MEDFORD aiAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON) FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1910.
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GROWERS SORE ON TELEPHONE AIDS BIG CALIFORNIA
Radical Changes In Methods of Ship
ping Citrus Fruit From California
Is Llablo to Be Brought About in
the Near Future.
I.OS ANGELES. Cal., April 1. A
storm Is browing wblch when It
breaks out, is llnblo to lend to millcal
chances In the method oC shipping cl
trtis fruits from California. The ro-
frltjorntor car 1'nes it is learned on nb
aolutoly rollablo authority, aro awful
nick and thoy ate growing sicker all
tbo time of tho game of hlde-and-soek
tramp car business. While they
do not say much In plain English, yet
tbov lmvo Indicated "with signs fol
lowing" that tho exchange Is to blarao
for tho enormous expense which has
Ixxm gradually growing for several
years and that thoy aro going to put a
stop to it. Figuring on tho basis of
"Western tolls, the telegrams alono
Jast year cost tho refrigerator lines
over $100,000. Hero is about tho
way tho car people look at tho matter:
There Is a vest amount of tlma and
labor spent In this way for which tho
car lines do not receive ono cent of re
muaeratlon. Some idea of this will
fco Itad when it is stated that last year
tho Pacific Fruit Express made more
than 14,000 diversions and some of
tho cars were diverted sixteen times,
while tho Santa Fo made over 10,000.
Tho P. FJE. employ In their Los An
geles office eight telegraph operators
who do little but divert cars, and tho
Santa Fe have almost as many. Each
diversion rcQiilreo as a rule four tele
grams. The exchange Is blamed. Its
system of marketing Is to start tho
cars rolling not knowing Just whero
they will bo placed. If they go east
on tho Southern Pacific they aro pro
bably billed to El Paso they aro or
dered rebllled to tho next division
station and so on until finally they
aro run into some market where there
Is some little demand or sent to some
of the auction markets to bring what
ever they will. Often tines tho cars
are shipped into a city or town whero
an independant shipper Is attempting
to dispose of a few cars, and after the
"tramps" of the exchange havo ac
complished their purpose of scaring
tho little fellow out or cutting the
price, the cars are ordered on to somo
other point. As a result of this sys
tem employe.', by the exchange the
ladependant In order to try and pro
tect himself Is compelled to play tho
same gamo.
Tho growth of this tramp car busi
ness has been gradual but It has now
assumed such enormous proportions
and expenso that the car lines feel
they can no longer stand the pressure,
Statistics have been prepared for tho
past several years showing tho cost of
the servlco and ihey are Bald to be
startllnir to us.y the least. If tho re
frigerator lines come to an agreement
It will probably be that they will al
low two divisions free of charge for
each diversion in addition. It tho
charge to be made Is based upon the
cost of service It will probably mean a
minimum of 94.50 a diversion, as this
Is tho amount the Pacific Fruit Ex
press has figured on their 13,000 di
versions of last year. Out of this
amount It Is estimated that about 10,
000 wore made by tho exchange. The
Independants sell many of their cars
f. o, b. and, of course, these aro billed
direct and a lot of business Is dono on
direct order so that the bulk of the
expenso of ilivertlng cars will fall up
tho growers In tho exchange. Tho ex
pense of telegraphing, according to J.
Q. Story, president of tho exchange,
during last year amounted to an av
erage of $7000 a month and It tho
gamo of diverting cars is to be paid
for by tho exchange this will likely bo
Taised materially. The two refriger
ator car lines In California handle all
of tho buBlno;3 and aro In a position
lo dictate tholr own terms and they
aro going to do It, so It now seems.
Tho growers have tho habit of "dig
ging up" and probably won't mind
another little raise,
rri
$20,000.00
CUT OV MEDFOIU). OREGON,
WATER MAIN BONDS.
rrtia ..Itv fminpll nf the cltv Of Med
ford, Oregon, will receive sealod bids
up to 5 o'clocK p. rn Apru wiu,
Hit. anln nf 129.000.00 city Of
Medford water main bonds; 6 per
cont; ten year.
Bids to bo accompanied by a cer
irimi .TinMr pnnnl to G nor cent of the
amount bid for. The right to reject
or accept any ana an mas is reservea
by tho council. ,
rfrironsari In Robert W.
Tolfer, city recorder. Certified check
to bo maao payame to mo cuy ireus-
UrCr' ROBT. W. TELFER.
filtv .Recorder.
Dated Modford, Oregon, March 29,
1010.
NOTICE.
