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3rRDF0RD MATE TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREOOK THURSDAY, MARCH 28. 1912.
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COMMUNICATION.
To tho editer: The following is In
reply to an editorial in the Mnll Tri
bune of March '2"i, 1312, under the
Lending "Socialists Wasting Energy."
Tho editor says: "No ono who lias ex
amined tho subject can see any harm
in tho Hoy Scout movement" The
facts are .to tho contrary however, for
there are many who have carefully
considored this movement and see
barm in it. Socialists admit nil the
good tnoro is in It, which roughly, is
tho active out door life for the boys;
but this could be attained as well
without the military features, and !f
every vestige of tho taint of militar
ism was removed, socialists would
support tho movement.
Socialists arc opposed to militarism
believing war 'is legalized murder on
n large scale and a relic of barbarism.
Wo contend that the existence iif
militarism and war brands our pres
ent society as uncivilized under any
high interpretation of tho word
"civilized."
War is murder and destruction. It
Is anti-social, anti-religious, and has
been, and Is now, one of the greatest
curses of society. The socialist ob
jects to tho teaching of military ideas
to tho boys, along with other subser
vient and debasing matter Included in
tho Boy Scout's instruction, and
which would tend to malco those boys
brow up unthinking slaves, ready,
perhaps eager, to fire a shot or thrust
a bayonet at the word of command
into tho breast of a human being.
Were wo truly civilized the military
spirit would die, and war would coaso
to eiist. Imbued with this Idea the
eocialist looks upon tho Boy Scout
movemont with horror, and meets it
with opposition; believing that If It
attains Its end, tho cducaton of youth
in warlike Ideals and practice will
liavo to be paid for whon that youth
reaches maturity In deeds of violence,
bloodshed and oppression.
Tho writer agrees with the editor
that thero Is much to recommend the
policy of Gov. West in rogard to con
vict labor, and that thoro is reason
In tho odltor's contention favorable
thereto. Under tho governor's meth
od convicts are humanely treated, and
their labor applied to road construc
tion becomes a public benefit. But It
Is certainly au indictment of labor
conditions whon "free" labor can
look with Jealous oye upon the work
of convicts.
The state should guarantee to
every citizen employment and the
means of life; thus doing away wuii
a condition wherein there is competi
tion betwoen freo labor and convict
labor, and under which the convict It
more surely, and ofton hotter provid
ed for than his "free" brother.
Tho editor makos tho following
criticism:
One wishes the socialists would do
nomothlng besides knock that they
would originate somothlng besides
protest that they would Justify their
uxlbtonco and claims for tho advance
ment of hutnaulty by something bo
Bides opposition to anything and
everything othora aro attempting,
that In brief they bocomo construc
tive rather than destructive.
Only those mako no mistukos who
do nothing but tho socialists do
nothing and still mako mistakes.
The answer Is that socialists are
certainly uncompromising "knockers"
of overy abuse of tho present Indus
trial system, whorolu tho workers are
exploited for profit; and they believe
thoro can bo no, ossontlal matorlul re
lief from tho present condition of in
equality of opportunity and social in
jiiBtlco bo f oro a reorganization of so
cloty on u "production for use'1 basis,
whoroln tho worker shall receive tho
"full social yaluo" of what ho pro
duces (tho shirker llkowlso receiv
ing tho value of his production).
While this social reorganization
plan is destructive of tho prosont sys
tem and Us 'graft," It is construc
tive) of u now social order which tho
socialist hopes and bollovo will bring
conditions Infinitely bettor ami moro
equitable than those inns existing
Socialists elected to office are In-
STULTIFICATION OF SELLING.
UNDER tho caption, "Then and Now," the Portland
Orcgoiimn of March 127 reprints tho following from
the Mail Tribune:
There is no reason why anyone In Jackson county should vote for Mr.
