Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, July 21, 1917, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextIHEDFOItD MXTX TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OftTCfiOy, SATURDAY. .TTTLY 21, 1M7 PAOE THKKfl NEW EFFORT FOR The following circular 'etter lias been sent out by the signers ill mi effort to launch an irrigation dis ,triit for the purpose of securing nn investigation of water resources for district irrigation : "The people behind the present ir rigation movement are the 78 men and women who signed the petition which is being published in the Mail Tribune on Saturdays. "Every voter in the proposed irri gation district knows at least one man whose name is signed below. You know lip stands for a square deal. If you have any questions to Jisk go to him and he will bo ho .int with you. "This committee is making no at tempt to force thru any irigation plan but is working solely to bring about nn investigation by first class engi neers of the possibility for bringing wnter to our lands so that we can raise the maximum crops. "Petitions praying for an election have already been filed and it is hoped that an election can be held a bo ut the middle of September. We want th j wnter brought to the land us soon n. possible, if it can be brought iglit. 1'rovlslons of Ijiw. "In order that this matter may be clear in four mind, so that you can inform your neighbor and dis;uss it with him, the following provisions of law are important: "Two elections must be held be fore building of the system can stmt. The election in September is for t'-e purpose of forming a district, elect ing three directors and aulhori . ng an investigation, the cost of which is rigidly limited by law to not more than one dolar per acre, and in this enso the cost should be much l-s. All lands must be exempted which (1) lies within a city limits; ('.2) is chiefly valuable for residence pur poses; (3) land which would net be benefited by water. This includes wood lots and land already irrigated. "This law is eminently just and fair. It provides that the majority shall rule, a truly American method. At the same time it protects the mi nority, first by providing that. lit) percent of the land owners must vote in favor of the formation of the district, and second by allowing the exemption of all land which is not benefited by water. The law was drawn as it stands with the one man vote provision in order that a few big land owners should not be able to impose their wishes upon n greut many small owners. Can Secure Farm Loans, "Altho the cost of any irrigation system to be adopted by the voters nt a second election is a lien on the land the federal farm loan board has decided that this lien does not pre vent them from making farm loans on the land in the district. We I'nve an official letter from them to that effect, which you can read if you de sire. "We do not discuss the needs of irrigation. It is only necessary for you. to look at the dried country sido where no water is available, and the green meadows where there is water. Look into your barns. Ask the man who has water if he thinks it is worth dollars every year to him. "Tbis committee has received ninny more return postal cards in favorable reply to the recent circular than we expeoted, and we have been encour aged to go ahead, but we want you to know that we are all volunteer workers and that this investigation can not nossiblv be made un'css everyone who is interested gets out und works. "Do not wait for orders or lender (dun.? Go out todav and every day and "find -out who is against this in vestigation. Find out his reasons and if be is honest with you study bis problem from his point of view nnd then'vou will be able to show him where he' will be benefited. Do not try to force wour wishes down his thront. flivc him the benefit of the doubt nnd remember that he is ns honest in his opposition as you nre in favor of this investigation. If lie has been honest with you you can convince him, for there is no good argument against an investigation. Kind out the man lie knows on; the committee und make an appointment together. Vote for Investigation. "And to those who are agaisl this investigation nnd who nre planning to vote no this committee has Ill's it sav: Seek out the tnun on the cr m mittec who you know nnd talk this matter over with him. Take occasion to talk to vour neighbor who