Fry PURELY ncncAMAi ' L. B. Tucker or Gold,' Hill; was. in .ueoiora last wees. . : Miss Olije Brukk, of Ashland, was visiting in Medford last week. Attorney C.B. WATSON, of Ashland, was visiting in Medford last week. Road Master Kellky came up from Grants .Pass Wednesday to visit his family. ; - r . ' - Miss Minnie Colemam has gone to her home, near Phoenix, to spend the summer, i. '1;,. , ; ... - ... --. , Miss Nellie 'Ewan, of Asbland, was visiting with Miss Adele Picket one day this week. . - MrSi-WM. HlTRNand sister, of Port land, were visiting Miss Eva Wilson a few days last week. ' Thos. Nichols, of Eagle Point, was in Medford last Saturday visiting rela tives and doing business. Frank Johnson was in from Etna this week on businessreturning with ; a load of supplies from our merchants. Bknj. Baksh, the Etna carpenter and farmer, e ue over last week and left his name ua our subscription book. Miss Ely a G allow at left Tester- 'Xmva Cm. p - liit. mmaiu ' ,iita ner paceata, atlheirv. farm Jwme Dr McMertrsY, who . has . been in- Medford for the past few weeks, left Tuesday for his old home in Mis souri. - D. T. Lawton went to Grants Pass Monday evening on a business trip for the Mitchell, Lewis & Staver com pany. Mrs. E. DePeat, of Ashland, was visiting with the family of Attorney and Mrs. W. H. Parker and family last week. .Mrs. Wh. Dyar, of San Francisco, was visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. M. Woodford, and family a few days this week. Mrs. Wm. Hanley, of Harney county, was visiting in Medford a few days of last week. She returned to her home last Sunday. J. C. Osbtjrn, of Turner, Oregon, arrived in Medfcrd this week for a visit with his brother-in-law, Rej. May field and family. Benj. Highinbotham, foreman of the Squaw Lake Mining company's ' mine, was in Medford last week laying in supplies for the mine. County School Superintendent Gcs iNEWBURY ana wire returned Monday from their trip to Portland and other Willamette valley towns. Miss Mollie Readies, daughter of Merchant A. E. Reames, of Klamath Falls, is in Medford this week visiting with Miss Mabel Kessler. ' A. C. Smith and family on Tuesday moved to the Gray saw-mill, where Mr. Smith will be employed aDd near which he will take up a homestead. Miss Bessie Peed, of Ashland, who has been visiting Merchant Wm. Angle's people for the past week, re turned to her home Wednesday. . J. H. Houston, of Klamath Falls, was in Medford last week on business. He will now learn of the doings of Jackson countv through The Mail. Walter Ltppincott, who has been attending the Mt. Angel college this year, returned to Medford Wednesday 3 . -. i - . k speuii cis vacation wun nis parents. Mrs. C. C. Belknap. and children left this week for their old home io Iowa to visit until fall when they, will return to Medford to locate perman ently. - 34r" and Mrs. N: R. JOHNSTON left Medford Wednesday for Guthrie, Oklahoma, to which place they were called byr the illness of a son. . They; will be' absent but a few weeks. : FEED Miller returned from Jose f rtaine county last Friday, where he 'M wco iur tun pasb iuuuiu m ids in teract of the Singer Sewing Machine OOBKbanv. of which he is no-pnt Wise. Ulrich was down in California this week disposing of the products of Ibe .-Southern Oregon Pork Packing company which product is a prime article and always marketable. ALONZO S LOVER, who has been stop ping in Medford for the past year, left for the Willamette valley Tues day evening. From there he will go to Texas to remain permanently. Rev. J. A. Slover, ot Grants Pass, was in Medford this week visiting re latives. The gentleman is canvassing for the sale of that most excellent book work,-",Boers-Manua6f"Setf Help." '-i Peank Ckol and wife arrived in Medford, from Kansas, last week and from here they went to Butte creek, j where they will engage in farming in the Italian district, near Chimney Rock. J.S. Morgan returned ' this week from his two months' stay at his Apple gate placer mine. He made a good eiean-up and is well satisfied there--wth because cf which his friends re joice. