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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1910. TRUXTON king GrattftarK. ; By GEORGE BARK I H'CUTCHEON KjriM. 1909. by BoJd, MU cuAirrun xiv. O.T THE RIVER. m TO rord was spoken during this Xl cautious, extraordinary vov ,1 ape autlcrground. The pscudo Julius supported his charge In fete aSjern of tho boat Peter Brutus xta tbe bow. a revolver in his hand. Sits sue bent upon the opaqueness fct Jest the boat crept out into the xsuhtT. starrest night. He drew tho ari&tfi of tils own mackintosh over her xstem&m and head. The night was so ;5tefcy Nacfc that one could not sec hU ':feftatl before his face. SStt least two of tho occupants opened Mltiketr throats and longs and gulped Sx"M wet, fresh air. 3t was sow that he began to wonder. Aa9calate against the plans of their mrmit escort. Whither were they TI'B-JB-i? The occasional creak of an a -whispered oath of dismay, the ferca thing of tollers, the soft MmctBG of the mist that was all: no vtfme B&nnl on the broad, still river. Tnstea began to chafe under the His Hneastness was Increased certain conrictlon that before Smsc tfcej wo aid be beyond the city. -walls of which were gradually past. eeosfdered their chances If he te eTerturn the raU boat and m for shore to the darkness. i yreject he gave trp at once. He iltwt know the waters or the banks atwuu which they glided. They "mmt past the walls now and rowing Vim stealthily. Before long thev would b 3& a position to speak aloud. It . fear awkward for him. the boat tamed to the ttad shot toward the unseen bank XMn!j were perhaps -half a mile abovt- 3M- dty wall Truxton's mind was "wwtitsjr Mke a triphammer. He wan -TBeaUteg a certain nomad settlement ttnectk et the- city, the quarters of tlsti -poachers and horse traders. people, he was not slow to sur- were andoHbtedly hand In glove Marlanx. If cot so surely connect "meUJk the misguided committee of Be bad little time to speculate on ilbe-Jttilt ad e of the denizens of this uu TartoTMomt place. The- prow of tbe Sbt xratcd ou the- pebbly bank, ad 3.tier Brutus leaped over the edge into 2SrstaDow water. "Came, on Julius hand her over to nmeT e cried. -Am i leaned over the side to seize HSk- iCrl in his arms Truzton King timJit the butt of the heavy revolver tiova Bpon his skull. Brutus dropped lHuruaw tbc- tun wale with a groan, dead Ztg tfcat was to happen in the next SMtf iesr or more. XoHlng forward, he bad the two amazed oarsmen covered, with the weapon. "Hands np! Quick'" ho cried. Two pairs of hands went np. together witbst range oaths, Truxton's eyes bad grown used to the darkness: be could see tho men quite plainly. "What are yon doing?" he demanded of Loralne. who. be hind him. was fumbling in the garments of tbe f url $tncicr unconscious Brn- "8ettk bis rerelrer," she replied, rwd stutter to ber voice. "God!" he- said exultantly. "Let'o TfMftft minute." he went on. "We iSnrn 3are turn these fellows Iookc. wresif -we disarm them. They'll have m erwd after wa la two hiluutes." TSVJ keep the- boat Ttercl Now atwrii ofC, Newport." For King Iwrt sececBteed bis guard In tbe wltcb'w Bfcnrtl Ja the person of one of the oars- "TWtet the devil" began Newport. jtofc JKJaj; BllcncoU him. The bout slow Jfcr drifted out into tbe curreut. "Xew row!" bw commuded. With ME free bund ho reached back uud j&asKtui tbe limp Brutualuto the boat, "tt&ut 1 believe he's dead!" he mut- Jaj yoa owlm?" demanded King. J5ot stroke," gasped Newport. M?Cae4 Iiord. paU you're not golug to iteaf us overboard! It's ten feet deep iere." PuM oa your left, hard. TbatV airt. I'm going to land you ou tbe aygmulLe stiore." Ztwo mhiuteu later they ran np ui 'Jot the western bank of the stream. -wUcla at this point was fully S:tU jrAcAa wide. Under cover of the dead Sf wrolver the two meu dropped Into 4b water, which wus ubove iheir vsrtdsts. The lliup form of l'eicr liiu tea. was pulled out uud transferred to Hat uboulder a of bis compauloiiu. tod night," called out Truxtcu ICbtc rUy. He had grasped itu "I'll row over to the cast side." n nouneed King to the girl, "but I dim i like to Ket Iih ehwe to tlu walls. Som one may have heard the shouts r uiu friends baek