MS OF THE CITY. Little Paragraphs and Big Paragraphs Penciled and Published for the People's Perusal. The Doings of the Busiest City In the Rogue River Valley All the News Once a Week. While wo are all doing a greater or lesser amount of talk on the sower matter suppose we sfive you post master J. S. Howard's idea: This gentleman would propose that a tunnel be started at Bear creek, about four feet above low water-mark and extend from there up Seventh street to the Clarendon hotel, or, if deemed ex pedient, on to the water ditch, at a point where the ditch intersects Seventh street. This tunnel to be four feet wide and five feet high and its roof supported by bxti timbers. Inside the tunnel to be built a 2x3 foot wood flume. At the west or terminal end, he would prouose to conduct the water from the ditch into this flume and a point just east of the Claren don he would put in a turbin water whtel of sufficient size to develop power required in pumping water for the city's use. With 400 inches of water at command he claims a fifteen horse power can be developed and the waste water right at hand for continual flushing for the sewer. At the end of Bear creek bridge the tunnel would be eight feet under ground, at the postoffice sixteen, and at the Clarendon uighteen or twenty. The sewer could be -easily connected with by property owners by putting down a mau-hole at the desired point lne tunnel, Air, Howard states, could be put in at a cost of about $4 per foot. Another proposition Mr. Howard litis to offer is that of organizing a stock company, get a franchise from the city, put in the sewer and charge monthly rental to people using it, the city council making its use by property owners compulsory. Our novelty shoes in Oxfords, .tans, russets, patent leather and Viei I: itis will be opened for inspection about Wednesday of next week. Newest styles in Columbia and Philadelphia toe. These are positively the latest; all fresh from the factories in Xew York, Philadelphia and Boston. Buy of us. Thompson, VanDyke & Co. The Clarendon hotel has changed management again. When Alex. Ireland rturned last week he found Landlord Thomason in waiting and anxious to bill of sale the whole busi ness back to him again. When the consideration from Ireland to Thoma son was named, it was $700, now when the bill of sale is made again the con sideration is $300, leaving Alex, with $400 clear profit. When the transfer . had been made between these parties Mr. Ireland began drifting about for another purchaser. He soon found one in the person of S. S. Wilson, but at a very different figure than any of the above. Mr. Wilson took possession Monday and is now in charge with Harry Rankin his best man. The old help will be employed, for a time, at least. Some several changes will be made in arrangement of things and where necessary new furniture will be added. "Sim" states that it will be run strictly first class, upon business principles and that if cater ing to the public's wants, supplying the tables with the very best of edi bles and courteous treatment of all patrons wiil work up a trade he will have it. If '"Sim"' carries out the above there is not the least possible chance for the slightest mistake. When looking for a spring and summer hat or bonnet don't forget to call oa Mrs. C. W. Palm, headquarters for fashionable millinery, where you will always find a large and complete assortment of trim red goods at from 25 to 50 per cent less than any other place in the valley. The last few days have not been especially conducive to the blooming forth of the ladies in their new spring hats, but while the husbands and in dulgent parents are congratulating themselves that the milliners' harvest has been deferred, the good ladies are given just a little more time to figure on getting something a trii'.o nicer than they had at first thought of. While the weather is damp now there will be a calm and much sunshine in a lew davs and it will be then that you will want that new spring bat. You j had probably better lay your plans lor a general inspection of pretty things about next Friday and Saturday, March 29th and 30th the days and dates upon which Mrs. Sears will have her open ing. The lady has a most elegant dis play of trimmed hats and millinery novelties. She wants to see all the ladies of Medford and all the country 'round present upon these dates. See. the new cuts of Kid Fitting corsets in Thompson, VanDyke & Co.'s ad, on another page. Spence Childers is making ready to manufacture brick in quantities great in number. This week he received a Kells & Son brick machine, which