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SIX MEDFOttD MATL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, MONDAY, EEltRUARV 0, 1PM. SURVEY OF CITY Olnssa! Dome For the Palace of Education at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. VILLA ORGANIZES sent to their (JoLlou Jubllrp to ho hold nt WnnhliiKtoti, l. 0., Inter In this month, Tho apples aro to have ft special wrapper luhortlslng Mod ford nnd tho Hoguo Hlver valley Steps were tnkeu to tirpo as largo a number of elllronw as possible to nltuntl the convention of enmiuorclnl bodlt's nt Hilpfottn'tm tho UUh of this mouth, havlim as Us piliielpal tihjoet tlio cMnhllnhmout of n fine exhibit of Oregon products nt Ashland during tho summer of llin. Mr Perry Introduced and the board adopted n resolution reiiiot lug our sotmlois and represeiilntlMn In rauKi'i'" 1 renin's! the attorney uoimral to delay nrtloti In tho pr.i poned suit to disunite oxlitlliig ur rnugemeiit tiotueott tho Hoiilheru I'n Ule and Central Pacific rnllwnjs, I: BY T PAGE GOVERNMENT MAN HUNT - " i- lyy-V" j --. Ti i TT-rn- -n in. i - i -r fffiv X r-T ir- . UNIVERSITY EXPERT BAND! CASTILLO 8 Following is Professor Don Sow era' Mirvcy of the city government of Metlfenl: Organization The eouncll committees arc really responsible for tlio administration of tho city's business and not tho mayor or ottier ndmlnlstratlvo offlc InU, nnd yet It Is almost imposslblo to lodgo responsibility definitely with n board or commtttco or group of men. The definite location of re iiponsLbiUty Is tho first step In any reform. Tho mayor has llttlo power to administer affairs and the present heads of departments exercise scarce ly moro power or authority than em ployes. Under cither a commission government plan of organization or n city manager plan, each adminis trative official is given power and authority commensurate with tho duties of his office. He Is held to strict account for tho work of his de partment; responsibility can bo defi nitely located nnd lodged with one man and tho facts of public business become matters of common knowl edge. Caroful consideration should bo given to tho city manager typo of city organization. IVssIng Ordinance It is a common occurrence to put ordinances on their second reading nnd adopt them at the samo meeting nt which they aro introduced. This is a dangerous policy in that It does not afford tho public adequate notice of proposed legislation. It is sug gested that tho charter provldo that all ordinances, before adoption shall go over to tho second meeting nnd bo published in the interim and that nt least thrco days shall elapso be tween tho Introduction and final passago of oil ordinances except emergency measures. Flnnnrinl Method (n) Tho Dudgct. Tho city has no budget. Under tho present char ter funds are raised by making mill levies for nt least seven different funds, as follews: Genoral fund, wa ter fund, tiro fund, street and road fund, park fund, general sower fund and library fund. Thcso levies arc not based upon carefully prepared es timates of tho needs of tho various departments during the coming year. Tho charter does not provide for puo Hc Hearings on tho budget, and no Information is published respecting proposed appropriations. The serv ice which tho city proposes to glvo the public during tho year is largely left to one's Imagination. In order to sccuro tho adoption of sclontlfle budget making, it is sug gosted that the codo prepared as ap pendix A to this report might be ndopted and tho charter provision re garding budget might follow closely tho county budget law. (b) Bonded Debt. Tho charter limits the indebtedness of the city to $100,000, but In tho succeeding sec tions of tho same act, by means of amendments, tho limit is Increased to 1423,000. For retiring these bonds, it