JtEDFORU DAILY TRIBOEJLEDFOitD,, OREGON. THURSDAY. 1)EmfBER10im,
Social and Personal
Tha candy of quality. King A Long. 4
Webster Holmes, promises law
yer and politician of Salem, apent
Wednesday in Medford, - -
J. W. Holmea of Portland ia again
visiting in Medford. ns
Bay your Christmas , candy at tbe
M. ft B. Candy Kitchen. - . K
Mr, and Mrs. Norris and Mr. H, C.
Spear of Ashland apent Tburaday in
Medford.
J. N. Hammond of Lakeview apent
Tburaday in Medford.
Charlee Nickel, tbe Sterling rancher,
apent Wedneaday in Medford. He ia
aetting out an orchard of apple and
pear trees,
- John Blakeley, tha popular represen
tative of Moae Gunst, Js making bis
quarterly visit to valley points.
H. L. Burford, tbe genial representa
tive Of M. Sellers A Company, jewelry
bouse of Portland, ia again in Medford.
Eugene Peeplca of Portland and J. F.
Belhl of Seattle era go eats of the Naab.
W. H. Humphrey of this eity was
an Ashland visitor Wedneaday.
J. H. Grace of Los Angeles, with bis
family, are visiting in tbe eity. . ,
Mrs. J..H. Btewart is enjoying a visit
with ber friend, Mra. Sherman of Seat
tle, , ' .....
C. E. Smith, formerly of tbia eity, la
renewing old acquaintance.
Attorney Hough of Grants Pass is In
Medford on business.
Joe Bremen of Grants Pass ia in
Medford on profeeslonal business.
, Mayor J. P. Beddy waa an Ashland
visitor Wednesday. -
Bort Percival made a buslneaa trip
to Aahland Wednesday.
Remington Whitney, tbe erackerjoek I
fisherman, is telling new stories to bis
friends in this city. Kemington's ad
vent ia alwaya hailed with glee.
Henry Bates ia rejoicing at the
celpt of a letter from Connt de Bogo,
better known la Medford as Ed Purdy.
Purdy ie in the real estate business in
Klamath Falls and ripprte business as
brisk.- ' in., .
; Wilson Wait will resume bis studies
In Corvallfs next month.
P. M. Kershaw is in Roseburg on
business trip.
John Donahue, formerly of, this city,
has secured a position as a foreman
in tbe immense qnarrlea at Raymond,
(!l.
Eddie Root announces that he has
given up bis Intention to visit southern
California this winter. .
There'll be something doing In Mer
lin very soon. 232
Charles E. Short of Merlin was in
Medford on but-in Thursday. He
brought with him a new boostor slogan
"Thero'll be something doing in Mer
' lin very soon."
Too Lata to Classify.
WANTED Dining room girl at the
Gold Ray Hotol, Gold Hill, Or. 227
POH SALE OR TRADE More for a
fresh cow. Write W O. lOordon, Med
ford, R. F. D., or call mile and half
south of Medford, old Ifoiie place. 2112
CONTEST CASE ON BEFORB
LANS COMMISSIONER OANON
A land contest case between George
11. Dayton and William Wlttenburg is
being board by Land Commissioner Can
on Thursday. Some eight or ten wit
aesses are on hand. Wlttenburg claims
the land la more valuahlo fur mineral
land than as timber.
SOUTHERN PAOITIO STATION
. On January 1 tbe Southern Pacific
will establish a regular station at I'hoe
nii with an agent In charge, and cltl
aens of the thriving town will be able
to buy their tickets and ship their pro
duco' from Phoenix. The eommercinl Im
portance of the plno is thus recognixed,
resulting In a grent convenience to the
pnblio.
The agent has not as yet been appoint
ed, but bis appointment ia expected any
day .now. .:,. .. .
In many ways the growing itnpor.
tanace of Phoenix h:is been munlfested
lately. There have been frequent trans
fers of property, Including town Iota.
, and though not booming, Phoenix Is
growing lustily.
$8,000,000 IRON COMPANY
18 ORGANIZED IN CANADA
Now Is The Time To Buy Qhristmas Gifts
Useful and necessary articles are the sensible gifts for Christmas instead of fancy and unnecessary foibles, trinkets and
tinsels. Our Stock is most complete, embracing the newest creations in colors, weaves and patterns, Here are a few suggustions
Neckwear and Ties
The rang of Silks and the variety of ehadea eurpaesea
any, collection we have ever bad on display. Berry, va
rious ahadea of green, tan and brown mixtures are tbe
prfevatllng co0ft- P"ce ; 25c to 2.00
Silk Umbrellas
' For ladles aad gentlemen;
.stag and Ivory handles ...
Many beautiful designs io
$1.00 to 110.00
Holiday Suspenders
Til hand Rome individual boxes, in hand seme new dcaigni,
combined witb perfect comfort and extreme durabil
ity '. 50c to $3.00
Smoking Jackets
Some of them nre xtrompy swell. The brown nnd
green mixtures nre very popular ........ .$5.00 to $10.00
Reefers and Mufflers
Many rare offerings in plain, brocaded and jaoquered
effects. Tbo sort tbut appeal the men of good tasts
Home especially catchy effects 60a to $8.00
Bath and Lounging Robes
In handsome blanket afreets, ia colors ,. &t&
hues .$6.00 to $19.00
Silk Handkerchiefs ,
The golden brown, royal blue with darger dots, and greens
are the soasoo's favorites. Direct from the importer.