has a capacity of 20,000 brick - per day. The machine arrived Tues day and was taken at once to the brick yard, east of Medford, where, in about ten days' time it well bogin grinding. The machine is so constructed that very little water is required in its use, in consequence of which the customary drying process is done away with, the brick only requiring about two days' airing while stacked up in "hacks" before they are ready for the kiln. Mr. Childers will operate the machine with steam power, he having rented Mr. Cock's engine for that purpose. Twelve men will be employed. A kiln of 200,000 will at once be gotten ready for burning after which a second one to contain from 400,000 to 500,030 will be filled and burned. C. C. Pletcher will be at Mrs. Simon's, Eagle Point, Or., on April JOth and 11th, fully equipped to do all classes of dental work. There was considerable of a circus over at the depot Sunday and a most disgusting one it was. A couple, man ana wife, were on the platform waiting for the southbound train and the man was intoxicated to that extent that navigation was difficult. When the train pulled in he did not desire par-ticularly-to got on board the train, but a couple of swift slaps on the side of his head from his wife put to flight all foolish notions of remaining in Med ford and the couple took seats in the smoking car and sped southward. The fellow has been traveling back and forth between here and Ashland for the last three or four months in quest of work and alcohol. Work he didn't seem to want very badly, but alcohol, he always got very awfully. His Ama zon wife handled him admirably and the only regret is that sho didn't pum mell him harder. Dr. II. K. Fish, of Grnvois Mills, Mo., a practicing physician of many years' experience, writes: "Do Witt's Witch Hazel Salve has no equal for indolent sores, scalds and burns. It stops pain instnutlv, heals a burn quickly and leaves no scar."' Geo. 11. tlaskius, druggist. Eugene V. Debs passed south on tho overland Saturday morning, and quite a number gathered on the depot platform to get a glimpse of hiin. As the train came to a standstill the great strike leader stopped down from a second class Pullman sleeper in which he was traveling, and very socially shook hands with a number who were there to meet him. Mr. Debs is a tall, hearty looking man, apparently not over 40 years old, and smooth shaven . He said that he was quite glad to see so many out to meet him, and in so doing created among the unsuspecting quite a friendly feeling, but no one can blame him for making for himself as strong a case as possible. He lectured at prominent points along the line from the east, and had a large audience at Portland Thursday evening of last week. Found Oa railroad track, near the Orchard Home tract, a lady's gold watch chain and charm. Owner will please call at MAIL otlice. Is it not a fact that the men folks are always trying to figure out how b:g a mistake it is possible for a wo man to make? But was a woman ever known to blow out tho gas or to be buncoed bv a man who wanted to bor row monev to pav a freight bill? l)vs she ever get her pockets picked or lose monev on a "little game?" If she ha a roll of monev with her, does she ever flash it out when she wauts to buy a cake for chewing? Isn't it a fact that she is wiser with monev when sho is travelling than the men and more to be trusted? Instead of a woman hav ing a man along to "protect"' her, the dailv papers prove that every man that goes awav from home should have a woman to act as a guardian and keep him from making a bigger fool of him self than he naturally is. Gentlemen: If you are needing a new suit of clothes call at G. L. Webb's Racket store and see the largest line of samples ever displayed in the city; either domestic or im ported goods. Some time ago Mr. and Mrs. Max Pracht left their home in Ashland for a trip to England, and a letter received by their children a few days ago slated they arrived in Manchester, the great manufacturing town, on the Tlh of the present month. Mr. Pracht is a repre sentative of the American u tnding company, and he will make Manches ter his headquarters for sometime to come, during which time he will visit England, France, Germany, Russia. Belgium, Italy, Spain and Sweden. The trip home will be made via. the Suez canal and the Orient, thus com pleting the trip around the world an undertaking which has long been Mr. Pracht' s desire to accomplish. I have removed my barber shop from Hotel Medford to first door south of Free Coinage saloon. Front street Call and see mo wheu you want a hrst- class