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MEDFORD atAlL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THUBSDAYOOTOBBR 27, 1010. 14 The City .. SPECIAL WJ. Lecal Audience Is Hc.d Spell bound bv Audacity of Scheme and With Working Out of the Problem by Clyde Fltcn In His Posthumous Work. " . T 10 acre 4 Clyde Fitch's posthumous work, 'Tho City," tUo heaviest ami most in tense of that author's plays, was seen at the Mcdford theater last nighty before an nudienco that sat spellbound at the audacity of the scheme and fascinated with the seri ous working out of a problem of un- isiial dramatic strength. Even with an ambition to do some thing' out of the ordinary rut, Fitch allows instances of his capacity to analyse the mind-workings of a wo . man' to creep into his piny, and these :, touches of a familiar hand nre the -' few departures from a serious in- tent. He introduces them at unex pected moments and even the hnr rowinjr scene of the last act is em ibellished with confessions of Mrs. Rand of her social failure in New - York thai would pass for comedy if they were not associated with the tragedy that just preceded them. Then there are other moments wbcn Fitch's delicacy of dictum and knowledge of feminine imagination are given brief rein, to again revert . ,to the heavy theme that makes "The City" unusual. The scene of recon- .ciliation between Van Vranken and liis wife will staud as one of Fitch's .most effective passages. It Is the LHre of Uie Unknown. With the smoke of the town, the 'black pall of tragedy haugs over the dwellers of this hopeless euvirou- ment. The elements that stand out for the biggest interests are ambi tion and blackmail. The first inter preted by a man who has chafed ut the limitations of a provincial town, where his expansion was hampered hy the restraints imposed by a fath- -or of conservative business and so ciul thoughts; aud the other by n bastard half-brother, a victim of the morphine habit, whose identity is not 'disclosed by the father of both until 'the time of his death. This death made possible the seek ing of a larger field of operation by -the legitimate brother and an ex tended opportunity for blackmail bv the other, the latter being in ignor ance of the fact of their relation ship.' Time moves o for the legitimate one and his appearance in politics and the possibility of "his nomination ''for the place of governor gives the other his chances for a levying of 'tribute for silence. Politic? demands that the dope field be cast off, and as the candidate tells of this neces sity Han nock, the morphine fiend, 'laughs at the possibility, telling his half-brother. Rand, that he (Han nock) had just married Rand's sis ter. Situation of Intense Interest. Rand is compelled to tell Hannock -of the relationship, and in a burst of "blasphemous unbelief the fiend de nies that it is so that he has mar ried his sister. It is also necessary "tor Rand to tell his sister of the dilemma and. in a scene that was never Revised for weak-hearted men or women, Hannock shoots his sister wife dead and turns the gun upon .himself. Rand struggles for posses sion of the weapon and then the -drug-crazed Hannock pleads that he ''be allowed to save the situation by self-destruction. Hannock threatens -to tell all. and Rand leaves the gun within his reach. Then he repents nnd throws the revolver out of the window, determined to bo the man and take his medicine. Hannock is hurried away. Geoffrey Stein is a revelation of -.debauched and degenerate manhood, fn' crushed and beaten thing, with the craft that comes of famished nerves rejuvenated by the uso of heavy , stimulants; the character about whom all of the tragedies revolve. fr. Stein accomplished a triumph. Norman Hackett's Rand, Jr., was the consistently good performance that might have been expected from this qualified actor. LNEVER-CUSS CLUB IS ORGANIZED '"PORTLAND, Or., Oct. 27. Tho '"Never Cuss club" is the name of one of the latest organizations to' be lorraed in Oregon Uuy. The pur- iposo of the club is indicated in the uiarae, The idea is popular and the membership is said to he on the in crease, The club plans to impress upon the minds of .its members the futility of cuss words and to cure them of 'the habit of using them. Also when they are snapped out by angry ouss- , era, effective means are taken to re- mind tho offender of bis fracture ot the club rules. Instead of a fine, the unruly member must submit to tho 'indignity of being kiokod by every one belongipg to tho club within reach, A, few kickings are said to work wondora in effecting the refor mation of the oussors. ' 