F"rioe , '.. ., . ., ..Y..S0a to gl.60
Scarf Pins ; and Dress Studs
iVtkvni Jewelry, Cuff link, Shirt Stud and, Collar But
tons in late designs from .50e to tfi.00
. Ho! for the Holidays!
Many useful gifts in Xmus goods for geatlemen: Fan
cy Vests, Drossy Men's Gloves, Silk Underwear, Shirts
and a countless lint of articles.
The Toggery
Medford Y Fashion Store for Men
Do Your Shopping Early
-Don't delay. Secure your pick. Cravats, Collars, Shirts,
Suspenders, Half Hose, IJmbrollac in great variety to
.select from. Our goods are. very classy, modest in price
and the assortment is lurge. Puckagcs laid aside.
LAND rRAUD MAN MUST OO
TO JAIL AND PAY FINE
WASHINGTON, Dee. 10 Frederick
t'-J . ....
A. Hyde of San Francisco, recently con
victed of conspiracy to diYniViWtfar
United States of large tracts of land in
Oregon and Washington, was sentenced
the district criminal court to pay a
fine of $10,000 and to serve two enrs
the penitentiary at MoutifUville, V.
Vs., the maximum penalty under the
law.
J ooii t n. Schneider of Tucson, Aria.,
uri employe of Hydn.nnd convicted with
him, was tf mod $1000 and aentunccd to
one year and two months in the pent
tentUryT"-' " ' '
Both noted appeals to the district
court of appeals. Hyde was released on
$20,000 bail and Schneider on $10,000.
The -prosecution of Hyde nnd Schnei
der, together with John A. Mention and
Henry P, Ditnond, who were acquitted,
following the investigation of alleged
wholesale irregularities in public land
deals In the west, eoftt the government
$100,000, and the trial occupied three
Month. .
ONLY 67 HUNTERS KILLED
DUBINO TUB PAST SEASON
MONTREAL, Dec. 10. Tbe Canada
Iron Corporation, Limited, with a cap
. Itul of $8,000,000, is the title of a newly
formed company which has acquired a
nrnnbor of iron plants in Canada and
w,ill operate them under ft joint man
agement. The properties include the
'Canada Car Wheel works in Montreal
. and works at Three Rivers, Que.; Fort
William, Saint Thomns and Hamilton,
. Out., and Londonderry. N. 8.
Formal transfer of the properties was
made yesterday, the consideration helng
$1,957,000.
The financing Is done chiefly in Lon
don, .Thomas J. Drum m ond of Montreal in
prosident, and tbe directors include
Oeorge Oudewitl of New York aad a
number of Knglish capitalists as well
as Canadian representative.
Mr. and Mrs. Kdwin H. Jenney have
taken Miss Carrie Rawson s house in
Knst Medford. Mrs. .Tanner was for
merly Miss Irene Pa I mo r.
Attorney E. E. Kelly has been ad
mitted to .permanently practice in the
supreme court of the state.
- The Entre Nous Dancing club gave
an enjoyable little hop Wednesday eve
ning. J. W. Whitney the genial represent a
Jive of the Remington Typewriter (torn-.
(rnny, ia again tn Medford.
CHICAGO, Dec 0. The hunting sea
son, which for deer closes tomorrow,
has been much less deadly than those of
previous years. Only 57 persons were
accidentally killed this year as against
73 In 1907' and 74 in 1906, but the in
jured numbered 91, ao against HI in
1907 and 70 in 1906. More than half
of the fatal accidents happened in the
stales of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota
and 'Wisconsin, the number of these
states being seven, six and 17 respectively.
OOV. JOHNSON ADVOCATES
ntEB TRADE WITH OANADA
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Dec. 10. An
absolute free trade agreement between
the United States and Canada will be
urged by Ooverner John A. Johnson dur
ing his coming eastern visit, and his
agitation may result in a joint legisla-,
tive memorial to congress from the Min
nesota legislature. He believes that the
unrestricted trade between the United
States and Canada would be of advan
tage o both ceuntries.
HOT SPRINGS HOTEL IS
REDUCED TO ASHES
UNOLB JOB LTVINO tTP
WASHINGTON, Dec. . lp.T-flpeaker
Cannon today threw cold water on the
rivers and harbors congress by threat
ening to oppose the orpanixation 'a plant
and Insisting that "talk is cheap, action
another thing." There ia no hope of
getting the neeeaaary v appropriatloa
without the apeakur'a Msistaaca.
SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 10. Fire last
night totally destroyed the magnificent
scenie Hot Springs hotel on the Great
Northern road in the Cascade moun
tains. W. WKhittsert Anacortes, a
guest, jumped from a two story win
dew. His shoulder was dislocated. Man
aer Prosser was slightly burned in try
ing to save valuables. The origin of the
hotel fire ia a mystery. The house cost
$.10,000.
