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MEDFORD MATT TRTB.UNE, MEDFORD, OREGON. SUNDAY. MARCJT 2fi, 191.1.
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Medford Mail Tribune
AN INDRPKNDRNT NRWSPAPKR
PUBLIHHRD IJAII.Y RXC13IT SATUR
DAY nY TUB M15DFORD
PIUNTINO CO.
Tho Democratic Times, Tlie Medford
Mull. The Medford Tribune, Tho South
cm Oregonlnn, Tho Anhlanu Tribune.
OEOnOR PUTNAM, Rdltor and Manager
Entered hb Becond-clHHs matter No
vember 1, 1909, at the pontofflce at
Medford. Oregon, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
Official Paper of tho City of Medford
BCBSCBITTIOK RATIT
One year, by mall 15.00
One month by. mall 60
Per month, delivered by carrier In
Aieuisru, jacKiionvjiie anu cen
tral Point 00
Sunday only, by mull, per year..., 2.0U
Weekly, per year 1 CO
A RAILROAD CLOUDBURST.
WORK OZBOCX.ATXOM.
Daily nveraga for nix months ending
December 31, 1910, 2721
Tall Xensed Wire United Fren
XM.patcli.v.
Tho Mall Tribune Ib on Hale at the
Terry Now Stand, San KrnnclHco.
Portland Hotel Nowr Stand, Portland.
Bowman News Co,, Portland, Or.
W. O. Whitney, M-utllu, WuhIi.
Hotel Spokane Nowu Stand, Spokane.
MEDrOBD, OBEaOIT,
Metropolln of Southern Oregon am.
Northern California, and tho fustoBt
growlng city In Oregon.
I'opuiation u. h. cvnmia laio; 8840
eattmatcd In November, 1910, 10,000.
Five hundred thouHund dollar Gravity
Water System completed, giving finest
supply pure mountain water and six
teen miles of street being paved and
contracted for at a cost exceeding II.
000,000, making a total of twenty mile
of pavement.
Postofflce receipts for year ending
November 30, 1910, show a gain of 61
per cent.
Bank deposits wcro $2,378,532, a gain
of 72 per cent.
Banner fruit city In Oregon Ttogue
itlver Spltzcnherg apples won sweep
stakes prlsto and title of
'Apple Xing of til. World"
at tho National Apple Show, Spokane,
iu, uuu cur oi jMewiowns won
rirst rrlie In 1B10
at Canadian International Apple Show,
Vancouver, u. v.
Bogus Blvcr pears brought highest
firlces In all markets of the world dur
ng the past six years.
Write Commercial club, Inclosing C
cents ror pontage for the finest commu
nlty pumphlot ever written
WANT EGGS TO
FEED THOUSAND
PEOPLE DAILY
Largo Seattle Hotel Company Writes
Commercial Club Asklnn for In-
. formation as to Amount of Butter
and Eggs That May he Secured
Tliu Meilford Coimiioivinl dub luiw
jiiHt rt'coivud a loiter l'nun a laro
Honttlo hotul company iis'liin lor in
l'lmnalion as to who can iilniUh
unouj;i Hoiui rivar valley ecu ,11"'
lniltur to l'oi'il not Ioj-h than 1000 peo
)lu a day. 'J'hey Imvo no ilonht seat
a Kiittilar coauatinication to t'vorv
DOininiitiily in tho i'acif'io uortliwcM,
"an tlcach one will prnhuhly mitko the
huiiio reply an Aledt'onl will, nauiely
that tho coiilsiinlly incrt'iihiiiL' popu
lation is lakiiiK euro of overythhiK
tiiatiu lieuij; proiluccd tit home, mill
"a io compelleil to import from loeali
tioH outhido of Jaekhou county Id
mako up for the luck of product ion.
This again ItiinH to the fore the
noeotiBJly of every Inml owner diver
hifyiiifr as miieh as pohhildo. livery
ono can ruihC poultry, and the Ito'i'
rivor valley it. authoritively nnid by
.urts to be (he most favorable in
tho United States (or the hiicccskIHI
mitring of )M)iiltry. Ability o urow
alfalfa in prowuhial. Tlii. in true
with rotipeet to nearly every bootion
in tliu valley. No one xhotild mis
the o)portimity hero of Npeeiulixiiitc
in thofao (wo produetx. Xutliiuj; pay
like dairying under natural condi
tions. Tho cow ih uature't. IicM
mortgage raiser. No imliiMtry pnyx
like poultry roUiiix for the amount
ilivustoil. Oreuou'tt production if
dairy proilucU i about ,f 17,000,000
annually but it i not enough by 7."
per (tout to Niipply the local htuto
WHAT'S in a name?
