6 MtiDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, AVlflDNlODAY, APRIL m. 11)10. rr j,w .,, Through the Wall By CLEVELAND MOFFETT Copyright, 1905, by D. Appleton & Co. "Ilere you ore. blocklnjr.tho corridor at No. 4." lie mode a mark on the Ilaa at that point "By the way, arc there any other exits from the banquet room except these two corridor oora"f "No, sir." "Good! Now, pay attention. "While 3roa -were listening at this door I'll mark It A with your back turned to 27a a person might hare left the banquet room by the farther door Til mark It B and stepped across the corridor Into No, 0 without your bco--ios: him. Isn't that true?" "Tea, air; It's possible." Or a person might have gone Into 27a. 6 from cither No. 5 or No. 7 with out your seeing him 7 "Excuse me. There was no one In been feasting and singing nn act of violence has taken place within tho sound of your voices. I am hero as an ofllccr of the law, because I havo rea son to believe that a guest at this ban quet is connected with a crime com mitted in this restaurant within the last hour or two." Then, after the first dismay, came Indignant protests. This man had a ncrvo to break In on a gathering of American cttlzeus with n fairy tale like that! "Silencer rang out tho commissary's voice sharply. 1 C A - I 1 vbsx wiaa or axsoxu. hoto toist r&oos. 3Toa. XXX 4. S, C 7, prlvilo dlnlnr roomx Vpesl&s oa corridor R B. 2tx C, prlrata dining room irber body u found. T", Tmlte dinlnc room occupied nt time t trasedjr by American gathered at 3"erth of July banquet. C. seat at banquet occupied by Klttredgo sad left vacant by him. JL B, two doors opening Into corridor Xrem banquet room. I. point in corridor wtiera the waiter -Zcstph stood with back turned to No. 6 wa8o be looked through door A durinc TesrLh of July speeches. 3C 7. arrows (hoW direction taken by sua and woman who passed Joseph in corridor some out. I Jfo. 5 during that fifteen minutes, and tie party who had engaged No. 7 did sot come." "JLhl Then If any stranger went -la to No. G during that fifteen minutes ke must have come from tho banquet Teem?" Tea, sir.' By this door, UT" Thaf s tho only way he could have come without my seeing him." "And If he went out from No. 0 afterward, I mean if ho left tho hotel, &e mast havo passed yon In tho corri tartr EractlyH Joseph's face was bright- "Now, did any one pass yon in tho eorridor, any one except tho lady V "Yes. sir," answered the waiter ea gerly; "a young man passed me. I -jmpposcd ho come from the banquet Mom.' DM any ono else pass you cither Xolng out or coming In?" -No, sir." Joseph heaved a sigh of relief and -was just passing out when the com missary cried out, with, a startled ex pression: "A thousand thunders! Waitl SCbat woman what did the wear?" The waiter turned eagerly. "Why a rjeautlful evening gown, sir, cut low, Jrfth a lot of lace and" "No, no; I mean what did she wear setsido? Her wraps weren't they In Ko. or No, sir; they were downstairs In tho cloakroom." "In tho cloakroomr lie bounded to s feet MBon sang de bon Dleu! tjalek! Fool! Don't you understand?" This outburst stirred Joseph to un exampled efforts. He fairly hurled his jaasslvo body down the stairs and a lew moments later returned panting, tut happy, with news that tho lady in No. G had left a cloak and leather bag la the cloakroom. ThC6o articles wcro wtill there. "Ah, that is something!" murmured the commissary, and he hurried down -to see tho things for himself. The cloak was of yellow silk, em fereWercd In white, a costly garment irew a fashionable maker, but thero was nothing to Indicate the wearer. The bag was a luxurious trifle In Bra stltan lizard skin, with solid gold ssesnUngs, but again there was no clew to be owner. , "Don't move these things," directed "K. rougeoL "It's possible some ono wfll call for them, and if any ono fceuld call-why, that's Olbelln's af fair. Now, we'll see these Americans," It was a quarter past 10, and tho kSarlty of tho proceedings at tho VoBrth of Jnly banquet (no ladles present) had reached Its height. A Yery French looking student from Bridgeport, Conn., had Just started an uproarious rendering of "My Bonnlo Ues Over the Ocean," with Latin quarter variations, when thero enmo a udden hush and a turning of heads toward the half open door, through which a voice was beard In percinp scry command. A moment later there entered a jflorld faced man with