Tn -whom it may concc-a: I have
bo propprty for sale at any price. 10
IN FIREJFIGHTiNG
Undo Sam Is Greatly Pleased With
Results He Has Obtained From the
Use of Telephones In National
Forests Aid In Giving Warnings.
Most prominent among tho meas
ures which Uuolo Sam has taken lo
protect his national forests in the
west from heavy loss by firo is the
extended uso of tho telephone. This
handy little instrumeut has proved
its worth during tho past year. Ac
cording to figures which have just
been published by tho department of
agriculture, the loss from firo has
boon greatly reduced, although tho
number of conflagrations has been
nctually larger than in tho year pre
ceding. Through the aid of tho telephone
assistance is brought to the spot us
soon ns a. blnzo is discovered. In this
way it is possiblo to prevent the
spread of n fire nud to coufino it to
a small area. In one instanco Inst
year n firefighting force was col
lected in a few hours whero at least
a day would have been wasted if aid
had bp en sought by means of a cour
ier. The number of fires in tho national
forests last year was 410 larger than
in 1908, but almost 80 per cent of
tho fires were extinguished before
as much as five acres had been dam
aged. The fires covered less than
ono and one-half acres to the
square mile of national forest Innd,
and the damage done to the burned
over area averaged but $1.25 an
acre.
According to the government's
figures, during 1909 there were 313S
fires in the national domain, burn
ing over about 300,000 acres. In
1908 there had been 400,000 acres
laid waste. Last year some 170,
000,000 board feet of timber were
consumed, as against 230,000,000 the
previous yenr.
The loss of value of timber de
stroyed was less than $300,000. Tho
loss the year before was about
$450,000.
These figures seem to indicate that
although the damage to the forests
is still very great, the fires are not
so much of a scourge ns formerly.
With a view to still greater increas
ing tho fire-fighting facilities, the
work of extending the, protcctivo
system into all parts of tho national
woodlands is being pursued this
year. The telephone will play an im
portant part in tho measures that are
to be taken to reduco still further
the loss in tho western forests.
Tn some spctions the forest rang
ers are supplied with portable tele
phones, which they carry strapped
to their backs and with which they
can secure connection at any con
venient point. The government
owns nnd operates a number of tele
phono lines nnd makes connection
with lookout stations, where watch
men with field glasses are kept to
search for signs of fire nrnong the
trees. The instruments and line ma
terial for these systems have been
furnished by the Western Electric
company, the largest manufacturer
of telephones in tho world.
Many of the states have jurisdic
tion over grent tracts of wooded
land and maintain fire-fighting sys
tems of their own. It is interesting
to note that in New York, whero
lookout stations are fully equipped
with telephones and telescopes for
detecting and roporting fires, tho
loss during 1909 amounted to only
$25,101, whereas tho year beforo tho
damage, had totalled $044,000.
Forest fires are still ono of tho
greatest problems . the government
has to face. Since 1870 more than
2000 have lost their lives through
these conflagrations in tho national
forests. Five hundred und fifty
million acres of standing timber are
centered in six Pacific nnd north
western states material for a glor
ious bonfire. To prevent fires seems
to bo out of the question, but it is
possible to check tho spread of the
flames, and in its work of tho pnst
year the government 1ms given n
demonstration of what un-to-date
methods will do.
CROP ISIN SIGH!
Reports From Sacramento Aro
Most Favorable Trees Havo Not
Been Injured by Frost and Heavily
Laden With Blossoms.
SACRAM1CNTO, Cal., April 1. -Conditions
at present indicate that
there will be a bumper crop in all
lines of fruit this season. Tho out
look is bright, tho trees are fairly
loaded with blossoms nnd weather
conditions up to tho present have
been almost idenl. Tho tiiuo is prac
tically past in tho Sncrainonto vnl
loy when tho Into frost can do any
grent damage to tho fruit crop. Fa
vorable reports art- being received by
tho fruit distribntii v and fruit ship
ping concerns in Snurnmcnto from
all soctions of tho Sacramento nnd
San Joaquin valleys nnd nlso from
tho fruit districts xif tho foothills.
Peach, npricot, cherry, npplo, plum
and other fruit trees are in full blos
som, making tho country look like
a garden. Tho only fruit which has
not appeared in the blossom singe is
Bartlutt penrr and this is considered
n little early for them.