tltoto." Not another word vunmhI botwiv i them for ten or twelve inimitoi Site peered anxiously ahead, loot-lug for signs of the tmrge dock, whUh t somewhere along this section of tlir city wall. At last the sound of rapidly work ing rowlix?ks came to the girl's ears. They're after us," grated Truxtou in desperation. "They've gut wwxl tn frlcuds one way or another. By .love. I'm nearly fagged too! I cuu'l intll much farther. Hello! What's this?' Tho side of the boat caromed off solid object lu the water, almost spill tng them Into the wind blown river. "The docks!" she whispered. "Yi struck n small scow, l think. Can yup find your way In among the eom barges?" He paddled along slowly, feeling IiIm way, scraping alongside the big barm-, which delivered coal fcom the dlstniw mlues. At last he found an opeulu.. and pushed through. A moment later they were riding under the stem of u broad cargotess barge, plumb up against the water lapped piles of the dock. Standing In tbe bow of the boat, he managed to pull himself up over the slippery edge. It was the work of n second to draw her up after him. He gave the boat a mighty shove, seudlng It out Into the stream once more. In n few minutes loud curses came ?.'hl.l!cl1!!"!n Ah!fic! thnt tho pursuers had found the empty boat. Afterward they were to learn that Newport's shouts had brought n boat load of men from, the opposite bank, headed by the innkeeper, lu whose place Loratne was to have en countered Mnrlanx later on. If plans had not miscarried. By this time King had located the open space which undoubtedly afford ed room .for the transfer of cargoes from the dock to the company's yards Inside the walls. Without hesitation he drew her after him up this wide. sinister roadway. The pursuers were trying for a land ing, noisily, even boisterously, it strnck Trnxton as queer that these men were not afraid of alarming tho watchmen on the docks or the. man at the gate above. Suddenly It came to him that there would be no one there to oppose the landing of the miscre ants. .No doubt huudreos or men al ready had stolen through these gall's during the night, secreting tbemseltv In the fastnesses of the city, ready tor the morrow's fray. They rnsbed up the narrow railway chutes and through one of the numer ous gateways that opened out upon the barge docks No one oposed them. No one was standing guard. From hi bind came tbe sound of, rushing foot steps. Lightning hashed in the sk.v. and the rumble of thunder broke over the desolate night. "They'll see us by the lightning." gasped Truxton. utmost ready to drop from fointness and exhaustion. Following a vivid flash of lightning, i two shots were tired by tbe men who were now plunging up through the gates, a hundred yards or more away. The same flash of lightning showed to King tbe narrow, muddy street that Htrpfebi-d ahead of them, lnsteud of doing tbc- obvious thing be turnetl sharply to the left, between the lines of freight curs. Their progress was slow. At fast they came to the end of their rope. They were literally up against tho great city walL A car door stood open In front of them. He waited for a second flash of lightning to reveal to him the na ture of Its Interior, it was quite emp ty. Without hesitation he clambered in and pulled her up after him. They fell over on the floor, completely fag ged. A fow minutes later the storm broke. He, managed to close tbe door against tbe driving torrents. We've fooled them." be .managed to wMsper close to ber ear. "They won't look here. You're safe. Loralne. Gad. I'd like to sec uny one get you away from mo now!" She pressed his arm. Then she was fast asleep. Ho sat with bis back against tbe side of tbe car. a pistol In one band, tbe other lying tenderly upon tbe drench ed hair of the girl whose bead rested upon bis leg. She bud slipped down from his shonlder. Ho did not have the1 desire or' the energy to prevent it. Manfully as be had fought against tbe impelling desire to sleep, ho could not beat It off. His last waking thought was of the effort he must make to reach Oangloss with the warning. Something stirred In the far end of the car a still small noise us of some thing alive that moved with tbe un most