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cameron, of Uniontown," came over to Medford last Friday to attend graduating ex ercises of the Medford high school, in which their son was one of the parti cipants. Will Richardson left Medford Sunday fo San Diego county, Calif., whither he goes in hopes of recuperat ing his ill health. His many friends are hoping that the desired results may be his. Miss Edith Vandyke closed a suc cessful three months' term of school in the Sterling district and has returned to Medford where she has accepted a position as saleswoman in her father's store for the summer. Dillaed Hill and family left Mon day evening for a visit to their old home in Missouri. They will be absent about two months. They deserve a cracking good time and The Mail hopes they'll have it, A. C. Tayler went to Tolo with his family Wednesday to inspect the workings of the Tolo mines and inci dentally to add more interesting know ledge to his stock in trade to impart to the Londoners when he arrives there this summer. R. V. Jones, station agent at Sheri dan, who has h.-en visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garl T. Jones, for the last week, left for Tuscon, Arizona, last Sunday, morning where he has a position offered hira as agent at that place. If the climate and coun try traits him he will accept the posi tion but ff not ha will return and again assume his duties at Sheridan. E. LA. Long came over from, Horn brook last week to secure a carpenter to assist him in the erection of a large two story hotel at that place he hav ing been awarded the contract tor the same: Mr. Long was formerly a resi dent of Medford. ; Miss Viola Brandon, who has been teaching in our - publio school for the past two years, returned' to her home in Halsey, this state, last Monday' evening. She has ; made a host of friends during her stay here, who re gret to see her leave.. . .. ; Dr. T.VGarth, , of Iowa, stopped over in Medford one day last week on his return .home' from attendance to the National 1 Medisal association at Portland to visit with the family of B. N. Butler, who are old-time friends and were neighbors in Iowa. - C. E. Knotts was In from his Butte creek fishing camp Wednesday. He had with him several hundred pounds of fish which found ready market. He will run the camp during the summer season and will make, weekly. trips to every town in the valley,. ,-- . 5 Johnny Curry was down -from the R. W. Gray saw mill , Monday with lumber. - Johnny isn't looking the dudenot . a .little . bit-but there is, a look.of hardiness that is sot lost sight of neither are his - whiskers out of sight to any degree notloeabls. G. W. Eaton, formerly in the cooper business at Prospect, but later a resident of Lyonsville, Calif., ar rived in Medford Sunday and on Tues day left for Prospect, where he ex pects to take up a homestead and do coopering. He may possibly establish a cooper shop in Medford. Dr. W. S. Jones and Painter J. H. Butler and their families will leave tomorrow for a couple or three weeks' stay over in the Jenny creek country. During the doctor's absence Dr. G. B. Cole will have charge of his office and will look after his patients. Dr. E. Kirchgessner returned Sat urday from Portland, where he had been attending the National Eclectic Medical association. He reports that the convention was a success from start to finish. He was ono of tho ac tive participants in the convention work. . A. Redall, ot Ripan, Wis., who i making an extended tour of all the western states, stopped over ai Med ford for a couple of days last week to visit Mrs. Ella J. Coleand family, who are oid-tinie acquaintances, lie is very pleasant and entertaining gentle man to meet. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pool, of Olene, ruamam county, lormeny ot Jackson county, came over from their new home tbis week for a short stay with their friends hereabouts. Mrs. P. is not en joying me nest oi neaun and will re main in the valley a few days and re ceive medical attendance. Johnny Williams and A. Rey nolds, who have beeu stopping at i.oi man springs lor me past two weeks, for the benefit of Mr. Reynolds' health, returned Sunday evening. We are glad to learn that Mr. Reynolds is much improved and that he will soon be able to attend to nts duties again. ... . Warren Cameron, one of tho Med ford school graduating class, returned to his home on Applegate last Mon day to spend his vacation.' He will probably go to Lincoln, Nebraska, this fall to attend ' one of the hisrh scnoois in mat city. warren M a bright young man and will, if The Mail knows what it is iruessin? about. De one oi tne most brilliant lights in the arena of eminent men. F. B. Copenshire and G. B. Car rier, two vounz men from South Bend. Wah., were in Medford last week look ing for a