The California Fruit Distributors
have been rccoiving reports from
every, section north of San Fran
cisco bay nnd they aro of the most
encouraging nnture. Here is tho
report: "Right now, conditions
throughout tho ontirc deciduous
fnit section conld not possibly be
bettor. From all points in tho Sac
ramento valley,, nnd, in fact, every
where in the northern end of tho
state, reports aro coming to us ev
ery day that things aro better look
ing ihnn for years.' There has not
been n setbnek of any sort, and nil
tho timo tho probability of having
setbacks is becoming less likely. All
kinds of fruit trees aro in full blos
som. Novor before have the trees
looked better nor the indications
boon more favorable. . All that will
stop a big crop of tho best kind of
fruit is cold rain nnd heavy wind,
and that will have to como mighty
soon if it is going to do nny great
nmount of dnmago."
Hasldns for Health. "
A.L. VROMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING
CONTRACTOR
No job too small, none too
large. Twenty-five years'
practical experience.
OFFICE
113 SOUTH FRONT STREET.
Medford, Oregon: This certifies
that wo havo sold Hall's ToxnB Won
der for the cure of all kidney, bind
dor and rheumatic troubles for ten
years, and hnvo never had a com
plaint, It gives quick nnd permanent
relief. Sixty days' trentment in each
bottle, Medford Phnrmncy. If
NOTICE,
This Is no fish story,
Fresh halibut, 15c; fresh salmon,
15c; smelt herring, 10c; lota of othor
good things, such as crabs, oysters,
etc. 10
ROGUE RIVER FISH CO.
Medford Shoe
Shining Parlor
0H, HERE WE ARE AT LAST!
For ladies, gents, children, this is
tho place where you will savo
time and money by getting your
shoos shined by an experienced
nrtist. Oiling and dyeing is my
specialty. Now, don't forget tho
place, No. 4 South Central nvo
juo. Open from 7 a. m. to 8 p.
m.; Sundays till 2 p. m. Tho coast
Champion Bootblack.
V. W. HOWARD, Prop.
PLUMBING
S1EAM AND 1101 WAIER HtAIING
All Work Guaranteed Pricon RoiiHonublo
COFFEEN (Si PRICE
11 North D St.. Modford, Oro.
Phone 303
GOLD RAY GRANITE CO.
Office: 209 West Mtun St., Medford, Oro.
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Operating Quarry at Gold Ray, Oregon
DEALERS IN
BUILDING, MONUMENTAL AND
CRUSHED GRANITE
$150 AN ACRE 270 acres, foothill land, about 0 miles from Mod
ford; thora aro about 85 acres on this placo now planted to fruit,
which includes about 20 acres in bearing. Tho bearing variotioi
aro Nowtown and Spitsenberg apples and Comico poara. There
aro 25 acres of Nowtowns in their socoud year with poaoh filler
and about 6 acres of Nowtowns just planted; nlso 20 acres oi
Jonathans and 10 acres of Bartlott nnd Anjou pears just plnnted.
About 200 acres of first-class fruit land on tho plnco. Thtro nro
many springs on tho placo and considerable water could be do
voloped for Irrigation; two housos, good barn and other buildings.
Would subdivide nicely. Easy terms.
$2500 Sixty acres, 0 miles from Medford, about 15 aores cleared and
pdrtly planted; small building.
$250 AN ACRE 70 aoros, about 1 miles from Medford, free soil; 25
acres planted to Newtown nnd Spitrengenr npples, mostly 3 years
old; in addition, about 25 acres under cultivation, balanco ensily
cleared ; good new 0-room plastered house, new bam; also sot of
old buildings. Conld be subdivided into two or threo tracts nicely,
easy terms.
$5500 Six miles from Modford, good now buildings, about 8 acres
plnnted to Newtowns, Spitzonbergs and pears, 1 and 2 years old;
about 7 acres additional cleared, balance not hard clearing; good
team, wagen and machinery gcs w"h tn0 P,ac0- Tn,B ,B a 40'
acro tract
$15,000 A first-class fruit and alfalfa ranch, 185 ncros, 52 miles
from rnilwny station, practically all bottom land, M0 acres now
tinder cultivation, water right with plnco; fair house, two bams
sohoolhouso on the plnco, for $15,000, which is only .fSl nn noroj
$0000 cash will handle, nnd ensy terms enn bo had on tho balanco;
this is a fine chnnco to get n first-class tract of low-priced land
for development purposes. Wc don't think this will last long, nnd
if 3ou rue interested, como in nnd sco us about it.
$12,525 Ele von acres in Cornice pears, 10 yoars old; 0 acres in Bart
lott and Anjou pears, 1 to 3 yoars old; close in; good soil; terms.
$12,000 Eleven acros in Comico and Bobc pears, 14 -years old; those
trees are in full bearing and will pay a good income ou tho price
asked.
