The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909, January 07, 1892, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextS. ROSENTHAL THE t r . OF MEDFORD, OKE., Has just received a large stock of fine CLOTHING and GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS -- also; a finestock of S' BOOTS and SHOES Which he will sell as low as caa be sold. Small profits and quick sales will be his motto. Call and see for yourself. OoDts and Shoes. I SfU FOQTWUR ONIT. As I give my attention to this line of trade only I can do better by my customers than dealers in all kinds of goods. Call and examin stock. Repairing Neatly Done. M. S. DAMON. J. R. WILSON, BLACKSMITH, Esuerai BiaoKsmitui AND Horse and Oxen Shoeing- MEDFORD, ORE. J PORTLAND Employment : Bureau. "killed help tarnished hotels and Restaurants. I-iivate boarding bouses and families. hired for railroads and contractors. register try first class cooks, waiters aaomesuca, jS.Srt-St- S. R- PHILLIPS, Han'r. ONE OF THK GREATEST. .EDIC AL ,'jISCO VERIES! of .The age. Dr. Woodcock of Kerby, Josephine Count;, Oregon, has discovered a new remedy fo.- Diarrhoea, Dissantary, Cholera Morbus Cholera Infantum, and all kindred diseases of the alimen tary canal. The new remedy is called HenMar cf is Bcels anil Stomach. It cures all Summer complaints, all els. no matter what the cause is. It does not constipate, and has no opium in it. It grows plentifully on the Pa cific slope. There is no danger in tak- "-v' TESTIMONIAL. We, the undersigned, citizens of Josephine County, State of Oregon, hereby certify that we hare, used Dr. Woodcock's Regulator for the Stomach rnd Bowels and believe that it 3"-aH that is claimed for it. . That it is the best known remedy for all summer com plaints: Wm. Baker, Grants Pass: Wm. A. Fehely. P. H. White, Geo. E. Floyd, H. S. Woodcock. N. J. Woodcock. Chas. Duncan. Kerby, S. H. White. Bert Ad ams, Waldo. Sold by Druggists gener ally. M1DTC Cmghs, Colds. Inlneaza, tBroachttlt, aUIiLd Hoarsaaeas, Waoopiaa Cough, Craaa, 1 Throat, Laies nd Chest, inrlnrltrg Cemanptiaa. rSiccd aodpenranmr. Oimine sigacd " X. Battl." x Tie Road to Mil ka aBCcaaafnnr trmtsa atth- aataaaahMlth. Ta mca aaalta ar ta mm aaattiaa la Hie retains tha fan aaaniflca and eparatlea ef all tha fas. aitiet kind ftstara rs aatfewea us wtta. Taasa caatfltlaai caaast axil nalei ths-. aajtkil Maf is la perfect aorklaf roar, aad this Is uasossibla ahaa Uw Brsr sad spltea sra torpid, thassBStrsct laf Cm sacrr'JjBS, causing ladlgsttloa and ejsaaosla, vita aU of tassr i DR. HENLEY'S ll tngiisn uanoeuon i onic bxarts aspacHe iaSaaaca anr tka Ihrar, Lum it Is health, action, rasa lias its Icaraalc angargemenia, and promotes lb sacrttioas: com Indlaestloa and csasti aatloa, sharpen th appetite, tones sp tatsatlra sjsten, and oaks IK ajarth 'Mag. m t' t it m f AUFmmA Po SiTtVEK, r&M urs CATARRH Ejeaniatism, enralgia. Corns, : HEADACHE, and AU. PAIN. The California Positive sad Begstlvs kLECTRTC cough cues CVVS3 C0LS8, OBOIJP, CO580MPTIOI. Sold by mil Dro-nrlrti. Each 25c, 50c'. Or.sln(.r a C-.. Pron's, Loe Aea.l.s.Cal. SdMtite AawrUsaa AgMcy for " aw - m B. evt:ATY Mate arairra aMFVMOHTa. ate. ana free Handbook wn amtato -uwata, M aaoADwar. Maw font V ror aacartaa patent, la America. 5.TrS?o''3 - t2 ha wfcaoiT;Llar, caaaaatfl ote n I I LOCAL NEWS. Cod fish at the bakery. Dry popcorn at Elder's. Subscribe for the Mail. White fish at the bakery. . Salt fish at C. W. Woltera. ' Mackeral at C. W. Wolters. Fine job work at this office. Demorcst Brothers, dentists. Don't get your dates mixed 1892. McBride & Case for photographs. Trees, trees! at Medford Nursery. " Lamp chimneys at Wolter's grocery. Go to Elder's for the best tea in town Wolters make a specialty of fine teas. Get apple trees at the Medford Nur sery. Call at the steaks. City market for choice Come Racket. see the new goods at the Cinnamon bark and Wolters. whole cloves at Maple bricks and silver drip syrup at Wolters. Rev. E. E. Thompson is at Eugene this week. Dr. Danielson's office over Gold smith's store. The best place in town to trade is at J. s. Howards. Banker