fl I I!- m 8 HEAVY DAMAGE BY FOREST FIRES Worst Ones Are Reported In Mon tanaEvery Northwest State Is Suffering Heavy Rain Is Only Hope to Save Timber. PORTLAND, Or., July 15. Unless forest fires burning In Oregon, 'Wash ington, Montana, Idnho r.nd British Columbia today are extinguished cither by the men battling against them or by a Lcavy rain, timber es timated to be worth hundreds of thou sands of dollars will have been des troyed. The worst fires are reported In Ida ho and Montana. According to Forest Supervisor Welgle, of the Coeur d'Alene nation al forest, seven big tires are play ing havoc with some of the finest pine In the state. Worse in Idaho. Big Rock In Idaho Is the scene of the worst fire. Another almost as extensive Is burning at Kelson's Sid ing on the Coeur d'Alene river. Dud ley and Pine Creek districts likewise are fighting thes. North of Harri son on Carlin bay a valuable tract ot timber was destroyed. This fire Is one of the few under control. At Spirit Lake, Idaho, four square miles of brush and timber are re ported to have been burned. An other destructive blaze is giving trouble at Loon Lake and In the Col villo valley. Three in Montana. In Montana three distinct fires are playing havoc with timber on .Flat kead Indian reservation. The gov ernment has empowered the agent to spend a sufficient sum of coney to prevent the spread of the fire. From Kallspell, Mont, comes a re port of a great fire lnhe Flathead Talley, which is beyond control of the scores of fire fighters. A number of Great Northern tie camps have been destroyed alrer.dy and no hope Is entertained of extinguishing the fire until rain falls. Fires are also doing much dam age near Libby, Cyro, St. Regis and Whlteflsh. The blaze at St. Regis al ready has cleared a path a mile and quarter wide. The timber in that district Is dry on account of the ex tended drouth and Is proving ex cellent tinder to keep the glaze go ing furiously. Four cw Fires. According to a report reaching hero today, four new f'res have sprung up in the Western Park In Montana during the night. Three hundred men a-e attempt ing to hold the forest fire In the Kootenai national reserve In check. The flames continue to spread, how ever, and a call for additional help has been made. Although forestry ofilclr.lc, assist ed by losEors. settlers and private employes of rallrords, mills and tim ber companies, aie maklnj a valiant fight, it Is admitted that the only real hope of getting the fires under control is a copious rainfall. There is little indicatl u that any rain will fall in the fire-swept regions today or tomorrow. Weather experts declare that rain may not fall for a week or more. WANTED To rent, about a 7 or S rcom house; must Lave good plum i ing. Address Walter Frazer Brown, Hotel Nash. 105 FOR SALE New soven-room modern house In West Medford, water and sewer connections. See Ed Van Dyke. tf FOR SALE Sixty-foot east front lot on Riverside ave.; shade trees; price 1500; n bargain. Seo Ed Van Dyke. tf COST Turquoise matrix stud pin, Egyptian setting; pin 1 1-2 inches long. Address TR, Tribune office, and receive reward. 105 FOR SALE Or will exchango for city property, Ford runabout in excellent condition; 4 cylinders; was thor oughly overhauled at factory last fall; may be seen at Valley Auto Co.'s garage until 5 p. m. Saturday, July lGth. 100 WANTED Cheap horso, buggy, shot gun, fishing outfit. Address Frank, care of this office. WANTEDBy young man, opportu nity to accompany camper; share ex pense. Address F. O., caro of this office. " With a" small "discount" for tne honest enthurii'sm of statoment some times inevitable In wrltlnj an ear sest advertiser ent, you can depend I Too Late to Classify . absolutely upon the canaor aa sty ot advertisers In this aewsB 9. TITLE OE FISH LAKE ! PASSES TO fPnn5rmpl from PftCO 1.) "Taken nU'lrTall, the umierfaklnK crading outfit In the field, the company a contour map ot the valley showing the elovntlon of every tract. It Ib proving the greatest individual enterprise in southern Oregon