feels that he must have water or get out mid trv to sec this from bis point of view. When you have on objection try to remember that this law is in force in every western state and Hint hundreds of irrigation systems ore SOUTHERN OREGON 1IGHT AN RATES E Rates for electric and water service furnished In Oregon by the California Oregon Tower company are readjust ed by an order Issued yesterday by the Oregon public service commission. The order covers SO pages and goes exhaustively into the details of the company's business In this state. Towns affected by the order In clude, in the Rogue River division, Medford, Central Point, Cold Hill, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Rogue Riv er, Phoenix, Tolo-Gold Ray, Prospect, Graves Creek, Wolf Creek, Glendale, Eagle Point, Talent, nnd, in the Klam ath division, Klamath Falls, Bonanza and Merrill. The commission found that the company's rates were not generally too high, but that many discrimina tions existed, and its order Is intended to Iron out these discriminations and put all consumers on an equal basis. The company has been receiving about 5 per cent on its investment, and the commission asserts that changes made In the rates are design ed to maintain as nearly as practica ble the present total Income of the company, to quote the findings: "The commission is satisfied that the company has not received an un reasonably high return upon its prop erty, but on the other hand has ob tained less than Investors might rea sonably be entitled to expect from in vestments involving like risks, and less than the prevailing rate of inter est thruout the territory," said the or der In part. "In view of these findings no gen eral reduction fu rates is justified, nor is it believed that total returns can be satisfactorily increased 'by"advahced carges. All charges In present tariffs will, therefore, be designed to main tain as nearly as practicable the pres ent total income and to erase any pos sible unjust discrimination between consumers. WEDDING BELLS Miss Bermuda Lewis of Eagle Point, sister of Mrs. Chauncey Florey of Jacksonville, was married to Dr. Giles A Gitzen of Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday afternoon, July 7th, Rev Harry E. Tucker officiating. A few friends and relatives of the bride and groom were present at the ceremony, then accompanied the bridal couple to Medford to take the train for their eastern home, which will be Indian apolis, Ind., where Dr. Gitzen Is em ployed by the government as meat in spector. Previous to the wedding Mrs. Gltzen's friends gave her a miscella neous shower, in which she received many beautiful and useful gifts. Mr. Oeorge J. Reinking and Hiss Grace Macfarlane, both of this city, were united in marriage on Tuesday evening, July 17, by the Rev. Dr. W. R. Morenz-Oeser, pastor of Zion's Kvnngclical Lutheran church, this city, at the residence of Mr. J. B. Peitingill, 009 E. Main slreet, this city. Mr. Walter J. Reinking acted ns best man and Miss Olgn Ptttingill as maid of honor. A large circle of relatives nnd friends witnessed the ceremony. The young couple, with the young husband's parents, started on nn automobile tour thru Califor nia, expecting to remain in San rYiin ciseo for a fortnight. . lieforc a few intimate friends and members of the respective families, Miss Marie Hammond, daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. W. S. Hammond was married at the Methodist Episcopal Manse Saturday afternoon to Frank II. Hay, eldest son of Mr. nnd Mrs. C. K. Kay. The simple but impres sive ring ceremony was used Rev. II. M. Hranham officiating. Miss Ham mond is one of the most attractive and accomplished young ladies f the younger set, while Mr. Ray is one of Mcdford's most progressive nnd promising young business men. The young couple left by motor imme diately nllfer Die ceremony for a short wedding trip to Prospect, Shasta Springs nnd San Francisco. Many friends join in wishing the young couple every happiness in fheir married life. being operated under its provisions cheaply, fuirly nnd satisfactorily, go to some one who knows about the law and ask him. We do not ask you to vole for nn irrigation system, and the law would not let you do no at this time. We do ask you to vote for an investigation. - "This committee does not favor wirier at any price but it docs favor an investigation to discover the most cconominrnnd practical way of get ting it. "Dr. W. R. Clancy, Wm. M.fre dic, E. R. Coleman, IHIIon Hill, T. W. Osgood, A. II. Stone, Harvey Wal ter, J. A. IVrryi fceonnrd Cnrp"ntpr, James Daily, Coming .