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6 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY. APRIL 28, .15)10, Through the Wall By CLEVELAND MOFFETT Copyright, 1905, by D. Appleton & Co. "All right," nodilod Lloyd, ami ns lu turned to Allco sho saw tears lu ul eyes. "It's .tough, but never mind. You'vo made a man of me, little one, and I'll prove It. 1 used to have a sort of religion, and then I lost it. and now I've got It again a new religion and a new creed. It's Bhort and easy to say, but lfa nil I need, and It's going to keep me game through this whole rot ten business. Want to hear my creed: Xou know It already, darling, for you taught It to me. Hero It Is: 'I believe In Alice,' That's all; that's enough. Iet me kiss you." "Lloyd," she whispered as ho bent toward her, "can't you trust mo with that woman's uameT" lie drew back and looked at her half reproachfully, and her cheeks flushed. Bhe would not havo him think that she could bargain for her Hps, and, throw ing her arms about him, she murmur ed: "Kiss me; kiss me as much as you like. 1 am yours, yours." The guard's gruff volco canio be tween them. "One moment," KIttrcdgo said, and then to the clinging girl, "Why do you ask that woman's name when you know It already?" Wild eyed she faced him and shook her bead. "I don't kuow her name. I don't want to know It" "You don't know her name?" ho re peated, and even in the tumult of their last farewell her frank and honest denial lingered In his mind. She did not know the woman's name! Back in his lonely cell Klttredgo pon dered this, and, reaching for his little Tolumo of De Mussct, his treasured pocket companion that the jailer had let him keep, he opened It at the fly leaves. She did not know this wom an's name! And wonderlngly he read on the white page the words and tho same written by Alice herself, scrawl tegly, but distinctly, the day before In the garden of Notre Dame. Coqucnll was neither surprised nor disappointed at tho meager results of Alice's visit to the prison. It bad not been entlreV- Tain since he had learned tbatKittrc(.';c might have used his left band in firing a pistol and that he did not suffer with gout or rheuma tism. This last point was of extreme Importance. And the detectlvo was speedily put In excellent humor by news awaiting him at the Palais de Justice Monday morning that the man sent to London to. trace the burned photograph and the flve pound notes had already met with success and had telegraphed that the notes In question bad been Issued to Addison Wilmott, whose bankers were Munroe & Co., Hue Scribe. Quick inquiries revealed the fact that Addison Wilmott was a well known New Yorker living in Paris, a man of leisure, lie and his dashing wife lived in a privato hotel on the Avenue Klebcr, where they led a gay exist ence in the smartest and most spec tacular circle of the American colony. He was dull, good natured and a little fat She was a beautiful woman, with extraordinary charm and a lithe, girlish figure. Ho was supposed to kick up his heels In a quiet way, while she did tho things brilliantly and kept the wheels of American colony gossip busy enough, anyway turning and spinning until they groaned in utter weariness. Such was the information M. Paul had been able to gather from swift and special police sources when be presented himself at the Wilmott hotel about luncheon time on Monday. Ad. dlson was just starting with some friends for a run down t Fontaine bleau In his new Pauhara, and ho lis tened impatiently to Coquenil's ex planation that ho had coma In regard to some English banknotes recently juld to Mr. WMnott and possibly clov er forgeries. "Itcvdly!" exclaimed Addison. Coqucnll hoped that Mr. Wilmott would give him the notes in question In exchange for genuine ones. This would help the investigation. "Of course, my dear sir," said the American, "but I haven't tho notes. They wero spent long ago." "You