HI
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Specials for Tomorrow
10 dozen Indies extrn firm quulity
seamless fnnt black lisle finish IIoso,
good, honvy weight, a n'gulnr 3'ic
quality insizea to to 10,
25c a Pair
25 dozen of the best wearing Hoys'
Hose ia tbo eity; extrn heavy v.riglit
in sizes 0 to 10 .
25o a Pair
10 dozen Mini's seamiest) fast col
ored Hose, a 11 Oc value, in black or
art tone
3c a pair, a for . . . ,2fc
Men's Work Hose, per pr 6c and 10c
100 of tbe largest 10c Pencil Tab
lets in (be city, while they Inst, a
4SO page tablet, enchc 5c
1000 enkes Toilet Soap, full Tie
size, 0 styles to peleet from, ft for 10c
lin styles nnd qualities in Dress
ing Combs; extra good vnlnes;
r:n b Be to 95c
100 .!(.. mi (ihiH-i Tumblers; eight
styles to Helect from; good weight,
clear gbiHS, per set of 6 60c
Over l0O different items iu Havibind
Agate nnd Aluminum Ware,
all styles and qualities from
Fancy liiua Glassware,
100 to $15.00
Well Be Ready
in a few days with our Holiday Line. Watch ami wnit for it. tl will
pay yon.
HUSSEY'S
CASH STORE
TheiNew St ore Just West of Moore H
ALL HOPE OF VON PLANK'S
RECOVERY IS ABANDONED
BAKER8FIELD, Cel., Dee. 10. All
hope of saving the life of Adrian von
Plank, tha Portland actor, who was
shot hyb E. M. Blacker, waa abandoned
today by the attending phyaiciana. Four
bullets are still ii his body. Blacker for-
gava hie wlfa. for . aer unfaithfulness
last night.
TIMBER CRUISER ARRESTED
FOB MISREPRESENTATION
lilWEUUKti, Or., Deo. 10. --
George W. Taylor, a local
miser, was arrested in tins
George
timber
it v tins
evening on complaint of Mrs. N. ,T.
Foley, who alleges t bat Taylor misrep
resented a timber claim to her. Ac
cording to Mrs, Foley, Taylor located
ber last February on a timler claim
which was guaranteed to contain 3,000,
000 feet of merchantable timber, and
she has just now discovered that tbe
tract she was shown is not the one hc
has filed on, the latter containing notb
ing but brush and burnt timber. Tavlor
charged a fee of $7d.
Taylor was releaat-d on bail. He
was charged with a similar offense iu
California not long ago. but was ac
quitted.'
S'ALEM IS ENTERTAINING
CROWDS OF DAIRYMEN
HALEM. Or.. Dec. 10. The Salem
board of trade made elaborate props ni
ifcms for the entertainment of the dairy
men, who ojven their three-day session
here today. Tonight a reception will
he given at the lliheo club, to which all
delegates to the convention will bo cor
dially invited. There will bo an add reus
of welcome by Mayor Rodgors and re
spouses by a number of the visitors.
Vocal and instrumental music will be
provided. The affair will be entirely
informal and will close with a lunch.
SPECIAL
S A L E
SEE THE
DISPLAY OF COUCHES
in Our Big Display Window
30 per cent off
From Now Until After
Holiday
CALL AND SEE
Weeks & McGowan
West Side Funiture Store West 7th.; st. Medford
I'rmiiient F. L. Kent nf the Dairy
men's association arranged with Pro
fessor . 0. Simpnon of the department
of dairying at the agrioultural tollego
to plnee tha exhibits. The eihihits are
placed on display in the hall over the
Salem Hardware store, on Commercial
street, just north of Stale street. This
ia a commodious room, cool and well
lighted and is an eicellent plac, for
the exhibits. ,
COLONEL HOFEB AWAKES TO
FIND HIMSELF OOUNOILMAN
3.41. KM. Or.," Dee. 10. To aava ao
opposition yet to be beaten waa tha un
pleasant experience of H. 8. Radcliff
in the eity election here, in which the
name of Colonel fc. Hofer, editor of the
Capitol Journal, was written in on the
ballot. Radeliff was supposed to hare
had no opposition till the rotes were
counted. I'olouel Hofer defeated Bad
cliff by over 80 to 59. Ft waa the
greate.1 surprise that waa sprung in
the municipal election, particularly to
Colonel Hofer, who was not a candidate
and had refused to allow his name to be
used ia that connection. The joke was
perpetrate by the. Salem Aemaa her
ein, of which Colonel Hefer ia presi
dent, which woiked in nnison to bring
about the result.
DAVIS ACQUITTED OP THE
OHAKOE OP VHTRDESMNO EtTSTIN
OMAHA, Nb., Dec. 10. Charles E.
Daris waa today acquitted of the charge
of murder in connection with the fa
moue triple death pact ia which he' was
accused of killing Dr. Frederick; Eustin
under agreement by which he and 37s.
Abbie Rice were to commit anicide as
seoa as Rirstia waa dead.