provides for a tax of not less than one-half mill nnd 5 per cent of tho gross rocelpts of tho wa tor plant, a sum which Is woefully inadequate to rctlro an Indebtedness of over half a million dollars. These two sources yielded i411.G7 for tho year 1913, which would not be suf ficient to rotlro moro than 1130,000 of twenty-yoar bonds, and thus there Is nt tho present tlmo over 350,000 oi jnuoutodncss for which no provis ion whatorer has been made. It Is suggested that chapter IX of the present charter bo so amended as to provldo that tho total Indebtedness for any nnd all purposes shall never oxceod ten per cent of tho asseBsjd valuation, and that all future bond issues shall bo serial bonds. City DejMirtinenttf Tho charter docs not establish any framo work of government. It simply gives tho council power and author ity over all municipal activities with out establishing any administrative machinery for performing tho various municipal functions. It does not ovon creato departments for carrying on tho work of tlio city, nor does 't provide that beads of departments may appoint subordinates. In order to secure economy and efficiency n tho administration of public affairs it is suggested that dof Inlto city departments bo created b tho charter, that heads of theso de partments shall bo appolntod sololy on merit, nnd that they shall be held to strict accountability for tho work of tholr departments. (To bo continued.) fc.K t s'C"kSm 'HwTrjBP t ,f "j ' B j l ItT'' " l"li l I jSutL. L CopxrlRht, 1913. by the Panama-TacHlc lntern.Ulnn.il Exposition. HIS photograph, taken from the lofty roof of the huge I'nlac of HJucn tlon at the PnnaniH-rNcinc I i position. San Pranclfi-o, 1JI3, shows workmen apptylnp the stnff surfacing to tfte Mcs of the Brent structure. On the rlRlit of thr I loturr Is aeen one of Hit vast naves that rle IIC feet, while In the cvnter und nlve ' tin? eolus.-nl dome of the bult&nic, whkh tirnvrs I6& fL The rival ete nf h exlilt:t iw'no s may be Inferred from th fact that the photographer Auk fur iilwc ground vhn the picture wa taUiu T .H'AHKZ, ilex., I-Vli. 0.- Oeuernl Vtlln was hero toiln.v, ilireetiuj: the hunt for ilnximo Castillo, tho bun li( whiwo destruction of Hie Ciimhro rttilroiul tunnel wits rej.poii'dhlo for the wrecking of a iMengor tram ami the Inst of more than fifty lives last week. Xo one oottlil complain that he was not nctiitK vipmuly, though there were those who thought if he hml doiio ho earlier tho triigedy might have been nverteil. lie had 1000 men on the bandits' trail, "anil if they fail to capture hint inside of six" tiny V Villa said, "I will or der every non-combatant out of the district, so ns to starve him mil, at the same time iiiiiiii: him relent leiHly." Villa had intended to go to K.ei Ion tonight to take eronnl com inntnl of the attack on Torreon, but it was thought possible he might deem Castillo' capture more urg ently important and remain here teinporurily to superintend the pursuit. V BULL MOOSE TICKE1 E SAX FRANCISCO. Cal., Feb. 9. With tho announcement from Fresno that Chester H. Howell, newspaper publisher, would make tho race against Francis J. Hency as a can didate for the United States senate, the state progressive ticket stood practically completed today. It fol lews: Governor Hiram V. Johnson. Lieutenant governor J. M. Ehslc man. United States senator Francis J. Hency and C. H. Howell. State treasurer K. S.'lJlrdsall and E. D. Roberts. Secretary of state F. J. O'fJrlen. Friend W. Richardson, Thos. J. Monahan and J. M. Murphy. Attorney general IT. S. Webb. Surveyor general W. S. Kingsbury. STEVENS PLANS VISIT STA1E OF OREGON DAKER, Ore., Feb. 9. Nothing remained today of the gambling para phernalia, seized by Colonol Lawson and militiamen at Coppcrflold and Huntington Inst month but a pile of ashes and