remember whom you paid them to?" questioned tho detective. "I didn't pay them to any one," re plied Wilmott "I gave them to my wifo." "Ah!" said Coquenll, and presently ho t6ok his departure with pollto as surances, whereupon the unsuspecting Addison tooted away complacently for Foutalneblcau, It was now about 2 o'clock, and tho next thrco hours M. Paul spent with his sources of Information studying tho career of Pussy Wilmott from spe cial points of view In preparation for a call upon tho lady. Ho discovered two significant things first that, whatever her actual con duct, Mrs. Wilmott had never openly compromised herself. As offsetting this, however, Coquenll secured information tuut connected Mrs, Wilmott directly with Murtincz. It appeared that, nmong her other ex citements, Pussy was passionately foud of gambling. She was known to have wou and lost largo sums at Monte Carlp, and sho was a regular follower of tho fashionable races In Parts, Sho had also been seen at tho Olrmnla billiard acaUomy, near tho .Grand hotel, where Martlncs and other experts played regularly beforo I eager audiences, among whom betting on the games was the great attraction. "He used to talk about this lady," said one of the markers; "ho called her the 'belle Amcrlcalne, but -1 am sure ho did not know her real name." With so much In. mind Coqucnll started up tho Champs Elysccs about , 6 o'clock. CHAPTER XI. THE WOMAX IK THE CASE. RS. WILMOTT, very languid and stunning amid her lux urious surroundings, received M. Paul with tho patronizing Indifference that bored rich women extend to tradespeople. But presently when ho explained that ha was a de tective and began to question her about the Ansonla affair she rose with a haughty gesture that was meant to banish him In confusion from her presence. Coquenll, how ever, did not banish so easily. He had dealt with haughty ladles before. "My dear madam, pleaso sit down." ho said quietly. "I must ask you to explain how it happens that a num ber of flve pound notes, given to you by your husband some days ngo. were found on the body of this murdered man." "How do 1 know?" the beautiful Mrs. Wilmott replied sharply. "I spent the notes lu shops; I'm not responsible for what became of them. Desldcs, I am dining out tonight and I must dress. I really don't sco any point to this conversation." "So':" He smiled, and the keenness of his glance pierced her like a blade. "The polut is, my dear lady, that I want you to tell me what you were doing with this billiard flayer when he was shot last Saturday night" "It's false; I never knew tho man," sho cried. "It's an outrage for you to to Intrude on a lady and and In sult her." "You used to back his game at the Olympla." "I'm fond of billiards. Is that a crime?" "You left your cloak and a small leather bag in tho vestlaro at tho An sonla," pursued M. Paul. "It Isn't truer "Your name was found stamped In gold letters under a leather flap in tho bag." Sho faltered. "It-It was?" Coquenll nodded. "Yes. Now, what were you doing with Martinez in that room?" For somo moments sho did not an swer, but studied him with frightened, puzzled eyes. Then suddenly her wbolo manner changed. "New, I will tell you exactly what happened." And, settling herself near htyi, Pussy Wilmott entered bravely upon the hardest half hour of her life. After all, ho was a man, and sho would do tho best sho could. (To Be Continued.) Ilns anybody here seen Kelly? Haskina for Health. OREGON TRUNK AWARDS CONTRACT Work on Line From Madras to North Boundary of Klamath Indian Res ervation Is to Bo Rushed Henry Gets the Job. Wright's Investments 5-acro orchard tract, of apples with peach fillers, only one mile from Medford, a money-maker; $4600, good terms. 83 acres, good land, 3J2 miles out, in fine locality, about 05 acres under cultivation, ono-half under ditch, 20 acres set to pears, apples and apricots, about 4 years old; an A No. 1 investment at $175 per acre, terms. 