and ono that will mean much to tho valley. Fish Lake Company Organized in 1900. It was In 1900 that tho Fish Lake Water company was organUed by Holllstor, Cat., peoplo, Induced so to do by tho report ot V. T. McCray, who had, as engineer, filed upon tho waters ot Fish Lake at tho southern base of Mt. McLoughlln. Tho original members ot tho company were O. D. Vincent. William Palmtag, J. II. Belser. C. B. Williams (since deceased), Leon and Fred Williams, of Holllster, Cal., I. L. Hamilton and V. T. McCray, M. Purdln and tho late Rutus Cox ot Medford. Primary Object of the Company. j The primary object of tho company, which is now being carried out bj j the new owners, was to bring a canal around tno rooinuis so inai u -Uon of tho valloy north of Talent might bo Irrigated. Thoy began work on their canal In 1901 and In 1903 had completed 16 miles of ditch to the j....,. ., fvr. irhiM, ninr. tho next vcar. they offered to dollver frco to farmers beneath the ditch all the met, residents claiming mat aiw "- w.-, --. orchardlsts have become more or less educated, and over 60 miles of lat erals have been constructed. Realizing In 1907 that tho demand for water would bo much greater In the next few years, ilr. McCray conceived tho Idea ot bringing the wa ters of Four-Mile lake, lying on the east side ot the Cascade divide. By bulldlag a dam of propably 40 feet high across a narrow gorge It was esti mated that the water could be carried over a low place In the divide between the two lakes and utilized to Increase the water supply for tho Rogue River valley. The proper represenatlons wero made and the right to tho waters of Four-Mile were assigned by tne government w m ru i ., ,. which assures their successors of water In plenty for all time. In tho passing of the Fish Lake company, a corporation which has done much to develop the valley merges Into ono which may do even nioro still It was necessary for the pioneer afterward. Statement to Water Users., For tho benefit of the water users In tho valley. Mr. Cummlngs, manager of tho new company, has issued the following statement, which gives In a concise form the purposes of tho new company, together with Its proposition to the public: "To the water users of the Rogue River vauey. "The Rogue River Valley Canal company, a corporation duly Incorpo rated under the laws of tho state ot Oregon, has completed survoys and plans for the enlargement and extension of the Fish Lake Water company's canals, which it has acquired. "The project when completed will serve all that part of tho valley Ivlng between the roothllls on both sides of Bear creek, from Talent on tho south to Rogue river on the north a total area of approximately 55,000 acres. ..t i , ntnnnnv'e intpntlon to struction already commenced, and to made for Irrigation service at as early a date as possioie. "Lands lying under the Hopkins canal can be supplied with water for the season of 1911, and the company is now prepared to execute contracts for perpetual water rights on any part of this area. "That construction may not be delayed on canal lines yet to be built, the company desires an expression from the land owners of tho valloy as to their needs for water, and to this end will appreciate applications being made so that requirements for construction may be anticipated. "The cost of a perpetual water right will be $50 per acre, payable one-fifth (1-5) In cash, the balance in four (4) annual Installments, bearing six per cent interest. "The annual maintenance charge for water delivery will be i- per acre, per annum, payable at the company's office on or before January 1st of tbe year In which service is required. "Payments on both water rights and maintenance become due and payable only after actual delivery of water to the land. "Resnectfully. FRED N. CUMMINGS, Manager." CRIMINAL IS SURROUNDED. (Continued from Page 1.) had gone to Los Angeles, Cal., was written shortly after Crippen and his companion had dissected the bod j. The polico admitted that they "shadowed Crippen for several