young
man or woman can secure an excellent course of business training.
Splendid rooms in the Swcdenhurg block, individual insl ruction, in
creased faculty. Everything iip-to-dato.
Enler September (llh and secure Iho best year's work of your life,
including our full course in gymnasium work.
P. RITNEH, A. M., President.