W. I. Vawter visited Jack sonville lately. Medford Nursery is the place to get your fruit trees. For bargains in boots and shoes call on M. S. Damon. Currants and raisins at Wolters' "great grocery." New Freemount full cream cheese at the "only bakery." Tan sell's 5c Punch cigar. The best in town at Wolters. Imported and domestic Strang's drug store. cigars at I. A. Webb can fit you out from the cradle to the grave. Look at those carpets from 25 cts. to 110 at I. A. Webbs. . Miss May Crane is iu attendance at the business college. Will Owens visited the city Monday from Central Point. Mrs. J. Goldsmith left Sunday for her future home at Eugene. You can procure oil paintings from 1.50 up at I. A. Webbs. Rev. P. R. Burnett has been ailing with rheumatism lately. Take a look at I. A. Webb's special display of holiday goods. Work guaranteed at the MoBride & Case photograph gallery. Col. Bowditch registered at the Grand Central this week. fe-iuoney to loan on long and short thugtli Kamilton & Palm. Rocking chairs from $1 up to HO at I. A. Webb's funiture store. C. O. Damon went to Elk ton, Ore., on a business trip this week. J. R. Wilson is asent for the Low- den perfection fence machine. A Garrick, of Ashland, registered at the Grand Central Sunday. Choice varieties of 1 and 2 year old apple trees at Medford Nursery. " F. T. Fradenburgh and wife drove over from Central Point Saturday. Dr. E. D. and Judge Silas J. Day were over from Jacksonville Sunday. A. C. Parker and J. Clements were pleasant callers from Central Point Monday. i. A. Webb handles book cases, side boards, secretaries, bed room suits, etc., etc Joe Wilson, of the firm of Wilson & Co., druggists, Central Point, visited us lately. s Miss Mamie Day came over from Jacksonville Wednesday to consult a dentist. The disease known as' "black leg" is reported as prevailing among cattle in this vicinity., V Scott Griffin, the prince of real estate rustlers, of Tolo, went to Jacksonville Wednesday. We claim to turn out the best and neatest job work in the valley at rea-, sonable prices. W. Q. Brown, government geolo gist, was on Wednesday's train for San Francisco. instalment plan by Hamilton & Palm the real estate men. Wanted A good girl to do general housework. Apply to Mrs. W. H. Nor- cross, Central Point. Geo. Markle of Ashland, does first class work as blacksmith, wagon maker and borseshoer. C. W. Wolters is now handling salt mackeral, white fish and cod fish in quanitics to suit purchasers. Miss Lee Dennis went to her home at Phoenix for a weeks rest from her duties at the Grand Central. Mrs. M. M. Cooksey, Miss Matney and F. T. Downing were in the city from Central Point Tuesday. If you want yout best girl to think you are handsome, get your photo graph taken at McBride & "Case's. The business college is in a flourish ing condition and the prospects for its increasing prosperity were ; never bet ter. M. W. Skeel is preparing to occupy W. G. Cooper's residence. The latter is moving his family into the Claren don hotel. The local I. O. O. F. members char tered a train last evening to attend the installation of the officers of the Jack sonville lodge. For perfumery, satchet powders, brushes of all kinds, combs, soum. sponges, toilet articles, etc., etc., go to sirang s a rug store. E. Bethel, brother-in-law of R. H. Halley, departed Wednesday for his Missouri home after an extended visit with relatives here. For rent 140 acres of . the choicest land in the valley for corn or water melons. Will rent in tracts to jult tenants. Enquire at Mail office. The Crocker Grocery Company of Ashland, pays cash for poultry and fresh ranch eggs at all times. They are the leading buyers in this line in the valley. The Medford Roller Mills started up again Monday after being shut down for about ten days for the holidays and to tepair the mill generally. Only day runs are being made at present. Boots and shoes anatomically built KbyA. D. Taylor, attenuea w. carries in stoc ;k ladies, mens, and infants correct shape shoes. Personal attention given to fitting the toot. Opposite Post Office. Railroad travel has been rather un