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TITID jMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MICDFORD, OREGON, December r, iood. GET ALLJHE PROFIT Reports of Government Officials 1 Show How Producers Arc Robbed by Dealers. Tho following letter was read by Professor O'Gara at tho fruit grow ers' meeting yesterday as Ilustratlvo oftho methods In vogue among com mission men In handling produce. Tho letter, although signed by Pro Tessor O'Gara, Is tho result of tho Investigations of himself and several other government officials, and em bodies tho opinion reached by all: I havo found th0 following Illegal practises going on among fruit buy ers and commission men: First Tho nccount sales do not always giro the actual prlto received, nor do they tell whero such fruit was Gold. In other words, tho statements sent out to tho producer are false as to price and destination. Second the condition of the fruit on arrival at destination Is often mis represented so as to further lower the price to tho grower. Third Rebating Is practiced so as to secure a certain few growers who may bo representative, and by thl3 means other growers soll'nt the low figure offered. Tho growers who en ter Into this nefarious contract with certain shippers act their part by showing satisfaction with prevailing low prices. At tho end of tho season the shipper pays tho rebate to these - 1 L 1 Fourth In tho dried fruit business such as apricots, peaches, etc., thoi grower Is forced to bring his prod ucts into market bone dry. It they do not come up to this requirement, the fruit Is rejected. Tho bone dry fruit is then soaked with water and final- ly resulphured. This 13 what is tech-1 -nlcally known as "processing." Thei difference between tho dry product i innd the processed article Is water and j H2S04, which Is practically all prof "IL A legitimate amount of water -.should bo tho grower's profit. . Fifth Tho grower Is forced by -many shippers to pack only In boxes with the company's stencil on It. Fruit otherwise packed Is not accept ed. In this way the company or buyer may charge what he sees fit for the package In many localities tho buy ers control the prices on nil sorts of spray materials as well as spray out fits, so that the grower Is completely at their mercy. Tho conditions existing under para tgraphs 1 und 2 have been Investigated 'by certain growers enclosing post cards In tho packages. The card Is rself addressed, and asks tho follow 'tag pertinent questions: (1) Where was this fruit received? (2) When was It received? 3) What was Its condition? . (4) "What waa the price paid? (5) Were you satisfied with It? The average of 10 per cent of these cards havo been returned, many In dicating that the tlmo of arrival, place and condition did not agreo with the account sales rendered. P. J. O'GARA, Asst. Pathologist, U. S. Dept. Agrl. In commenting on this report n prominent bureau official, says: "There Is something fundamentally wrong whero tho producer, after spending a year In getting a crop and taking all risks, realizes on an average less than one-third of what tho crop or crops he grows sells for at retail." HOTEL ARRIVALS At tho Moor3 H. B. Brokaw, Se attle; Delbert Buoy, Tulent; F. W. Carnahan and wife, city; H. S. Doylo, Now York; F. Crump, Applegato; J. Henderson, city; P. D. Blackden, Ash land; R. Vlrt, city; W. S. Zimmer man, Portland; M. W. Fottor, Sand potnt; J. O. McPhco, city; J. King noss, Scotland; R. K. Ross, Rich mond Beach; M. Styphcns, Spokane. At tho ftash Charles Graham, city; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hammersloy, Gold Hill; II. Alhager, San Francis co; Lyman O. Orton, Eaglq Point; Adam Miller, Portland; C. H. Wil liams, Los Angeles; Fred Shields and wlfo San Francisco; William von der Hollen, Eagle Point; J. E. Gordon, E. M. Day, cslty; Fred Stock and wlfo, Ookland; John P. Martin, Fargo. NOTICE. Tho Nlckell vs, Goodpasture salo lias been postponed until Saturday, January C. 245 A hand colored calendar, valued at 75c, will bo given free to each per son who took interest enough in onr contest to fill out nny number of tho coupons, provided thoy nro present whon, tho prizes are awarded at 2:30 p. m. New Year's day. Tito Art stu dio, 331 East Main street, second floor. 244 Yoar Kidd's shoos. 