heat-warped metal. Tho roulctto wheels, slot-machines, faro banks and dice tables taken from the saloons of tho two towns wcro fed v.) a bur.o bonflro kindled late Sunday by Adam Schortgcn, a special ngcot of Governor West sent here for tho purposo with hundreds of Ilaker citi zens as Interested spectators. Tho liquor seized at Coppcrflold was not molested, but Schortgcn In timated today that ho had not com pleted his task. PORTLAND, Feb. 9. Consider able conjecturo has been aroused tn local railroad circles oer tho pro spective visit here of John F. Stevens former president of the Hill lines In Oregon and builder of tho Oregon Trunk. Close pcrsonnl friends of his hnvo received word that ho con templates a visit to Portland In the near future; the Information states that he hopes to bo able to call on some of his "old friends out In Ore gon again." Mr. Stevens has been mentioned from time to time In connection with tho rumored upheavals In tho Qrett Northern executive family, but In just what capacity he Is scheduled tn connection with Hill operations In tho west is still a matter of conjec ture. He has repeatedly said that ho greatly preferred living In tho west and that ho hoped ho might be able to make Oregon his permanent homo at some future date. Thoso who are closest to him believe that he Is fig uring on engaging In the railroad ' field onco moro nnd that he Is more- ly waiting, for tho proper opportun ity to re-enter the "game" In which he has won such eminent success In tho past. FIRE FOLLOWS EXIT OF -BRYAN AND MARSHALL WASHINGTON, Feb. 0. Fire started in a local theater it fow min utes after tho audience attending un international bible class und includ ing Vice-President Marshall nnd .William J. Hryau, had left. Weather crecast Oregon Fair south and east ; rain northwest portion tonitiht; Tuesday, probably fair eufct port.on, southeant erly winds. WHAT IS VINOL? About Which Wo Hear so Much? Our Drugght Tells Vnu After twenty years of study two eminent French chemists discovered a method by which tho ulkalolds or medicinal curatlvo elements of the cod's liver could bo separated from tho useless oil or grcaso. The oil which has no medicinal value Is thrown awny, but tho healing, cura tive properties are blended with tonic Iron and a mild medicinal wlno which makes Vlnol, thus combining In one medicine the two most world famed tonics. Vlnol is not a secret medicine as its Ingredients are printed on every bottle, and In all cases whero tho healing, curatlvo influonco of cod liver oil, or tho blood building, strengthening influonco of tonic Iron Is needod, Vlnol gives Immediate ben efit, for It Is easily assimilated and accoptablo to the weakest stomach. For all run-down, weakened con ditions, and to cure chronic coughs, colds and bronchial troubles, Vlnol Is unexcelled. Wo will return your money If It falls. Medjord Phar macy, Medford, Oroj. I .'''' V, S, For pimples and blotches try our 8oxo Salve, Wo guarailt'cc'lt' A FALSE STANDARD OF (TLTt'RK has gained ground In this century which looks upon tho bearing and rearing of chldlren as something coarse and vulgar and to bo avoided, but the advent of Eugenics moans much for tho motherhood of tho raco. Happy Is tho wlfo who, though weak and ailing, depends upon Lydla E. I'lnkhnm's Vcgetablo Compound to restoro her to health, and when headaches and backaches aro n thing of tho past, bravo sons and fair daughters rlec up and call her blessed. r Special to Farmers' and Ranchers Beaver Brand Animal Fertilizer .Made by tlio t'nlon .Meat Com- any NOW ON SALE IN MEDFORD AT A SAVING IN FREIGHT TO VOU Wo offer you tho opportun ity of buying this famous fart! Her at a saving In freight, as wo have just received a largo ship ment for Immedlato disposal to farmers and ranchers of Med ford nnd vicinity. HEAVER HRAND