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! SPANS CONTINENT IN DAY New York-San Francisco Dash Is Com pleted by Aviator .Maughan. ocw(x>oo:oocnQow<w<xivwvvv FARM DEAL LIKELY « MEN YOU MAY MARRY TO BE PUT THROUGH By E. R. PEYSER Has a man like this proposed Crissy Field, San Francisco.—Lieu o o to you? tenant Russell L. Maughan, army flier, 3 Symptoms: Very bossy—act« o successfully completed his daylight O as if you were a machine; in 8 fact, treats everyone that way. long distance flight Monday from New o Rather stout, dresses quietly, York to San Francisco when he landed 0 3 doesn't stick at anything long, at Crissy Field at 9:47:15 P. M. He a only has a Job for a few months 0 at a time, thinks he knows more arrived in San Francisco at 9:44 P. M. 0 a than ills superiors, gossips and a As soon as the plane landed news- ’ a gets in wrong all over the place. paper men broke through police lines 0 Talks in platitudes and thinks a he is clever because he always holding back a huge crowd lining the has a pat remark. Thinks you a field and greeted the fliers. A few 0 can anchor him nt one job. Events of Noted People, Governments seconds later the mammoth throng of About i$25,000,000 Involved in Pro- 0 IN FACT 0 No dreadnaught anchor could 0 posed Merger and Control spectators, cheering and shouting, and Pacific Northwest, and Other a fi keep him “put." while automobile sirens shrieked in of Chicago Plants. Thingx Worth Knowing. Prescription for bride-to-be: 8 a bedlam of noise, surged over the o T) Gallons of stand-pat cock- à landing field and surrounded the tails served at one time. Show him the boss Isn't a boss Chicago.—A plan for grain farmers A campaign to wipe out trachoma, plane. because he knows nothing. an eye diseaso which has been epi Maughan landed in a brilliant path to own and control a huge system of Q a ABSORB THIS: demic among Indians, will be started way, huge flares making the field al elevators and grain facilities now con a The right platitude is no sub o July 1, say special physicians of the most as light as day. The landing trolled by five large board of trade Q Q stitute for the right attitude. Indian office and the public health a G0 by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) firms, which would be merged in a co j ¡5 was made without mishap. service. CKHXHMHXHÿ operative association, Saturday was in ' The plane, in which Maughn left ■O With 20 reported dead and damage the hands of a committee of the Amer a it commuiee ui uie Aiuer- New York at 2:59% A. M. (eastern estimated at more than a million dol time), Monday on his third attempt to i ican Farm J lars, South Dakota set to work Tues span the continent, was first sighted by O. E. Bradfute, president of th< S* day to establish communication with when lie circled the field twice in the federation, as chairman of the com the storm-swept area. deepening dusk. By Margaret Morison | Maughan dropped down on the field mittee. By using for the first time tele- The merger plan would involve phonically the y*dio beam system at the northeast corner and taxied through which the wireless waves are to tlie centei of the field. There the i about $25,000,000, it was said, repre MR. SMILEY , thrown in a particular direction, Wil plane became the center of a surging, senting tho appraised value of the shouting, wildly excited mass of spec- , liam Marconi, inventor of tho wireless, properties of the five companies. HE lawn party became an Impres is reported to have spoken from tators. The plan was indorsed by George sive occasion when Mrs. Alexan Tlie way was cleared however, for Poldhu station in Cornwall to Buenos der King appeared on the arm of her Marcy, president of the Armour Grain news photographers to take pictures Aires. company, who said he believed it son, John. Impressive, that is, to all of the plane and the daring flier. 1 but Mr. Smiley. Presently Mrs. King Three men were asphyxiated and go through. Maughan’s landing at 9:47:15 I’. M. would ’ heftrd a stage whisper behind her: 25 others were taken to a hospital at made his time for the 2850-mile air Although the firm of James A. Pat “Do you enjoy a joke?” She turned Indiana Harbor, Ind., as a result of a line dash from New York, including ten, known as the “wheat king” until to And Mr. Smiley knocking out the 1 veritable flood of gas that suddenly five refueling stops en route, 21 hours he retired from operations on the rung of a camp stool so that anyone 1 filled tlie room in a steel plant in 47% minutes, slightly under his orig- board of trade, was mentioned in an sitting down upon it would be precipi which they were working late Sunday. Inal estimate of the time tlio flight announcement from the Farm Bureau tated to the ground. Ten of tho men in the hospital were would consume. “It’s for John,” he explained. federation late Saturday, Mr. Patten near death. Now Mrs. King did not wish to put Apparently almost overcome with