244 ASiiLANDHAS 1410 SCHOOL CHILDREN, Census is Completed At This Ratio Ashland Has Population of 6300. Tho Bchool census of Ashland dis trict has Just .been completed under tho direction of Clerk T. H. Simp son and tho total school population at the present tlmo Is found tobo 1410, which fact Is now being cer tified up In duo form to tho county school superintendent as a basis for tho apportionment of stato and coun ty funds during tho coming year. "Io number of fomajes between tho ages of four and twenty exceeds tho number of males by 22, tho totajsj being, males, C93, females 715. j Up stato cities and towns nr0 nc- cusiuuieu iu wKuro mu loiai ii"P ' Hon as based upon tho school census as 4 1-2 to 1. On this basis Ashland's population Is 6345, which Is very close to tho figures compiled "recently by the publisher of the City Direc tory. RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, the All Wise Providence hnvinjr deemed it wise nml porper to take from us and the lodge of Fra ternal Union of America our dearly beloved brother, Louis Herbage, be it Resolved, That in the loss of this denr brother we feel that wo know Good doeth all things for the good and welfare of mankind, though it be ever so hard to give him uo. While our denr brother had been only n short while one of us, still we feel the loss deeply and pray God's Moss ing may rest and abide with the be reaved relatives and friends. That we will ever cherish n lov ing membory of this brother nud pray to God thnt we may so live that when we come to die, our ties of brotherly love may be reunited in the home of our Ilenveiily Father. That we tender to the brenved parents, brothers and sisters our most heartfelt sympathy. That a copy of these resolutions bo written up in onr minutes, also n copy of same bo published in our lo cal paper and sent to the parents with brotherly love from Modford lodge, No. 421, Fraternal Union of America. E. W. CARDER, FLOYD T. WHITTLE, MRS. ELLA SnOULTS, Committee. Wear Kidd's shoes. 244 PASTOR WANTS DAMAGES DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER SPOKA'NE, Wash., Dec. 30. Rev. H. O. Buss, former pastor of First Baptist church at Colfax, Waslu, now at Kansas City Mb., whero ho wus called to the beside of his sick child, has engaged counsel in Spo knno to institute nn action in the United States district court here for $100,000 damages against the offi cials and deacons of the congregation of alleged defamation of character. The case will involve many of the most prominent residents of Whifrann county and promises to be interest ing. The complnint will set forth that tho munster -was "manhandled" by n committeo of churchmen in forcing his removal from the parsonage on tho night of June 2. Churges of mis conduct were preferred by the trus tees and a battle of words followed and continued in tho auditorium of tho church, causing n lively stampede. She was tried and fined $1 and costs and nn appeal is pending. The clash, which included personal assaults and numerous gun plays, constituted one of tho most sensntional church quar rels in tho northwest. Wear Kidd's shoes. 244' IS MRS. HARRIMAN AS WEALTHY AS REPORTED? NEW YORK, Deo. 30. Whether Mary Avorill Harriman, widow of tho lute E. II. Harriman is tho richest woman in tho world, with more than $200,000,000, or a woman of com paratively moderate wealth, is a mat ter tonight of tho liveliest debate. UNCLE SAME IS TO MARK PASSING OF 1909 Tonight tho passing of the old year will be marked from tho Atlan tic to tho Pacific fro mthe different government stations, nnd those who hnvo electric clocks connected with tho Wotsern Union sorvico can tell just when tho old year is dying iu Washington, Chicago and Denver. At fivo minutes to 12 o'clock Washington time, 8:55 here, the time and at tho hour tho bell will ring. Chicago will commenco at 0:55 hero; Donvor at 10:55 and tho Maro Island station at 11:55. MUCH WORK FOR NEXT SESSION COURT January Term Always Important as New Officials Aro Appointed To Urge Retention of Inspectors. Tho regular January term of tho county commissioners' court will bo held beginning on Wednesday of next week at Jacksonville. Tho Jan uary term Is always an Important one for tho court fixes tho annual tax levy, draws tho Jury lists (or tho year, appoints road supervisors and trans acts a largo amount of business which comoa before It regularly at tho first monthly session of tho year. t tho nicotine will also nnnear a commltte0 of prominent orchard men of 10 va,,ev t0 lirg0 upon tho cmirt tho Broat necesalty for retaining tho co..,s of in8noctor8 to assist Pro- fossor O'Gara. Wear Kidd's shoes. '244 PLEASANT PARTY HELD ON CHRISTMAS DAY