Soiling. When the Medford delegation visited Salem Mr. Selling promised
his support to tho Crater Uiko road bill and afterwards violated this
verbal promise given at n luncheon to half a dor.en Medford men. He
did not oppose the bill on the grounds of Its unconstitutionality, but solely
on the grounds of economy. When ho snw the bill was going to pass
despite his opposition, he offered an amendment cutting the sum In half.
He afterwards subscribed $100 to the highway fund as a sop to win the
good will of this section. Medford Mail Tribune.
The Oregonmn comments as follows upon tho abeve:
"Here la an appeal to the local prejudice that would he contemptible
enough If the statements on which it Is based were true; but. since they
nre not true, It could only have been inspired by au unscrupulous purpose
to go to any cxtromo of misrepresentation to injure Mr. Selling. Senator
Selling never attended any luncheon glvon by Medford men; never prom
ised to support the Crater Lake bill, and never opposed It on the ground
of economy. He objocted to the measure on the basis of Us unconstitu
tionality an objection afterwards completely sustained by the supreme
court.
"Two .wars after the Crater Lake episode, Senator Selling as candi
date for president of the state senate received the open support of this
same Medford newspaper and the senator from Jackson county, if he
had offended greatly by his vote on Crater. Lake, why the subsequent
Indorsement of Jackson county through Its Medford paper and Senator
von der Hellen? Why this post facto hostility? There was gross stultifi
cation then, or Is now. The Medford paper may decide for Itself whether
It was then or now
It would be well for the Oregonian to ascertain facts
belore resortim? to its custoinarv tactics ol calling those
who disagree with it liars. It knows nothing ot the
Crater Lake road bill (which it refused to support) except
hearsay. The Mail Tribune knows what it is talking about,
and can prove by affidavits its every statement.
February :j, 1909. some sixtv Crater Lake boosters
from Medford arrived in Salem. Ben Selling, then sena
tor from Multnomah, went to lunch with several of them,
including W. R Isaacs and Col. L L. Ton Velio, lie
assured, not only these gentlemen, but others in the Mod
ford delegation, that he favored the Crater Lake road bill
and could be depended upon to support it.
Notwithstanding these declarations, after the bill had
passed the house, and was before the senate. Senator Soil
ing went back upon his promise of support and became
an open opponent opposed the project solely on the
ground of economy, never mentioned the constitutionality
of the bilk which he was not competent to puss upon.
Senator Selling actively opposed the bill, publicly ridi
culed Crater Lake, which he had never seen, declared it
did not rank with natural wondei-s, and offered, according
to senate records, a substitute measure, cutting the appro
priation in half. He was the only senator who spoke
against the bill before the senate, and ono of the few who
voted against it. If the $100,000 bill passed was unconsti
tutional, so was the $50,000 one offered by Mr. Selling.
"Will Cr. Steel, who was on the ground at Salem at the
time, along with the editor of the' Mail Tribune, asserts:
"Mr. Selling did not oppose the Crater Lake bill on the ground of
unconstitutionality, for everybody who was present on the last day of tho
legislature and heard Selling's words knows that he voted first to con
sider the minority report, which cut the appropriation from $100,000 to
$50,000, and if one was unconstitutional, so was the other No, he placed
It bolely on tho ground of economy, but was not satisfied to let it rest
there, but went out of his way to bolittlo Crater Lake, whon It was placed
in the same class as Yellowstone Park."
Mr. Selling has plenty of money, time and disposition
to visit other natural wonders, but has never had time,
money or disposition to visit Crater Lake, and if he was
not seeking votes would doubtless express himself as of
old. Avith utter contempt for Oregon's greatest natural
wonder but he wants votes which makes a difference
until after election.
The Mail Tribune supported Mr. Selling for president
of the senate, in spite of his traitor record on the Crater
Lake bill, not because it had anv love for him, but at that
time lie was the candidate ot the progressives, of those
JOLTS AND JINGLES
By Ail Brown
Only Poslim
A 'li'tgli-liroweil" hook lie keeps nl
liiuul.