said lie had had no connection with John in the position of being protect the merger arrangement. Superintendent of Police Collins of emotion and Jubilant at the victory John Callan O'Loughlin, spokesman ed by his mother; so she said nothing Chicago declared Tuesday that the which lie ■ had achieved, Dieuteant though she kept her eye on the “joke.” for Emanuel F. Rosenbaum of the Hensatlonal robbery of the Chicago, Maughan seemed unable to -speak Then someone came to speak to her, came to a stop. His Rosenbaum Grain corporation, said ap and she turned away. Tlie next min j Milwaukee & St. Paul mail train last when his plane Thursday night netted the outlaws $3,- face bore : a serious and drawn expres- proval by the government of such a ute she heard a frightened cry. A plan as was proposed was already in distinguished French woman was vis 000,000, chiefly In securities, but in sion. dicated by the Capper-Volstead act iting town nt tlie time. And It was she, Ho was lifted bodily from the cock- cluding $70,000 in cash, and that the not John King, who had fallen victim identity of all the robbers was known. pit by his cheering comrades of the and similar federal legislation. He air service and carried on their should added that the department of agricul to Mr. Smiley’s American humor. An evil fate seemed to pursue Mrs. Before a medical meeting held at ers through the swirling crowd to a ture was on record as encouraging co St. James hospital, Butte, Mont., Sat rear door of the army headquarters. operatives. Mr. O'Loughlin said he King after that lawn party. About half way through the winter a busi urday night Dr. T. J. Glover of New Lieutenant Maughan’s landing time had conferred with farm bureau rep ness friend of her husband died, and York presented a paper describing in was given officially as 9:47:15 o’clock, resentatives in Washington. out of respect to him she went to the detail his cancer research work. He making his total elapsed time for the Tlie special committee of tlie Farm funeral. She was ushered to a pew demonstrated by numerous slides his trip 21 hours, 47 minutes 45 seconds. Bureau federation of which President well forward, As she sat waiting for animal experimental work and showed The demonstration accorded Mau Bradfute is chairman, appointed to the service to begin, she noticed that and described the germ that causes ghan was without parallel in t, his study the co-operative merger plan, someone else had slipped In beside cancer. proLably will meet within a week, it her. She looked up, and to her horror, tory of local aviation events. there was Smiley; and a glance at his was announced. Darkness already clothed the field A riot followed an attempt Tuesday countenance made her realize that his Mr. Marcy, head of the Armour by republicans to prevent Lieutenant- w hen the drone of his motor/irst was habit of banter was upon him. When Grain company, in discussing the plan, Governor Toupin from presiding over heard. The crowd began cheering. she knelt for the prayer, she found said the co-operative movement, fav Maughan’s piano then was lost to that two cushions had been slipped be today’s session of the Rhode Island state senate. Mon and women were view in a slight mist which overhung ored by President Coolidge and aided fore her; she was offered a hymnal trampled upon by the political com the field, although its shadow could by Frank O. Lowden, ex-governor of upside down; and during tlie reading batants. Republicans and democrats be discerned intermittently. On his Illinois, had grown to an extent not Sqjlley tried to show her caricatures of the mourners that be was drawing clashed, with spectators taking sides second circuit over the field the mist generally suspected. "1 do not know what the other firms on the back of an old envelope. blotted it from sight completely, and in a free-for-all fist fight. “We might as well see the funny the din burst forth with renewed vigor think, but we are certainly willing to Tho senate committee which will when he unexpectedly soared down go in and the matter is taking con side,” he whispered complacently. The very next day, as it happened, investigate campaign contributions the field at the south end of the big crete shape,” he said. “It will be a John King brought home to dinner an and expenditures this year plans to quadrangle. good tiling for the farmer and also old college friend who had become a establish headquarters at Chicago “(lee, but, its good to be here,” were for tho present grain marketing sys theatrical manager. and to meet upon request for any mem the first words of Lieutenant Maughan tem. This plan will not upset the ex “Do you know a Mr. Smiley?” asked ber, it was announced Tuesday afler as he was lifted from the cockpit ot isting marketing mechanism in the the theater man. Mrs. King shuddered. tho organization session. Senator his plane slightest. Grain must move through “ Smiley wants a comedy