0-acre orchard tract, milo from pavemont, sot to poars, apples, some peaches and grapes; 0-room house, big barn, a nico orchard homo; $0000, liberal terms. 42 acres, 22 miles out, 0-room bouse, barn and fine will, family or chard, good pear land; $8500, $4000 cash, balance 2 years, 0 per cent. 7-room bouse, furnished, and two 2-room light housekeeping apart ments, on most desirable street, on ly throe blocks from postoffice, in come $70 per month; $4300, liberal terms. 7-room modern bungalow in choice locality, block from pavement, u good homo investment; $3000, terms. 5-room cottage, 100xlG5-foot lot, 18 fino shado trees, dandy homo proposition; $2350, $050 cash, terms on balance. Choico lot, 00x120, fino soil, about 15 fruit trees in full bearing; a bar gain at $400. 5 choico lots in Roso Park, bear ing fruit trees on each lot, beauti ful view; $375 each, $125 cash, bal ance $10 per month. LET US SHOW YOU. J. BRUCE WRIGHT & CO., 132 West Main St. Phono 2801. PORTLAND, Or., April 28. Tho Oregon Trunk Lino has awarded tho contract for tho grading of its road from Madras to tho north boundary of tho Klnumth Indian res ervation to II. C. Henry, a con tractor of Seattle. Sovornl bid on tho job.' Tho contract calls for com pletion by Jnnunry 1, 1911. Tho grado will bo 123 miles in length and runs over comparatively smooth ground. A few bridges will have to bo put in, but the largo bridgo across Crooked river will bo built by tho railroad company undor super vision of Engineer Modjeski. Tho bridge will be n steel arch, Tho successful bidder has novor bofore done any work for tho Oregon Trunk, but is well known for having hnd the general contract for the con struction of the Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound railway. Thousands of men will bo put to work at once and it is hoped that the work will ho far enough advanced in n month from now to begin laying rails. The contract for tho laying of the rails will bo entered into in the near future. Tho compriny hopes to havo its work trains running through tho Des chutes viHe as far ns Tundras be fore fall nnd if that can bo accom plished tho rond will probably he open ns far J.s tho Klamath reserva tion early next spring. PLUMBING STUM AND HOT WATER HEATING All Work Guaruntoiul l'rioua lloiteoimblo COFFEEN PRICE 8 11 North D St.. Modford, Oro. I'hone 08 MEDFORD BAKERY NOTICE. A. P. Hoiking & Co. has rco)oued tho Modford Bnkory & Delicate sen. Everything is to ba remodelled, repaired, thoroughly cloaiiHud and fixed to givo tho nuhlio quick, satisfactory sorvicc. Tho now tunungomont rfesires tho pntronngo of tho good pooplo of Medford nnd, will endeavor to merit tho emtio by plncing on tho market a first-olnss lino of ovorything that a high-grado bakery ia supposed to enrry. You aro cordially invited to call and test our goods. Kospoot fully, A. F. RE I KING COMPANY SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE. PHONE MAIN 2252. Has nnybody here seen Kelly? Hasklns for Health. Canton RESTAURANT SAM LOCK, Prop. The former famous chof at the Nash Grill, Mr. Sam Lock, has opened a first-class restaurant abovo Kennedy's saloon, No. 33 South Front street Entrance at both sides. Only first-class meals served, and just the namo of the proprietor is the best guarantee. OPEN EVERY DAY AND NIGHT. NOODLES, CHOP SUEY. This is the only placo where will bo served chop suey and China nood les. Como and see me and you and I are both sure you will come .back. Remember, I am willing and I preach what I promise. Yours truly, SAM LOCK. For Sale 5-room bungalow, today, $750 cash. Fine span of mules, age 5 .and 0 years; also harness and wagon. Call up room 208, Phipps bldg. 5-room bungnlow, modern; a snap. 8-room bungalow, modern; a fine buy. Lots In West Walnut addition; $350, terms. Lots in Sullivan terrace. Lots and houses in all parts of the city. 3 homestead relinquishments for sale, Ilorses, wagon and harness, $225. 