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,)ji?WWVr T MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, IQIO. . . Lainer of Uie I Cavalry By Gen. Chas. King Author of "Tho Colonel's UnuRhtcr," "Foes in Ambush," etc. tfhpro presently appeared round the corner ot the building tho-scrgennt of the guard, and vrith him a burly sol dier, bleeding nt the uose. One hnnd covered a damaged eye; with the other he nluted Captain Snaffle. "Sir, I have to report Trooper Raw don assaulting a noncommissioned offi cer." : Major Scott gave tongue. "Trooper Rawdonr cried ho. "Why, he now has a month's furlough from General Crook. He's tho best man of the escort" "Refused to obey ray orders to go to his quarters, sir, and assaulted me when 1 tried to enforce 'em. Sergeant Blunt says he won't confine him unless Captain Snafflo orders It" "One moment sergeant," Interposed Colonel Button.' "lias any disturbance any cry for help been ,heardrat tho guardhouse, or was this tho explana tion r "No. 5, sir, hasn't called off half past leveii." "No. B!" cried two or three men at the instant and without n word Cap tain Sumter hurried away. "No. Br' repeated the coloneL That's Just back of Sumter's quar ters." r " ' Afar across the glistening level a few lights glimmered faintly In tho row of officers quarters, but there was no sign of moving humanity. Only the hurrying form 'of Captain Sumter could be seen halfway across "the parade. The Fosters' sleigh was no where In sight. Sumter's quarters were about the middle of the row 'Lanier's were at the eastward end. All men stood waiting, watching. Then on a sudden two or three black forms darted from the shadow of the middle quarters. One came running oat across the parade, hardly slack ened speed at the ball of Captain Sum ter, pointed back with one hand, shouted something that doubled Sum ter's pace. It was Conroy. corpornl of the guard. The adjutant orders me to report No B sick, sir." he panted. "I found him sdl doubled up in the coal shed. They get the steward over from the hospi tal, but they want the sergeant and some of the guard to search the back . buildings." "Who wants them?' demanded the colonel. "The adjutant, sir. Lieutenant Blake's with him. There has been some prowlers, and the young ladles were frightened." "One moment" interposed tho colo ael. "Sergeant of the guard, take four of your men and report to Captain Sumter or to the adjutant Now, cor poral, when was this cry heard?" "Just after the young ladles got home, sir." "Was tho officer of the guard over therer "Nor the new one. sir, but" The corporal suddenly stopped. "But what?' demanded the coloneL Do you mean that Lieutenant Lanier was there out of his quarters?" "Out of his head if he was," growl ed the paymaster, who loved him well and was deeply concerned over his trouble. "I 1 didn't see him. sir." answered the, young soldier, but in manner so confused that It simply added to the commander's suspicion. "Come with me, Horton." said the colonel to his quartermaster, and turn ed back for his cap and overcoat Then once again the voice of tho ag grieved and importunate sergeant was heard, this time with convincing ap peal. "I beg the colonel's pardon, but if he , wants to get the truth as to this night's business It would be well to arrest Trooper Rawdon or he'll be off for good and all," "Find him, then, sergeant of the guard, and have it done," said Button, CHAPTER II. THAT ended the dance, but not the excitement Not yet mid night, aud In the spaco of less than one hour all Fort Cushlng bad been stirred by the news, A most popular and prominent young officer hnd been placed In close arrest. A prominent, If not most popular, sergeant bad been puiutncled. An alarming scene of some kind had oc curred nt the quarters of Captain Sum tor, Mrs. Sumter had hurried away tho mlnuto sho learned that her hus band had gone. The colonel, sternly silent, led bis wife to their door nnd there left her, saying hp had summon ed curtain officers to Join him nt once, and she. who ruled him In nil matters domestic almost as bhe managed the children, knew well that when roused he would brook no iuterf.rcviLu lu mat iters professional, ami Bob Lanier, a prime favorite of hers, hud in some j way mauag&l to full under the Imu 1 of his extremo displeasure,. At the office were prweptly assem bled the colonel, the iidjulnut. the quartermaster, the post niirgk-ou, ,imd -to them came Paymaster Sroti At the "store" were, gathered half the commissioned officers. At Sumter's there kept coming and going u suaes BlonBof sympathetic callers, who left -even more mystified limn when they arrived. Miriam had had u fright in the dark ou their return luunc nnd screnmed, No! Sumter thought Mr. iSumter would need no help, jet he was" so rnucU 6WgT"hfThe several who asked If they couldn't "do some thing." Another house was virtually closed to question. To the disappointment of many and the disapprobation of n few. Bob Lanier had closeted himself with his classmate and most Intimate friend. "Dad" Cnnls; then, after a brief colloquy with Barker, tho adjutant had caused u big card to bo tacked on his door whereon was crayoned In bold black letters "Busy." Uut at quarter past 12 the assistant sur geon, Dr. Schuchardt. called, as was known, for tho second time and en tercd without ceremony. When the officer of the day came tramping along tho board walk at 12:30 and turned In nt the gate he struck tho panel with the hilt of his saber. Emits camo to , iionr. tint enme with gloomy brow. "I nm ordered by Colonel Button to ask certain questions, of Lieutenant Lanier." said the official. "How's that doc?" called Knnls oyer his massive shoulder. "Can your patient see the