wariness. A heavy, breathing body crept stealthily across tbe Inter vening space, so quietly that u mouso could have made but little less noise. An instant later tho bluish flame of sulphur match struggled for life. growing stronger and brighter in tho hand of a man who stood above tho sleepers. (To Bo Continued.) BUMMER EXCURSIONS BAST. Tho Southern Pacific company will cell excurclon tickets to oastorn l-olnts at reduced r&tea on tho follow ing datea: May 2d and 9th, Juno 2d and 17th and 24th, July 5th and 22d, August 3d and September 8th, going limit ten days, total limits 00 days. Itutta to Missouri River points and eturn $09.90; to Chicago and return, ?82.40. Po- further information call r.t local tlckot c'Moo or adlreoa A. S. Rosfuibaum, Local Agent Southorn Pacific Co. " Haakins for IToaltb. WELS FARGO RATES MEMBER f IRE Railroad Commission to Invcstlrjato StranQO Disparity In Rates by Ex press Company In Oregon. SALEM, Or., March 25. A strmigo ilispurity in tho rules onforo- eu by tho Wells, Fargo Express ootn- lmuv between points m Southern Or- egou and points iu the Williunuttoj Valley, including Porllnnd, tins boon called to tho attention ol tho rail road commission by P. T. Evortoti of Aumsville, this county. For in stance, tho rato on green fruits from Moilford or Ashland to towns such as Halsoy, Shedd, Jefferson, Turner and Marion is $1.75 per 100 pounds, whilo tho rato to Portland, Saloiu, Albauy or Eugene is but 70 cents por 100 pouuds. Mr. Everton points out that it is possible to ship 100 pounds of green fruits from Merlin to Astoria for $1.10 per 100 pouuds and to Port land, Eugene, Albbiny or Saloiu for r .1.. !.! . I.. I u cents, wnuo n inu suipmoiu i -nnc:,,01i tn ,,,. w c,llir town in tho Wilhunotto valley, such us Turner or Shedd, the rate is $1.50 without regard to distance. The railroad commission is now investigating tho rates of tho Wells, Furgo Express company on its own motion with a view to a reduction and correction of the rates now in force in this state. Tho Wells, Furgo company is charged with imposing rates so excessive as to bo beyond what would products a reasonable in come on tho capital invested. NOTICE Is hereby given that tho undersigned will apply at tho next mooting of tho city council of Medford. Oregon, for llcenso to sell malt, vinous and spirit ous liquors In less quantities than ono gallon, for six months, at lot 10, block 20, In Medford, Oregon, for a period of six months. BASS & HALE. Dated March 22, 1910. GILT. EDGE INVESTMENTS ! 10 acres Between Hillcrost road and ITedford Hoights; close to Sis kiyou; good soil and magnificent view of valley. A sure money maker. Prico reasonable. Strictly Modern Bungalow 8 rooms and fino sleeping porch; fmo fire place, etc.; all selected material used in construction by expert workmen; largo lot, 50x200; grounds well kept; a strictly mod ern home on tho best residence street in tho city; $5000, terms; 7-room Bungalow Modem conveni ences; closo to Main street in fine locality; extra bargain ut $3000; good terms. Two Fino Lots Close to Oakdnle, east front; money-makers at $525 each. Pine Lot 00x100, cast front, block from Oakdalo; somo nice fruit trees; $025. Let TJs Show Yon Wo havo some fine lots in itose i'ark; wo can suit you. $350, terms to snit you. LET US SHOW YOU. 128 East Main. Wright S Allin 128 Bart Mala Street EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS .CHANCES FOR SALE. 204 acres, $126. 20 aoros, planted to commercial pears, otc 18 acres, $276 per acre, 3 miles out 10 aoros, milo from Phoenix. 7-room houso, lot 01x200, $3000. 300 aorta, $8000. 7-room honse, lot 01x200, on West Main, $8000. WANTED. Ranch hands. Chambermaid in city. 20 laborers. 10 teams. 