THE MEDFORD DAILY TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, ORKflOX, WEDNESDAY. O0TO11KR (5, m
AMERICA IS LOSING
GERMAN FRUIT TRADE
From official ntntistlcs Consul
Frnnk S. Hannah of Mnpdi'bure finds
that the importation of fruit into
Germany xliows n remarkable in
crease for the first part of this year
compared with 1908 and li07. which
is shown in the following details:
The receipts during the first five
mouths of 1900 amounted to over
ono-third more than for the same
period in 190S and more than double
those for 1907. The I'nited States
has not shared in this large increase
in the imports, but on the contrary
is now supplying less to Germany
than when the total imports were
much smaller. During the first five
months of 190", 40,614 double cent
ners (double centner 220 pounds)
American apples were imported into
Germany; in the same period in 1908,
31,604 centners; while in 1909 such
imports amounted to only 7692 dou
We centners. The importation of Ital
inn apples has also diminished, while
those from Belgium. France, and
' Austria -Hungary have increased.
The importations of pears and
strawberries has increased as well
having tripled since 1908, the larg
est increases being France and the
Netherlands. The importation of
prunes has nearly doubled, with
France, Servia and Austria-Hungary
showing increases.
This large increase in the consump
tion of fruit is not due entirely to the
rapid increase in the population, but
that the consumption of fruit is be
coming more general, even in the
homes of the working people, and
Germany is a market for fruit which
should not be neglected by American
exporters.
SPOKANE NATIONAL APPLE
SHOW IS IMMENSE AFFAIR
Three and u half acres of ground,
covered by a single canvas tent, will
he one of. the novel means employed
to house displays aggregating 2,000,.
0110 specimens of the king of fruit.
gathered together from the various
.1
GOTHAM CELEBRATION
, PREVENTED SUICIDES
NEW YORK, Oct. 6. Although this
city entertained upwards of 2,000,
visitors lost week, the death rate for
that period was the lowest on record,
it being 13.62, as against last year's
rate of 14.15. Deaths from violence
which include all casualties and sui
cide, totaled 68, whereas 83 deaths
nnder this head were recorded for the
corresponding period last year. The
health commission said that it seem
ed that persons were so occupied
with the Hudson-Fulton celebration
that they had no time to think of sui
cide.. . ..
COUNT LEO TOLSTOI
HAS FAINTING SPELLS
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 6.. The
health of Count Leo Tolstoi is again
exciting apprehension.' He fainted
twice after his return to Yasnaya
Polyana from his . trip to. Moscow.
One fainting spell lasted ten minntcs.
The aged author, after several hours'
rest, was able to undertake a short
promenade.
BALLOON INDIANA WINS
RACE IN ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 5. The bal
loon "Indiana" one of the contest
ants in the St. Louis centennial race,
was reported today above Dewitt.
Mo., 150 miles west of this city. The
balloon "So Louis" landed this
morning 125 miles west of this city.
districts in the Imted States an
Canada. Europe mm tho Orient, nt
the second national npplo show
SiKiknne, November 15 to 20.
This vnst expanse of canvas, 22.
by 310 feet, will be supported by cen
ter. half and ouorter poles, sur
mounted with the flags and pennant
of all nations, while the interior will
be decorated with the national colors
and emblems, bunting and light
Steam pipes will be imbedded in the
ground to protect the fruit against
frosts, thus providing a structure
that is not only novel, but also an
experiment in construction for ex
position purposes.
In addition to the tent area, which
will have wooden side walls 12 feet
in height, the building plans include
the Washington state armory, which
is 120 by 150 feet and three stories
high, thus affording approximately
100,000 square feet of floor space,
Ren H. Rice, secretary-manager of
the national apple show, incorporat
ed, announces that $25,000 in prizes
and premiums will be distributed by
Professor H. E. Van Demnn and the
associate judges in 20 classes, rang
ing from a full car, 630 boxes or 210
barrels, to a single plate of five ap
ples. The rule's and scoring points
adopted are those of the American
Pomologieal society. The chief prize
is the sweepstakes of $1500 in the
carload class, which carries with it
the championship of the world and
the title of quality, Apple King of
America.
LIBERIA'S DEVELOPMENT
IS VERY DIFFICULT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6. Addition
al interest is lent to a report on con
ditions in Liberia made by Consul
Solomon Berliner of Teneriffe, Ca
nary Islands, by reason of the recent
visit paid the African republic by
the committee from the United States.
In th. opinion of Consul Berliner,
many difficulties stand in the way of
commercial development in Liberia.
Some of these he cites, among them :
Restrictions placed upon foreigners
no real estate can be owned by
foreigners, bad communication, dis
turbed state of the interior, backward
state of the inhabitants, limited ports
of entry and smuggling on the coast.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Harness saddles
Whips Robes
Tents Blankets
Wagon Sheets
Axle Grease and
Gall Cure
ALL KINDS OF CUSTOM WORK
J. C. Smith
314 E. Main
FEDERAL COURT TERM 1
CONTINUED TWO WEEKS
The term of the federal court
which was to open in this city Tnes-
day morning, tins been continued for.
a period of two week- in order that
attorneys niiyht have time to arrange
for the hearing of the case in this
city. Court was palled and adjourn
ed. A. M. Cannon was in M"dford
ma king arrn nsemerit s.