business location. They are making a tour of the Pacific coast on bicycles, and are selling cigars from a cigar factory. They wtre joined at Ashland by G. it. Rodgers, of Grants Pass, and the three will travel to gether durine the summer, returning this fall and locate either at Ashland or Medford. Perry Ellis, the Prospect photo grapher, was in the metropolis last week exhibiting some of his excellent views of the fine scenery of the upper Rogue river country. The gentleman has some most excellent views of the magnificent scenery; along the ' Rogue river and of these he has a lam supply with which to supply the visit- lne ' Alazamas. There is. without a doubt,, no more beautiful scenery any place in Oregon, than is found along tne ttogue river and nearly all. these points of interest will be pointed out to tne Mazamas in their trip from Med ford to Crater lake in August. Cashier J. E. Enyart returned Tuesday from Spokane, Washington, at which place he took part in the an nual shoot of the Pacific Coast Gun club. There were seventy-five contestants for the various trophies and prizes and in all this crowd Mr. Enyart stood seventh in the general average. He won several prizes, varying in value from 83 to $100, the greater number of which be disposed of for a cash con sideration before leaving Spokane. The weather was extremely warm and the sun very brignt which latter was a great impediment to Mr. Enyart'b usual good shooting, be not being ac customed to being out of door. The globe trophy which Mr. Enyart held lat year went to Spokane parties this year. The next tournament will be held at Anaconda, Montana. Deafness Cannot be Cared. By local application, as tbey cannot reaob the dlseaned portion ot the car. There 1b only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constllu tioral remedies. Deafness is caused by an in flamed condition of the mucous lining of- the Eustachian tube. When tbis tube gets Inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear Ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is the result, aDd unless the lnflamatlon can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, bearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out ot ton are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure Send for circu lars, free. Sold by druggists, 75u. Hull's Fum ily Fills are the best. F. J. Cukney & Co., Toledo, 0. Doctor Danielson, Office in Halley block over postoffice. Chronic diseases, and diseases of women and children a specialty. Legal blanks at The Mail office. Kama & Gilkey have tinware thev I guarantee not to rust. . Graduating ExercUesv . Our public scnoois have closed. After nine months of diligent work, work that has been wrought with ob stacles at almost every turn, because of inadequate school room, work that has been marred by barriers that seemed almost insurmountable, and work that has required a strong will to accomplish, eight of our boys and girls have demonstrated that any one, no matter what obstacles fall in their pathway, may, if he have a strong arm, a clear head and a determined and honest purpose, rise with the aid of our publio schools until he stands foremost-in the honor and confidence of his fellow men. We are pround of our school. Schools in every age of the world have been the chief factor in man's onward march in civilization. Blessings every where follow its advanc ing footsteps. It travels over no blood stained fields to accomplish its noble ends. It brings man into harmonious and friendly intercourse. It brings men together. Wherever we go, whether at home or abroad, it is toe schools that control the great interests of the world and makes the affairs of man mighty. That is why we are proud of our school; that is the reason that no effort should be spared to encourage the coming generation to arm them selves with the weapon that rules the universe. It is needless for-us to djrell upon the history of our Medford public schools during the past year. Suffice to say that, notwithstanding the ad verse circumstances under which the pupils and teachers have labored, they have, with never faltering determina tion, surmounted the difficulties that blocked the pathway and are now en titled to their well-earned vacation, and to the teachers is due the doepest gratitude of these whom they have so .diligently served dur ing the year lust past. As au evi denco of the great interest felt in our schools it is only necessary to