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mW''Fomi taDFORD MATE TRTtitim atfiDFORD, OREOONT, SATURDAY, dANCARY 'J! V MEDFOItD MAlt TRlfttJNR AN INUKPENOKNT NKWRPACKlt ruiir-iKiinn nvKitr aiti:hnoon BXCKIT BUNIJAV HV TUB micdpoIid i'hintino co. NOUNCES ILLINOIS Tim Pontncrnlle Tlmrs, TIio Med ford Mull, Tho Mcdrnnl Tribune, Tim South urn Orrcnrilnn, Tho jM-hlaml Trlhunr. Officii Mnll Tribune Itutlilinit, 35-S7-S9 North l'lr street", teicpht-no 76. Official Paper or the City or Meafonl, Official Paper of Jnckson Comity. ICntrrnl n nccoml-clnsji nmttrr M Mnlfnnl. Orojjon, under tho act of JUnreli . 1870. SUBSCRIPTION BATES On yenr, hy mall. .,.-, - 15.00 Ona month, by n-nii .,,,., ,o Per month, Opllverctt hy carrier In Mcilfonl, JnckRonvlIlo nml Con trni iolnt . . .......... .. .to Falunlny only, by mnll, per year S.oo Wcvklj, per yrar..- .. 1.60 With Medford Stop-Over REDHELDDEI PROPHETS OF EVIL INJURING 1 L WASHINGTON. Jnn. 24. Obeyin; a (Iccinion of tfic house demoerntic iinncti, the house rules committee today favorably reported out the Kcntin; resolution providing for si congressional investigation of the t-trikes in the Colorado coal mid Michigan copper fields. The resolu tion probably will come up Monday and its passage was believed certain. The rc-olution provide for the house mines committee to conduct tho probes. CITY WELL IS MENACE TO HEALTH, SAYS TRANA In his annual report submitted to tho city council Water Supt. Trannn makes several recommendations. Tho old city well at tho Intersection ot Klfirth and Riverside) ho declares a roenaco to tho health ot employes who arc engaged around tho premises and threatens tho food supply at tho public (market Ho suggests with drawing tho pumps and tilling tho well. Tho electric pump, according to tho report, It pressed Into service for emergency tiso would perhaps contaminate tho entire water supply ot tho city. A new watcrmaln from tho reser voir to tho southwest part ot the city Is urged and tho following extract Is quoted regarding tho Intake: "During tho salmon spawning sea son many fish can get above tho In take and dlo when tho intako tender removes splash boards of diverting dam. If tho matter wcro taken up with tho fish and game warden it is probable that a permit can be obtain ed that will grant tho city privilege ot obstructing tho stream." "Tho cost of gravity water lino maintenance Increases year by year nnd deterioration Is rapid. Tho city should mako preparation for future requirements by providing a substan tial sinking fund as It will bo needed probably In 5 years for pipe roplace- anent. The report shows that tho cost of tro department In 1013 for labor nnd material averaged nearly 11000 u month. Tho phono line to tho intako cost 2005.2t. Attention Is called to tho expense of firo hydrant inalntenanco Includ ing cutting weeds and flushing. The expenso could ho reduced, lu the opin ion of tho water superintendent tho city purchased a weed burning npparatus, NKW IIAYKN, Conn., ,1,in. 'J I. Seerrlnry of Commerce lledfield. ml dresximr the chamber of commerce here today, rouudlv denounced "The prophets of eil who, for political purpose:., ptvneli tinttoiutl pain." lie admitted that the Hnlkun wai and currency nnd tariff change had given cause fur business hesitation. but now, lie said, they were all oer. He-ides, he added, the trade depres ion in the Cnited States, at its worst, was less than that which pre- ailed abroad. "For twenty yeni." he continued, "the business atmosphere has been filled with adjectives. "Business in terests have been referred to as predatory and 'grasping.' Corpora tions have been termed 'monopolis tic.' We have .hoard frequently of 'the powers that prey.' "A Veritable arsenal of verbal weapons has been created and pro jectile force of language has been used to the full." Kedfield said ho expected soon to establish it system of reports by his department concerning business eon daunts, along somewhat the same lines as those of the weather bureau of weather conditions. 