1 The mills will romain closed down -until tho Price for ties advances to a figure that will make it profitable to continue milling .operations. As (food advertising is a vital part -r More service, a good store must a'drtrUstd, A Small Bearing Orchard. Attractive Pric - Easy Terms W. T. York & Co. F. N. CUMMINOS OSGOOD &CUMMINGS THE- BEST EQUIPPED ENGINEERING OFFICE IN SOUTHERN OREGON OFFICE: MEDFORD NATIONAL BANK BLDG. The Best Sub-Division Proposition In the Rogue River Valley 170 ACRES, HALF MILE FROM RAILROAD STATION' 116 acres la grain; 10 acres In 2-year-old pears; 45 acres In brush and ttmbor, easily cloared; no waste; good house, two barnB, all fenced with woven wire; telephone; R. F. D.; part irrigated. Price. $155 per acre; total. $26,350. Terms: $7500 cash; $4000 ono year, 6 per cent; $14,850 five years, 6 per cent. HUNTLEY - KREMER COMPANY 214 FRUITGROWERS' BAJfK. Butte-Falls Items Dr. Gale of Jacksonville aud Will Warner of Medford are in the hills intent upon bagging some of the big game. They tried their hand at fish ing on Saturday but did not string any. Dr. Stewart has .returned from Portland and other points and has had some additional furniture brought in for his home. Colonel JTcdynski, nccompauied by two gentlemen friends, passed through town on Saturday on their way to Jfr. ifedynski's homestead, where they will enjoy a hunt. All of our merchants are shipping their freight over the P. & E. rail way to Cameron and from thence wagoning it to the Falls. Dr. Emerson, who has been visit ing his family in Central Point, has returned and is now upo on his homestead. W. VT. Parker has the lumber hauled and on the ground for the new house which he intends to build upon tho lots lately purchased in Butte Falls. Sheriff Jones was in town on Fri day serving injunction papers upon the local officers of the telephone company. It seems n if someone fn the valley is seeking to enforce payment of a claim against the com' pany and tied up the local receipts. Dodo Marcy has returned from a business trip to Mcdford. The approaching election does not seem to awaken much interest here abouts, as there is little .local polit ical discussion and it is doubtful if a full vote will be cast. EX-GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA IS DEAD ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 2 C Former Governor Allan Daniel Candler, 76, ono of the wealthiest and moat wide ly kuown men In 'tho south, died hero early today. Candler had boon prominent in Georgia educational and political circles for moro than 50 years. Ho was a veteran of the civil war, hqvlng served aa a private from 1861 to 1865. Candler was president of several colleges from 1865 to 1871, when ha became a legislator. eH served In the legislature until 1880, when ho was elected to congress. Ho was governor for two term. ASSAULT CASE AGAINST JACK JOHNSON FAILS NEW YORK, Oct. 20. The as sault case against Champion Jack Johnson, brought last summer by Norman Pindar, a negro, who claim ed that the colored fighter had struok him with a chuir. w.as dis missed today. Tho onso was drop ped on recommendation of the dis trict attorney, who informed the court that Pindar had disappeared, no hnd not been able to find any trace of the missing complaining wit ness, he said. Johnson was arrested following an alleged assault on Pindar in a res taurmit. Pindar said Jack was in sulted because he offored to buy beer and not champagne. T. W. OSGOOD The munv friends of Mrs. Merley will be puined to learn of her very serious illness nnd the improbability of her recovery. It has not been more than a year since Mr. Merley died nnd now his wife appears to bo likely to follow him. Such is tho uncertainty of life. Just when wcj get ready to live comfortably we are ' called away. Owing to tho probable absence of Judge Pcntz from the Falls for some time upon important business he will not allow his name to be presented for any office in the coming election and he takes this opportunity of ex pressing his thanks to his many friends for their kindness and loy alty. Emerson Wheeler is in Medford taking in the lectures, vaudeville and ninny other attractions of the Queen City. It is quite amusing to rend your social columns nnd see the elevating, purifying and intellectual uplift of the social pastimes in which the local society is .indulging and we cannot but commiserate them upon the in sipidity aud barrenness of their amusements and their efforts to kill time. J. I. Patton took Mr. Gerig aud Mr. Mills out nlong tho line of the railway on Friday to inspect somo important work and arrange for the onrly incoming of trains. The Iowa people are making prep- nrntions to ship out a large quantity of lumber, slnbs, etc., from their grounds nenr the track and arc daily hauling loads of lumber nlongsido tho track. TAC0MA COMMITTEE IS NOW IN WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, Oct . 