2 lathors. Want 2 or 3 old men who can't work steady and would liko n good place at $15 por month, only work half time; hot and cold water and good board. Call. If yon have house you want a rontor for, list with mo. Girl for general housework, or Jap. Girl for general housework, out i l. . rftnn j me cuuiury, ?u. Chamborrnuid, out, $20, Chatjibormaid, out, $25, Dining-room girl, out, $20, Woman cook, $30. Man and wife, no objection to clii! . dren. E. F. A. BITTNER, 208 Taylor &, Plilpps Big. Phone 4141 1 SUES FOR $250,000 DAMAGES f WASHINGTON, D. C, March 25. A libel suit in which $250,000 dnm- ages are asked is on file hero today against Thomas F. Walsh, tho Colo- rado millionaire mining macnnte.l Dolhcr Hansen, a Xow York lawyer, is tho complainant. He chnrges that Walsh caused to be published nn nr- ticlo in a Donver nowspupor in whHi A SNAP IN ORCHARD LAND Ono hundred and sixty acres of frea rod soil, 10 to 30 feet depth; two wells, about 25 acres oleared; n vary gradual Bouth hill slope; one-half mile from postoffico, ices than one-fourth mile from school and seven and oue-hnlf miles southwest of Jaoksonvillo. Only $20 per acre. Call ou or address JOE THOMAS 222 SOUTH HOLLY STREET. MEDFORD, OREGON GOLD RAY GRANITE CO. Olfico: 2U9 West Main St., Medford, Oro. Operating Quarry at DEALERS IN BUILDING," MONUMENTAL AND CRUSHED GRANITE On these you must act quick, as they are below actual values. B 140 acre, good location) 10 Oacrcs choico fruit land; 78 acres bearing trees; good improvements. This ranch will show good income. Prico $75,000, terms, T 400 acres, fine alfalfa and. fruit ranch; 50 acres iu aU falfa; 40 acres in 3-year-old apple trees; fino build- ings; private irrigation system; in excellent local ity for raising stock also. Prico $25,000, terms. V 11.95 acres, all set to fruit, right varieties, in ago from 1 to 20 years. Price $15,000. W -11.60 acres, all m fruit; 574 Nowtowns 4 years old, 175 Bosc pears 4 years old, 80 Bartlott pears 4 years old. Price $8400. 3 Fine lot, 50x175 feet, two blocks from Oakdalo pave ment; lot lies high; 14 bearing apple trees. Prico for short time, $450. 13 Lot, 100x285 feet, South Central avenue; 6-room box house; 45 bearing fruit trees; east front. Price $1G00, easy terms; a good buy. 1 New 5-room modern houso; plastered; two porches; cement walks; sheds, woodshed, largo barn. Price $2500; $1450 cash and balance ono year at 6 per cent. 100x100 feet, with two residences; only three blocks from new depot to cost $40,000; will sell this at $42000; renting now at good interest on investment; time on part; good business location. Pierce, Shepherd & Co. 128 KAST MAIN STREET. jit is alleged ITanson was roferrod to as a "hlnckmniler and n perjurer" The articlo is alleged to have been published July 12, J005. Hansen further elinrL'ex that Walsh entorcd into n eoi -piracy to' ruin his standing na a lawyer and ' finally caused his dishnrnnent for a j yonr. I I' Gold Ray,0regon J DRIVERS that know the country RIGS that cover the country quickie .ni with ami irr to yoi auk aiwivh to mm FOMH (t nil-: FAHIiOW DOWNIXO, PltOI'MKTOIlH. WEST SIDE STABLES IMIONK ailll H. OIIAI'H HTHUICT WAATED Timber and Coal Lands ENGINEERING AND SUIWEYINO CON TRACTS TAKEN AND ESTIuMATICS FURBISHED. B. He Harris & Co. MFDFORD - - - - OREGON Oflico in Jackouu county Bank Upstairs Animal Insurance We Insuro Horses anil Cnttlo Arjnlnst Death From Accident, DIs- east or Flro. NATIONAL LIVESTOCK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, 5. E. Tull, Ancnt, Medford. J. B. ENYAUT, President JOHN 8. OltTII. n-h- THE -MEDFORD JAPITAL J50.00C SURPLUS ... $10,000 Safety boxes for rent. A general Banking Business intnMictro We solicit your patronage 2 HURRY! New strictly modern nine-room house; south front. -This property at a bargain, as owner expects to leave : - CUV. . Modern 5-room houso; 80x150; cast front; can be purchased with or without 1 furniture. j Five-room cottage; good south front lots; on W. f Tenth street; at a bargain. W. G. Davidson 1022 WEST TENTH ST. Good Buys In Real Estate i IT WILL PAY THE BUYER TO INVESTIGATE tflRST Wo hav city property of all kinds. SECOND Wo havo orchard tracts of all kinds. THIRD -Wo havo cultivated land of tho best qual ity in Rogue River valloy, Rosoburg, Eugono and Willamette valley. FOURTH Wo havo largo tracts of unimprovod lands in and about Roguo Rivor valley that wo will sell in largo or small tracts to suit tho purchaser. Jackson County Realty Co. Street Number 004 West Tonic and see our holdings. Wo also havo modern rooms to rent. 4 J. A I'KItllY, Vltie.nrfiilM. W . JACKSON. A ' f!s-w NATIONAL BANK HURRY! largo sleeping porch; lot ;; Tenth. Phone 141.