MTCDFOTiT) MATL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, TITtTRSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1916
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Mall, The Al.jdfunl TrlMine, The rtoutli
ern Oroffonlan, The Ah hi and Tribune.
OKOKOI5 PUTNAM. Editor.
UBSCBTPTIOW BATES t
One vi yr. by man -IB. 00
One m, th. by mull - '0
Per mouth, d'OHf-rcd by carrier In
MAiifird. Phoenix, Jacksonville
and Centml Point 8
Rnturday only, hy mall, per yoar 2
Weekly, per year .-160
Offfptal Panpr of the Cfty of MWlford
official p.ipfr of Jn'kHon County.
Entered kb second-p In hs matter at
f;iford, Oregon, under the act of March
8, 1870.
DEMOCRACY OR PLUTOCRACY?
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Sworn Circulation for IMS 1461.
Full leased wire Associated Press dis
INTEREST RATE 10
BE POOR PERCENT
liifoniiatioii from Wiisliimjloii, cur
ried in tin' wws dispatches lust Sut -liiilny,
tluit 1 lie, I'd nil lomi board lins
fixed the lit to of interest tu lie pniil
ou Inrm loan bank bonds lit 4 per
cent, which menus Hint fanners will
bo nlile to borrow money nt ' to 5
per eent, is uliont t lie most weleome
news tlie funnel's of Orej-'on have re
ccivcd ill some time.
H was welcome news to tliom wbeii
tlie rural credits lnw was enneted at
the last session of conyi-css because
then it was known that the. highest
rate of interest Hint could be churned
for farm lands was (i per cent, and
this latest announcement only adds t
the cood fortune of the farmers who
are now borrowers or may want to
borrow money with which to develop
or improve their farms.
ltlK SurliiK Seen.
This low rate of interest, if ap
plied to all the farm loans now c
istimr in this state, would result in a
saving to Oregon fanners of more
than . 1,(11111,(1(111 n year in interest
nlune.
Oregon farm loans, it is estimated
npproAiiiinto $:!.-,r:!f,ll(lll. The aver
itiie interest rate is H per cent. Thb
means that Ori'ston larmers are now
pnyiui; for the use of this money
Kinn of $2,8 I'-'.HIIO a year.
As Boon ns the new farm loan banks
pet into operation, tlie in format ion
from Washington says, farmers may
horroiv money nt 4' i to ! per cent. If
the rale p;ocs lis liijjli as ft per cent,
the annual interest on Oregon's $IITi,
M.'i.OOO of farm loans would be
$l,77(l,7;"n, or just $l,0(i(i,n."n less
than the farmers of the state arc now
i vitiir for their loans.
f the rale should be held down to
4 '2 per cent, as Ibe announcement
says it may be. the saving would he
even greater, 'flic iiilcrcst on (Irc
pon's farm loans at -l' per cent
would aaiounl to 1 .."i!!,ll7.T, which
would be a saviuir over present pay
ments of if l.'M:i,72"i.
ItoiwyiiM'nt IMaii Many,
Another feature of prcnt import
ance connected willi the plcasini;
news from Washington is (his: Turin
loans to he made under (he-provision
of the rural credits law will lie based
on an aniortialiou plan. While pay
ing a low rate of interest - tninh less
than has l ni paid before the prill
cipal of the loan will be Mendilv 'I'1
creased until at the cud of I went v or
thirty or i"l'tv veals, ni'i'MililiLT to
the time for which the loan is laailc,
the principal will be wiped out vvilli
the last interest :t incut.
'flu' gn-at lii'iiil it of this plea v ill
be appivciated by every fanner w'n
has been niivinir H per cent or inoi'i
interest year alter car, while liis debt
lias reinailii il ju-t as liii; as it wa at
the Inv'inuini:. 'flic only wav the tlrlit
can be reduced now is to pay an mill
ed amount, over and aboe the inler
est. The new plan provides lor pay
ing oil' the debt as the interest is be
iuvr paid.