part In our Borah, republican, Idaho, was select existing channels, but it will move in "I am tired but happy.” new play. I was Interested to know ed as chairman of tho committee, Aside from evidences of nervous more orderly fashion. The function he has your backing, Mrs. King.” which decided to call on political cam ness and extreme fatigue, the airman of speculation will not be interfered John’s friend went on deferentially. paign managers for reports every ten was in excellent physical condtion de with. The proposed marketing cor “Mr. Smiley's part in my mind is days. spite the rigorous journey he had com poration would have to hedge and al pure tragedy,” broke in Mrs. King with ways be even on the market, just like emphasis. Two whales came into the harbor pleted. tlie millers. "Oh. in that case, Smiley wouldn't at Bandon, Oregon last week, and their “This co-operative elevator move do,” ended the other. Many Strikers Return. presence brought out a large crowd of And Smiley never knew why his his ment has attained greater dimensions spectators, who watched them as they Toronto. Postal workers in a num than people generally suppose. Presi trionic ambitions had been so sud went up tho chnnnel to the milk con ber of towns and cities took advan dent Coolidge is in favor of it and ex denly snuffed out, as he pursued un- densary, and there turned back to sea, tage of tlie government’s offer to re squelched his habit of trying to be Governor Lowden has done much to funny. leaving the port soon after their en instate all men who returned to work promote it. But the co-operative ele HAVE YOU THIS HABIT? trance. A similar visit was made t< at S o'clock Saturday morning, accord vators grew up hit or miss without ((g) by Metropolitan Newspaper Service.) Coos bay a year ago when three ing to reports received here. Latest any central organization. Under this whales came into the buy and pro reports indicated that the strike was plan all marketing activities will be ceeded 13 miles from the ocean to the successful only in Toronto and Wind co-ordinated. vicinity of the port dock, between sor. “The farmers can still have their North Bend and Marshfield. Negotiations by telephone between pools and hold or sell as they see fit. postal employes' representatives here but when their representatives sit An audience of 130,000 Britons fill and government officials at Ottawa, down with the expert grain marketing e<l tlie gigantic stadium at Wembley which were interrupted by an electri men we have in Armour and other Saturday to find out for themselves cal storm, were resumed Saturday. companies, and learn of the current just what an imported American situation, they can advise their local “rodeo” is like. Tlie afternoon demon Meats Held Essential. organizations much better as to their strations of tlie prowess of the cow Chicago. It would seem from ex- course." boys were greeted with enthusiasm, but at tlie evening performance there pertinents of Slunaker and Card at Le- Tornado Kills Three. was an unfortunate accident during land Stanford Junior university tliut tlie roping and tying contests. A a vegetarian diet practiced during suc Tracy, Minn.—Three persons dead, steer’s leg was broken. Tills brought ceeding generations "would result in a score or more injured, and extensive many of tlie audience to their feet. tlie extinction" of those practicing it. property damage to more than a hun They indulged in several minutes of Dr. C. Robert Moulton, director of the dred farms was the toll of a tornado booing and hissing and some women committee on nutrition i of the Anteri* that swept through sections of four can Institute of Meat ] Packers, said southwestern Minnesota counties late left tlie stadium. Monday. Dr. Moulton said that the Sunday. John Edwards died at a hos i A sturdy, tireless Washington crew c calorie measurement “is an i inadequate pital here as the result of injuries triumphed over the eights of four east e expression of food value. received when the tornado struck his ern colleges Tuesday at Poughkeepsie. farm. His wife was seriously injured Foochow Is Flooded N. Y„ and won the premier race of the and two sons and a baby also received intercollegiate rowing association re Shanghai. Ono of the most disas hurts. gatta by a wide margin, repeating last trous floods in the history of the Mln year’s Washington victory. Another river, Fukien province, is reported in Cummins Out of Mexico. western crew, that of Wisconsin, un a telegram from Foochow, an im Laredo. Tex.