ANIMAL FERTILIZERS "A l-Yrtlller for Every Crop" aro to your soils what nour ishment Is to invalids. It re vives strength gives now llfo enables tho next crop to feed upon the necessary substenanco for a good healthy harvest. Contains tho proper proportion of animal ammonia, nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash, Avoid dangor of wearing out your land by placing your or der now. Wo mako Immedlato delivery. NOTICE. We havo appointed Mr. II. S. Allen to handle the Union Meat Company's famous "Rosolawn" brand fertilizer for us. This fertilizer Is especially adapted for roses, sweet peas, lawns and all kinds of flowers. Put up In sacks or In a special air tight 10 pound pall. HOGUE RIVER FRUIT & PRO DUCE ASSOCIATION. Medford, Ore. Sv IN JOSEPHINE COUNTY GRANTS PASS, Feb. U. The firt concrete bridge to be erected lit Josephine county will spun Williams ereek at Provolt to replace the old wooden structure that has served its nurjwse for many years. The con tract for the new bridge wits award ed by the board of county eoininU sioners in session Saturday, the bid of Albert Anderson & Co. hnwng been nccepted nt a contract price of $-lbS0. v The new bridge i to be of eighty- I foot span with fittccn-foot drive wny, the span to be arched ami to gie sufficient clearance for the flood w titers of the ereek, which nt jieriods in the winter nnd spring he comes n river of .considernlilu vol ume. The contractors nre to com plete the bridge tfiis spring. c --H3 SEND APPLES TO WASHINGTON, D. C. At a mcotlng of tho directors of tho Commercial club yesterday It was agreed to pay tho oxprcssago on ton boxes of Newtown apples to bo fur nished by tho Knights of Pythias and r. sr 3 ft. 'g hi s. wm fljfc' s? r. ww' P fSN 't - :& The Makings" of the Panama Canal "Hull" Durham rin fresh, fragrant, haml-matlc cigarettes has proved a constant source of comfort and inspiration to the army of tireless workers in the Canal I pS '.win.. i-vkiu-i Yin mil vtyui , i tsinii icuu iiiuiiii a, jfy sturdy scction-ljosscs, bronzed army ofliccrs, all "roll theirmvn" in the stress of work under a tropic sun, or in the balmy, restful evenings under the stars in Panama City and Colon. Whenever men go forth to do men's work in the rough corners of the world, most of the luxuries of civilization they leave behind them; but one luxury, the most satisfying of all. they carry with them GENUINE BulL Durham SMOKING TOBACCO (Enough for forty hand-made cigarettes in each Sc sack) From Panama to Klondike, from Broadway to Manila, pure, ripe, mellow "Hull" Durham tobacco i for FREE book of "ftaptit" with taeh 5e lack mM K !I25-i&Jkco"1 is smoked by more millions of men than all other high -grade tobaccos combined. The rich, fragrant aroma and melloiu, satisfying flavor of ciiiarcttcs hand-made from' Hull" Durham are ex clusive to this grand old tobacco and afford lasting enjoyment and complete satisfaction. Get "the makings" today at the nearest dealer's "roll your own" and learn what a fresh, made to-order cigarette tastes like. THE AMUUCAN TOBACCO COMPANY HXx-mX"" V -v-"V"v'r'V ? T T T T T t y t ? ? ? t ? ? y t f t t ? T t ? y t t f T t y t t t Electric Irons now $2.50 500 NEW GUARANTEED GENERAL ELECTRIC IRONS, FORMER PRICE $3.50, WILL BE SOLD FOR $2.50. THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN THESE IRONS ARE GUARANTEED FOR LIFE. Special Exchange Offer FOR $2.00 AND AN OLD IRON, ANY KIND OR MAKE, SAD IRON, GASOLINE OR ELECTRIC, WE WILL SELL YOU ONE OF THESE NEW GUARAN TEED ELECTRIC IRONS. . California-Oregon Power Co. 216 West Main Street, Medford, Oregon. Office First Floor. fyfytyMifyfytytytyM . ' Oo4ot:H:oAAf4 v Phono 1G8 Salesroom in Basement & It w. f ? f r v r ? t ? ? y ? ? ? ? ? t t t ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? y t t y t t t ? ? (Jy t Y I I vJr I