(Cmly, II C. Egan, Wm. Budge, J,, C. Burn vs. "The Barrier " the Opening Production at the Rialto, Medford's New Theatre M . -rM4. Ale tzs UmmWfmmi!JM& LEWIS J. SF.LZNir.K A powerful picture Is "Tlie Itiu-rier," soon to be seen at Medford's new theatre, The Itiulto. It. Is a picture not to lie rated by uverago Htundimls. Tlie figlit of the characters is over something hlg. "The Harrier" is big ness siH-lled with capitals.' This wonderful picture was produced hy (he Rex lliwli Pictures Co., under the per. soiinl suiervlsion of Hex llench himself. Music Notes This department of the M.iil Tri bune is conducted as a stimulus (o all things musical, particularly the first annual spring festival which we hope to have next spring. With the belief that whatever is advantageous to the communily must neeessnrilv nrofit the imliviilnnl- ti-nt our musical talent is one of our most noted "resources;" that the effect of tins art is usually uplifting nnd refin ing, this dennrment is issnftil u-liii un selfish motive for the furtherance of clean pleasure nnd benefit to all in our city and vicinity. Address all communications - to Miss Jeuncsse Butler, 8 S. Orange t., or telephone 3!3 R. Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Andrews nre semi-vacationing at Ashland this week, enjoying ns much change and rest ns a large class of pupils per hiils'them. .Misses Inez ,nnd Iva; CoffiiKMire spending the summer at Sioux City, Oowa. Miss Inez Coffin was super visor of hifisic in the high school nnd Miss Iva heard in solos many times before going to Chicago where she has been studying for two years. We nre sure the following letter from Mr. William Beard, secretary of the Society of American Musicians, Chicago, will be of interest: From the beginning of its history, America has looked to Europe for its music. American singers, play ers and composers have found it ad vantageous to go abroad for train ing, nnd on their return have con stituted a propaganda for European music, its forms, traditions and ideals. On the other hand, Euro pean singers and players in constant ly increasing numbers have visited America to produce the works of European composers. Our opera is largely European; to a great extent written, sung, played and conducted by Europeans. Our choral societies must of necessity confine themselves largely to the works of European composers. Our orchestras nre con ducted almost entirely by Europeans and n majority of their members have had European training. American teachers both vocal and instrumental, give much of their lime to teaching European compositions. Hence, it will be seen that tlie enormous musi cal uclivity in the United Stales, amounting annually to hundreds of millions of dollars, is founded on Eu ropean music nnd contributes in no small way to the financial upbuilding of European coniposcrs tind perform ers. Thru properly constituted commit tees this society will undertake to examine manuscript copies of tfte following: Compifsitions for full orchestra; string quartets, piano quartets, quin tets or sextets for piano nnd stt.ngs, concertos for violin, 'cello or pinno with full orchestra, sonatus for vio lin, or 'cello with piano nccompnni ment, oratorios nnd cantatas for cho rus and orchestra, sonatas for pi nno or organ. Only compositions that arc still in manuscript may be submitted. American composers are invited to send manuscript copies of the above mentioned works to the Society of American Musicians, William Beard, secretary, room 41H Fine Arts Build ing, Chicago. The sender of the manuscript must provide for insurance if ho wishes it. TheSociety of American Miisijiaus will not be resMinsible for manu scripts beyond reasonable care. The sender of the man if-crint should inclose to the secretary the sum of $1 to cover return carriage and clerical cxiwnc. A musician who is essentially one of us by. reason of her many yi urs' residence here nnd as the wife of a member of one of nor pioneer fami lies, is Mrs. Willium F.' Isaacs. Many limes have music lovers here enjoyed her artistry, her last local appear anee as vocalist as well as piuii-,t being while n member of the Greater Medford club. After a year's 'ib ecucc she has returned