—IL A. Cunard Cum considered by the experts.’picked up portant port at the mouth of that river. min«, charge deg archives, of the Brit its pace in the last mile, pressed the There have been many casualties and ish legation at the City of Mexico, victors and finished second. Penn the damage will amount to millions crossed the bonier into the United sylvania, selected as the outstanding of dollars, according to reports. States here Sunday and left immedi crew among the eastern competitors, The young lady across the way says Three-fourths of the city of Foo ately for San Antonio. He refused to lagged behind and at the finish was chow is flooded, including large ware comment as to whether or not his she doesn't suppose it really makes almost four boat lengths behind Wash houses containing rice and tea. which retirement from Mexico was volun- much difference who Is prime minister of England, as long as King George ington and one behind Cornell. | «ary. have been ruined. Is there to run things. Brief Resume Most Important Daily News Items. COMPILED FOR YOU Offer of Marketing Facilities Looks Good BENEFITS HELD BIG I '““‘“Ili Have You This Habit? I T br McClur« N»w«B*p»r Srsdloata.) NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE In Jacksonville. A new era is here and all desirable prop erty will soon be taken at the very reasonable prices now prevailing. List with me if you have property for sale. The demand will be good this Spring. Surety Bonds Furnished J. L. ROE Fire Insurance. Justice of the Peace. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office in Roe building, CITY RECORDER Jacksonville, Oregon THE Chocolate Corner O. C. DOROTHY, Proprietor COUNTRY CLUB AND ROYAL CLUB BEST COFFEE ON THE MARKET Fresh Eggs, Bread, Meat Products, Cereals and full line of canned goods. :: :: Barber shop in connection The place to go for soft drinks, Cigars, Candies, Nuts, Ice Cream, Etc. FRESH ROASTED PEANUTS AND POPCORN Blacksmithing & Wood Work By G. F. COLLIE At Bishop Shop, Jacksonville Horseshoeing a Specialty GIVE ME A TRIAL. All Kinds of Printing Jacksonville at Freight Line Reasonable Prices W. A. BISHOP, Prop at the i Post Printing Office, Moving and all kinds of freight handled. Jackson County The banner county of Oregon A modern town of 1000 people, —which captures nearly all the is the county seat of Jackson prizes at the state fairs—has a county and is situated in the population of about 25,000 hap most fertile and productive por py and prosperous people and tion of the famous Rogue River enjoys the distinction of having Valley—correctly termed the the most delightful and health “Italy of America.” The town ful climate in America—not is beautifully located in a cove even excelled in Southern Cali at the base of magnificent pine fornia. No county in the west clad mountains and is sur ern country is richer in re rounded by the finest irrigated sources—the principal ones be alfalfa farms and fruit orchards ing farming, stockraising, dairy in the entire country. The town ing, fruit, alfalfa, lumbering, is five miles west of Medford, a gold, silver and copper mining, modern city of 8000 people, cement, marble, lime, etc. This with which it is connected by a county, which lies in the south steam and electric railroad and western part of the state, ad splendid highway. The altitude joins California and is a happy | of the town is 1568 feet and medium between the extremely there are no extremes in heat wet climate of the north coast or cold. The annual rainfall is and the dry desert climate of | about 25 inches — there being California—being the most per- little or no snow in the valley, feet climate found on the west- A more healthful place could ern continent. | not be found. County Official Directory Jackson County State Senator—Qeo W Dunn, Ash- and. Joint Representative—Chas F Hop kins, Roseburg. County Representatives — John H Carkin and Ralph Cowgill of Medford. Circuit Judge—C M Thomas. Pros. Attorney—Newton W. Borden. County Judge—G A Gardner. Commissioners—Victor Bursell and Geo Alford. Clerk—Chauncey Florey. Sheriff—C E Terrill. Assessor—J B Coleman. Treasurer—A C Walker. School Supt—Susanne Homes Carter Coroner—John A Perl. Health Officer—Dr W P Holt. Lawyers MEDFORD C M. Thomas, Clr. Judge, Medford Bldg. M Purdin, Medford bldg. Gus Newbury and son Donal«1, Medford Bldg. E. H. Hurd. Medford Bldg. Lincoln McCormack, First Nat Bk bldg. John H Ca.-nin. First National Bank bldg. G M Roberts, Medford Nat. Bank bld« ’* Rawles Moore. Medford Bldg. James F. Fllegel, Old P. O. bldg. Porter J Neff, Medford Nat. Bank bld«. E E Kelly, Liberty Building. H K Hanna. Old P. O. Bldg. F. M. Calkins, Old P. O. Bldg. T W Mlles, Jackson County Bank bldf. F J Newman, Palm bldg Ñ Palm bldf N W Borden. Borden, District Attorney, Attc Winfield R Gaylord, Palm bldr. E A and Charlea Reames, Liberty bldf. O C BoRfS. old pORtofflre bldf. Frank De Souza, Liberty bldf. Glenn O Taylor, J P and City Judge, Federal blag. Mayor—Emil Britt. Councilmen—Chester Wendt. Teter B. F. Piatt. 30 I^aurrl Street. Fick, G W Godward and Frank Lindley W E* Phipps, Clarion office. City Directory Recorder and Justice of the Peace— J. L Roe Treasurer—C. C. Chitwood. Marshal—M D Jones. Council meets first Tuesday of each month. ASHLAND Nellie Dickey. L A Roberts Kriegs Ä Brigg». G W Trefren. W J Moore. C. B. Watson.