Mr. and Mrs. E. Gibbs of Talent en cntertaincd a number of guests on Christmas day, tho occasion bcjng also tho 80lh anniversary of the nr u.o .Mrs. uums motner, m Iehn.ek. 1 ho house was beautifully decorated with mistletoe .white chrys- anthems and pot ted plants At J , . i. r y... i ... - o dock tho invited guests sat down to nn elabornto fivo-courso turkey dinner, to which all did full justice. Alter dinner some line violin solos ( Quoon Anno addition (Incorpornt-; wero rendered by Elbert Gibbs. At cd); principal office. Modford; In 7:30 the gifts were distributed from J corporators, E. B. Kelly, P. Roddy' n nenvuy lauen iiinsimiis tree, .Mrs. . Hchuick being especially favored by , good old Santa Clans, receiving beau- nun pus ana Dirumay remem- FOR WOUNDED FEELINGS brances from her relatives and friends in Illinois. Kansas urd Cnli- TACOMA, Wusl... Dec. 31.-MrsJ fonna. besides those in.m different DonIiel 0lino Lee bus been awnrd parts of Oregon. Later m the even- C( R vonKct o $U)fi()Q u.uc. ian V.I...W ...... ... su;t Rn;st JoIm T IJjvj, evening was pleasantly passed w,th;t;re(1 cn . ccr fp ,nmeh of music ana games, ,. .. ,ril ,. . At the eSlthodist pnrsonago on j Christmas morning at 0 o'clock Mr.) J. O. Van u.egcn and Lnln Perry t were united iu marriage, Rev. L. Belknnp officiating. A SNAP Five-room bungalow and lot In East Medford. on oasy terms If tak-; en at onco. Ilqulro 1 15 MA IX STREET, MF.I)FORI. OR. I ; Primers Watned AT IIOI.TjYWOOD ORJII'IRDS TSr.EPilOXE FARMERS 01 TAXIDERMIST AND FURRIER Send your trophies to mc for mount ing. Big game faods, fish, birda and mammals ramied truo to nature by unproved metiiads. I do tanning, ran la fur raga, make, remodel und cleat far garments. Expae&a and mail or ders promptly attended to. & M. HARRIS. 406 Washington Street, Portland, Or. Tatonhano Mab 3(100 EMPLOYMENT AND1 BUSINESS CHANCES' i For Ealo Span of borseo, harness and wagon; will sell ono or both cheap for cashh, or will tako half half and balanco with baukablc- note. Room 208 Phlpps & Taylor bldg. Wanted To borrow $800 on good property for pno year, Wanted A party to cut cord wood on stumpngo; must hnvo h team. Wanted Two-womon for work; good wages to right parties. Wanted Four girls for gonoral housework; good wages. Wantod-r-Qirl for dishwashor. For Salo Span of horses and har ness; 0 years old; 1400 ounds. For Salo Ilorsos, wagon, harness and buggy ; horses '7 years old. For Salo Saddle horse. For Salo Saddlo and briddlo. Havo a sawmill for salo or trade. A new bungalow, 4 rooms; prico $1150. For salo or trado 100 acres ono mile from thotown of Merlin. For salo Two lots, ono on S Btrcet, tho othor on Rlvorsido avonuo. Havo calls tor houses to rent. Havo you any? E. F. A. BITTNER, Prop. ROMM 20S. PHIPPS BLDG. PHONE MAIN 4141. TO PERPETUATE PIONEERS' MEMORY SAl.WM, Or., Dec. :il. l'rollmln nry plana for tho organUatlon of a society to bo called tho Sons and Daughters of th0 Oregon l'loncora year, or Ihoy going to lut thing tnko wero laid at a mooting called by Glen I their own course t It's up lo tho O. llolmnn last night at tho rosl- pooplo." Thus spoke Jiuuom J, Hill, denco of Attorney W. M. Kalsor, A tu, Km railroad builder, to a Jour committee, consisting of Associate i reporter iu Portland. Wo aro Justice Thomas A. McUrlde. Perry 11. Johnny on tho Spot. Uncle Jim. Tltu Raymond and W. M. Kalsor, was ap- Ashland Commercial Club's now pointed to draft a constitution and booklets aro roady. by laws. 1 Tho purposo of tho society is to Notlco to Contractors. gather together all tho nona and 1 . daughters of those who era-wed tho Sealed bids wit bo roooivod by tho plains to Oregon prior to 1SG9, whon city council of tho city of Modford, Oregon was admitted to tho Union. Oregon, up to and including January Tho organatton will bo Independent 4th, 1010, for tho excavating and lay of tho Oregon Pioneers' association, ing of -oil water mains to bo oon and Its object will bo to porpotuato Htruotod during tho year 1010, bids tho memory of th0 pioneers. to bo filed with the city recorder not Inter than 4 o'clock p. m. on January JOINT INSTALLATION OF O. A. It. 4th, 11)10, and to bo accompanied by AND W. H. C. n certified oheok aqunl to ton per cent of tho amount bid for. All members of post nud corps nro P,y order of the oily council Decern requested to meet Tuesday evening, ber 21st, 1000. January 4, 1010, at Anglo's opera RORT. W. TMLFICR, house for open meeting and public t City Recorder. Installation of tho