with adlc 1 - ti'MMI LEWIS J. SELZN1CK laurels and we feel a brief summary of her activities will be most inter esting nnd perhaps helpful to nsoir ants along the same lines. Going direct to New York ciy, Mrs. Isaacs played ill the studios of Onct, Xovelli, Zeigler and Madame Parker, the very famous teacher and conch and sister of our own George Andrews. Site also directed and conducted a form of light opera in the schools thruout New York city and suburbs, mean while studying vocal with Madnine Parker. Meeting the comic opera star, Miss Nanette Flack, she wis immediately engaged as co-worker, apearing with Miss Flack ns nc.a m panist ,aud .soloist, opening at the Kernnn theater in Baltimore nnd bit er playing on Broadway, New York. The next to engage Mrs. Isaacs was Miss Este '; Wcntworth, who is really an American prima donna and always heralded as such in her press notices, nllho bcii'g in grand opera abroad for five years and poss -iisiiig a repertoire of ;!5 operas in four dif ferent Inngungcs. With Miss Wcnt worth, Mrs. Iii-.nes begnn and com pleted a comprehensive tour b uindcd by Chicago in the east to San Fran cisco on the coast, Winnipeg, Calgnry nnd many others in the north to X'.w Orleans in the soulji, and inchi-p! ig all tho principal o:ties on the mine. Mrs. Isaacs' p;ii"iiancc as soloist with orcheso :a was unique as a wo man accompanist und soloist also is very unusual. The "act" whici i.be writer 'saw . in Portland was very prettily staged, and refined and en- joyublu thruout. . MiH.Wonlworlli's solos ranged from grand open crias to tho semi-classical and w''h such good support could not help winning th(( KplciHlid (receptions nnd piess notices, which two such hrtisls de served and received. Three things are noticeable to those who follow the trend musical in this country. They are community "sings," the encouragement being given native composers and the en deavor to raise the standard of music teaching by means of examinations. All worthy it would seem. Let us hope the lust mentioned will not be come too much n thing of politics controlled by a few. The plan is for special examina tions for teachers of voice, piano, violin mid public school music for the profession of teaching, the stale legislature to pass a bill for this nur lose. The object "listens" good. It is in operation in some states while in others it has been thwarted many times showing at least a diversity of opinion. Art is art. It s limits nre very broad, perhaps dim in a sense. We ull have perhaps known at some time the "theatrical" musician. The one who while knowing not a little of counter-point and harmony, tech nically approaching perfection and performing with the accuracy of n pianolo, let us say is yet an un known quantity ns fur as real musi cianship is concerned nnd with the "divine spark" in evidence, about a quarter of an inch or less. . Miss Mary I'asmore, " for many years n resident of San Francisco .and the bay cities, perhaps a n1 live duughter of our "neighbor" stetc, will teach next year in the David Manncs School of Music in New York. The 1'usmore sisters, Mary, violinist, Suzanne, pianist, and Doro thy, 'cellist, were heard here In con cert not-so very long ngo and were entertained socially. They were found to be gracious nnd iiilcrcsling us well as artistic. David Manncs and his wife, Clam Mamies, arc es pecially noted for their sonata re citals for violin and piano, Miss Maud Powell, famous Ameri can violinist, who fuvorcd Medford with a concert nf one lime, is credited by Musical America to have "beaten us to it" as far as the daylight la.v is concerned. She has already moved the hour bund in order to have more lime for "work." Sounds more like plain common sense than the artistic temperament, now, doesn't itf Charlie Chaplin really loves i oil nui-ic but he thinks the jovial or comic clement has been neglected to our loss. Wonder if be ever Lean! u - - J; or lii an interesting little bit (Scnramouebc The Clown) by Cecile Chaminu ic. a piano solo that is so realistic you can almost tnsto red lemonade nnd smell sawdust while he, tumbles o'-vr and over in the treble and lands with a vengeance in the bass. Why, even Beethoven and the-really great oi.es are "aw l ally funny" in parts of their biggest and best symphonies. Any real music "fan" will tell you t-tat, t hawlcs. ' Young Mrs. Thomas Nunnn of Sun Francisco, formerly Miss