A good many millions sometimes.
The change in 18. of the word railway to railroad in
the title of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
added .$11,000,000 to the capital stock of the company.
Since then the pnhlic litis paid $18,8-10,000 in dividends
on the added capital the price of a single word.
But an even more magical increase of capital recently
occurred when the title of this company was again chang
ed. The word "Washington," symbolic of truthfulness,
was added and the property value of the 0. II. & N. Co.
suddenly til the midnight hour arose from $.15,000,000
to $81,000,000, at which price it was turned into the new
company sheer increase in one 'moment of time of $46,
000,000. This was no ordinary shower it was a cloud
burst of watered stock.
There was no need of tiny change the road was en
joying marvelous prosperitybut the increased capital
ization was solely for the purpose of excessive capitaliza
tionof absorbing surplus to keep it from growing to
alarming figures. Capitalization has thus become a huge
sponge, ever expanding as tin absorbent of the net earn
ings. It keeps the surplus from growing to alarming
figures and prevents rates from being reduced by increas
ing the amount of stock upon which to make claim as an
earning right.
I he only tangible railroad property actually owned by
the Southern 'Pacific is 11.8 miles of line in' California.
worth $350,000. Its capacity then (1909) was $388,487,
407, jm increase of $95,500,000 in two years, fn excess of
the value ol the 11.8 miles of tangible property, this enor
mous capitalization has absolutely no earning right upon
the public, but, like the increasing capitalization of the
0. 1?. & N.Js in nature a leech clinging to the public purse.
The Southern Pacific cloudbursts were, simple in the
ory. Owners of the various properties formed the South
ern Pacific and leased their own properly to themselves,
and instead of operating the properties sis owners, operat
ed their own properties as tenants of themselves a sim
ple agreement with themselves that they pay rental as
owner and claim the right of profit as tenant. That the
scheme works well is shown by the fact that in five years
the Southern Pacific has paid $77,305,G(0 in dividends and
yMMlVMH as rentals. This money, instead of being dis
bursed to a few, should be distributed through reductions
in rates to the public.
The Southern Pacific is getting too prosperous its
profits tire becoming so large, especially on the Oregon
& California brand in spite of rentals -and equipment ex
pensesthat a cloudburst of its own is in line to reduce
the percentage of profit by a flood of water in the stock.
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MISS .Mi:i K.MKlCOh
? introducing n very clever contor-j
? tlon and ring net. j
Song ly Mrs. Kttn I talcs
3 Reals Moving Pictures 3
Matinee Saturday and Sunday.
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PHOTOPLAYS MUSIC
Entlro Chnngo of Program.
Comedy Drama History
i Music by Misses Crawford and
Urowoll always a feature.
ONIJ IHMH
ONK DIMK
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The Wail of the Tungsten
A frnglto little TungHten lamp wan
being Hiiugly packed at tliu lump
workR, and In n little box of her own,
then Into another box, nml rarrled
by the gum-Hliod nlilpplug elerk to
tho train.
She rode and rode, coming at Intd
to her Joiirno.v'B end, and was not
burled from tho car, like a common
trunk, but ncntly placed on a truck.
Hvoryono who spied the labol "Tung
Hten" on the box looked un with n
beatific tuulle. like St. Cecelia at tho
piano, lly and by an expressman,
she had heard I hey wore such un
couth men- picked lier up glngoiiy
and took her to a storo. There tbey
unswathed her, nml tho dapper clerk
Bald: "Why, there's a Tungsten,"
and quickly put her Into an "any-old-socket"
on an old time fixture,
and lo and behold, she shone forth
In a blaze of glory like an Kaster
creation.
How loud they sang tho praises of
TuiiKSten! The proprietor was over
board to Bay that If the current sav
ing kept up, Instead of having a bill
to pay, the lighting company would
bo owing him money. Now It hap
pened that In the same train there
was another box containing another
little Tuugiteu, somewhat oplulou
nted, who had beard of the suffra
glBt ticket, women's rights, and the
"square deal." and was going to get
It. When they unpacked her and
edxed
Willi'
said the merchant, for this Tungsten
so nppealed to him, "that incnnR a
fixture." "Quito ho." quoth the
TungHten. "Surely the goodness of
thy heart Ih not bounden by thy
purse strings? Oct tlieo benco unto
a Tungstoller agency, nml under thy
arm thou canst carry a Folding
TungHtoller for which I yearn, and
with which I can bo forever happy.
One with link suspension, and when
my fancy runs toward out-door di
version, 1 will think of the (golf)
links above mo. And 1 desire an
antlvlbrator, which will break the
Jar, oveu as thy rubber heels relieve
the Htraln nil thy spine. Thou canst
take three or four moro of my kind
mid nut them In the same fixture
which will give an abundance of
light, and dispel the gloom around
about over much area.