shave or bair cut. W. L. Town send. The Mail likes to see the small boy engage in pursuits that bring in a lew honest dunes, and right now one of his avocations is that of gat In eriUg wild mustard plants and selling them about the city for greens. We want to admonish this smail boy. or boys, to gather his greens in other localities than in orchards where the trees have been sprayed with substances for the extermination of fruit pests. These spray solutions are poisonous and the ground round about the trees is covered with it. Last year a number of people hereabouts are reported to have been made ill by eating greens procured in sprayed orchards. I have just received a carload of Studebaker s wagons, buggies, hacks and surreys. When the car arrives come in and see what a bargain I can give you. J. A. Whitman, Medford. John Morris made a (iiscoverv Wednesday morning that somewhat startled him, and well it might. While at the rear end of his Second Hand store he. discovered that someone, dur ing th previous Hight, had set fire to bis building. The fir: was started at the corner of the building and near the woodpile, and one sill of the build ing and several joists were burned considerably.as was also a portion of the wood pile. What is "queering" John most of all is to know ivho put the fire out after it was once started. It surely did not quit burning of its own accord, as the timbers are very dry. For your shoes and boots go to Thompson, VanDyke & Co.'s shoe par lors, where your comfort and tastes are studied and where satisfaction is guar anteed. There is considerable la grippe go ing the rounds right now. It, is a little late for it to set in, but if you haven't had it you better not rejoice to plenti fully as it is not yet too late in the sea son for the all-over, feverish, devilish, every-bone-in-the-body-aching feeling to strike you, like a shock from an electric light wire. One minute you feel you have a chronic wellness, i.'e., the minute just before the Russian monster grip's you. The minute after 3'ou don't care a continental how wide or deep they dig your grave or if you are a cremationist how soon they light the fire. Have you sprayed your trees? If not, you ought to do so at once. You can buy all the compound wash you need from one gallon to one hundred barrels at two cents a gallon, at D. H. Hill's place, in southwest Medford. Religous services are still being conducted at the Christian church. Rev Skeggs, of Junction City, arrived Wednesday morning and will assist Rev. Fisher in conducting the services. The church people hope to be able to retain Rev. Skeggs until next week and possibly over two Sundays. Rev. Fisher's discourses are reported to be very interesting and instructive, par ticularly is such the case with his Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report MM references to dates of organization of different churches and creeds. There had been seven accessions to thechureh made up to Tuesday of this week. Our patrons will find Do Witt's Little Karlv Kisers a safe and reliable j remedy for constipation, dyspepsia and liver complaints. Geo. 11. llaskins, druggist. Out in Eden precinct, at the resi dence of the bride's parents, las', Sunday, March 24th. Rev. C. II. Iloxie joined in wedlock. Mr. C. E. 11. Ilukell and Miss Mida Woody. Theit were about sixty friends and relatives pres ent and a very pleasant occasion it was. After the ceremony had been perform ed a splendid dinner was served. Both bride and groom are among the most respected of our people. May all their troubles bo minature and all their hap piness be mountain high aud as lasting and congenial us a Southern Oregon sunshine. I wish voii to call and see my new spring stock. Have bought it at hard time prices and can sell it very cheap. I. A. A"ebb, the furniture man. The boys are having wagon loads of fun over in Jacksonville, at the ex pense of our friend Xickell. and Charlie is setting up the cigars in consequence. Al the first meetit'gof the new trustees of Jacksonville, of which Charlie is a memlh-r. there had b-.en two or three ballots tuk,ii for the elec tion of chairman of the boarj and without result. On the next ballot there were live votes cast, and all for Xickell Charlie had voted for him self, and is now getting the guying that is due him. Sick headache, constipation and indigestion are ouieklv cured bv Do Witt's Little Enrlv Risers, the famous little pills. Geo. li. llaskins. druggist. The little child of J. T. Sutton died of consumption, at the residence of Kobl. Moore, in this city hist Satur day night. Funeral services were held at