CAUSE OF SUICIDE
CIIISllOl.M. Mum., -!. 1J.- l''C
caase, fiirnils ay, he believed the
"funny'' .sections of Sunday newspa
pers wile drawn lor the piirpo-e of
inaliinir hen a siibjc-i of ridicule,
baiics Maiila, eniplo.M'd at the Slic
limiL'.i mine here, coiiimillcil Minnie
early todav bv blowiiiL: biioselt' up
ivitli u Imye charge of dynamite.
(From the New York World).
AVK of every issue of this campaign is tlie irrepress
ible conlliet between ueniocracv ami plutocracy. Are
the people to rule or is property 's ,
Nobody else has stated that question with Biieli clear
ness .'is did President Wilson in his Omaha address, when
he said:
Now the touchstone. In thin: On our part absolute singleness of heart
nm purpose in our allegiance to Ainerlra, and then a justification of that
allegiance to America hy uoldinn the doctrine that Is truly American
that the Slates of America were set up to vindicate the rights of man and
not the rights of property or the rights ot self-aggrandizement and ag
gression. I'roperty we have found to be the indispensable foundation of stable
Institutions, hut the riitbtx of humanity are the essence oi five institutions,
and iiotlihiK can tiUu pi-ccc4leuce of tlifiu.
it is because AVoodrow "Wilson litis caught this vision
that he is today the greatest living leader of democracy in
this or any other count ry. It is because Charles K. Hughes
has not caught this vision that he has willingly made him
self the servant of property and privilege in a campaign
to reseisai the government or tlie United .States. Jt is be
cause the people of the middle west have begun to grasp
the meaning of this contest that President Wilson is re
ceived there with tremendous demonstrations of popular
enthusiasm.
The United States lias never had greater need of a truly
democratic president in the white house than it has now
of a president who is in earnest sympathy with the demo
cratic, hopes and aspirations ot mankind.
War inevitably breeds political reaction. It was so
after the Napoleonic downfall in Europe. It was so after
the civil war in the United States. It was so after the Span
ish-American war. It will be so after the most devastat
ing war known to human history. The rising tide of Tory
ism in Great Britain is already one of the sinister signs
ot the coin net.
The American people must either keep their govern
ment in their own hands or submit to being exploited by
every privileged interest that is in financial partnership
with Wall street republicanism. Air. Hughes in this cam
paign is only a mask for the greediest horde of financial
exploiters that the country has ever known a horde that
is working through the republican organization and is pre
pared to take possession of all the machinery of govern
ment for its own sordid profit. It is financing the Hughes!
campaign on a. settle that Mark Hanna himself .never
reached, and Mr. Hughes' election would mean a new sat
urnalia of corporation government. The influences back
of him make it impossible that it should mean anything
else.
American democracy must protect itself in this crisis
of civilization, and it can protect itself only by re-electing
President Wilson. The farmers have begun to see it. The
workingnien have begun to see it. The small merchants
have come to see it. The salaried employes are beginning
to see it.
All the political resources of financial Uourbonism have
been thrown into the settle on the side of Mr. Hughes; but
money and corporation power cannot win the election if
the American people are still alive to their ancient rights
and their ancient liberties if thev are still keeping the old
faith.
The Wilson policies tire a new charter of democracy
which can be rejected only at public peril. To return to
the doctrine of government of property by property for
property is to return to the doctrine that, exalted human
ej slavery, that justified secession and that finally gave the
United States over to civil war.
The Rev. Ralph Hall. LL.D. D.D.
of Philadelphia, superintendent ot the
Young People's Christian Association
of the Presbyterian church in the
United States and one of America's
greatest preachers, will preach ot the
Presbyterian church both morning
and evening next Sunday, Oct. 15.
"Go-to-Church-Famtly Day" will be
observed at 11 a. in. A great young
people's convention will be held ot
7 o'clock In which Phoenix, Central
Point, Jacksonville and Rogue River
churches will send large delegations
to Mcdford. The Phoenix, and Jack
sonville choirs will aBlst with the
musical programs. Don't fall to hear
Dr. llall. All welcome.