"For light Is life, and bo who Im
parts light to nnother, has not
therefore. Iohh Unlit, but walks bv u
number of torches Instead of one.'
The good store-keep marveled at
the wisdom of the loquacious Tung
steii, but went forth and did her bid
ling, and put in Tungstollers, com
plete, thereby trauHformlng his Htorr
Into u place of wondrous beauty
Their reflection Is now radiated in
the Joy of his countenance and he re
joices In doing what the Tungsten
told him to do.
Tho moral of which Is. that the
over to the drop cord, she Lobster Is tho Wise Ouy after all
Hold! It is not enough that And If you iclve the Tun!..., ,. ri..
you admire me; I would be cherished I chance, nml use It as It should In
as well. I am healthy but delicate.
Call mo a poached egg If ou like,
but I waul u piece of toast to sit on.
"I pine for company and seek my
..,...., t! i M.r fMW. .1
....iiaumpiiuii. wyor .i,uuu,umi worm affinity. 0ry proper reflector -of
eggs are raised eaeli year, but 'that we may revel In each nther'a
more tliuu five million dozem are Knry. the while giving you more
imported annually fniiii the I'ltM-lradlnnco; for while 1 am but 3 -Mo.lford
eon-umed more than tSAOj Wfth this reflector on, I will look
dozen of oohlorn ktorugo egjpi every' iko 50."
lay in 1010. Tlii will all lie renie-j The storekeeper stood back and
died in lime, nml w1ihm. poultry, unwed: "There U much reason for
ruibiug will khow linmoiuo stride., her Baying." and right away slnrtod
(luring thtf noxt two yeai-w, under Hie! fr the olectrlolty shop to upend
ofi'nrttj which the Commercial elnh i some money, when the bold little
making to promote tlmt imhwtry.
Tho dairy hiwiuetf will do likewise.
Not enough butter i mixed in the
Tuiiltsten urriwtud hU arm, wtjlng:
"Slay. I would speech with I lie fur
ther. Tills Kind raiment tlmt 1 ssk
iwod, with proper reflectors and In
a properly constructed Tungstoller
fixture, great bless. ngs (and savings)
are In store for you. You win quiet
ly read the "Charge of tho Light
llrlgade" while your rival store
keeper sings the "Song of Sl
pence."
whole of Jokcpllinc and Jncknil of thee Is for mine buo1. that I nun
countioH to supply Medford' need 8rvt time the Iwltwr. Thou sholtor-
nlone now. Thi ih good ndvertikij?jet thy honiu that he may do more
matter to bend out in order lo gl work for llioo. and even no It U with
people here, hut the people at huiuc mo. I
bhould take notice of thu condition- twy thy gcnrolty no much
and lake a hand ihmimolve in devcl- that I hui wIIIIuk to be hung up bUh
oping-' thoo rewoiirees that are m' shove the bends of the throng on
profitable mid promising. There iwhoni 1 will sliwl hwtroiw uunbonnu.
no four of overproduction. The: and t keen out of their vision"
mnrkotfl for hnttor mid oggs will lioj "Hut why should I hang thee up";
unlimited for yeara, and will i-iin-lniufcml tho cllrocutter. " TU fate, !
tiiiuo to iui'ieuii) in greater pi-npm- 1 must be so InsUllod." rojolrcd the!
(ion as tliu 1'auil'lo ooatft Males de- Tungfettuj. "It Is so dcrnMl!"
volop. For lloo f will mnk vory iwr-t
- KfiLO. and lianu with mv feet down I
Hasklns for Health. I forever more." "Hut," borrowfullv
WOOD FOR SALE
HLOCK WOOD
$1.50 PER LOAD
I'lionc Main LViSl or leave
orders at
Medford Hardware
Company
Van Dyke
Realty Co.
' CITY 1'ItOI'KllTY
TAHMS, THU1T HANCHKS
tlill K. MAIN STHKKT.
HllAT" TMClTnC
nii iiiLrtinL
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' Shows all tho latest and best films.
day
nml Prldnvn.
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Good program
ADMISSION 10c.
!; NATATORIUM
(JOVKUNOH I-'OLIv
will speak Saturday nlgbt In the
Biuall ballroom at tho Nntntorlum. j
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All holders of tickets must mako
NKW reservations. 1
AT THK
THE ISIS iTHEATRE
TONpniT i
Clark and Clltlot;, assisted by.J
Hill. In the latighablo comedy
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BKetcn, entiiieu, ruviorc anu aii-
Taklng," J
Also tno llart(lll Hrothers with
or
2 their string onihestrn, Introduc-
lug
J ballads
the
laest a id most popular
These gentlemen having
z Just closed an engagement of ten !