The whioli ho ueer reads,
The visitor, yon understand,
To wrung conclusion speeds,
lit that ho tliiuki-t the era fly wighl
Loves knowledge wondrous deep,
When it he'd eon that hook nl night
He'd soon fall f-t asleep.
Hirnundifliti Ajre-l lerald.
A "highltrowcd" play lie tulle about,
Of lbou and the reM.
He turns the drama inside out,
Perforins the acid tet.
Von marvel every time he speaks
At nil he seems to know,
Hut when alone "ho always seeks
A uioviu'g piottire -how.
Clou'lnnd Lender.
Tho "lugli-browod'' pictures litui for
show
Within hi humble home,
lie says were painted years ago
Hy queer old gink in Home,
lie talk of color, breadth, tunl lone
And thiups that I forget
Hut pictures thnt he really likes
Are in "Police Gsxelto.''
After the clcotioa it will lie ciiMcr
to tell which i the Mull.
business of Jackson county on n
strictly business basis, and to tho
bent Interests of tho taxpayers, and
without fear or favor to any party,
parties or to any particular section
ot the county,
W. O. I.KRYKR.
For- County Judge.
I nm a candidate for tho unmlnn
tlon of county Judge of Jnekson conn
ty to bo determined by tho will of
tho voters at tho primaries April to,
1!)1!1. If I am nominated and elected
I will during my torm of office, n
soon ns lawful authority of thu voters
can ho scoured, bond tho county and
begin tho construction ot a scientific
system of pormnnont ronde. Ono mil
lion and a halt dollars Is not too
much tor this purpose. But n dol
lar's value must ho had for ovory
dollar spout. 1 will oppose Increas
ing tho county's witrrnnt Indebted
ness and will endeavor to reduce tho
same and restore tho county'n credit.
I will assume full responsibility tor
a business administration ot ovory
county office.
F. B. M13IUUCIC
tho office of prosecuting attorney for
tho first district, Oregon. If I m
nominated and oleeted 1 shiilt prose
cute all violations ot the law, and
especially will l proseouto all viola
tions ot tho liquor laws, and all lawn
safeguarding tho welfare of young
manhood and womanhood In thin Jur.
Miction. This I shall do with what
ever of strength and ability my ulx
years' experience ns n practicing at
torney and three years us deputy
prosecuting attorney of (his district
has conforrcnl. Very respect fully,
J. N. JOHNSTON'.
(Paid adv.)
County Surveyor.
1 hereby uunounen my candidacy
for the above Gained office, subject
to tho ltepubllcnu primaries In April.
I respectfully refer tho electors to
my past record iih u basis upon which
to Judco my qualifications for said
office.
T W. OS(iOOl).
We read Wonjr Hmij; was kilted in
a toiur battle. .Sound- like miiucoiio
heating on a brash kettle.
Good evening, have you filed your
name for office vet!
, For Sheriff.
1 respectfully present my namo to
tho republican voters as candidate
for sheriff of Jackson county at the
coming primaries. I have served
two terms as constable of Medford
district, and If nominated and elected
t shall serve the people In tho future
as In thu past.
AUO. I). SINQLER.
According to the Oreyoniau Koosc-
velt wn relinked in North Dakota.
Hy the miiiic token Taft must hnve
been nlmo.it murdered.
Down in Ashland thev are betting
That the next judge will be Dunn,
Hut thev aren't a -takiinc money.
All the bets, ore "just for fun."
POLlMCJiOS
(Paid Advertisement.)
County Clerk.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for tho democratic nomination
for tho office of county clerk, sub
ject to tho will ot tho voters of that
party at tho primaries. I promise
tho people of Jnckton county that In
caso ot my nomination and olect'on I
will fulfill tho (Tutes of tho office ac
cording to law and tho best of my
knowledge and ability.
W. II. MILLER.
Gold Hill, Ore., Feb. 1C, 1912.