officer of the day?" "Not yet. with my consent." came the stout answer. vshout your questions, captain." sang out the patient, with much too little humility of manner, yet Lanier knew Curblt well and know his mis sion to be unwelcome, "Is. Trooper Rawdon in hiding any where about your quarters?" "He is not. if I know It" "Have yon seen him tonight?" An instant's pause then. "I don't know whether I hnvo or not." "You don't know?" exclaimed Curblt puzzled and beginning to bristle. "I dori't know," repeated Lanier. "Suppose the colonel tells me to ex plain that." began Curblt but Dr. Schuchardt set his foot down summari ly. "Here," said he. "this thing's got to stop. Lanier's in n highly nervous and excited state. Ho doesn't know whom he has seen since he got homo In ar rest." (To Be Cotitinttor.) FOREST FIRES. (Continued from Page 3.) valuable property and life are en dangered. A conflagration is always possible. Prevention la best The value of standing timber destroyed each year is sometimes 25 per Cfint to 50 per cent of the annual fire loss In towns and cities. Yet we attempt to fight these fires In thoir Inception, with a more handful and tho sum moning of assistance Is a slow pro cess. The destruction of our Umber and to Bave life and property at this late day in the season. How much wiser it would be to put the larfe fight ing force on duty at tho first sign of fire and attack tho enemy early in the game. If the forest fires are beyond the control of a large force at tho early stages, surely nothing. is lost at all events. The average government employe on range duty could control fires with a proper force. Lacking this, the winter rains alone extinguish. The west has been prodigal with its resources, A few have fatteried at the expense of many. Selfish peo ple consider not those who came aft er. Tho sins of national wasto will bo visited upon millions of people for yearn to come. Let us not per petuate the errors of tho past. Inexhaustible timber supplies bo come a ridiculous fable when coup led with a disregard of future. The country needs enlightened public sen timent. Tho press exorts a tremen dous influence. Respectfully, F. H, COWLES. Druggist's Mistake Is Fatal. RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 8. John, the 3-year-old child of David T. Wilson of this city, died from the effects of carbolic acid given by mis take for castor oil on a prescription filled by n local druwist. The child lived 24 hours after taking tho dose. Fifty Years Ago Today. Sept. 8. Garibaldi, having defeated the troops of Francis II., entered Naples. The Lady Elgin. American mall steamer, run into during an excursion trip on Lake Mich igan and 300 of her passengers drowned, the proprietor of tho London Illustrated News and his son among the victims. Twenty-five Years Ago Today. Tho English yacht Genesta disabled In a race for the Amer ica's cup uguliist tho American yacht I'urltun. The yachts foul ed each other on the course off Long Islund. the Genesta losing her bowbprlt Articles of Incorporation for a surface railroad through Fifth avenue, In ,NowYork.- tiled In Albany. A horse und his rider killed in , steeplechase race at Sheepshead Bay. Fresh antl-Clilnebo outbreaks In Wyoming and Washington territories. Ferdinand Ward confessed that the "nrnfltH" of the broken bunking tlrm of Grant & Ward came froip loans and not from eurulngs. Occasionally wo moot .1 man whoso train of thought reminds us of a row of flat cars. Geo. W. Cherry Lawyer Titles and conveyancing a specialty. Room SO, Jackson County Bank Bldg. Phono Main 431. Coming to Medford Soon i Dr. L. Q. Lenon, Chiropractor, nerve and dplno specialist, will locate permanently about tho 15th ot Sep tember. Tain is a new science, and one of the best ot the ago. Wo get results whoro others fall. There Is no drugs or knifo used. Thousands who have suffered for years with chronic diseases (many pronounced Incurable) and who having spont small fortunes with the medical doc tors without obtaining the desired results, have been cured by this treat ment. If you are suffering from rhou- matlsm, lumbago, torticollis or from "heart, stomach, kidney, liver, Intes- tlnnl or other diseases either ncuto or chronic, do not fall to consult this doctor. Watch this space for future announcements. School Book Notice No credit will bo allowed to any one on school books. A deposit must be left in ad vance or cash paid on delivery. Medford Book Store Southern Dairy Co. Wholesale and Retail Deal ers in Ice Cream Milk, Cream, Butter and Buttermilk. If you have any sweet- or spurcream for sale, call on usvat 32 S. Oen tral or phone. , 4 v 'l-i i . ALTLK ROTJTE IN CONNECTION . Store Phone Main 881. Ranch Phone Farmers 7183. 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Let us snow you the jnickcii Addition, wnero me fine homes arc boing built. 428 ACRES 'Roguo River bottom land, suitable for fruit and general farming purposes. 300 ACRES Alfalfa land, covered with irrigation ditch and perpetual water right; has coal outcrop ping; at a bargain on long time, easy payments. GOLD RAY REALTY CO. 216 WEST MAIN STREET. J. B. Wood, W. D. Foster, Rales Agents. Phono 1081. Uhc finest Sample Rooms in tho city. Hotel Moore Fire Proof Rau-Mohr Company Proprietors. European Plan Medford Iron Works E. G. Trowbridgde, Prop. FOUNDRY AND MACHINIST All kinds of Engines, Spraying Outfits, Pumps, Bailers and Machinery. Agents in So. Oregon for FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. Announcement Wo wihIi to announ-iQ tlmt wo a ro tho oxcluaivo (iroiiU for Ciiti forriii'H famouH OUANOB M OS SOM CANDY, tlio finest Cboco IntoH timdo. Medford Pharmacy Inc Single rooms or on suito also rooms with bath