10 JACKSONVILLE ITEMS PROF. REDDIE CHARMS WITH READING "BLUE BIRD" Professor Archibald Iteddlo ot tho public speaking department of thy L diversity ot Oregou provided one of tho most Interesting and entertaining features of tho university extension course yesterday when ho gnvo read ings In tho public library from Moot crllnk's Who Mrd and Murk Twain's Huckleberry Finn, boforo large aud loiiccs. Professor Ilcddio proved to bo not only a (magnetic and accomplished speaker but an entlro dramatis per sonnao in himself. In tho liltio Hlrd particularly ho Impersonated tho dif ferent characters feu strikingly that they w'oro perfectly visualized to tho nudloiico, while- bo brought out tho deeper slgnlflcauco of tho lines with out lu any way detracting from tho whimsical charm ot tho story. Huckleberry Finn lu the evening was delightful. This incomparably human boy, was brought so vividly and appealing boforo tho audience that tho evening seemed an actual experience, and a refreshing return to tho realm of youth. Professor Roddy will read In Ash land today and leaves for Kugouo Sunday, His readings aroused so much enthusiasm that an effort will 1m nude to have hi in here again ho. fore the school torm closes, Mr. nud -Mrs. Maine Khun nnd daughter of Medford spent the week end with relatives living here. Mrs. Jnme Annpricst nnd Mrs. "d'ert Armpriest were among the peo ple from Forest Creek who called in Jacksonville this week. Walter Holviek of Applegnte spent Thursday in town. Mrs. K. J. Kubli returned home the first of the week from n number of months' visit with her children in Portland. Mrs. Anna Korling was in town the first of the week attending to pro- bate matters connected with her late husband's death. Mrs. Harry Ltty was hostess to the Friday Afternoon club this week. The afternoon was spent with needlo- work. after which n two-course luncheon wns served. Mrs. Huth Myers of Coquille has been visiting ut the home of her sif ter, Mrs. W. I'. Iliiilry. Mrs. V. J. Ihitterlv returned from n isit with friends living in Port land the first f the week. A. II. Cornell, the insurance man, was n Jacksonville caller Thursday. Judge J. It. Xeil returned from Ashland Wednesday, where he wns called by the death of his sister. Dr. Seeley of Medford has been iu town several tinier, lately on profes sional business. Mrs. Bowman of Gild Hill was the guest of Mrs. Anna Hrond several days this week. Albert nnd Louis Mitchell celebrat ed their birthdays with a pleasnnl oarty at the home of the latter lust Monday evening. Those enjoying the boys' hospitality were: Mioses Jewell Hailey, Mary lhigshaw, Pauline Grieve, Ada Elmer, Alice Morgan, Etta nud Margaret Moeom nnd Lis ter and Chester Ellis, 'foots Thomp son, Charles Mitchell, Herbert Mitch ell, Joe Melntyre, Edward I leery, f.ou linker, Floyd Jones, Henry nud Everett Ho-twick. Miss Nellie Collins of Ruch spent Saturday nud .Sunday ut the home of her uncle, Hcnj. M. Collin. Word wns received this week of the deuth of Graeo Thompson, dau-litei of I). II. nud Jennie Thompson, for merly of thin place, but now lit in; in Sisson, Cnl. Her death was du to typhoid fever, hitiug been ill lor n number of weeks. The mauugern of the skating link gave n pleasant dancing party .it Orth' hull Friday night. Tho Five Hundred club enjoyed an oyster supper last Sundav evening at the home of Mrs. II. Ituv, when the winners of u seriu of games were- entertained hy the losing side. A sumptuous buniiitil was served mid the remainder of the ovcning spent with inii"M. Those pie-ent were: Mr. nud .Mis. lied Iiel,. Mr. nud Mr. Maine Khun, Mr. and Mrs. II, Luv, Mr. nnd Mrs. II. M. Collins, Or. mid Mr. K. 12. Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis I'lrich und Mr. Ella Cook. S. It. Graham has received the fol lowing ft tnn II, G. lttissell, superin tendent of public schools ut Henrds iown, 111., and one of the best -known educators iu the middle west: "Dear Mr. Graham: "1 want to thniik you sincerely for that great paper you sent me, the New Year's Mail Tribune. It was eettaiulv a splendid publication. "Your newspapers are eettiiiul. fired with enthusiasm and full of the right sort of enterprise. They do credit to any city nnd measure up to the great reputation of the northwest. "I read cver thing iu it and am Minnred at the enterprise, wealth, en ergy, intelligence, grit and progress of your people. The.v are setting u pace by far too strong for the sec tion iu which 1 have spent most of my life. Somehow, I am captivated with your progressive spirit. "1 am always glad to get thoo papers and I thank u again for this one. All well nud happy. Mild winter und slow business. "Very trulv yours, "II. G. RUSSELL." Hoard-town, 111.. Jan. IS. Stockholders' .Mooting. Notice Is hereby given that tho regular annual meeting ot stock holders of the Rogue Rtver Fruit & Produce Association, for tho election of directors and the transaction ot such other business as may properly come boforo such meeting, will bo held in tho public library, Main street, Medford, Oregon, on tho 10th day of February, 1014, at 10:00 o'clock, a. m. ROGUK RIVKR FRUIT & PRODUCU ASSOCIATION, Hy A. C. Allen, Vice-President. Dated .Medford, Oregon, January 10, 1911. T WASHINGTON, Jan. a I. At the request of the Itatien government, the nuvv department today ordered the cruiser Montana to sail for I'oit Au Prince to nid the Nashville in keeping order there. Otticinl dis patches declared the rebels were threatening the capital. STATE TREASURER KAY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY leatre SALEM'. Or.. Jan. 'J I. State Treasurer Tom II. Kny has nnuoiine cd his eandidaev for re-election sub ject to (lie action of the republican paity. TONIGHT "PAY AS YOU I'NTI'K .MAN" S. and 9. l! reel feature toiuedy drama, "MKYONIl AM. tiAW" Uloj-raph. "ANY PORT IN A STORM" Vltngmph, COMING SUNDAY, 2 IS p. m. and 7 "Tin: cavi: mp.vs w.ir , 1011. . . PAGE THEATRE Good Wood. If you want good wood, gcblt from Frank II. Ray. GOSPEL MEETINGS There will be a scries of Gospel Meetings held In CHURCH OF GOD .MISSION 115 North Front St. Rcglnnlng January 3 1st. lflt to contlntio Indefinitely. Many Now Testament, doctrines that both Catho lics and Protestants in these Inttt days havo failed to preach, will be upheld In their npostolje power and purity. Ministers expected from abroad are: Brothers Percy Everton, of Mer lin, Ore.; R. F. Ropp and wlfo of Outte Falls, Ore; David Adams ot Grants Pass, Ore.; C. L. Walker nnd wlfo ot San Diego, Cal. Sunday Services .Morning Sunday school at 10:00 a. in. Preaching nt 11.00 a. in. Kwnlng Song service nt 7:15 p. in. Preaching service nt 7:45 p, in. A Glad Welcome to All C, W. MULLKNNKI.Y Wo not only "do not specu late," but the officers and di rectors of the Farmers and Fruitgrower-' Rank of Medford do not directly or Indirectly bor row any of tho money deposited with them for safe keeping. Resides, If you nre a depositor ot this Dank, you know that your money will not be used In pay ing overdrafts. We have been called too ronsernvtlve. Not by our worthy baud of depositors. You can Imagine by whom. Perhaps our critics will feel bet