Eulu How ard a resident of tho Rogue river valley, apiwared in concert ns piano soloist with MniB. Sclmmann-llcink nt San Diego,Mondny, July 16th Mrs Nannr. will also play at two Los An geles concerts with this same artist. Community singing is rapidly be coming popular all over the country. Patriotic airs and folk songs mostly nro sung, the number nttending run ning into the thousands. Thj best talent in the different places ap parently, directs the voices. Musical America is waking up. Let ns "do our bit. Let us above nil have loving co-operation, all workin: together for the common good. Thii slnto of affnirs is very often tl'0 ex ception instead of the rule among those whose primo business and pleasure it is, to produce harmony nt least m tone. Lot us appre ciate our own people, while extending a cordial welcome to the stranger and passing guest, thus reversing th old snd order, of the prophet in his Mrs. John Carkin will entcrtn Tuesday at a luncheon in honor of Miss Beatrice Honey of Ponianil, who was dramatic reader duriiii the chautauqua, and Mrs. Huvious of the Medford Conservatory. Mrs. Ilovious leaves the latter pari of August for Paget Sound univer sity, where she will leach p'lblit speaking the coming year. NONE TO BE DRAFTED FROM JACKSON COUNTY In reply to a tolegram from County Clerk Gardner asking how many men from JackHon county were to be draft ed Adjutant General Wblte wired yes terday afternoon "The number to be drafted from Jackson county Is zero. No men from your county in this call." Therefore the present lottery going on In Washington will be ineffective as far as Jackson county is concerned, but the numbers are printed else where in this Issue, as all the young men registered are curious to know whether or not their numbers were In those decreed by the flop of chunce. What tho procedure will be In case there Is a second call, County Clerk Gardner Is not prepared to say, but ho Is of tho opinion that an entirely now draft will have to be taken, so that tbo numbers drawn now will have no bearing either for this draft or later. Tho reason Jackson county is ex empted Is that the volunteers for the urmy.-nuvy and national guard have oxcoeded tho prescribed quota and tho state Itself wus called upon for nnly 717 men because she had answered the call for volunteers so liberally. Fourteen counties in the state Includ ing Jackson county will not be effect ed by the present draft. ALLIES TO HAVE FIVE AIRSHIPS TO ENEMY'S ONE PARIS, July 21 The United Stnles is making preparation here for a great American aviation force. The general staff estimates that the ratio of five machines to tho enemy's one Is needed to maintain complete mas tery of the air by the entente alllos. It Is announced officially that all aviators trained In America must go through another course of instruction In France. The period of this train ing will depend on the Individual. The Instruction will consist of flying In battle formation, droppng bombs, studying maps and learning other military tactics required at tho front. High Ilritlsh aviation officials wll co-operato with tho French In leach ing military methods to the American flyers. The American aviation schools are preparing to receive a large number of men. At the Churches St. Mark's Kplscoiuil, Corner North Oakdale and Fifth ntreots. 8 a. m., boly communion. 11a. in., morning prayer. No evening service. Wm. B. HamlPrn, Vicar, Clirlstuui Church. Sunday school, 9:45. Communion, 10:45. There will be no 11 o'clock services. C. E.. 7 o'clock. Prnyer- meetlng Tbursduy evening. Catholic Church. South Oakdale avenue. First mass Sunday at 7 a. m. Second mass at 9 a. m. Benediction after second mass. Oakdale Avenue Methodist, Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Subject, "What True Faith Does." Union service In the city park, at 8 p. m. Preaching by II. M. Brunham. Subject, "The Result of Keeping the Commandments of God," Splendid music in charge of Clarence Meokcr, union choir of all the churches. Ev erybody Is Invited to attend this open air service. II. M. Brunham, pastor First Presbytorum Church ' Main St. at City Park. A very cool church In summer with a warm welcome. At 10 a. in. S. S. classes for all ages. At 11 a. m. Rev. M. C. Roed will give his great sermon, one which be has delivered more than 100 times. Be sure to hear htm. Music by An drews chorus choir. Union open air service