weeks prior to the discovers' of the body, but excuso their failure to keep him under surveillance by saying they had no authority to arrest him." An inquest will bo held tomorrow. It is believed that tho police have sufficient evidenco to establish tho identity of tho body or they would not be willing to have an inquest at this time. A.lliUnnnl information trained by the detectives purports to show that after Mrs. Crippcn's death Crippen and Mile. Lcneve were fre quently seen in London by friends of Crippen's wile and that ur. enp- .i nnmnnninn WH5 wearinC tllC clothing, furs nnd jewelry of Mrs. Crippen. ARRESTED FOR THEFT; SAYS CHARGE IS MALICIOUS SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., July 15. J. Noble Jones, president of tho Madeline Land & Irrigation com pany, and John Niemoyer, advertis ing manager for a mail-order house, arrested on charges of having stolen $1000 in gold dust and nug gets from the Southern Cross mine, uear Oroville, today promise trou ble for those responsible for their predicament. Both men were employed by I. L. Rosenthal, principal owner of tho mine. Rosenthal caused their ar rest. After being in tho local jail Jones obtained bail and Niemeyer went to Oroville with Sheriff Chub buck of Butte county, where he says he will have no difficulty n estab lishing innocence. "I am a victim of malicious pros ecution." said Jones. "I have been in business in San Francibco for u lone time nnd no one ever accused mo of shady dealings. I shall con sult my lawyer as to what action I MEiyFOttl) MATL TRTT3UXE. COMPANY F. N. Is a gigantic one. f3oforo putting a expended nearly $30,000 In maktng water needed. At first opposition was to come ana "snow moso wno cuui diligently prosecute the work of con bo In a position to meet all demands Change of Management. The Medford Bnkery, at i'-' South Central avenue, has changed hands, and under the new management will be a first-class bakery and l'i catessen, sanitary in every respeH. The new proprietors will be pleased to have tho regular enstomers as well as new ones call and give them a trial. Telephone Main 2152. TODD & KACKMYER, 100 Proprietors. "Put money in thy p-rso" by sell ing through a "for snle" nd some of the too-many things you own. Men Wanted 100 men to cut wood; want ed at once; good wages; new camp. Apply Edgar Hafer, Medford, Or. 1 1 ! Fine Printing We make a specialty of fine X printing, carry tho necessary I .flock to cnablo us to fill .Ml orders promptly, nnd guaran tee satisfaction. Best equipped job office in Oregon south of Portland; host expert printers. Boforo sending your orders ; out of town, call nnd figuro with us if wo can Bcrve you ', for tho snmo price ns an out- of-town concern you will wish to patronize homo industry. Medford PrintingCo. CUMMINGS !MEPFOKD, OKISaOST. FRTPAY, JUTAr 15, 19.10. SUNDAYS GAME WILL BE BE8HF SEASON Rcnulars Are Not Certain That They Can Solve Coleman's Delivery,' or Shoot a Hot Ono Throunh Short or Second. The baseball gatno next Sunday between tho Regulars and Ynnignns is causing considerable controversy nmoiiR tho fans. Curious as it may seem, tho majority of tho funs think tho Ynnignns will win. Tho regulars will lmvo tho best batters, ami the advantage of team work, but tho Ynnignns will havo tho more experienced battery. At first tho rogulnrs made- light that there was a possible chanco of their being bentcn. Hut conditions nro now changed and thoy realize that thoy havo a game on their hands. .Man ager Hall says ho has u cinch and has tho regulars already on tho run. It will bo worth tho prico of admis sion to sco Schultz niul Rnder play second and short. Thcso two hoys nro only 15 and 16 yonrs old, re spectively, and are tho two fastest ball plnyers for their ngo on th" coast. This game will bo tho last that the regular, team will play until Sep tember 1. The game will be called at 3 p. in. IS DEAD FROM INJURIES LONDON, July 15. Daniel Kinet, well-known Belgian aviator, is dead from injuries sustained in an acci dent to his biplane while flying