COLLEGE DAILY STARTS WITH
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
SEATTLE, Wash.. Oct. - 5. The
University of Wii.'iinglon daily
newspaper. inmel the "Pacific
Wave," liei'an iU existence today,
carrying a fn'l United Pr"t leased
wire repin. Tl i.- the only daily col
lege paper i'l the country carrying n
leased wire with a full telegraphic
press report direct to its editorial
rooms. " ! '- "
Any sparsely settled road district
in Oregon can get good roads now
by simply voting in December on the
initiative of ten per cent of its citi
zens such funds ns mny bo requir
ed. The roads will raise land values
permanently and the idle tracts can
be made to pay their share by a little
acting together. .... '
Acreage
Property
At A Bargain
We have three "acres, just out
side the city limits, platted all
around it, with a new five-room
house, which we consider a bar
gain at
$2200
' The property faces on two
streets and would subdivide nicely.
There is an electric motor and
pump which goes with the place,
and tho well would supply water
for irrigating.
The owner has made the price
low in order to sell quickly, and
the property will be on the mar
ket but a short time at this price.
W. T. York & Co.
MOTHER AND BABY MAKE
PERILOUS LEAP FOR LIFE
NEW YORK, Oct. 0. While the
tenement in which she lived at Far
Hockmvay. I,. I., was burning brisk
ly before daylight today, Mrs. Philip
(!. McOralh wrapped a shawl about
her baby and leaped from a third-
story window onto the first story
awning, from which she and the baby
slid into outstretched overcoats of
several militiamen who had told her
to make the jump. The fire destroyed
the frame building, causing an esti
mated damage of $40,000. i
Herman Hi'oh., tho saddle and bar
ness tunkors, desire to announce, to
the trade that they nru not only pro
pared to fill all orders nt short no
tire, but carry the most Complete line
of harness, saddles, bridles, whips,
robes, blankets, wagon covers, tents,
etc., that can bo found in southern
Oregon at prices that cannot fail to
please when quality of stock and
workmanship is considered. Don't
forget the place, 317 E. Seventh
street, Medford.
Yes; the other fellow rend this, o
did his wife. Moral Advertise. F.
PHOTOGRAPHY
as an art has made wonder
ful advancement in the last
few years. Be sure and see
to it that your ' photos are
finished in an up-to-date
manner.
The Gregory Studio
BIJOU
THEATRE
BILLY EMPEY VAN, Manager.
TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Richard Darling Stock Co.
in
A Soldier's
Sweetheart"
SOUTHERN OREGON
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
WANTED Three girls for gen
eral housework; good . wages.
MALE AND FEMALE
HELP FURNISHED TO
EMPLOYERS FREE.
Office
33 SOUTH FRONT STREET.
PHONE NO. MAIN 3351.
ATTENTION
Those who are looking for good invest
ments can do no better than to inves
tigate this beautiful property
Twenty-eight fine lots located on Main street, six
blocks west of the business district. Main street is be
ing paved, water mains are being laid, sewer is in, ce
ment walks going in, cross street 60 feet wide. Lots
are 50x137, front lots 70x140. Always accessible, either
on foot or wheel on account of paved streets. Building
line 25 feet. from front of lots.
There i? no question but what one will make 50 to
100 per cent on the investment in the course of a year.
Medford is growing very rapidly and without question
this is the cheapest property within the same radius
of anything in the city today. The price and the terms
are reasonable. Come and look this over and be con
vinced. We also have a splendid business property, of large
size, that will stand investigation. ( The present price
will look cheap in a year's time. .'
Also have 40 acres first-class fruit land that can
be traded for city property'. This is sonic distance out,
well located, ca-ily cleared and no waste or steep land.
Now what have v'iu to offer?
J. W. Dress fer Agency
West Main St.
P. C. Hansen. s Tom Moffat.
We make any kind and style of windows. We carry
glass of any size on hand.
Medford Sash & Door Co.
t
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Mr. Investor Have you teen t he modern home seven rooms In the
space and cost of four rooms; Iceless refrigerator, built-in buffets
land dressers; cabinet kitchen.
J. A. McINTOSH, Architect,
J.IUXU jpiopr meaiora .National i$anK Jsuuauig.
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RESOLVED
The best renolution for yon
to mnke l to come to ni for
your, next uit, if you want
omething out of the ordinary.
We do the best work and charge
the lowent prices.
W. W. EIFERT
I THB FBOaRkMTVB TAXLOB
f Medford Iron Works I
EG. TROWBRIDGE, Proprietor.
Foundry and Machinist
I All k!ru: of Erglnes, Spraying Outfits, Pumps, Boilers and Ma-f
jciiwery. agents in souinern uregon Tor
t , FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO.
Oregon Calls-
"More People"
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conio now.
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. To Oregon will prevail from (bo Enst
SEPTEMBER 15 TO OCTOBER 15
via the
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Portland, Or.