AT PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following music collection from
the state library has been loaned to
the public library for three months:
Beethoven, ('rowest; Brahms, Erb;
Chats With Music Students, Tapper;
Chopin, Madden; Claude-Aehille De-
busscy, Licbneh; Franz I.iszt and His
Music, Hervey; Great Musician, Old
meadow; Orci); and Mis Music, Finek;
Guide to Music, Mason; Handel, Mar
shall; Haydn, Ilndden: History of
Music, Pratt;' Life of Mozart, Nohl;
Mendelssohn, Roekstro; The Music
Life, Topper; Overtones, Huneker:
Schubert, Duncan; Schumann, Fuller
Sony's and Souk Writers, Finek.
Wilson headquarters will be opened
l-'i-iday in the ltoyden huildin, on
Main street, next the Star theater, in
the room recently vacated by Hrnwn's
billiard parlors. Literature, litho
eraphs and campaign buttons will he
on Jin net lor ilistriiiution ami active
work bei'uii in the candidate's inter
est. .Messrs. P. .1. Net'f and K. K. Kelly
spoke last niu'lit upon campaign issues
in a crowded house at Gold Hill and
were well received. They speak to
night al Kafjle Point and Saturday at
Untie Falls.
Active eainpnii;n work has been he
'iin hy county eaudiilalcs and all re
purl au o erwhchniiiir public senti
ment for Wilson throughout the
count v.
TRAIN OFFICERS
' WASHINGTON, Oct. 12. Presi
dents of nineteen loading colleges and
universities have been called In con
ference by the war department prop
iitory to establishment ot a systematic
method for training reserve officers
for the United States army in those
Institutions.
It has been estimated that the army
must malntnln a corps of 50.000 par
tially trained junior officers to facili-
l tate organization of an adequate nitll
j tnry force should the nation have war
with n power capable of attempting
: Invasion.
The main source of supply for these
'officers would be institutions with ap
I proved military courses where mili
tary training under army officers Is
part of a student's work.
National .Guard organizations com
posed entirely of college students
have been mustered out of the federal
service so those men may composed
the first Increment of reserve offi
cers to he drawn under the new plan.
SAX FliAWlSfO, Oct. 12.--A
-park from a tramp's pipe started a
bln.'e imlav which ptulinilv destroyed
St. hnntimc's hall here, said to he the
oldest strtirture of the Uominieiuu or
der of Catholic prieMs in California,
hi the early '.""- ami viydtinte days a
tui eotmreLMt inn gathered in the
ehureh alter the destruction of il
pretention suceoMir in the l!hll
j earlhuunke. it wnl!s airnin echoed the
, oi'ii--t . ''domiuii vohisenm," hut
l-hi'iiiv after it attain --el tied into the
oh of -,1 de-rrtei old ehuteh."
Mr. and Mrs.
Portland are in
days.
J. W. t,a Porte of
the city for a few
Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by t.'cnl ttpi'lk'.itlnrn, aa they en n not rnrk tht
tlH.iisctl irtlii if tl) fr. Itierv h I'lllt v
vn to .ur Krii-4, btul thitt h t'V ronlltntt
ni i-i-un'ille, i-iifii 1 intim-i! lr nti Inrlnn)-!
kmuHiIvii . f thi mm out HiiId f i!ie KuMnftiUn
Tnt- Wlien Oil (ni I In (1 n yon hnvr
rinuhlluR tuinl !' ttutnTirt't tn'arinc. and vbo
It U i;itti h . . I l.vihi. tit fin- rvL'.:t. tu)
imli't tit-.' inrtntiiiuAt l-n omi N uki'ii out arvl
tlita Mtv rvouxvtl t'i It nortii.il von.lltloti. hi-ar-lntr
will N" it.-Mimcl firYPr: nine i-a-t tutt ot
tin aic onus i') hy I'ntarrh, wMili ti notlilnic but
mi lutl'tni' il t.ni.litl"rt !( the nun""U urfdi-.