ter or worso after reading tho following from tlin United States Supremo Court - "A usage to allow customers to overdraw and lme their checks and notes charged up without present funds In tho bank, stripped of all technical disguise, the usage and practice, thus attempted to be sanctioned, is i usage und pruritic to iuln ply the funds of the Kink; and to connlvo at tho withdrawal of same, without any security, lu favor of certain privileged por sons. Such a usage anil practice Is surely a manifest departuro from the duty, both "f the direc tors and cashier as cannot rc celvo any countcunuca In n court of justice. It could not lie sup ported by nny vote ot the direc tors, however formal; and there fore, whenever done hy the rash ler, Is at his own peril and upon tho responsibility of, himself and his sureties. It is anything but well and truly executing his dut ies as cashier." ISIS THEATRE Plio(oph-)i Friday and Satinday Beauty Unadorned Yllngrnpn Comedy, Two Reels Till: TRAIL OF TUG SNAKE RAND S. & A Western tiii: fihi: nmm: Palhe Drama, It'a a Thriller Coming Snuili-y tiii: iiefsi: of discord Two Reels W'-S' T STAR THEATRE TODAY MARION & DEANE Classy Vuiulovilli' London by Night Big 4-Part Thrilling Drama. Woolworth & Woolwortli Music ADMISSION IOC PINTS Fifty Diplomas k'sfify (o Hit ntvii ratc coiiiliiiiation of pure ingrodit'iifs, plus this greater luitYumiig powoi of Crescent Baking Powder Your Grocor Has It John A. Perl UNDERTAKER Lady Assistant 28 8. HARTLETT PJioues M. 47 and 47-JU Ambulance Servlro Deputy Coroner TJ? THEY'RE KLEIN MADE THEY'RE TAILOR MADE Medford TaiTora Mmi'mm Tll "tif'"'t" wl'-b ?udlllnn owner do- BHi WxrwMpw riv'K fro"' ' ,'"r ' '" llilw-'ht '"'Kruu r '- WSm MMiifwPc. faction that can bo obtained from any enr, be- HIS m)wW eutibo tho Cadillac embodies all of tho ehitructei'- lc 'MM0$0 The Cadillac is moie than mi'iely "an" uufoiiio- Wfiwi MkMWi J'''0, " ff"-,lK Ibnt itcme of travel luxury which mmfm Jwgifi-1'y ''10 "w,,or "' " t'udilluc) hud no occasion to MSsr'! IB CiIrtlM&Son ML KNOAUKMKNT IIXTHAOHDIN'AHY OF A. B. BASCO And Mis Din Musical Comedy Co. i C PEOPLE C 1 J Ami Lots of Girls ID Starting Monday Eve, Jan. 26th One Rig Week of I'mncdv and Mimical Tabloids PRICES, 10, 20 nml 30c Monday ee "A Seaside Romance." Tuedav eve "A t luiU'si rmba-sadoi," Weduendav ee "The Hull hgbler." i Coming Thursday, Jan. 29 I'M Itowlaml ol'fprs a iipw production of Im mil 11 interest. TTFTF ROSARY The (iivat Now York, Cliiea'o and Moslon Success, Founded upon an emblem of purity. My Kdward K. Uosc A Groat Play, Caat, Production, Sormon Written and Staged hy the Aulhor of .More Suc cesses than Any Other Playwright in the World. PIHCKS: lovcr h'loor llalcony l-'ii-st II tows $1.0(1 l-'irst row $ ,7"i last 7 rows 7f Next 7 rows ot) llox Scats 1.00 Last r rows 'J". Scat Sale Wednesday at 10 A. M. Miotic na when you begin craving rough, high -proof, strong, whiskey ---when flavor, delicacy and age no longer appeal to you cut out drinking. Cyrm Noble Is pure, old am! palatable Jlottled at drinkini; trcui;tb. Cons no more than any other Reed wlilifcVy, W. J. Van Schuyvcr & Co., .General Agents Portland, Oregon For Your Protection You insure your house against fire loss. You should also insure your stock against injury and yourself against crop loss hy fencing your farm with Page Woven Wire Fence I'n loop top styles it. eliiniiiales Imrh wire. It is heller made and stronger than anv olhor Jence. It is spaced to turn all kinds of slock. It is tho best that money can buy or murium science produce. .It is designed to meet your particular needs. WK WILL BIS PW'ASI;i) TO SHOW YOU GADDIS and DIXON "T1IWPA(H.J KIWCKAIRN" "KM North Klverside Avenue, Medford, Ore. ' V -