the residence on North D street Monday forenoon. Interment in the Central Point cemetery. It was only last summer that the child's mother died of tho same disease. Tho child had leeu ill for about four montns, having first bad an attack of measles. and from this consumption developed. Tayler. the Foot Fitter, has just received the first shipment of elegantly designed Oxford ties, bootees and Juliets. Come early, as these styles cannot be duplicated again this season. Let all road supervisors prepare for prospective grading by doing nec essary plowing while the soil will ad mit of it. Alongside the average highway one man and team can accom plish more right now than five outfits can accomplish when the ground is crusted and baked later on. Road work to he efficacious should be done early in the season. Especially is this true of plowing for the purpose of re moving dirt for grading. Look for the name "Studehaker" if you find it printed on th box, that is the wagon you are looking for. J. A. Whitman sells them. About that key proposition, i There are sliil about 2-Vt keys that; have not been tried . and the box with j twenty big silver dollars on the in-; side is still unojiciied. Messrs. Thomi-! rtn jiml ! .n L't- v:in! nil Ivil'Ttes i,ni,l;,. L-evs In r.nne in ami trv them! within the next thirty days. If thj box has not been oiiened by that time its contents wnl b; taken out and given to the Ladies Benevolent society of this city. Karn & Gilkey have tho sole ajen cy for the Oliver Chilled. Steel ainl Black Land plows, and repairs for same. There is a kind of comfort iu the fact that the grip pays no more resreel to princes than to p.mpers. The i':i ease has laid hold of the prince of Wales, and his royal kn-es ache and his royal nos-i sneezes just as though im iTf ui uuuioie oiriu. intTf n " precaution known that wiil scare off this vicious uisorder. 1 lie man who lives according to the rules of the san- itjtfiiin fun. mi l.TTt thnn lh must lw-..ii..ia Direct from New York. tl"(M rolls paper has arrived, and on exhibition. Prices lower than ever before. I. A. Webb. The V. M. C. A. committee on constitution and by-laws have prepared their report and as soon as action is taken, propositions for furnishing a site will be accepted. There are three sites mentioned and inducements of fered from all three ways. One is opposite the postollice, another on the corner of Seventh and B streets and another on the vacant lot just cast of I. A. Webb's furniture store. Today and tomorrow are opening days at Mrs. Sears' millinery store fine, spring hats, nicely trimmed and reasonable in price. C. 1. Huntington has Kintod out thu way for a young man with a little capital to make a barrel of money. In the Congo Free State, he says, beyond the mountains, crude rubber gum can be bought for about a cent a pound; it can be got down to t ho sea for another cent and in Xew York it. will bring not less than 1 a pound. There is more wealth in this kind of profit than in all the gold mining in the world. All kinds of clocks, watches and jewelry repaired at 15. X. Butler's, opposite Strang's drug store. Superintendent Newbury was in Medford Tuesday. From him we learn ed that all the seventy-five school dis tricts in Jackson county had forwarded their reports to him and he, in turn, had forwarded them to the State Superintendent. The children of school age in this county number just 4'.l!).!. All schools are provided with teachers and school will begin in each of them between April 1st and 15th. See Chappell for cheap d raying. Joo.Shone and his planing mill are kept busy these times getting out finishings for the Kubli residence in E&kiOTi Powdteip PURE Jacksonville, and furniture for Joe's own household as well us a consider able amount for John Morris' second hand store. Joe is doing some good work in house finishings and there scorns no good reason for our people to send out of the city for their work in this lux Repairing watches and jewelry is right in in v line. All work warranted. B. X. BittW, Medford, Oregon. A stock company hiis been organ ized up at Ashland and a $io,(K)l) brick block is going to be buiit by th-j com pany. Architect Henimt, of this city, lias the plans all perfect for tho build ing and a beautiful structure it is to be. It will lie located on the Judge Konsel property and contain five store buildings, a bank and hall, besides numerous offices on the second floor. Wanted 10,00) men, to buy and feed noon bread made by Frank Wil son, tho baker. There are probably no two persons iu Medford who delight in handling the leins over a good driving horse