say that over seven hundred people, tho largest crowd ever gat be red in tho Medford opera bouse, eon cremated there last Friday evening to witness the graduat ing exercises of those who reached the goal. The 6lace was gaily decorated and lavishly strewn with choice roses. w ben tho hall had been packed to Its utmost capacity and the standing room had all been appropriated, the Medford school band opened tho exercises of tho evening by an overture, '"The Nug get Nell." Then the curtain was drawn. revealing tho graduating class seated in a semi-circle on the stage. The ex ercises, proper, were opened bv a touching prayer by Rev. Wood which was followed by the class son?, "At the Threshold,' by the class of VHI, fol lowed by Miss Zou Brans, who, in her plcasiiig and charming inauner, inter ested the audience on the subject: "Is Patriotism Declining in America? Her rendition showed careful work aud training and was heartily applauded by the audience. After Miss Bruus came Warren Cameron in "America's De mands in Education," which he brought forth in a. manner common datory to him and which showed that he was master of his subject. "America in Invention," by Helen Holtan was tbe next theme for discussion, and she demonstrated to the audience that America leads the world in science. "The Cause of America's Success," by L. May Phipps, was a subject full of patriotic sentiments and one in which tbe deepest interest was manifested. Then, by way of variety, an octet was rendered by the teachers which elicited encore alter encore and which pre pared the audience for the next sub ject, "'America's Resources," by Ida H. Weaver. She presented it in a thorough and vivid manner and did not tail to hold the attention of her hearers. Ar bitration Instead of War" by Floyd M. White, was so strongly advocated that all doubts as to bis aversion to war was thoroughly eliminated, and that fact being well established the audience prepared themselves to bear what Miss Edith M. White had to say on "Ameri can Literature," and tbey were in full accord with her sentiments in which she, in a very able manner, eulogized our American authors, lauding them as the superior of all authors. Then came "Our Country's Future" by W. W . r erguson and should his prognosti cations come to pass, the future genera tion will be far in advance of the pres ent in enlightenment as we are in ad vance of the inhabitants of the dark ages, mis concluded tbe graduating exercises and the next thing was the presentation of diplomas by Hon. W. H. Parker who, after a few well chosen remarks, in which he urged them to continue their work, aim above the mark, depend on self reliance, etc.. he handed them their, diplomas' which is tbe evidence of their faithful and dili gent labors. .Then the parting class song ended the first part of tbe pro gram. While the graduates were oreoarinir for the second part, the audience were entertained by a tambourine drill by about thirty little girls which was splendidly executed and which showed very careful training. . After this the audience, led by Prof. Gregory, sang "America" and then came the reunion of the class in 1916, which was one of the most amusing features of the even ing. From high school graduates of 1896 tbey had become travelers of world-wide fame, inventors that the most imaginative had never dreamed of and the new woman, Oh! how . evi dent was she! - Tho program differed, materially from the general run of graduating ex ercises, in that the customary valedic torian, gatuiatormn and class prophesies were omitted and the program as given above was rendered. The subject! were all on one theme, ''America," first last and the all time, and although the subject of. America is one thut will always elicit the greatest enthusiasm among our people, a little diversity -in termingled witn tnese suojecis might not have been amiss. But the exer cises were a complete success, crowned with evidence of careful preparation, presented with marked indications of careful training, and received with evidence of a deep and lasting interest. To Prof. Gregory who has labored so faithfully and assiduously to muintain the credit of our school in the laco of adversity;to his assistants whoso whole energy has been in tho work of our schools aud who havo not left a stone unturned to further tho interest of those hom they represent; to the pu pils who have, by thoir tutors' assist ance made it possible to attain such