$7000 Thirty-fivo aores of black sticky, 3 miles from Medford, al,
under tbo ditch and can be irrigated.
$13,000 Thirty-two ncros, eloso to Medford, 8 aoros in Newtown
nnd Spitzenborgs, 5 to 7 years of age; 14 acres in alfalfa, 3 aores
in peaches, 2 acres in berries; irrigated; buildings.
$14,000 Thirty-five ncreB; buildings; exceptionally fine place for a
1 home; 12 acres in apples and pears 3 years old; about an acre ot
bearing orchard; 11 acres in alfalfa; nil fine deep free soil.
$150 to $200 PER ACRE Stewart acre tracts; 2 miles from Medford;
tracts are from 10 to 25 aores in size; fino building spots on all;
can nil bo irrigated; cheapest tractB in Modford neighborhood; onBy
terms.
$300 PER ACRE Finest 5 and 10-aoro orchard and gardon tracts in
tho vnlloy; easy terms.
W. T. YORK & CO.
Adjoins the county seat, Jacksonville; 20 minutes' ride by train or auto
from Medford. This beautiful wooded tract contains 650 acres of land, com
manding a magnificent view of Medford and tho valley. It is proposed to in
corporate a company, capitalized at $65,000, with 650 shares of stock at $100
per share. After incorporating, it is proposed to plat and subdivide the
grounds into acre tracts, plant it to fruit, best adapted to the soil, and sell it
at an average price of $500 per acre, on easy terms. Bach share of stock rep
resents one acre, and for a short time stock will be sojd for $100 per share, $10
cash and $5 per month for 18 months. This stock is not for sale as a whole at
$100 per share, nor at tho rate of $100 per acre. The company proposes to
realize much more out of it for the stockholders. Over fifty of Medford 's live
booster business men have already invested. Two hundred more booster in
vestors are wanted to purchase one share only each.
Tho combined boosting of this Electric Park bunch will make a populous
suburb to Medford, make hundreds of beautiful homes, make an hourly serv
ice on Barnum's railroad, and make its stockholders a handsome profit.
For further information inquire at Office, 209 West Main Street.
GOLD RAY REALTY CO.
Medford, Oregon
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TOM MOKPAT
1 O. 1IANHKN
Wo make any kind nnd stylo ot Windows.
Wo cany Glass of any size on hand.
MEDFORD SASH & DOOR 00., Modford, Oregon.
Animal Insurance
Wo Insure Horses nnd Cnttlo Analnst Donth From Accident, DIs-
east or Firo.
NATIONAL LIVESTOCK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,
5. E. Tull, Anont, Modford.
Medford Iron, Works
E. E. TROWBRIDGE, Proprietor.
FOUNDRY AND MACHINIST
All kinds of Engines, Spraying Outfits, Pumps,
Koilors and Machinorv. Agents in Southern Oro
gon for FAIRBANKS, MORSE & GO.
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DRIVERS that know the country
R3S that cover the country
QL'ICKIiV AND WITH COM 1' MOT TO YOU AltK AI.WW'H TO UK
TOIJ.Nll A t TIIK
TAItLOW & IK)WNIN(1, IMlOI'lltlCTOIlH,
WEST SIDE STABLES
PIIO.NH SIM H. GltAI'K HTKKKT
For tSale
ELECTRIC PARK
209 West Main Street
(M0 acres of Good Farming Land at $.'".00 per acre.
Being situated three miles west of that place and
near the government irrigation canal. This land is
selling at a BARGAIN and now is your timo to IN
VEST. For particulars writo
Harry Moon Gormantown, Calif.
LI 1IH
Good Buys
In Real Estate
IT WILL PAY THE BUYER TO INVESTIGATE
FIRST Wo hav cily property of all kinds.
SECOND Wo havo orchard tracts of all kinds.
THIRD Wo have cultivated land of the best qual
ity in Rogue River valley, Roseburg, Eugone and
Willametto valley.
FOURTH Wo havo largo traots of unimproved
lands in and about Roguo River valley that wo will
sell in largo or small tracts to suit tho purchaser,
Jackson County
Realty Co.
Street Number 604 West Tenth.
Phono 141.
Como and see our holdings.
Wo also havo modern rooms to rent.
REAL ESTATE
Farm Land Timber Land
Orchard Land
Residences City Lots
Orchards and Mining Claims
Medford Realty Co
Room 10, JaGkson County Bank Building
MRS, J. F. ItUTWiAHON.
Basking for Healtk.
Haskins for Health.