In the Park at 8. All welcome. . Rev. A. A. J. Hogg, minister. Freo Methodist, The regular services at the Free Methodist church, corner of Tenth and Ivy, for Sunday, July 22, will be as follows: Sunday school at 10 a. m. Mrs. II. Belle-Loomls, superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m., by the pas tor: subject, "Opportunities." Preaching at 8 p. m.; subject "Lost Opportunities." , Prayer meeting Thursday evening. All are welcome. Mrs. Rozella Dou glas, pastor. ' i t- First Methodist Kplscopal. Dr. J. C. Rollins, pastor. The Sunday services begin with the Sunday school hour at 9:45. A snan py helpful session. Strangers aro made welcome. Public worship at 1 1 a. m. A brief hour's service. Dr. Rollins will preach. The usual excollent music by the trained choir. Kpworth league service at 6:, 10. This congregation will join in tho Vesper Park service at S o'clock. For the summer season the church services will be brief. If you have no other church obligation, you will ho made most welcome here. First Church of Christ, Scientist. Uranch of the Mother Church, tho First Church of Chtfst, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. Sunday services at 11 o'clock, sub ject, "Life." Wednosday evening meeting, at which testimonials or Christian sci ence healing are given, at 7:30. All are cordially Invited. ' Sunday school at 9:45. All under the age of 20 are welcome. Church edifice, 212 North Oakdale avenue. Reading room In tbe M. F. & II. building. North Central avenue, open from 12 to 4:30 dnlly, except Sun days and holidays. First llaptlst, "A Live Church With a Cordial Welcome." Tho services for Sunday, July 22, begin with the llllilo school at 9:4 5 o'clock. Attendance upon tho HaptlHt IJIble school continues large, notwith standing the vory warm wcalher. At 11 o'clock a. in., tho pastor will speak upon "Tho Christian's Ally." The Young Pooplo's devotional ser vice will begin at 6:45 and hold for one hour. This will give time to get to tho park for tho' evening union service. Remember that we unite with tho othor churches of tho city In the Sun day evonlng park service. Itev. II. M. Ilranhnm preaches Sunday evening. You will find a cordial welcome at the Baptist church. If you aro not under obligations to attend elsewhere, come and worship with us. Freder ick W. Cnrstcns, pastor. SAN FRANCISCAN WINS DECORATION FOR BRAVERY PARIS, July 21. Ons Agoslini, of San Francisco, a member of the for eign legion, has been decorated for bravery. CHICHESTER S PILLS l.1l-al AH lour Mrauglei f A hl-rtiMt.ttr'B DIlMenJ ltrndVi Mil Id H4 tmi Void nmukW t. lr. tMlel lt ItllM RlW.. V uiaMo.nd iihanu riu.n, rx i known it BMl,SfMt,Alw.iHtlliiK SOLO BY DRUGGISTS YLRVWHUtE Tell Us Your Foot Troubles ? If yours are tlroa or aching or cal loused, or Inflamed, or sore from any cause, let us tieat them. MARINE LLO HAIR SHOP Gornett-Corey Ilulldlng r Pain Here is a message to suffering women, from Mrs. Kathryn Edwards, of R. F. U.4, Washington Court House, Ohio. "I am glad to tell, and have told many vomen, what 1 suffered before I knew of Cardui and the great benefit to be derived from this remedy. A few years ago I became prac tically helpless . . ." TAKE Card-iH The Woman's Tonic i "I was very weak," Mrs. Edwards goes on to say, "and could not stoop without suffering great pain . . . Nothing seemed to help me until I heard of Cardui and be gan the use of it ... I gradually gained my strength . . .1 am now able to do all my work." If you need a tonic take Cardui. It Is for women. It acts gently and reliably and will probably help you as it helped this lady. All Druggists MOTHERS Be Careful Don't you know milk is the one thing you should know to be, pure and wholesome? for the babies at all times and - especially during hot' weather? And the only way you can be sure is to get Pasteurized milk, absolutely v pure and free from all germs. We are now pre pared to furnish you Pasteurized milk and cream, delivered dai ly, and guarantee it to keep sweet from 46 to 48 hours. Ask your doctor. Get the state's score on your milkman's product noti his barns, but the milk he is delivering you. Our score is 94V2 The Dairy Phone 48 233E.Main WESTON'S Camera Shop 208 East Wain Street, " Medford 1 Tho Only Exclusive , Comniprcial Photographer" in Southern Oregon. Negatives Made any time or place by appointment. Phone I47-J. We'll do the rent. J. B. PALMER.