credible resuits;to the school board who have been so persistent in their efforts to make Medford one of the . leading educational centers-.of Southern-Ore on and .to the parents and friends who ave been so liberal in their' support, is due honor and credit that must necessarily attract attention abroad as well as at home and give Medford a filace among the most progressive cities n Oregon. Fourth of July at Ashland. : ' GENERAL OUTLINE OF PROGRAM. President of the day, Hon C. B. Watson, of Asblatm. . Vice presidents, Hon. WVl. Vawter of Medford ; - Hon. W. M. Colvig, of Jacksonville, V. C. Leevery of Central Point. " Orator of the day, Hon. W. S, Crowell. of Medford, Reader, Miss Agnes Devlin, Jack' onville. Grand Marshal, G. W. Dunn.. Aids, J Pelton, O V Barron, O S Butler. A GREAT FARADS. The parade will form at 9:30 a. m. . in tbe following order, aa near as practicable: ; , " Advance brigade of mounted bicy clists. -Ashland .band " ' Company DO. Jf. G. ' . Cadet, Cos.. A, B aud C. J X Artillery Co. A. Ashland hose company, No. 1. Ashland hose Co. No. 2. Orator, reader a.id officers of the day in carriages. . G. A. R. float, followed by floats of other societies. Public and Nbrmal school floats. Oregon float. Dispray of the various merchants and trades. Citizens in carriages and on foot. TAHEKXACI.K PKOKKAM. Music, Ashland band. Invocation. Vocal music trio 'To Thee, 0 Country," Ashland lady quartet. Music, Ashland band. Reading, Declaration of Indepen dence, Miss Agness Devlin. Vocal music solo and trio "Old Glory," Ashland lady quartet. Oration, Hon. V. S. Crowell. Vocal music, Ashland lady quartet. Benediction. AMC8KMK.NTS. s The afternoon exercises will in clude a long string of interesting and thrilling amusements. At three o'clock will take place the GRAND BVRLESOCE PARADE. and the grand mammoth Band of 2o pieces will be heard for the first time by tho delighted listeners; also, ! in the parade will be the troupe of i pertorming minstrels, who will give a free exhibition. Following these will come a great band of wild Comanche warriors, in full war paint aud celebrating a recent vic tory in the style of savagery. The burlesque parade will be a feature of the day and contain many new and interesting attractions. Races for boys, races for girls, 'Cnrsa talk "in favor Talk ot Hood's BarssparWa, as for no other medi cine. IU great cores recorded in truthful, eonvincinf language ot grateful men and women, constitute Ua most effective ad vertising, ltany of tbaae cons ara mar- loaa. Tbey bar won tbe confidence of the people; have given Hood's Bares pav min the laigwt sales in the world, and iv mads nwrssssry for its manatactara the greatest laboratory oa earth. Hood's Hereaparllls is known by the cures it baa mans puree ot crofola, salt rbatua and aaaa, cores of rheumatism, neorelgia and weak nerves, core of dyspepsia, liver troubles, catarrh cures which prove Sarsaparilla U the best-ut fact the One True Blood Puriner. mm rkitt enT U: ey flOOd S PillS take, easy to operate, sse. DROP IiTO THE ...CRATER And cuti;h n breeze frm the little fan. The Crater is headquarters for cool and refreshing summer drinks. Agent for Siskiyou Min eral water, nature's own beverage. Famine supplied nt $1.50 per case of 61) bottlos. There's no flies on us when tho fan runs. D. I. Waldroop, Prop'r. ' Highest of aU in Lwwnmg Power Latcit U.S. GcVt Report ABSOLUTELY PURE races for men, with cash prizes for each. Egg gathering contest, sack rac ing, jumping, rope climbing, etc., for which liberal purses will be given. ., Race between, bicyclists and horsemen for liberal purse. Course will be from . Boulevard corner to Normal school and return distance about two and one-fourth miles. Music during the day will be furnished by the unrivalled Ash land band, under the leadership of rror.,0. O. Helman. Grand illuminated bicycle parade in the early evening, ... , , . .' a" grand ball ' Will be given in the evening, at the opera house, under the auspices of the firemen. " Music by Helman's Ashland orchestra. Supper will be served at Hotel Oregon. Tickets $2 per couple, inclusive of supper; spectators 25 cents. Floor director J. Ed-,v. Thornton. Floor man agers F. D. Wagner, S. G. Eggers, H. S. Evans, A. L. Helman, C. C. Chitwood. The grand march will begin at 9 o clock sharp. The people from far and wide are invited to come to Ashland and par- take freely of the entertainment of the day. Fine picnic grounds, pure cold water, all free as air. A most attractive literary and musical pro gram, interesting amusements and a general good time promised all around. Reduced railroad rales for those who desire to come by train. Fireman's executive committee in charge of the celebration F. D. Wagoner, H. J. Hicks. H. S. Evans. G. W. Vaupel, J. E. Thornton. Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy especially valuable for crouD and whooping cough. It will give prompt relief and is safe and plas ant. We have sold it for several years and it has never failed to give the root perfect satisfaction. G. W. Richards, Duquesne, Pa. Sold by Geo. H. Haskins. - ouoe-ior job printing Hail office. Punch and Jady ... - Never had 'a merrier time than we've had the lasrfew days, waiting on our customers, but...: ; Qur New Qoods are Just Coming I I Do you want a brush? Not with England, but a hair brush. We've' got something new in that line a palmetto brush that's just a perfect dandy. Have You Ever Hotieed... ; How bright the handle of our door is? Sopolio? Oh, no; just thevordihary usage of trade : fPvprv Hav q Udm T ottoi TIqxt UIU1J UUJ U 11UU UUUUl UllJ .... Why not stand at the head of the procession, instead , of bringing , up the rear. Considering that you waut thoroughly well made, stylish goods, not trash, we show for less money better st les and superior clothing in every way than any other house in; Southern Oregon." A fanre stock of :. Stylish Dress Goods... M - llrl vuiupnsiug x ancy y nue uoous, &wiss, uiiamea. Crape, Drop de Vinne, Dimities and Organdies goods W. H. MEEKER & CO. Your Attention, Please.... e-flOUNCE & PARKER ....Proprietors of the Are headquarters for Fourth of July goods of all descriptions... oiTve wny not tatce ice uream.' We re ready in Medford. Tho finest lino of imported and domestic tigars in Southern Oregon. Fine line of extracts of all kinds.... You Want Superior Pnotos ! And you will get them. He A PRISONER'S LADDER. tor Cllrabtag Out and Back Urn Vlattatf Hu iwnctlimirt. Warden Patten, of the Indiana prison south at Jefferson ville, has on exhibi tion one of the most remarkable con trivances of a prisoner that ever came into his collection. It is a ladder made of thousands of small ' pieces of twine, threads, cords and rope, such as a con vict would secretly collect through years of effort. With the rope Thomas Shepherd used to climb a thirty-foot wall and get out of the penitentiary yard night after night to visit an .old sweetheart. He never attempted to escape, and when his ladder was found one night he returned before hia ab sence had been discovered, rang the ball at the front gate, and surrendered himself." On his arm be carried a 'rob ber coat, which had been used to con ceal his striped shirt. He wore moc casins orer his shoes. t 4 Shepherd told a straightforward story, so far as it went. He had made the ladder, he said, in order that he might visit a woman outside the prison. He bad gone to her house only four times, he said. The other nurht, when he returned, he found his ladder gone from the wall, and at once he decided to give himself up. He would not tell the woman's name, but the prison of- I ficials think they have discovered her Sullivan county, InL, some years ago to live in Jeffcrsonvaie. near her oa- vict lover. Shepherd said that he wove his lad der at night, and that it took him months to finish it. It contained threads, strings and bits of cords of every size, length and color. They were woven, knotted and twisted skillfully. Shepherd was sent to prison to serve a life sentence in 1S75. A new trial was secured two years later, and he was recommit ted on the same sentence on April 10. I7K. He has continually pptitiiMHt! f..r vecutire clemency, aud two ye.irs r.jf his sc-ntcij'.x r.-as com muted to t wenty -years, lie will be re leased, consequently, on April IS, 1893. He was a country school-teacher. One night at an apple paring he had a quarrel with a man named Macey En jrle over a girL Engle had Shepherd arrested, and one night, before the case was tried, Engle was assassinated. Shepherd was convicted purely on cir cumstantial evidence, and has alw&n maintained his innocence. - They'll be here this week a. little of every-, thing. Muslins, sheeting, ginghamB, Swisses, new line of overalls, straw hats and tinware. ....THE FMH 1 , 1 1e Got to Ice Very Soon... to servo you with the best PATRONIZE. Mackey. MEDFORD OREGON..; Hord Go tii Wdm guarantees his work