I weeks at Honolulu Is sufficient 4
roforonco as to wbotlior or not
2 they can deliver tho goods. i
i Three Heel.s of (lie Latest and He.st
s I'lctuifs
1 and a good song by Hlancbard
s Special Matluoo every Saturday
j and Sunday at J .30.
ROMS
Have you noticed tho sun
shine? Tttro. to get tlmt Kodak.
Only one plnco, lot us bIiow
you.
Medford
Book
Store
Offutt Rornes
Auto Co.
Automobiles
OENKIiAL OVKKHAULIKO &
MACIUNK RKPAIRINO.
First-Clan
Workmanship Guaranlwd,
PnONE MAIN 82J1,
Corner Central Are, bb4 8tk St
Medford, Or.
Fancy Ribbons
Many styles and
Patterns, worth
up to 75c for 25c
GraysMoe
-THE PLACE TO GO-
125 East Main St.
.New Line of
Neckwear
Latest creation
25 c
Special Sale
of WASH
and Display
FABRICS
Beautiful Patterns Splendid Quality Lowest Prices
50c Vailes for 39c
GRAY&MOE
AYe offer at this sale a
choice line of Voiles and
striped Marquesettes, all
new goods; regular 50c
rjuality, for 3Q
yard Ot
Swisses Lingeries
Organdies Dimities
These pretty tub fabrics
of such rare beauty are of
the very newest patterns
and weaves, and are mark
ed at such low prices that
you cannot duplicate
them anywhere. You must
come in and look them
ovei' and get our prices be
fore you make your pur
chase. Velvet Pumps $3.50
We can fit you and guar
antee to please you with
our big line of V e 1 v e t
Pumps. They are made in
the most sensible styles;
very latest 'Vfikfl
A Splendid Value
in Gingham for
12 l-2c
Many decidedly new and
attractive effects; good
12 l-2c
20c Galloted Cloth
for 15c
All our jjest quality fancy
uallatea Cloths that sell
regularly at 18c
per yard, now ....
Barnaby Ginghams
for 25c
This is a greater value of
Gingham than you have
ever bought before at 25c.
This imported fine Ging
ham sells everywhere for
35c; our 9p
Drice m4Jj
Florsheim Shoes
for Men $5.00
bitr
Fancy White
Goods 25c
This line includes a
variety ot patterns and
weaves in white goods for
waists and dresses, fancy
cross cans, satin stripes,
plain and fancy marque-
sette, mercerized poplins,
etc.; best value for the
money ever;
Price.'.
25c
15c
All new styles Oxfords in
tan and black, J31ucher,
buttons; latest
last
5.00
New Line of
House Dresses
A Ye will enjoy showing
you our line of House
Dresses. They are better
values than you ever
bought before; workman
ship and material of the
very best. Our prices will
please you.
Ladies Black and
Tan Oxfords $3.50
Our line is now very com
plete, both in patent and
guiuiiciai aiso ran ox
fords; a good
value for ?..
$3.50
THE TRUTH
IN A NUT SHELL
PART OF AN EDITORIAL ON "RAIN" FROM THE
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 14, 1911.
"Remember the the result last yc;u when the rain
fall wtis light. The crops were below the average, owing
to a lack of moisture there is no gainsaying the fact."
There is certainly no gainsaying the fact, and the fact
is that more often than otherwise there is not sufficient
rainfall in the Rogue River Valley to insure perfect crop
production.
Years and years ago the science of .irrigation was
known and practiced. . Irrigation is almost as old sis agri
culture itself.
Ln Florida, in Louisiana and in the "Willamette valley,
all of which have a rainfall of nearly double the amount
received in the Rogue River Valley, 'irrigation is now be
ing practiced or active preparation is going forward to
build irrigaton systems.
Secretary Wlson of the "Department of Agriculture,
U. S. A., in a recent speech, made the sweeping statement
that there was not a state in the Union that did not need
irrigation.
Secretary "Wilson of the Department of Agriculture,
said that irrigation was not only necessary in every state
in the Union, hut that irrigation was practiced in everv
state in the Union.
Sprinkling the lawn is a form of irrigation and differs
only from gravity irrigation in the wav the water is
brought to the land. The 'principle is the same, and the
reason that the lawn is green while the neglected meadow
is brown and bare, is that the lawn gets the moisture just
when it needs it, and as often as it needs it, while the brown
and neglected meadow likely belongs to a man who thinks
irrigation is unnecessary.
Rogue River Valley Canal Co.
AND
Roguelands Inc.
FRED N. CUMMINGS, Manager.
Medford National Bank Building.
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