W' will Rlt Ot o tluniitvit iMllura for an) cn
vt l'ifi:' IfdiiM.! It tiitarrUt that rnwM te
ri.t-il 1'v tlaU'i. tal.intt iitf. fmd (ir circu
lar. Iter.
r J. chi:xi:y & Co., ToImIo. 0.
Sl.i Yt HniirBtt. 75o.
T;i Ilntl o I'aiiil'.r i'ilU ff r,.raMMlpn.
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
JOHN A. PERL
UNDERTAKES
I-aily ..wltnnf
2Jt 8. HARTI.KTT
riinim M. 4 nil 4T-J-9
Aiitomobils II ear is Service.
Auibulaocs Saitlc, Coronsj,
Watch
Your Step
Many people fail to realize that the common
habit of coffee drinking- may, sooner or later, han
dicap ability and hinder progress.
It is a scientific fact that coffee contains a
harmful drug, caffeine,, which with many, through
regular use, causes nen-ousness, headache, heart
flutter or other annoying ills.
The wise move is to quit coffee and use
POS
TUM
Made of wheat and a hit of wholesome molasses,
this famous pure food-drink has a rich, snappy
flavor much like mild Java coffee, yet contains no
drug nor other harmful element.
Postum conies in two forms. The original Pos
tum Cereal must he boiled; Instant Postum, a sol
uble form, is made in the cup with boiling water
the same delicious drink instantly.
A look to healthy now smooths and brightens the
path of the future.
"There's a Reason" for Postum
Sold bv Grocer everywhere.
TWO TRIPS DAILY
BKTWEEN
MEDFORD and
EAGLE POINT
9. H. Harnlsh'i auto will leave
EaKle Point at 8 A. M. and 1 P. M.
dally, except Sunday; leave Medford
9 A. M. and 6 P. M. Will call for
passengers at hotels In Medford and
hotels and business houseB In EagU
Point
PHOVR OB -T
New Japanese
Hand Laundry
will open for business
OCTOHKH OTH
We will do all kinds ot laundry
work and dry cleaning.
All work done by hand.
123 XOKTir FRONT ST.
PHONE 730.
Empire Land Plaster Fertilizer
Gypsum or Land Plaster, as It is known to the farmer. Is a sulphate
of llmo, which has been recognized for years as a valuable fertilizer,
and the best stimulant and regulator of the rhylcal conditions of the
soil that nature has provided.
It is composed ot 46 per cent, sulphuric add, 33 per cent, lime and
21 per cent, water. It contains two of the most common plant foods,
lime and sulphur. Pr. Horace E. StockbridRB of the Florida Agricul
tural Collcse, speaking of Gypsum, says with regard to lime: "Where
the mountain limestone Is at the surface, soils of remarkable properties
are tho result their grazing qualities being tinequaled. The renowned
bhiegrass region of Kentucky supplies the best possible evidence In
support of the fact."
V.mplre Is espwlalr mlnpted to alfalfa and clovers.
We i-nrry vetch, terry oatu, alfalfa anil all kiixls'of pasture grassc.
Monarch Seed & Feed Co. ,
MKHKORU, ORV.tMIX.
oectinp -the Stork?
l,r.l,l lio In the fnillKt
rM7 0'?!';'o'"T,,n;,,.l,lee surroundings...
or PlHisaui uu-vrtend..ta
,M,rr ,..,. n-ho future
'true iriena oi i'""" , r . . . 1
. . . . i .i.. Ite nuittiup in nf utmost I
Imnnrtnnea urn noiuiiiK ITU ll v.
ij-.... i.'.i,ii in i.nihiHiil' fin mirh uu event. Get It i
AUU1 iiimu ii !' et
. , ..... -n".in iwinir mi Motherhood. A
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THBJ BRADFIKIiD KKCJUIATOR CO.
Atlanta, uu.
EDWARD CHARLES ROOT
Music Studio
COLLEGE BUILDING. 31 NORTH GRAPE STREET.
Teacher of Violin, Clarinet and Fretted Instruments
; Modern sclentlclc Instruction. The unfoldment of the pupila
individuality is assured and sustained. Orchestral training, Includ
ing discipline for pupi's.