26. The committee from Tacoma, Wash which is seeking a ro-enumeration of tho consus of that city, on tho ground that tho census bureau "libeled" that city by alleging census padding, ar rived today and, escorted by Director Durand, conferred with Secrotary of Commerce and Labpr Nagol, Doth Nagel and Durand told tho committeemen that they wore will Ing for a recount, provided Tacoma could snow tnat tno oxtra expense would bo Justifiable. Durand at that time said he believed the re vised total was correct. DOC ROLLER DOES NOT SHOW GOOD FORM BUFFALO. N. Y., Oct. 27. Tho general opinion among wrestling fans today is that Dr. B. F. Roller of So attle is not good enough to succeed to tho championship title relinquished bv Frank Gotch, Roller failed lust night to throw three Beeond-raters within an hour. Ill ll !!! Dooin Reslfjns. .CINCINNATI, 0., Oct. 20.--Garry Herrmann, president of the national basobnll commission, was notified unofficially today that Chus, Dooin had resigned the managership of tho Philadelphia National league team. 4 i . .' V ' . 'ft .' - -? 4 ',1 i-- r . 1l. t . "T, v 1 Ofiice Supplies IflThls Is headquarters for offlco supplies architects' supplies, etc. all at right prices. Writing Paper (JCall and flguro with ub on paper box, bulk or tablot form. Wo can savo you monoy quality considered. Circulating' Library IOur circulating library system ' will ploaao you. Call and let us explain. MerriVold vShop 134 West Main Street California Lands Excellent climate; land is first class in qunlity, ideal for alfalfa nnd fruit of all kinds. Centrally located between Sacramento nnd San Francisco on main lino S. P. It. It. Write us for list of Mcdford people who havo bought laud liore, then you can got infor mation direct from your old neighbor. DIXON ALFALFA LAND CO., Dixon, California. Papke Whips Williams. SYDNEY, N. S. W Oct. 20. Bill Papke, claimant of tho mlddlowolght championship of tho world, and con ceded to havo tho boat right to as- auino the title hold by Stanley eKtch- ot until tho lattor'8 death recently, advanced another Btop toward tho middleweight flutlo throno today when ho dofeatod Eddlo WHUaniB, the Australian mlddlewoght cham pion, i Orchard IN PERRY'S SUBDIVISION JUST. OUTSDDE OF TOWN CJWe have a fow ton-acro tracts aud ono IQ-aoro tract yot unsold; dO-acro tract has Beautiful Oak grovo for building sites, good house, barn, windmill, gasolino on line and ovorythiugconvoniont; thoro is no bettor land in tho Rogue Rivor Valloy; no .better location for an ideal homo. If you want a good piece of land or bountiful home, see our one-aero tracts in tho big Oak grove. Prices are lowor than anything in tho valley, considering location and q utility of soil. Call on J. A. Perry, owner, or have your agent show you these tracts. J. A. PERRY, 604 W. Main Street, Medford, Ore. ii. MflO V'"" jBjk B9 dmt NEW JEWELRY NOVELTIES Our line of fine jewelry novelties is very complete. Anything in the lino of rings, brooches, necklaces, pins, emblems, bracelets, etc., etc., may bo found here in the very latest styles. Come here for loose or mounted diamonds. Wc can show you some special values and guarantee perfect stones. All kinds of mounting done on short notice agates uid other minerals polished and mounted in any man ner that you may desire. B. T. VAN DE CAR PHIPPS I HAVE MARTIN The Jeweler Deforo a crowd of ovor 10,00 gath- orod In the stadium at RuBhouttoW nay, near this city, Fapko demon- urnfAi that ho was easily tho mafltor nt the Australian at ovory atago of the gamo, The victory of tho im- -"- - . ... Tracts 9 aS crrrcs Fine Watches We arc showing complete lines of all the best makes of watches. Waltham, Elgin, Howard, Illinois and others. Every watch is fully guaranteed to givo per fect satisfaction and we stand back of every watch we sell. REPAIRING is our specialty everything guaran teed to give perfect satisfaction. Wc also do engrav ing and jewelry repairing and manufacturing. BUILDING SECURED tho acrvicos of Mr. A. Q. Knapp, who is an export waton- makor, engraver and diamond Bettor having had 20 yoarH' oxperionco in Iho jowolry busi- I108H. J. REDDY Near Postofflce. . Is Thundorholt wbb by tho knock- '" to; "d came near the end of ix rounds tnat were practically all, l-i His favor, .- ... 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