For Sheriff.
I announco myself as a candidate
for sheriff, promising a contluttanco
of tlio businesslike administration I
have given tho offico In tho past.
W. A. JONES.
who believed in the Oregon system, for the office. Tin-
only other candidate was Jay Bowerman, open opponent
of popular government and assembly leader. In support
ing Selling, the Mail Tribune, along with other sincere
progressives, supported the principles rather than the
inuiviuiiai.
The Oregonian supported Mr. Bowerman for president
of the senate and opposed .Mr. Selling. Tho Oregonian
was then reactionary. It is still reactionary, yet we. find
the Oregonian now supporting Mr. Selling for the United
States senate. Is this "gross stultification"?
The Mail Tribune supported Air. Selling for president
of the senate and opposed Air. Uowernian. The Mail
Tribune was then progressive. Jt is still progressive, yet
the Mail Tribune opposes Mr. Selling for the United
States senate.
Neither the Oregonian nor the Mail Tribune have
"stultified" themselves. They have not changed their
politics or policy. But Mr. Selling has. He has gone over
to the reactionary camp, bag and baggage hence the
support of the Oregonian and the opposition of the Mail
Tribune.
.Mr. Selling is the only one who lias changed. He is the
one guilty of "gross stultification." He is now a stand
pat supporter of Taft, and all the members of the old
guard of pic-eating politicians are booming Selling for the
senate.
Mr. Selling played traitor to the Crater Lake cause,
just as he has subsequently played traitor to the cause of
popular government. Veered by the winds of self-interest,
what else would not this one time champion of popular
government but present front for the hosts of special
privilege, betray if opportunity offer1?
Apart from all else, Ben Soiling is not the piaii Oregon
should send to the United States senate. He is not fitted
for it by training, environment or native ability. q
wouldn't be of any use to the state if elected. Other
qualifications besides ability to sell pants are needed to
represent this commonwealth at the nation's .capital.
variably Instructed to support any
movemont of real public benefit,
especially anything fuyorablo to tho
interest of labor.
Whorovon socialists have socurod
tho balanco of power their adminis
tration haB boon constructive. Tho
movemont Is young, and Its program
practically untried; but we point with
prldo to our record In Milwaukee and
Schouettudy, and to that of our first
reprebontatlvo In congress, Victor L.
Uergor.
Socialists have not yet attained po
litical power enough anywhoro to
carry out their full program, but the
have gone us far as they could with
tho limited power galnod; and al
though humpored by an unfavorable
environment, we Insist their i.ho of
pouei' has been, and is coutliiii'llvc
a it. svrcmvELL.
County Jtccordcr.
I am a candidate for a second
term for tho offico of County Re
corder on tho Republican tlckot, sub
ject to tho coming primary.
I hnvo condiicU)d tho offico to the
boat ot my ability, tho books uro al
ways opon for Inspection and foci
that I am entitled to n second torm.
FRED L. COLVIG.
For Assessor.
I hereby announco myself ns a can
didate for a second term for county
assessor, subject to tho republican
primaries, April 19, 11)12. and prom
Iso If nominated and elected to do
my duty In the future ns I have In
tho past. W. T. ORIEVE.
County Recorder,
I hereby announco myself as a can
didate for tho republican nomination
for tho offico of county recorder, sub
ject to tho will of tho voters of that
party at tho prlmnrloct. I was born
and raised at Engto Point, Ore. I
hnvo for tho past two years boon
deputy In tho assessor's offico and
all I ask tho people to do Is to look
up my character and past, record be
fore castlug their ballots.
CHAUNCEY FLOREY.
Hall & Myers
Taxi Co.
Taxicabs and
Touring Cars
PheucH: Pncltlo 1100 Home 100
Time Rates?