2 tons of hay, $15 per ton. 40 acres in alfalfa, IV2 miles from town. 20 acres, 2 miles out, sot to com mercial fruit. 0 acres in bearing, Vs miles out. 0 acres in bearing, 1 milo out. Situations Wanted. 1 have on hand a first-class carpen ter who will contract to build your house in a workmanliko manner, Givo him a trial. WANTED. 3 sawmill men. 1 man in timbor. 2 girls for general housework, $1 per day. 2 women for general housowork, $5 per week. ' 2 girls for gen oral houBowork, $25 per month. Porter in town. Dining-rjora girl, $25, board and room, E. F. A. BITTNER Medford Employment Bureau. Business chances, real estate, all kinds of help furnished and businesn chances handled. Room 206, Taylor & Phipps Bldg. Phono 4141 Main, A. specialty in bonse resting and care of them; list them with me. J. E. ENYART, Prosidont JOHN S. ORTI1. Cn-hi.. J. A. PERRY, Vieo-Proaideat W. B. JACKSON, Ass't CaHhUr. THE MEDFORD NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL , 550,000 SURPLUS $I0,W Safety bsxu for rent. A general Banking Business transacted. We solicit your patronage. The Southern Dairy Co. Aro now propni'od to tmpply tho family trado with pure, rich ICE CREAM Fruit Bricks, Water Tecs, Sherbets, Eto., DELIV ERED PACKED IN JOE, at tho following prices: Ono quart COo Two quarts 75c Ono gallon $1.25 AT TILE FACTORY Ono quart 25c Two quarts 50o Ono gallon $1.00 SPECIAL RATES TO CHURCHES, LODGES, SOCIALS, PICNICS, ETC. COUNTRY ORDERS SOLICITED. A trial order will convinco you that tho quality is right as well as tho price 32 S. CENTRAL AVE. TELEPHONE 881 I REAL ESTATE DRIVERS that know the country RIGS that cover the country QUICKLY ANT) WITH COJn-MIT TO YOU AHK AMVU'8 TO I IK FOUND A l THK PARLOW & IOW INO, ritOIMUKTOItS. WEST SIDE STABLES PJIOXE 2431 S. CHUTE BTIIEKT For Sale 640 acres of Good Farming Laud at $35.00 per acre. : Being situated three miles west of that place and near the government irrigation canal. This land ie . selling at a JiiiatwAJJN anu now is your timo to jlln VEST. For particulars write Harry Moon l-tiZ"ilant. PLUMBING Steam and Hot Water Heating. All work guaranteed. Prices reasonable. I. F. MOORE AND E. E. SMITH Old Tribune Building. Phone 'J931. Medford Iron Works E. E. TROWBRIDGE, Proprietor. FOUNDRY AND MACHINIST All kinds of Engines, Spraying Outfits, Pumps, Boilers and Machinery. Agents in Southern Ore gon for FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. RESOLVED Tho boat resolution for yon to make ia to como to ub (or your nozt suit, if you want Bomothing out of tho ordinary. We do tbo boat work and charge tho lowest prices. W. W. EIFERT Tim PKOaKiJBSIVJO taxlok WANTED Timber, and Coal Lands ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING CON TRACTS TAKEN A2TD ESTIMATES FURNISHED. B. H. Harris & Co. MFDFORD - - - - OREGON Office in Ja'ckouu county Bank Upstairs Farm Land Timber Land Orchard Land Residences City Lots Orchards and Mining Claims Medford Realty, Co Room 10, Jacksqn County Bank Building If Your Neighbor Has Electric Light and you have not, just step into his house some evening after dark and compare its light with your own. Study each point of conve nience, cleanliness, clearness, beauty carefully, and then figure out for yourself if it would not pay you well to have your house wired for electric light at once. Electric light today is cheaper and better than ever before, since the General Electric Com pany placed its MAZDA lamp on the mar ket. We have arranged to supply our cus tomers with the G.E. MAZDA lamps on very favorable terms. These lamps give two to three times as much light as other lamps using the same current. If your houso is located on any of our dis tributing lines wo shall bo glad to advise you about liaving it wired and will givo you 1 more facts about tho efficient electric lighting of your home. ROGUE RIVER ELECTRIC COMPANY linn i.u miimuiiwi