authorltativo milcn, closely followed by two police aaen. "Gentlemen," began M. Pougeot, -while the company listened In startled jrile-uc, "I m sorry to Interrupt this jfeaMjit gathering: . Wiile you have CHAPTER IV. rx nnc xaue or toe riw. HO sat there?" He pointed to a vacant scat at the long cen ter tablo. Heads camo together In ex cited whispers. "Bring me a plan of tho tables," ho continued, and when this was spread before him. "I will read off the names marked here, and each of you will please answer." In tense silence ho called tho names, and to each one came a quick "Here!" until ho said "Klttrcdger1 There was no answer. "All here but M. Klttredger cried the official. "He was here, and he went out I must know why ho went out; I. must know when ho went out exactly when; 1 must know bow he acted before he left what he said. In short I must know all you can tell mo about him." Then began a wearisome questioning of witnesses, not very fruitful, either, for these Americans developed a surprising Ignorance touch ing their fellow countryman and all that concerned him. As to Klttredgo's life and personality, tho result was scarcely more satisfactory. Ho had appeared In Paris about a year before, just why was not known, and had passed as a good fellow, perhaps a lit tle wild and hot headed. A few minutes later the unexpected happened. Ono of tho policemen burst in to say that some one had called for the lady's cloak and bag. "Well?" snapped the commissary. "I was going to arrest him, sir," re plied the other eagerly, "but" "Will you never learn your busi ness?" stormed Pougeot "Does Glbe- Un know this? "Yes. sir; we Just told him." "Send Joseph here quick." And to tho waiter when bo appeared: "Tell the woman In the cloakroom to let this young man have the things. Don't let him sec that you are suspicious, but take a good look at him." "Yes. sir. And then?" "And then nothing. Leave him to Glbelin." A moment later Joseph returned to say that he had absolutely recognized the young man downstairs as tho one who bad passed him In the corridor. Francois, the head waiter, was posi tive he was the missing banquet guest In other words, they were facing this remarkable situation that the cloak and leather bag left by the mysterious woman of No. G bad now been called for by the very man against whom suspicion was rapidly growing Lloyd Klttredgo himself. When Klttredgo, with cloak and bag, stepped into bis waiting cab and for the second time on this villainous night started down the Champs Ely sees he was under no Illusion as to his personal safety. lie knew that he would bo followed and presently ar rested, lie knew this without even glancing behind him. Ho bad under stood tho whispers and searching looks In tho hotel. Tho driver grumbled and cracked bis whip, and a moment later, peer ing back through tho front window, he saw his eccentric faro absorbed In ex amining a white leather big. Ho conld sio him distinctly by the yellow light of his two side lanterns. The yfung man bad opened one of tho inner pock ets of the bag, drawing out a flap of leather under which a name was stamped qui to visibly in gilt letters. Presently ho took out a pocketknlfo and tried to scrape off tho name, but the letters wero deeply marked and could not be removed so easily. After a moment's hesitation tho( young map carefully; drow his blade across tho boso of tho flap, severing it from the bag, which be then threw back on tho scat, holding the flap in apparent perplexity. As they ncared the end of tho Ruo do Vauglrard tho American opened the door and told tho man to turn and drivo back. Ho wanted to havo a look at Notro Dame, three full miles away. On tho way to Notre Dame, Klt tredgo changed their direction half a dozen times, acting on accountable Im pulses, going by zigzags through nar row dark streets instead of by tho straight and natural way, so that it was after midnight when thoy entered the Hue du Cloitro Notre Damo, which runs just besldo tho cathedral, and drow up at u houso Indicated by tho American. Another cab observed by Klttredgo drew up behind them. "Tell your friend back there," re marked Klttredgo to bis driver as ho got out, "that I have important busi ness hero. There'll bo plenty of tlmo for him to get a drink." no disap peared In the house, leaving tho cloak nn&bjir. Ju,the.', Aim now two Important tninifH tm'f pencil, one of them unexpected, The 