certain of late, owing to the - late rains and snow, which has caused many slides and washouts. Mrs. Charles Fronk and children re turned to their home at Albany Sunday after a visit of a few days among friends and relatives here. The old saying that the first twelve days after Christmas govern the twelve months following, if correct, insures a moist season for '92. The month of Dacember, 1891, had more rainy days than any other De cember since the TJ. S. Signal Service has been in Oregon. Judge Ercanbrack and G. T. Hersh borger, of Central Point, and Prof, Freeman, of Gold Hill, were among our callers last Thursday. C. Wolters, our staff of life manipu lator, has ceaseed to kneed the sponge for the winter, but will do the act again with the opening up of spring. District Attorney Colvig, Judge Ban na, Attorney W. H. 'Parker and Chas. Prim were among the Medford visitors from Jacksonville within the last few days. , There are over twenty students in attendance at the Medford Business College leaving room for but four or five more. Isn't this a good showing in less than three months? D. L. Newton was in tho city from Central Point Weduesday. Mr. New ton informs us he in company with E. P. Pleaseut and Mr. Norby will shortly leave these parts frr Eastern Nebraska. This is prayer week among the churches. The appointment is made by the Evangelical Lodge. All the congregations of the differen tchurches join together and hold services every night in different churches in rotation. Miss Jesse Worm an was tendered a farewell party at the Clarendon hots! Saturday night by a number of her friends. The young lady departed Sunday evening for Eugene where she goes to attend school. John W. Smith, one of our prosper ous ranchers, who lives about six miles east of town was in the city Monday and paid his respects to the Mail. Mr. Smith reports the roads in rather a bad condition just at present. E. W. Starr, of this city, received the sad news of the death of his niece, Mrs. Henrietta Starr Bartrarn. last week. The death occurred on December 21st at Albina, Iowa. The deceased was a daughter of Dr. Burt ram, of Albina, Iowa. A little folks watch party was held at the residence of Geo. T. Howard on New Years eve., at which quite a num ber of lads and lasses were present. Games of different kinds were' in dulged in and a very plesant time was had by all. L. E. Hoover, local agent of the Sin ger Mn'fg Co., for Jackson and Jose phine counties, has, his office with J. C. Elder, Medford and Mrs. E. M. Stone, Grants Pass, who are author ized to collect money and receipt for the Singer Co. in my name. L. E. Hoovek. M. Hurst steps down and out as host of the Clarendon hotel this week and W. G. Cooper assumes control. The house will be given a. thorough reno vating and many desirable appoint ments will be added. Mr. Cooper in tends to cater to the public with the best the market affords. The members of the Silver Cornet band were tendered a reception and supper Monday evening December 2Slh by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Galloway. We missed this item last week but as the boys seem to have enjoyed themselves so hugely on this occasion we give the item this week with pleasure. Meager rumors are afloat to the effect . that Monday moraine near Woodville, a man was found lying alongside of the railroad track with his throat cut from ear to ear and a bloodstained razor keeping silent vigil hard by. When found he had been dead some time and it seems he is a stranger to those parts. The Conundrum Supper given by the ladies of the Christian Church at Coop er's hallvNew Year's night surpassed anything of this kind ever held before as a success financially and comically. It would be useless to particularize for everybody was there, but we will say that only those who ordered everything in sight came out of the conglomeration unscathed. City election next Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1892. The Australian ballot law will be in vogue and as the niceties of its working are somewhat complicated to the uninitiated we may expect a trist of mistakes, more or