officers of both Dated this 22nd day of'Dcccmbor, orders. All old soldiers and families 1000. aro cordially Invited. . - MRS. Kl.LA SlIOULTS, I One-half b. p. motor, I 20-qt. Wbitfl 247 Secretary. Mountain fruexor, 'a lot of peckicr cans, tubs, etc., for sale. Inquire Companleri Incorporated. i'0"'1' confectionery.' SALEM, Or., Dec. 31. Articles of Incorporation were filed In tho offlco 0f the secretary of stato yesterday as follows: Tho Patterson Orchards company; principal office. Ashland: capital stock. J5000: Incorporators. J. Syd McNalr. Dexter K. Patterson and F. M. Calkins. nnd K. M. Turner. WOMAN GETS $10,000 promise. The jury returned the ver-1 diet after deliberating for only ten' ,njUltcg I ' . . . ... . . 1 . . , - with tho aid of Davis, and alleged cash register, thnt she ImJ a mnrriogo contract It's vory cheer Invites thorn, with Davis, with whom sho snys sho R w ott your goods to tho best traveled through California until she adtnntngo. became ill at San Diego, I R shows thorn Just as they aro. According to the testimony Mrs. truo to color, tint, mntorlal ami tcx Leo's niece, Miss C. Halverson of It""0- hhiUn. mt uiinitnnn,..1 tn Don't try to worry nloni: with gfm j,- ,fl hc,p ejr(J for hcr nn(1 that while sho wus in tho bosintal w' progress, .mooi our rcprosonm Davis nnd .Aliss Halverson wore mar- tlvo nnd talk things ovor with him. rfco. ROOUB RIVER ELECTf'C CO. Are Going Have you a friend coming west? You ought to bring one to Medford. Call and sec us. Let us talk routes and rates . with you. Information chcorfuHy fur nished. Phone, address or all on Southern Pacific R. R. A. S. ROSENBAUM, Agent THE ROGUE RIVEft LAND COMPANY NO. 11 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE Offers an especially good foothill orchard for a low price and on good terms. In thene days of advancing prices, it will pay to look into this. It pays to deal with tliQ "Man Who Knows. " "Wto'ea tho Rogue River Land Company sold the Troneon A Guthrie orchard at Eagle Point to the prko winnhsg owners, four years ago, tho salesman, W. M. Holmes, assured the purchasers thoso Spitzenborgtrees would produce tho world's best apples, and subsequent oventa prove the soundness of his judgment. By the way: Did it ever occur to you that most f tho men who hare won out in tho Rogue River Valley, bought their Tvin ning orchards through tho Roguo River Land Com pany? W. M. Holmes, Manager, is always at your sorvico for a good biiy. SAME HERE, NEIGHBOR (Vnlloy Record.) ''What aro tho pooplu of Oregon going to do about it? Aro I hoy going to invito iinniimatinn tho uoiniiur Modford. Onoimti Tills ourtifiot t..... i.i nm.. t u.... Aw f(,r , mir of W(, j ,,cp ,, ,,., trouMcrt for ton nm, ,mv nwvpr ,,,, oom. ! , ... M k llt). IMmiimipnl ' uwii iifu imu 'inun irxitn ,,uii". n .- i i I.t. fwif 'i ,., LIGHTED STORES It's tho lighted store that carries tho weight with tho pooplo. Wo will go rurther thnn this nnd say: "It Is tho electrically lighted storo thnt carries tho wolght with tho pooplo." j A dingy, gloomily lighted storo does not nttrart people It excites suspicion. It belittles your waroa. It dulls your clerks. It gives customers th0 mopes. It makes sales hardor. Install olectrla lighting In your storo and draw tho pooplo to your, Hlnr ,)... n,nm. ,, Vonrir pn8B0 fortna of nRt,tlng. Keep In stop You East 7 I Instantaneous Gas Lights 211 W. Main J. W. CRESTBROOK 10 Adjoining Hlllcrcst orcliartl and con tain unoxccled deep, rich soil. Rea sonable prices and (jencrous terms. OREGON ORCHARDS SYNDICATE SELLING AGENTS ROGUE RIVER VALLEY i- 1 r- In Case of vSicKmess V II O N E :j 0 1 1 -- MEDFORD PHARMACY Nonr I'otjL Otfiue All Night Sorvico Fruo Dolivory Why AN INFERIOR GRADE OF BUTTER TO SAVE ONE OR TWO CENTS ON THE POUND, when you enu got tho best for almost tho same prieo from your local erouniory Wo don't mix our butter. AhIc your gnioor for it and thus encotirngo homo irduntry. If your noor don't lmndle it, phono us. Sweet oronm, milk and buttermilk dolivorcd every day. ROGUE RIVER CREAMERY. i . . i . i . 1 1 j ' Best Groceries At Prices Strictly in Keeping with the Quality of Our Stock which is Unexcelled A Trial will Convince You Allen The Square 555 Whitney Phone 1082 ORCHARD TRACTS 20 Acres Buy Phono No. 2681 RESOLVED Tho best resolution for you to nmko in to como to iih for your next suit, if you want something out of tho ordinary. Wo do tho best work nnd charge the lowest prices. W. W. EIFERT tub raoaBusarvB tailor Reagan Deal Grocers