'expected thlnu was Mint M. fllbcllu came forward Immediately from the 1 second cult, followed by Pnpn Tlgnol I and a pollreumii. The shadowing de tective was In it vile humor, which i was not Improved when he got the J message left by the (..ppant American I Glbelin turned to Klttredgo's driver : "Here's your fare. You can go. I'm from headquarters. I have a warrant ! for this mini's arrest." Meantime Klttredge had climbed the four (lights of stairs lending to the sacristan's modest apartment. And In order to explain how ho happened to bo making so untimely a visit It Is necessary to go bock several hours to a previous visit hero that tho young American had already mado on this momentous evening. After leaving tho Ansonla 'banquet at about 0 o'clock la the singular man ner noted by the big doorkeeper Klt tredge. In acconlanco with his promise to Alice, had driven directly to the Ruo du Cloitro Notre Dame, and at twenty minutes past 0 by tho clock In tho Tnveru of tho Three Wise Men he had drawn up at tho houso where the Bonnetons lived, Flvo minutes later the young man was seated In the sacristan's little salon assuring Alice that he didn't mind the rain, that the banquet was n bore anyhow and that he hoped she was now going to prove herself a sensible and reasonable little girl. Alice welcomed her lover eagerly. AIlco hnd never seemed so adorable, Then came a sudden and ominous on- traco of Mother Bonneton. Sho eyed Mie visitor wJth frank unfriendliness and proceeded to tell him that his at tcntlons to Alice must ccaso and that his visits hero would henceforth bo unwelcome. (To Bo Continued.) A SNAP IN ORCHARD LAND Ono hundred' and mxty norea of froo rod soil, 10 to 30 foot depth', two wolls, nliout 25 nores olunrod; n very gmduiil south hill nlopo', otio-half milo from pontoffieo, lees than ono-fourlh mllo from school nud sovon ni'd ono-lmlf biiles southwest of JnokHonvlllo. Only $110 per ncro. Cull on or addiosa JOE THOMAS 222 SOUTH HOLLY STREET. MEDF0RD, OREGON For -Sale (M0 acres of Good Ifttrmiujr Land at $1)5.00 not ncro. Boing situated tliroo miles west of that plneo and near tho government irrigation canal. This land is soiling at a BAKGAlN and now is your tinio to IN VEST. For particulars writo Harry Moon cantc rcss town, Calif. PLU MBING Steam and Hot Water Heating. All work guaranteed. Prlcos reasonable. I F. MOORE AND E. E. SMITH Old Tribune Building. Phono U931. 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I recommend this remedy in the hope of bringing it to tho ntatcntion of other kidney suf ferers. I was in bad shapo with rheumatism at one time, and despite all my efforts I was unable to get relief from pain and stiffness in tho small of my back. My kidneys woro also out of ordor and sometimes I had to get up at night to pass tho secretions from these organs. When I had about given up hopo of being cured, someone told mo to try Doan's Kidney Pills and I did bo, procuring a supply at Haskins' drug store. I soon found that tho claims mado for them wero true, for I had not used them long boforo my rheumatism began to disappear. As I continued taking this remedy, I steadily grow better and tho contents of eight boxes restored mo to good hoalth." For sale by all dealers. Prico 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., solo agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. NOTICE. Notice 1b horeby glvon .that tbo un dersigned will apply at tho next reg ular meeting of tbo city council of tho city of Modford, Oregon, for o Hconso to sell splrltous, vlnout and malt liquors In quantities less than a gal Ion, at his place of business at No. 22 Front street, North, In said city, for a period of six mouths. JOHN HARRINOTQN. April 8, 1910. NOTICE. To whom It may concern: I have no property for salo at any prlco. 10 MRS. J. F. HUTCHASON. WANTED Timber and Coal Lands ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING CON TRACTS TAKEN AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED. IB. H. Harris & Co. MEDFORD - - - OREGON Office in Jackotm "ooutity Bank Upstairs l FOR SALE SIX now hot frnmo cash, 3 ft. by G ft.; prico, oaoh $ 2.50 TWO fine, well-bred colts, 1 and 2 years old, sired by slaok Far ceur, imported by Ruby Broa. FINE SEED CORN FOR SALE. APPLY TO BROOKS' ORCHARD, JACKSONVILLE ROAD, NEXT PLACE WEST OF THE OLD THOMAS PLACE. J. E. ENYART, President JOHN 8 ORTH, Cawhior J. A. PERRY, Vico-Preaideat. W. B. JACKSON, Ass't Cashier. THE MEDFORD NATIONAL BANK UAPITAL $50,000 SURPLUS $I0,MO Safety toxts fer rent. A general Banking Business transacted. We solicit your patronage. mJKjrtM result of mlngW Vflr good flour, snob m flVOIymplc ml Flonr." ft a W Mother. 