less serious, and some of a ludicrous nature. Although on the whole a careful attention to the directions given will simplify matters to the satisfaction of all. Judge Willard Crawford has recov ered sufficiently from his late severe siege of neuralgia and la grippe to be about town, but hardly enough as yet to attend to any close business duties. The Judge informs us his stamp mill at Willow Springs is completed and ready to crush rock. Operations will begin in earnest in a few days and some very good results are looked for. Miss Clara Skeel was tendered a sur prise and watch party New Year's eve by a number of her young friends. Games of various kinds were indulged in and an excellent lunch was served. The guests were: Misses Mamie Isaacs, Mamie Nicholson, Grace Foster, Myrtle Woodford and Bessie Brous; Messrs. Chas. Peninger, Bert Brandenburg, A. Hubbard, Gabe. Ply male and Robt. Burnett. J. Goldsmith is no longer a citizen of Medford, having closed out his busi ness her 3 to take charge of his father's large interests at Eugene. Mr. Gold smith has been in business in Medford three years and commanded a good hare of the trade of this section. Many friends, while loath to sav farewell. wish Mr. Goldsmith and his estimable wife a pleasant home and much success in their new abode. v A watch party was held New Year's eve at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. Langly, in this city. The members of the Silver Cornet band and others par ticipated. At, 11:30 the band started forth and awoke the echoes with good muelo tot an hour, playing the old year out and the new year in. At 12:30 the boys returned to the Langly residence and partook of an elegant repast served under tie tempting supervision of Mrs. Langly. Everybody had a jolly time and will long remember tho pleasant occasion. Henry Smith. Henry Smith died Sunday evening at Grants Pass after an Illness of only a few days. Kidney trouble was the cause. Mr. Smith was extensively! known throughout Jackson county and Southern Oregon as a man of sterling business qualities. His investments covered a large territory and are re ported all in a flourishing conditior. Among othor things he had a large saw mill and a general store at Wolf Creek and was interested largely in timber land, also a large store in Grants Pass and our immense general store in thb city of which I.. F. Cran fill is the manager. Mr. Cranfill and Dr. Pryce left on Sunday evening for the bedside of the patient but arrived only in time to tako part in the last sad rites. The funeral took place Tuesday at Wolf Creek and many sorrowing frionds attended the burial. Death of a Prominent Man. The following clippings were taken from the Chronicle of Dayton, Wash., and speak for themselves. 'The past weak witnessed the clos ing scene of a busy and eventful life. A pioneer widely known and respected for his sterling worth and ability has passed the silent portal from which none return, but whoso Industry and perseverance left the marks of his handiwork whick will not soon bti for gotten. At times successful and again unfortunate, few there are who have had more of the ups and downs' of this life than he. "Sylvester M. Wait was born at Waitsfield, Yu. May 20, 18:2. He comes of good old New England stork tracing his lineage back through sev eral centuries. One branch of the family spelling their nameWaite among tbein many who have done honorable service in pubiic life. The Hon. Mor rison R. Waito. chief jut-tie- of the United States being a cousin, and John Turner Waite, at present member of Congress from Conncticut another cousin. '"In 1)"44 he moved to Wisconsin and remained there until the spring of 1S50 when he came westward to California and from there he drifted into Oregon, and at last found himself in the min ing region of tho Rogue River vally. "On arriving at the mines he went to work for a drover and butcher and soon made himself so neceaurv that he was taken in as a partner in the busi ness, from this time on Mr. Waite was prosperous. He bought cattle in the Willamette valley and drove to Cal ifornia and Rogue River mines, until 18)2 