City on Pavements. $3.00 per hour
Country, $11.50 per hour
Waiting Time:
10 Cents Every Four Minutes or
$l.r.O Per Hour
Ladles Shopping. $2 BO Per Hour
Doctors' City Calls $3 50 Per Hour
Taximeter Rates-
Service Day or Night
Take tho llrown Cars
WHERE TO GO
TONIGHT
STAR
THEATRE
Puder dlredlon People's Ainuttu
inenl Co Alwins In tho lead.
ft Offerings t
5 Mntt'hle Pholoplu) 5
"THU LOVKOF JOHN M'SKIN"
Htraugo historic Incident In the
life of that noted poet.
"TIIK MIllll.NICIM! ItAWIIlhK"
A thrilling romance ot early days
In tho southwest
TOTTKUV .MAICINCl IN AMKU
ICA" IntcroNlluK, educational
"THU KINO'S COMMAND"
A love affair In the early life of
Frederick the tlrout
"WILLlK, Till: UCNTiat"
A reul live comedy
AL SATHCIt. tho Singer
WOOIAVOItTUN, tho Musicians
MATINHL'H HVKUY DAY
Admission 10c, Children Co
County Clerk.
I announco myuulf ns n candldato
for the republican nomination for the
offico of county clerk, subject to the
primaries April 111, 1011!.
N. L. NARRliGAN.
For I'roM'culing Attorney.
I horoby announco myself as a
candidate for tho democratic nomi
nation for the offico of prosecuting
attorney for the first prosecuting at
torney district of Oregon, embracing
tho counties ot Jackson and Joso
phlno, subject to tho will of tho vot
ers of that party at tho primaries,
and I pledgo tho people of Jackson
and Josephine counties that In the
ovont of my nomination and election
I will fearlessly, Impartially and to
tho host of my ability prosccuto all
violations of law in said district and
endeavor to administer tho duties of
said offico with tho utmost offlcloncy
and economy, 12. H. KIJLLY.
For Representative.
I respectfully present my tiamo as
candldato for ropreoontutlvo to the
republican voters at tho coming pri
mary. I havo heen onco honored by
tho people of Jackson county, having
been chosen to represent them In tho
stato assembly two years ago. If
nominated and elected, I shall do In
tho futuro as I havo In tho past:
glvo to my constituents as honest and
faithful service as lies within my
power. I reallsco that thoro aro mat
ters of Importanco to southern Oro
gon that will como up In tho noxt
mooting ot tho legislature at Salem,
and It will bo my earnest dcslro If
elected to act to tho fullest satisfac
tion of all tho people of Jackson
couuty.
J. A. WKSTJORLUND.
For Con iit "Commissioner,
I hereby announco myself as can
dldato for tho nomination of county
commissioner for tho four year torm,
subject to tho endorsomont of tho
republican votorB at tho primary
election April 111, 1912.
If nominated and Hooted I will
during my term of office conduct tho
. . , , . .,lw-l' ' -'- --
For Representative.
I hereby nnununco in) self ns a can
dldato for tho nomination as ono of
tho two representatives to tho assem
bly for Jackson couuty, to be chosen
by tho republican votors at tho pri
mary election April 19, lilll!.
My two lutorosts tho ranch at
Contral Point and law practice
having brought mo In touch with
conditions confronting both the farm
er and the business man, In contain
ing to mako tho race for tho nomina
tion for representative, I wish to
state that I am In favor of well built
highways, constructed along econom
ical and scientific Hues. 1 favor such
inns as will unable our orchardlsts
to protect and caro for their orchards
In tho best possible aim u nor. I be
lieve In such legislation ati will pro
tect and safeguard all tho interests
of the people In mailers of taxation,
railroad rates and efficient public
sorvlce.
And If nominated and olectod, 1
will glvo to each taxpayer Inmost,
oftlciout and businesslike survluo.
JOHN H. CARKIN.
I'roseciillng Attorney.
I hereby announce myself as a can
dldato for tho offico of prosecuting
attorney for the First prosecuting at
torney district of Oregon, compris
ing tho counties of Jackson and Jo
sephine, subject to tho will of the
republican voters at tho primaries.