3euIandfitoiWQ gj Always Insist g jmtLOfe Ltweitorn wheut- M It "better ijCl1flft AT YOUR GROCER'S toaxuxp Yvovmta Urns Co., romano, Obmod $150 AN ACRE 270 acres, foothill land, about 0 miles from Med ford; there are about 85 aeros on this plaoo now planted to fruit, which includes about 20 acres in boaring. Tho boarinR varietiei are Nowtown and Spitzenberg apples and Comioo pears. There are 25 acres of Nowtowns in their second year with peach fiUorn and about 0 aoros of Nowtowns just plantod; also 20 acres of Jonnthnns and 10 acres of Bartlett and Anjou pears just planted. About 200 nores of first-class fruit land on tbo place. There am many springs on the placo and considorablo wator oould be de veloped for irrigation; two housos, good barn and other buildings. Would subdivide nicely. Easy terms. $2500 Sixty acres, 0 miles from Modford, about 15 acres cleared and partly planted; small buildings, $250 AN ACRE 70 acres, about 4 miles from Medford, free soil; 25 aeros planted to Newtown and Spitzongerg apples, mostly 3 years old; in addition, about 25 acres undor cultivation, balance easily cleared ; good new fl-room plastored houso, new barn; also set of old buildings. Could bo subdivided into two dr threo tracts nicely. I easy terms. ODUU Six miles from Modford, good now buildings, about o aoros g about 7 ncres additional cleared, balance not hard clearing; good team, wngon and machinery g0B wltn tho P,aco- 111,8 u a i0' aero tract. $15,000 A first-class fruit and alfalfa ranch, 185 aoros, 5V3 miles from railway station, praotically all bottom land, 140 ncres now undor cultivation, wator right with place; fair house, two baron, schoolhouse on tho placo, for $15,000, which is only $81 an noro; $0000 cash will handle, nnd easy terms can bo had on tho balance; this is a fine chanco to got a first-class tract of low-priced land for development purposes. We don't-thlnk this will last long, and if you are interested, come in and boo us about it. $12,525 EJovon acres in Cornice pears, 10 years old; 0 acres in Bart lett and Anjou pears, 1 to 3 years old; close in; good soil; terms. $!2,000-Eleven aeres in Cornice and Boso pears, 14 years old; theso trees are in full bearing and will pay a good income on tho price asked. $15,000 Twenty acres, fino now modern bungalow, buildings onsily worth $4000; about 13 aeros of npples-in full bearing; trees are 10 years old; bnlanco planted to applos 2 years old; good Boil; sightly location; close to market; an assured incomo from tho beginning; a fino home. $150 to $200 PEP ACRE Stowart acre traotB; 2 mileB from Modford; tracts arc from 10 to 25 nores in size; fino building spots on all; can all bo irrigated; choapost tracts in Modford neighborhood; easy terms. $300 PER ACRE Finest 5 and 10-aoro orchard and garden traots in tbo valley; easy terms. "W. T. YORK & CO. r Masson, Gross& Co. Sell and Promote Oil and Mining Properties Mines Experted and Ores Tested ADDRESS, BOOM 3 14, , MERCHANTS' TRUST BUILDING, PORTLAND, OR. 3555 ACRES Located two miles west of Medford, on tho nmin rond to Jacksonville. Tho soil in this neighborhood needs no commendation thero is nono better in Oregon. This tract is all planted, tho varioties being as fol lows: 757 Yellow Nowtowns. 580 Spitzcubcrgs. 319 Bartlett Pears. ' 242 Winter Nelis Pears. 288 Early Crawford and Elborta Peaches (plantod as fillers.) Tho grcator portion of theso troes woro planted in tho winter of 1906 and aro now in thoir fourth season. They havo mado a nice growth and aro in good condition. There are buildings on the place, ample for present needs. x The prico is $000 an aero, and wo can make good terms. W. T. YORK & GO. Here Are Some Fine US! H6SS Cli3,ncS BLACKSMITH SHOP, doing good business. GENTS' CLOTHING STORE; good lease and snap at prico asked. OTHER OPENINGS we do not caro to advertise. CHOICE BUSINESS LOTS FOR SALE AT $67.00 PER FRONT FOOT. Rogue River Land Co. 11 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE ' . , . i , im.' (.OLD RAY GRANITE CO. Office; 209081 MainSt., Medford,Oro. 0per,atingQuarry at Cold; Ray, Oregon DEALERS IN BUILDING, MONUMENTAL AND CRUSHED; GRANITE