and during this time accumulated about no,0:0. He then built a flouring mill and started a store in Jacksrn county, Oregon, naming the town Phe nix. which is nowa thriving little place. : He made money for a short time, but ! soon tho Indian war broke out, and the j prcduct of his mill had to be trans ported through the Indiau country, bis teausters were killed and the teams stolen and a large lot of flour either car- j ried off or destroyed. On account of ' thesa losses ho was obliged to sell t mill. Ho next venture was a farm, where he built himself up a nics home. This farm is now the site of the thriving city of Medford. On one of his trips into the Willam ette Yalley ho met a most estimable young lady by the name of Mary Har- grave, who afterwards became Mrs. Wait and who still survives him." Two Indiana. Two Ft. Klamath Indians came to the valley a few weeks ago with a bunch of horses and a lot of pelts and hides. After disposing of some of their goods they started for their Kla math home but were unahle to get be yond tho range of Mt. Pitt ou account of snow. It seems they had a hard time of it and were compelled to return here after consuming what supplies they had. They started with con siderable flour but fed most of it to their horses and traded the rest for hay to ranchers along the rout. They reached here Monday from their unsuccessful attempt to get hack to the fort and are at present in Ash land waiting until some of the moun tian snow has disappeared. We un derstand they have received a number of contr buttons in tho way of supplies, among which we were told of a couple of sacks of flour from A. J. Daley of Eagle Point, and a pretty good supply of bacon from the Medford pork pack ing house. Agent Mathows of the Kla math reservation, wo learn, has sent word to this valley that he will stand good for all supplies furnished the Indians during their enforced stay in this section. -.- The Indians were quite intelligent and spoke good English. In conversa tion with them we learned that they made considerable money over in Kla math selling wolf hides, buck skins and coyote Bcalps. Good sized wolf skins brought $10 apuice, buck skins sold at 81 per pound and coyote scalps brought $2..rQ each. When asked what the buyers did with coyote scalps one of the Indians informed us the person who bought them turned them over for a bounty of 5 per scalp. Of whom the bounty was proquod we were not able to learn. We presume they are shipped to Douglas county as we un derstand that is the only county,' in the state which pays a bounty for scalps of any kind, which are as follows: 'coyote scalps $10, cougars scalps S3 and bear scalps $1. Quite an interesting busi ness this. , Catd of Thanks. To the people of Medford and vic inity: For your past favors and liber al patronage I thank you most heartily and wish you all a happy New Year. - J. Goldsmith. Letter Ziist, The following is the list of letters retnatninj HuiMiitm iur m luc jaeuiora, ur.( poawmce on Bebrens, Mrs Annie Kerns, Gi, Cook, Oslwald O'Doneil, John Colter, JO C'Urien, Wm s Canter, IK Smith, Manillas V Gallent, Allioe Wade, John Bess, KM Walrath, Persons calling for the same, please na "ad Tertlsrd," J. S. Howard, V. M. Tariff Kafurrn Olub. A democratic j mass meeting wan held Monday evening, Jan. 4, In the old D. H. Miller building on Froat St., for the purpose of organizing a tariff reform club. A temporary organiza tion was effected.'. Hon.: J. D. Whit man was called to the chair and Dr. E. B. Pickel acted as. secretary pro tern. After apKinting a committee to solicit members the meeting adjourned to meet Monday evening Jan. 1 1, for per manent organization. The Business College. The following are the names of the new students enrolled at the Medford Business College at tho beginning of the now year: Messrs. W. L. Halley, J. P. Halley, L. L. Damon and Misses E. M. Crain and Mary Davison, the last two being experienced teachers of this county. All the old students returned and have taken up tha practical work (that had been prepared for them dur ing the holidays) with renewod inter est. Tho Professor is