If nominated and olectod I will
faithfully dlschargo tho duties of the
offico, honostly, Impartially, econom
ically and to tho host of my ability.
II. K. 1IANNA.
Jacksonville, Oro,, Mnre.li 14, 1912.
For Sheriff.
To tho Itepubllcans of Jackson
ceunty:
I hereby announco that I am a can
didate for tho Republican nomination
for shoiiff ot Jackson county, Ore.,
subjoct to tho wishes of tho votoni of
tho Republican parly, to bo expressed
at tho primary election on April 10th,
1912, In caso I should bo nominated
and elected to tho salU offico, I prom
Iso tho peoplo of Jackson county a
businesslike administration of tho or
flco, KMMKTT HI'JEHON.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
I. horoby announco myself n candi
date for tho republican nomination to
NEW THOUGHT MEETINGS
Aro Hold in Mooso HH ovory
lliuiHilny nl !l p. hi. l''vr.ylioily
invlled,
Draperies
Wo carry vrjr roinpMn lino
of ilruprrlr. Iitnr OurlllltlN. fit
turcii, fte. nail nil Huimcn of
upliolntrrlng. A niwclttt tnn In
look nftor lliln work i'telulvnly
niul will clvr aa eomi mrvli'O iin
Ik iooltiM to cot In oven tho
InrKfiit cltlna.
WEEKS & mggowan ce
Watch Our Addition
Grow
Jackson niul Kuiiimlt
Medford Realty and
Improvement Company
M. F. .M II. Co. lllilg.
A SNAP
CO acres, six miles from Medford,
good graded road crosses tho tract,
all froo soil, at $50 per aero. $1000
will hnndlo, easy terms on balance.
Part Is creek bottom laud, su'tnhlo
for alfalfa. Several springs on tho
place. Tlmhor enough to pay for tho
tract. No buildings. In thu tirlftlu
crook district.
W.T.York. Co.
ISIS
IQc THEATRE lOc
Thursday Friday and Saturdu.
Tw linn, cin of aitili-vlllo
im.DWIN .V ItALUWIN
Hinging and Talking Act
ami MlSt DOT UAItltlK
'Hint Hiiiil-rt'tte, In Popular KniiKi
run u.fi:rk"
A Western Drama
"IIKIt IIKART'S HIJPCOK"
A very touching lovo story
"TIIU PUItSKNTLMKNT"
The husband resuuos wlfu ami
liable
"ANCIKNT ROMP."
Seen In
"MlvHULV A MILLIONAIRF."
Au absolutely orlglnnl comedy
drama livening, 10c nuy sent In tho
house. Special Children's Mat
in on every Saturday and Sunday
at 2 p. tn.. admission fe and I Ore.
Follow the crowds to tho lulu.
Wo solicit your imtrnungn,
which will bo received with court-
l y.
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Medford Theatre
Friday Night, March 29th
Ciala Paeii'it! Coast Tour of
LULU GLASER
'Ah tho 'Bonnie Heoteli Lassie in
Miss
Dudelsack
A JJighland JJoniance Sol to Viennese Music
First Time in Hertford
Hear: "O, You Darling," "Pluck Not tho Rose," "Handy," "Dud- I
cltmck," "It's Rolnlug."
"Wolcomo tiB tho floworB," Donver TIihob."
"Rollicking and clover." Denver post.
"Fresh iib dow," Ht. Louis Republic.
"Urlght, clean, pretty." Chicago Nowu,
"An avorugo of a laugh a mlnuto." Philadelphia Inuulror,
"It's real comic oporu." San Francisco Call.
Company, oi' 00 Selected Artists
Augmented Orchestra
Exquisite Scenic Production
graveling in their own Special Train
Scuts on sale Tuesday, March 2(, ilaskins
Triers: $2.00, $1,50, r0
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