more than does I). T. and J. V.". Law ton and thev almost always have a couple or more good drivers Hin-ht I now J. W . is making a little light harness for his l,u Davis yearling j colt, which he prouu-s h. eaking to; drive during the simmer, i Spring wagons, cart, harness and buggies for sale, at J. Morri-' second hand store, west of S. I. depot. I Music, 'tis said, has charms to smash a hole in a rook. The fellow who wrote these words referred to I'rilchard's excellent slock of violins, harmonicas, with bell attachment, and autoharps. This gentleman also carries a full assortment of strings for all stringed instruments. Eye glasses from 2o cei.ls up. Glasses fitted to the eyes free of charge. I have 1.77 acres of laud for sale, two miles from Medford, at $-15 per acre. C. P. Buck. Some twenty-five or thirty couples attended Charlie Damon's dance last Friday evening. There were about twelve couples over from Jacksonville. A very fine luncheon was served at the Star restaurant and if there was anyone present who did not have a cracking good time it was truly no fault of Mr. Damon. Opening days Mrs. Sears' milli nery store Friday and Saturday this week. A Mr. Kalev, or lmer. who was in Medford Monday, was suddenly tak en with hemorhage of the stomach, while in Haskins' drug store, and not until medical attention was called was the hemorrhage stopped. The gentle man is now stopping at Mrs. Gulp's and is Mill quite ill. His wife was sent for Tuesday. Don't send away for fine tailor made clothing until vou see the new j line of samples al G. L. Webb's Racket. An exchange says: "There is ! hardly a married man who does not ; carry in bis pocket the picture of an I attractive young lady not his wife, j We violate no confidence in saving that her name is Miss Annie Wildis; Williams, of Pa., and her picture or- naments the silver dollar that we all j adore. G. l Webb wants fresh eggs at the Racket. Will pay cash or trade. Atorney Ilamakar, of Klamath Falls, teils the Express, of that city. i that the case of the defaulting tvas- urer. W. E. Howe, will come before the supreme court in n few weeks, and that there is no doubt but that a new tria. will bo granted. Ilamakar and Cogswell are Howe's attorneys. Found An opal watch charm. Call .t this t:T At the IJiptist church next Sun-1 day. Pa-tor W. C. Jenkins will preach ; morning ami ev; i:ine;. His morning I subj -el wili be, "Gikl a Son and Shield." ; His evening subj -ct w ill be. "Two j lltai-s." H iptism will also be admin-: i ;i; t'VellUr' '. cordially invited. service. All I Men's working shirts, full length j and futi width, al the Racket. I I G. W. Galloway i making a noticeable improvement in front of his I tine residence on two sides by grad- , ing and graveling the streets. This ' place is one Of the beauty s;ots of the , city and the street improvements add i greatly thereto as they do in all !o-J call lies. J Smith retails nt wholesale prices, j but don I wholesale at retail prices. The old Rosenthal building began t ) move from its place of ten years' location Tuesday. There were four men at work on the job and seven hundred and eighty-three men uclual count looking on, and each had a suggestion to otter. Smith don't wholesale at retail prices, but retails at wholesale prices. E. J. Pool writes from Olene, Klamath county: "The weather is line, with plenty of suckers in the river and lots of work in the black smith shop. Like the country very well hut not as well as the Rogue river valley." Children's trimmed hats at cents and up at Mrs. C. W. Palm's. Throw a fine net-work of line gravelled and graded roads and boule vards over this mountain girth valley aud the whole continent might well sing our praises. There is not a fairer spot from the Andes to the Pyrin nees. Ijidies' night, gowns from To cts. up, this week, at Fair store. The organization of the local lodge of "Woodmen of tho World" which was to have been perfected last Friday night was deferred one week because of other engagements of those citizens who contemplate joining. Spray mixtures prepared, for the San .lose scale, and for sale by Frank Olwell, Central Point, Oregon. Tho la grippe struck A. M. Wood ford's family with a decided grip last week. Throe mombers of the family were taken ill Mr. Woodford Myrtle and tho baby. They are all bettor now. Dr. Geary is in attendance. Bigger bundles for less money than ever, so bring your wagons to J. E. Roberts' Fair store. Arthur Wilson'sentire family were taken ill with the" la grippe last Satur day. In Miss Allie's case pneumonia has developed and the young lady is quite seriously