highly pleased with the rapid improvement of the students and tho Increased attendance. They have hud quite a uumber of visi tors this week and are pleased to sea them at any time. Call for a Keating. A call has been issued for a meeting to take place in the Medford Business College rooms Saturday, January 9, at 2 V. M., for the purpose of taking some definite action to erect a business col lege building in this city. It is to the intorest of every citizen in the Rogue River valley to Httend this meeting and by offering his mite to the project in sure its immediate and permanent suc cess. Land for building purposes and 91800 has already been subscribed and with that much more added the institution will in the near future adorn the city and vnlley with it proportions. Iyjt everybody attend. Bad Monay Afloat. Counterfeit half-dollars of the date 18"il are iu circulation. The count ?r feit is a trifle lighter in weight than the genuine, and is not quite so thick. The milling and guneral design of the spurious coin are cleverly executed. On close inspection it is seen that the eagle's talons have uot such a firm grip on the branch and spears ai is represented in the genuine half-dollar. The counterfeit is tinged with the color of old gold, evidently having been bronzed over or ''swenW with gold coins, so as to destroy the newness and give it the appearance of having been used some time. The counterfeit is more easily detected bv its short weight than by its general apitearanee and lack of the true metallic ring. Koseburg Paindealer. Installation of Officers. The following I. O. O. F. officers were installed for the ensuing term Satur day night, January 2d 1SU2, in this city. Installing office. It- R. Morris, D. D. G. M.,N. G.. Chas. Slraor: V. G.. D. S. Youngs; R. Sec., Horace Nicholson: Treaa., A. C. Nicholson: P. Sec.: A. M. Woodford: Con., J. A. Merriman; Ward., B. S. Webb; I. G., I. Woolf; O. G., S. B. McGoe: R. S. N. G I. A. Webb; L. S. X. G W. P. H. Legate; R. S. V. G., J. R. Wilson; - L. S. V. G., AL Rose; R. S. a, C. D. Kellogg; L. a S., L. M. Lyons. The following officers of Talisman lodge 31, K. of P. were installed in this city for the ensuing term, Monday eve ning. January -Ith, 1S32. Installing of ficer, Dr. E. 1". Geary, D. D. G. C, G. I. G., G. L. of O. C. I. Hutchison. C l; M. W. Skeel, V. C; J. W. Curry, Pro!.; J. A. Whit niah, K. of R. & S.; C, O. Damon, M. of A.; M. Purdin, M. of F.; W. S. Jones, M. of E.; V. L. Townssnd. L G.; J. E. Shearer, O. G. Hay Ton the OripP A Chicago physician, speaking of la grippe tays: 'I have treated the dis ease on scientific principals. I have found that alcohol, borax and heated air are deadly enemies of the organism which has caused so much trouble dur ing the past two years. Tho weakest part of the body is always attacked first, the nose, eyes or ears. As soon as the symptoms of the grip appear, the patient should go to tho stove and in hale hot air. This of itself is sufficient in some cases to destroy the organisms. But in addition to tha hot air alcoholic vapors and powdered borax should be inhaled. For the eyes I would rec- omend a mixture of four grains of borax to one ounce of rose water. hen tho cars are attacked treat ment must bo directed to the throat. A small lump of borax may be dis solved in the mouth. In any case the patient should sit by the stove, using the alcholic vapor and heated air. The only object is to destroy the bacilus, and this treatment never fails. I think it a good plan for every person to carry in the pocket a two-ounce vial of alcohol, and a small box of pure powdered' borax and a few lumps of borax to hold in the mouth for the throat." The Assessment of Mortgages, It is a mistake about the state board of equalization having placed the assess ment of mortgages at 75 per cent. Tho action of the board placed mortgages at their face and even in tho hurry of ad journment, tnnde no change from the former decision. The increase on the valuation of all lands of the state as raised by the board of equalization is $8,283,328. This includes town lots. On agricultural lands the raise is 