THE UNIVERSAL CAR
The Ford .
1 makes its
nl tu
in nppcnr-
ance as well as for service. I.nrjre radiator anil
enclosed fan, streamline liood, crown fenders,
entire black finish, nickel triiumiiurs iip-tordatu
in nil requirements for handsome appearance
and serving the people the world over as n monoy
savintf, time-saving, labor-saving utility. It is
surely your necessity. The Ford car is just as
useful on the farm as it is in the city; just ns
necessary to the business mail as it is to the pro
fessional man. Jlore necessary to every inn n
than ever before. Low purchase price and very
economical to operate and maintain. Why not
investigate? Touring Car $:UI0; liunnboiit $.145;
C'oupelet $50."; Town Car $f95; Sedan $045
f. o. b, Detroit.
Easy Tenns.
C. E. GATES
308 X YES IS A VOTE
FOR YOUR CHILDREN
. ONE NORMAL NOT ENOUGH
Oregon has but one Normal School. This school
hi located at Monmouth. Excellent as is the work
ot this school it is utterly unable to supply but a
ri'il' part c.f t'.ie vort for trained teachers for the
S
Of more than 8,000 school tesehera In the public schools
of Oregon, but 13 per cent have been trained for th.tr
profeaaton of toachlng in Normal Schools.
it is a well established fact that our one Normal
School cannot supply the needs ot tho entire state.
That Is why we ask for your work and vote for the
proposed Kastern Oregon State Normal School at
Pendleton, Oregon.
GIVE EASTERN ORJCON SQUARE DEAL
Eight counties In the Willamette Valley have employed
during the past five years, 203 teachers who have gradu
ated from the Monmouth Normal aa against 39 Monmouth
Normal School graduatea for the sight isadlng countlss
of Eatlern Oregon.
During the past five year. th. attendance of atudsnts
from nine Willamette Valley counties was 877 atudsnts
aa against 91 studenta from nine of the leading countlss
of Eastern Oregon.
Owing to the crowded condition of our one Normal
at Monmouth and also the distance and expense of
attending, students from Eastern Oregon are com
pelled to go to neighboring statoa to secure their
training as teachers.
ONLY COSTS J CENTS PER $1,000
The annual maintenance coat of the proposed State
Normal School In Eastern Oregon amounts to but ons
25th of a mill or 4 cents on s thousand dollara of taxable
property. Isn't it worth this to have your children trslnsd
to bricoms useful snd productlvs clttzensT
STRONG ENDORSEMENTS
Among those who strongly endorse tha establish
ment of the proposed Eastern Oregon Normal School
are Governor Withycorabe, J. H. Ackerman. Presi
dent of the Monmouth State Normal; W. J. Kerr,
President o( the Oregon Agricultural College; P. L.
Campbell, President of the State University; Robert
C. French, former Presidont of the Weston Normal,
and practically all of the leading educators of the
State. J. A. Churchill, Superintendent of Public In
struction, voices the sentiment; of those who are
most familiar with the need of more adequate Normal
facilities when he says:
"Oregon's greatest need for Its rural schools Is the
teacher who has had full preparation to do h.r work.
Such preparation can best coma through Normal School
tra-nlno.
I trust that the votere of the state will assist In raising
tns standard cf our schools by sstsbllshlng s Ststs Nor
msl School st Pendleton. The locstlon Is centre!, the In.
terMI ot the people of Pendleton In education most .seal.
lent, snd ths Isrge number of pupils in the public school,
will glvs ample opportunity to students to get the amount
of teaching practice required In s stsndsrd normal echool."
All the above educators Insist that a Standard
Normal School must bo located in a town of MOO
or more population and having enough grade pupiia
for teaching practice.
VOTE RIGHT
y voting VE8 for No. 301 you will help to give to th.
school children of Oregon the aame advantages snloy.d
by the school chlldrsn of our nslghbortng ststes.
Vots VES for No. 308.
Eastern Oregon State Normal School Cosmsdtte.
By J. H. Owlnn, Secy., Pendleton, Ore.
(Paid advertisement)