ill. Dr. Wait is in at tendance. Snow Ball and Davis' best flour at Lumsden & Berlin's. Key. Father De.smarais will hold divine services, and Ie::lure on the sub ject of "Faith," in the Catholic church at Medford on Sunday March 31st, nt 10 a. in. Every body welcome. Carpets and wall paper direct from the east. Call and see this stock aud get prices. I. A. Webb. J. II. Butler is applying paint to Dr. Kirchgessner's new residence. Veri'.j, nil things do beautify with the coming of spring and the bloom of roses. Clothing aud furnishing goods, new and light weight for summer, W. H. Meeker & Co. J. J. L'llman has been placed in charge of the Dr. Stanley stock of goods, at Gold Hill. The gentleman wili perform his work well and honest ly. Call at B. X. Butler's for eye glasses. Eyes tested free of charge. Robt. Moore was taken suddenly ill Sunday evening with neuralgia of the heart. Dr. Wait was called. The gentleman is now all right again. A petition was going the rounds of MVdford this wek askinr for the ap- ..I ..win,,,!., i .Ma !,,. I'wiuiiuviii ki .ii. x u I u iii aj iuu uuniuuu H. C. Klock. who used to be at olil Hill, is now at Dun.-muire. C ahf.. but for how long a time our informant ; does not state. 1 (live Smith a call for choice candv. ! Marriage license was issued by County Clerk Jacobs, March ll'.ih. to L. V.- Rogers and Mrs. Catherine arren . Smith for candy. Rev. Foster will occupy the Pres byterian church pulpit at usual hours, next Sunday. Good singing at all services. W. P. Dodge has just completed an lli loot well (or Jas. .Mcl-arren, out southeast of Medford, and found plenty of wal?r- Photographers Tyler & Miser were out Tuesday with their camera taking iewMi .lujioru. irora me waicr worts, tower. An account of the death of R. E. "Drum, formerly of Table Rock, will bo found on our correspondence page. S. E. Delk & Co. opened up busi - WOLTERS THE GROCER. (V Seventh Street When Starting Out For a Walk r y . y L. Trv an.i nialio it :i poir.t t visit m v grocery. If you are intcrct o.l in pure foK Tin sure the visit will W interesting. I keep only 'the belter grades of groceries the kinds I know from long ex perience to le The ixiorer of the store? may cost a little less in the beginning, but the litter enee is more than made up when vou send for the doctor. His Hired Man. NEWS DEPOT ALL THE DAILIES. QRANFILL Best Bargains, Most Goods, Best Values For Cash. dailv Call at broken. Same assortment of goods aud ianie prices at our Central Poiut Store. Grail & HntcMson, Heart is Stronger Fainting Spells, Neuralgia and Blood Poison Hood's Sarsapariila Clves Health and Comfort. 'C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.: "Dear Sirs: I saw Hood's Sarsapariila highly recommended in newspapers. I liv-, had neuralgia in, my head, bade and arms. I also had weak fainting BpellB and could find nothing to do me any good. After reading the testimonials about the good Hood's Sarsapa riila was doing I decided to give it a trial. I have taken it regularly since early last MIu Rou Sheldon La Center. Tub. year and can truthfully say it Has Perfectly Cured Me. I do not Buffer now with any breaking oot on my head, nor have any fainting spell. The action of my heart has been strength- Hood' Sarsa pariila Cures Be Sure to Get Hood"a. j 3 t m ii : ratu 1M 1 .m liw uvu. I cheer fully recommend Hood's Sarsapariila to . . t, c '.. ;. t . r- . fort." Mif3 Kosa Sheldos, La Center, "Washington. N". E. Ee to get Hood's. Prepared only bv C. I. Hood & Co.,Lowell, Mass. Sold bv all droegists.fi: bit for fo. Hood's Pills cure Nausea, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Biliousness. Sc per box. ness in their new saloon building last week near the Clarendon. The grading for the sidewalk on west Seventh street is nearly completed and some of the walk is laid. F. J. Head, the blind musician. Seventh ! has his residence on west street nearly completed. J Boots and shoes at Angle & Ply- I male's for cost and freight, Demorest, the dentist opera block. Mcdionl. For Sale. Forty acre farm in Sams Valley, or will trade for Medford property. Ad- ; dress D. Z. Beidler, Sams Vaiiey, Ore. J reliable. grades sold at some CI MOSE" & fr-jUTCHISON Are still at the front and as usual are sivin the i i Sri 1 J Our stuck is nice, clean and new. We have a beautiful line of ladies' sprins; dress goods wash goods of every description. Quantities of laces, embroideries, gimps, etc. Trices on all lines lower than the lowest. We buy and sell on a Bed Rock Basis CASH. New line of spring shoes. New goods arriving once before the assortment is MEDFORD and CENTRAL POINT.