13,206,- 534; railroad lands, $35,121; wagon-road lands, $302,554; swamp lands, $172,001; town lots, $4,000,515. In its report, the board makes numorous recommenda tions to county assessors. The board of equalization in its re port to tho legislf -ure will recommend a more prompt return of rolls to the secretary of state, a raoro extended classification of properties by adding new columns of figures and more faith ful work by county boards of equaliza tion it is observed by the state board that county boards seldom- raise the values but often lower them from the assessment in order- to secure equaliza tion. They will also urge a more ecru- tinous examination of tax rolls by county courts. It is understood that thn recommendations will also embody in substance tho assessment of all prop- orty at its valuo on certain day and hour, as 6 a.m., March 1. annually; that no deductions for indebtedness will ba allowed, except where there is taxable crodlt; to abolish all forms of indebted ness and rejieal tho mortgage 'ax law; to assess corporations on their gross earnings; to compel assessors to assess all property at its momy value and pre vide a penalty for such failure. A Hot Firs. This morning, Thursday, at about 2 o'clock, the citizens of Medford were aroused by the terrible cry of "Fire! Fire!" and as the cry was taken up and passed along, people tumbled out of warm beds and into cold clothing af d rushing upon the street saw tho town and sky brilliantly illuminated and be held the upshooting flames which caused the light. Closing in upon the circle it wss soon too aparent to the ever increas ing throng that one of Medford's in dustries was fast being licked to ashes by the demon. The combined planing mill and sash and door factory of C. W. Sk-jel & Sou is leveled to the ground this morning. Cause of the fire unknown. Loss, $4,000; insurance $2,000. Between 4,000 and 5.00 J feet of lumber was con sumed together with a lot of sash, doors, blinds, etc. The paint shop, con taiuinp, about $1500 worth of paints and oils, standing close to tho mill, escaped as also did the lumber sheds. In conversation Mr. C. W. Skeel gave the hose company great credit for their efficient work, claiming that their efforts hod saved him. in the paint shop and lumber sheds, between $2000 and $3000. The mill was built four years ago being owned by the present firm some two years. - In reply to the question the elder Mr. Skeel was not prepared to say when or whether thev would rebuild. How the mill caught fire though, is a mystery. The mill was in oparation yesterday and at the close of the day all fires in the engine and about the mill were extinguished as was the usual custom. This in one of the most costly fires Medford has known for some time. A new inv-ntia tbat will tlnabtleas go" next sniiuui-r wb-n tbv swimming season sets in aigum ia a weula-d rubber glovf for dw in tb- watrr Yoang swiaum-m timl un l Um- must difficult points to Imrn is to keep tbrir fingers to gether in thf water With the webbed glove this will un i-r di oaaary. as UM swimmer will ttwu r wrb fingered sad can aafrly'ruiuprte with the- Newfound land dog The new Daxbir-i 4-inch naval jrna with which the- government has bn n experimenting, la pronoonoed o be the quickest rapid firing gna ia the world. This wicked little American tnt.ii re cently , while chargnl with brown pow der, fixed five moods iu seventeen seo c'e. Hanging cabinets for corner or walls are in simple, irettv shapes, ami at not high prices. Straight oak shelves for books, two in the set. are pretty, while in abont I be same size are the sets with irregular shelve for bric-a-brac All the noted beauties of London have been compelled to take back seats sines the appearance iu the metropolis of MUa. Teleky, the Hungarian vocalist. Her beauty, is extraordinary. -and srrcs the ladies acknowledge it. A Huntington (Conn.) woman pierced ber ears with common brass pins and left them In so the holes would not close op. The pins corroded and the woman is new Ul with erysipelas. Wisdom's Robertine. Is a strictlv hvgenic preparation. While it beautifies and tireserves