Sun day, according to a dispatch from Ghent received by Renter's Agency today. Kinet was flying nt a great height when tho rudder of his machine broke. Tho biplnno fell, burying the aviator beneath tho wreckage. Hotel Arrivals. Tho Nnsh-II. II. Pcnn, Engl-J Point; C. E. Armstrong Jr., Lafay ette, Or.; R. J. Burwnrd, K. W. Day, San Francisco; W. Michaels, J. B Levi, Chicago; A. Sinskerann, Port land; W. X. Ilnrnion, Eagle Point; E. J. Downey, Tuscon, Anz.; W. Q. Freeman, Dallas; W. J. CnrrutherK, San Jose; P. A. Fleniming, Sncra inento; E. F. Snylor, Eugene; R. V. Wilson, Portland; Frank Wood, Shasta Springs; Harry Ilolden, St. Johns; F. McNevin, Oakland; F. . Cnrrington, Portland; Mr. and Mrs Johnson, Seattle; J. II. Thompson, Portland; C. S. Holbrook, Portland; O. R. Slocum, St. Paul: E. L. Mar vin, Portlund. The Moore Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hughes, Butte Falls; R. V. Ed wards, I'rbnnn; S. B. Bend nnd wife, Tncoma; R. II. Benedict and wife, Boise; corge J. Yocum, Portland; 1), D. Force, Jacksonville; n. S. Hol ler, Etna; W. H. Kennedy, Fnras villo; W. C. McLaren, Ottawa; W, A. Woodward, Portlnud; C. E. Shultz, New York; J. L. Shultz and wife, Denver, Colo.; Archdeacon Chambers, Portland; D. II. Parker, Yreka; M. Griffin, San Francisco; T. C. Xorrw, Gold Hill; E. J. Krnus, Corvnllis. Paints nrv and r lnisnes ror livery Home Use This a the time to freshen up the home by doine the odd Jobs of painting you the buguy, the furniture, for fer axrf paint purpou, we have the right Finkh. ACME QUALITY PAINTS, ENAMELS, STAINS AND VARNISHES .are each and1 every one scientifically prepared for specific uses. .Rcmembei if it's a surface .stained, varnished or finished in any way, there's Acme Quality Kind to tell you what to use, .the cost. Aik ut. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPIAY 0LMSTEAD & HIBBARD TO FORCE NTO ACTION! LONDON, July 15. Although thoy anticipated some outcry over tho alleged lack of respect for the memory of tho Into King Edward, tho Liberals nro preparing to force Premier Asuuith into definite notion respecting tho abolishment of tho house of lords. Tho progressive Liberals wore waiting for a brief respite out of respect of tho late king's memory, but thoy cannot see tho necessity of a continued truce. The progressives lmvo tho support of tho Irish nnd Labor league. Tho fight for reforms in the house of lords, therefore, will bo resumed at tho autumn session of parliament, and by January, it is predicted, an other general election will ho called, on the definite issuo of tho lords' extermination. REVISES HIS OPINION OE Wllllntn P-Umtag of Holllstor, Cat., who has been 1 ere (or sovornl days In coauectlon with passing of tho tltlo ot tho Fish Lake company to tho Rogue Rlvor Canal compniy, took a trip over tho valley Thursday nnd was Immencoly surprised nt what ho saw. "When I camo up from Holllstor," said Mr. Palming, "after an nbsonco of sovornl years, I wns surprised at tho great crowth of Medford, nnd declared that tho town was growing too fast for tho country surrounding. Tho othor day I took an nutomobllo rtdo through tho country and was compelled to rovcrso my opinion. When n German makes up his mind, It usually stays made, but this tlmo the arguments on tho othor nldo wore too strong to bo resisted, nnd I nm Inclined to think now thnt tho town must hustlo to kcop up with tho coun try surrounding. Never 1 r.vo I scon such beautiful orchnrdo and farms, nor greater possibilities than you havo horo." Notice nf First Meeting of Creditors.! In tho District Court of tho Unit-! cd States, for tho District of Ore gon. In bankruptcy. In tho matter' of Gcorgo A. Rutt, bankrupt. To tho creditors of George A. Butt of Medford, in tho county of Jackson and district nforcsnid, n bankrupt: Notico is horcby given that on tho 7th day of July, 1010, the said Gcorgo A. Rutt was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that tho first meeting of his creditors will bo held nt the offico of the roforco in Medford, Or., on tho 21st