w ,i:. :. u i itiv vi.iiifjicTAiuit lb . muuvrs aii blotches, pi millet", sun, wind tan, freckles and all blemishes and im purities of the skin of whatever na ture. It is used by the recherche i of society and the stage and bears! the highest endorsements from chemists, physicians and artists ever given to any preparation of its kind. !oId only by drugists. The onlv vice that cannot be foreign Q is hypocrisy. The - repei.tance of a hypocrit is itielf hypocrisy. . Tot WorU Harica?L The faci.itica of the presect day for ths production of everything that will COQ duce to the material welfare and comfort of mankind are almost unlimited and when Syrup of Fijs was first produced the world was enriched with the only perfect laxative known, as it is the only remedy which is truly pleasing and re freshing to the taste and prompt aad effectual to cleanse the system gently in the Spring time or, ia fact, at any time end the better it is known the more pop ular it b'omes. Don't scold any -moro than is nec essary "to keep pence In the familv. " Are Tou Suffering. From back ache, inflarnatiou of the bladder, brick dust deposit or stono in the bladder, or in fact any derange ments of the kidnevs or urinary or gaus? If thus afflicted do not loosse'time and waste money on worthless lini ments and worse plasters, but strike at the scat of the disease at once by using the greatest of all known remedies, the celebrated Oregon Kidnoy Tea. Pleasant to take, purely vegetable. Satisfaction every time. A million dollars covoreth a multi tude of sius. They Bay It Contains No Poison. The celebrated chemists, whose opinions are above the price of gold, ten wnat tney Know. Sax Francisco. June 29. 1589. Dkau Sik: We have made an ex haustive chemical analysis of ''Wis dom's Robertine," obtained by us in the open market, and find it to be free from all poisonous or deleterious ingredients, constituting a harmless preparation for tne luce, x ours truiv, - Thomas Piuck & Som, Analytical Chemists. To Messrs. W. M. Wisdom & Co. In the city of Chehalis tho total amount of taxes to bo collected was $2, 612 07. Of this amount $2025 07 was paid before November 1, leaving only $587 00 delinquent. It in doubtful if any other town in tho Northwest can make a better showing. Happy and eoatcat is Horns with The Ro (hestet f a lamp with ta lieht of tha tr.orniof;. C.ialnaaa.wtiwnacKstcrLaHMCo..NtwYark. KEDFORD BUSINESS COLLEGE A first class COMMERCIAL SCHOOL for both Ladies ami uenuciiien. fcULUAl. lioys biki Oirls fur bueiiM-es. Ail -the branches of a first-class Business College thoroughly faugh. -Cloe attention will be given to the special features of POR TRAIT PAINTING in every department, and the GREEK and LATIN languages are added to the course. Voti can begin at anv time. I av and evening elapses. Old Opera Hal! Howard's Block. For terms apu! v to RIG BY HART, MEDFORD, - ' OREGON1" HENRY SMITH. In Dry Goods, WB Clothing, Growies, ARE THE : . Soots and SkcsSs largest General MeaBfisetcT DEALERS Examine stock and be convince! IN SOUTHERN W Mm. ORECON General store on Main SlntL Warehouse on Front Street medford, Ore. HENRY SMITH. AD KINS & WEBB, .Dealers in. SHELF AtlD HEAVY HARDWARE. Stoves, Tin and WilIoWWare. uvcone and Moosier Piimnrv Every article WM. ANGLE. ANCLE A PLYMALE. Proprietors. ' DEALERS IN Gen 1. Merchandise. Full Line of -3 GROCERIES. K- Fresh Daeon and Lard, Choice Strained Honey Pure Cider Vinegar. Cigars, and Tobacco Canned Fruits, Vegetables and x Meats, Extracts, Spices Etc., Etc. PRICES THE LOWEST. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. FREE DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF TOWN. JV". B. Produce Taken i?i KxcJiange. -im- -i. l - j i' u l .! lj-jji i m I. A. WEBB DEALS IN Furniture- Carpets, MertalODg CarelT AlteieMo. D. H. MILLER, " DEALER llirrltvrirn Cfnifoo Tmtmifi ' -r iiaiuifaiu, uiuwcO) iii.wa.G and Fine Building Materia!. Warranted Cutlery, Carpenters aad Baiidcrs fools. Fish tag Tackle. AcsttBBicton. etc- It LRrwliat-kt-t Fitrm Plllims. for dcCD or hears a gua-antce. F. M. PLYMALE. and Paper Curtains slioMow. w11r T;.. . n V I: r.