dny of July, 1010, nt 3 o'clock in tho afternoon, nt which timo tho said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trus tee, examine tho bnnkruut, consider nnd order tho salo of tho property of tho bankrupt, and trnnsnet such other business as may oroperly come beforo said mooting. July 9, 1910. HOLUROOIv WITIIINGTON. "Iftft T?kfftStft It Tin tl lrtltlt1tf J.VH uuivw iii iNummi'ivi Lot n wunt nd do a want ad's pait in every task or ciuest you nndor-) take, and you'll get into tho hnbit of success! ' have been planning. For the floors and woodwork, to be painted, enameled,. fit the purpose. Wc can., how much to use andj ASQulfH anX j nm af I PILOTAGE ON COLUMBIA IS CUT 50 PER CENT PORTLAND, Or., July 15.-Pilotage for freight steamers entering tho Columbia river has boon out in half. Tho new rata boenmo offootivo to il ny. Tho decision to slash ratos was reached latu yesterday at tho regu lar meeting of tho port commission. It is estimated that tho deep-sou freighters will save on an average .f 150 for pilotago in and out of tho river. Tho usual chaigo heretofore was $300. Tho Port of Portland oouunis- siouers havo secured tho services of EXAMINING A NEAT WINDOW DISPLAY gives ono n certain pleasure you are suro to commend tho good taste and careful study back of tho display. EXAMINING A LINE OF CLASSY OXFORDS in this storo gives ono that cxtromo sense of satisfaction and you admit tho advanced ideas as expressed in style the careful inspection at tho factory which insures perfect finish, and you arrive at the conclusion that to buy a pair is a wise investment. (fodmeacled $J1 Crater Lake Route 1910 LOCOMOBILES The cars of the Crater Lake Company will leave Hotel Nash on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a. m. Round Trip $25.00 Children undor .12 years, half faro. Secure your tickets at tho hotel. R. M. CITHBERT MANAGER ia Double Your Business Let In The Sunlight Supposo you know n man who kept his shndes drnwn tight all day and burned koroBono instead of lotting in tho sunlight. SupjKiso you know a man toiling along n duuty road who would not nccopt a lift whon thoro wns plenty of room in tho wagon; Suppose you know n millor with his mill built benitlo a Hwift nmning Btream who insisted on turning tho machinery by hand. All foolish, you snyt And yot look nround you how fow ro tailors tako advantngo of tho grcnt ndvortising campaigns- run by food, toxtilo, cloth and ovory other mnnufaoturing lino thnt you can numo. Think a moment I What was tho lent ndvortiBomont you rond nnd wondered just which storo in town would bo progressive enough to havo tho goods in sioclc so you could soo them nnd pur Jia"7 More goods nro sold undor tho overling Inmp nt homo than you dream of. Prncticnlly ovory livo retailor ndvortises in his loonl pnpors. Rut how. Put up your lightning-rod I Lot your customers know that you enn deliver to them tho goods which great ndvortising, paid for by manufacturers, has intorestod thorn in. Thoy will got tho habit and you will got tho businoss. Prncticnlly ovory manufneturor stnuda roady to help yon help yoursolf. Ask them for olootrotypos suitable to run in your own ndvortising. Hook their tnulo mark to your storo. Consumor domnnd for ndvortiscd goods is now dividod broad cast among nil tho stores in town. Uso your ndvortising in local papors to .focus this demand upon your storo And don't forget to send for thoso helpful olootro typos. Rend this ngain. for it moans luonoy to you. four neon-son pilots to liimilln tho pilotago wo lie BALLINGER-PINCHOT ROW AGAIN CREEPS OUT BEVERLY, Mass., July 15.-Tho Hallingor-Pinohot controversy ore.pt into the councils at Hovorly today when Sonator CharloH Diulc of Ohio called on Piosidont Tuft to urgo tho uppointmont or Dr. John Ilolinus ;ih head of tho bureau of minoH. Mat linger oppoHud tho uppointmont of HoltucH, believing ho is friendly to Pinehot and Former Secretary Oar field. Diok and tho president wore don otcil for Home lime, golK 0Vl,r '" matter in dotoih HnHklns for ITnnlth. 1910 A shall take."