MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, .TUNE i), .10.10.
Half
A Chance
4 BY FREDERICK S. ISHAM.
lAutlior of "The Strollers." "Un-
uder tho Robo." "The Lmlv of
Iho Mount." Etc
t Copvricht. 1000. bv tho Boobs-
.aicrnu VjOuiuuuv.
"roar lorrtsUIp tyM pardon mc; tho
.human mind tins its aberrations. At
tlio moment, by a curious psycholog
ical turn, a feature ot another prob
lem seised me. It was like playing
two games of chess at once. Per
il ap your honor has experienced tho
sensation."
His lordship beamed. "Quite so,"
fee observed unctuously.
Tfea business of tho morning ran on,
and John Steele at length concluded
Us cross examination. "I think, your
lordship, the question of tho reliabil
ity of this man as a witness In this
or any other case fully established."
"Aay other case?' said his lord
hip. "We aro not trying any other
"Witness may go," said his lordship
brusquely.
Dandy Joe, a good deal damaged in
the world's estimation, stepped down.
Hls-erstwhllo well curled mustache- of
ferlck dust hnu seemed to droop as ho
Junk out of the. box. lie appeared
subdued, almost frightened, qulto un
like tho Jaunty little cockney that had
stepped so blithely forth to giro his
testimony.
Tho witnesses nil beard. John Steele,
-for the defense, spoko briefly, but Ms
'words were well chosen, his sentences
f classic purity. As the girl listened
It seemed to her not strange that Cap
tain Forsythe, as well as others per
haps, should be drawn hither on oc
casions when this man appeared.
Straight direct logic characterized tho
'speech from beginning to end. Only
nee did a suggestion of sentiment
csrt pity for that gin besotted thing,
the prisoner obtrude Itself; then It
passed so quickly his lordship forgot
to Intervene, and the effect remained.
. flash. Illuminating, Rembrandt-like.
wheel abruptly nnct retrace nw way
lie was not nu nbsentmlmlcd man, jet
he hail been striding unconsciously, not
toward his customary destination at
that hour, tho several chambers at
once his otllcc and his home. Kor a
moment the strong fnco of the man
relaxed ns If in amusement at his own
remissness. Gradually, however. It
once more resumed Its expression of
musing thotightfuluess.
Turning into a narrow way not far
from tho embankment, ho stopped be
fore the door of a solid looking brick
building, let himself In and made his
way upstairs. On tho third floor be
applied another and smaller key to
another lock and from a hall entered
a large apartment, noteworthy for Its
handsome array of books that reached
from floor to celling wherever thero
was shelf space. Passing through this
apartmcut, John Steele stepped into
that adjoining, tho sitting and dining
room.
A discreet rapping at tho door, fol
lowed by tho appearance of a round
faced Uttlo man with a tray, Interrupt
ed further contemplation or revcrio on
John Stcelo's part Seating himself
at tho table, ho responded negatively
to tho servant's inquiry if "anythlnk"
elso would bo required and when tho
man had withdrawn mechanically
turned to his letters and to his simple
evening repast Ho ato with no great
ovldenco of appetite, soon brushed the
missives, half read, asldo and pushed
back hla chair.
Lighting a pipe, ho picked up one of
tho papers. Amid voluminous wastes
of type an item in the court and so
ciety column had caught his eye:
Sir Charles and Lady Wray, who aro
Intending- henceforth to reside in Eng
land, have returned to tho stately Wray
mansion In Piccadilly, where tboy will
be for the season. Our well known gov
ernor and his lady are accompanied by
their niece, the beautiful and accom
plished Miss Jocelyn Wray, only child ot
Sir Charles younger brother, the lato
Hon. Mr. Richard Wray, whose estate In
cluded enormous holdings In Australia as
well as several thousand acres In Devon
shire. This charming young colonial has
already captivated London society.
John Steele read carefully this bit
of news and then reread It lie even
found himself guilty of perusing all
tho other paragraphs, the comings and
goings, the line doings! They related
to a world he had thought Uttlo about
a world within the world. Just as the
people who lived in tunnels and dnrk
passages constituted another world
within the world. Ilcr name danced
In Illustrious company. Ilere were
dukes and earls and viscounts, a
sprinkling of the foreign clement be
gums, emirs, tho nation's guests. He
FELL DOWN SHAFT WHILE
VIEWING ROSE FESTIVAL
PORTLAND, Oe.. Juno O.In her
engornosR to view tho "Spirit of tho
Goltleu West," held" in connection
with tho rose festival parade, Mrs.
J. S. Cooper of Independence, Ore,
fell down nn elevator shaft last
night. At tho Good Samaritan Hos
pital today it is said that sho prob
ably will die. Both her arms wore
broken, and sho sustained a bnsnl
frnoturo of tho skull in addition to
internal injuries. Sho i9 CO years of
ago.
With her husband and son Mrs.
Cooper camo to Portland to nttend
tho roso show.
Mrs. Cooper, with her hushnnd.
wns standing in tho lobby of tho hotel
when tho parade approached. Sho
hurried to tho elevator. Tho oper
ator had just started ns eho reached
tho guard door. Tho womnn, how
ever, throw open tho door and
plunged down to tho bottom of tho
well, a distnnco of 14 feet.
SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR
IN INDIANAPOLIS HOSPITAL
INDIANAPOLIS, Intl., June 8.
The San Francisco mayor's office is
being conducted in n wnrd of St.
Vincent's hospital here today. Mnyor
McCarthy, bedridden, with n broken
nnklc, daily receives and answers
scores of letters and telegrams.
Time slipped by. The Judge looked saw also "Sir Charles, Lady Wray and
t his watch, bethought him of a big
tlrer dish filled with amber bued spe
cialty of the Ship and Turtle and ad
journed court His address Interrupt
d by the exigencies of the moment
John Steele began mechanically to
gather up hla books. He absently sep
arated them again. At tho same tine
Sir Charles and his party walked to
ward the bench. They wcro met by
&ls lordship nnd cordially greeted.
"A privilege. Sir Charles, to meet
se wo have heard of so often In tho
BBtlpodes."
"Thank you. His lordship, Jndge
Seeson, m'dear, whose decisions"
"Allow mo to congratulate you, slrl"
Sho enthusiastic voice was that of
Captain Forsythe, addressing John
Steele. "Your cross examination was
aasterly. Had you been in a certain
ether case years ago when the evi
dence of that very person on the stand
today in the main convicted a man of
Biurdcr I fancy the result then wonld
have been different"
John Steele seemed not to bear. His
yes were turned toward tho beautiful
glrL She was standing quite close to
him now. He could detect the fra
grance of the violets she wore, a fresh
weet smell so welcome in that close,
austy atmosphere.
"My niece, your lordship. Miss
;Wray."
Steele saw her bow and heard her
speak to that august court personage.
Then as the latter, after further brief
talk, hurried away
"Sir Charles, let mo present to you
3Lt. Steele," said Captain Forsytho.
"Lady Wray"-
"Happy to know you, sir," said the
governor heartily.
"Miss Jocelyn Wray," added tho mil
itary man, "who," with a laugh, "expe
rienced sorao doubts about a visit of
this kind being conducive to pleas
ure!" John Steele took the small gloved
hand she gavo him. Her eyes wero
very bright
"I enjoyed I don't mean that I am
o glad I came," said tho girl "and
heard you!" she added.
lie thanked her in n low tone, look
ing at her band ns be dropped it
'You you aro making Englaud your
home?" His volco was singularly hes
itating. "Yes." Sho looked nt him a Uttlo
surprised. "At least for the present!
But how" she broko off. "I suppose,
though, you could tell my accent I've
lived nearly all my life in Australia,
nd"-
Slr Charles, interrupting reminded
them of nn appointment. Tho party
turned. A slender flguro inclined Itself
very slightly toward John Steele. A
Tolco wished him good morning, Tho
man stood with his hands on his
books. It did not occur to him to ac
company her to the door. Suddenly
ho looked over his choulder. At the
threshold she. too. bad turned her
bend. An instant their glances met
The next she was gone,
CIIAPTER V.
AT THE OI'EIIA.
WnEN John Stcelo left tho
court toward tho end of tho
day be held his bead as a
wan who thinks deeply.
Jtoiu the door he directed his stops
Miss Wray" among the long list of
box holders for that night at the
opera, a gala occasion, commanded by
'royalty for the entertainment of roy
alty and Incidentally of certain bar
barian personages who had come
across tbo seas to be diplomatically
coddled and fed.
Folding bis newspaper. John Steele
turned to bis legal papers, strove to
replace idleness by industry, but the
spirit of work failed to respond. He
looked at his watch, rang sharply a
belL
"Put out my clothes." he said to tho
servant who appeared with a lamp,
"and have a cab at the door."
The opera hod already begun, but
pandemonium still reigned about the
box office. A thunder of applause from
within. Indicating that the first act
had come to an end. was followed by
the usual egress of black and white
figures impatient for cigarettes and
light lobby gossip.
"Divine, eh? The opera. I mean!" A
volco accosted John Steele, nnd. turn
ing, ho beheld a familiar face with
black whiskers, that of Captain For
sythe. "This Is somewhat different
from the morning's environment?"
"Yes." snld the other. "But your first
question," with n smile. "I'm afraid 1
can't answer. I've Just rome, and if I
hadn't well. I'm no Judge of music."
A bell sounded. John Steele, excus
ing himself, entered the auditorium
and was shown to Ids seat
(To Bo Continued.)
STOMACH DEAD
MAN STILL LIVES
I. 0. 0. F. Notice.
All members of Rogue River en
campment, No. 30, nre requested 10
be present nt tho regular meeting
Saturday, June 11. Work in degrees
and banquet nt close of meeting. Vis
iting brothers always welcome.
WM. A. MILER. Scribe.
Medford, Oregen: This cortifies
that wo have sold Hall's Texas Won
der for tho euro of all kidney, blad
der nnd rheumatic troubles for ten
years, nnd have novor hnd n com
plaint. It gives quick and permanent
elief. Sixty days' treatment in each
bottle. Medford Pharmacy. tf
AUTOMOBILES
O. W. Murphy. O. M. Murphy.
MURPHY BROS. AUTO LIVERY.
1010 Chnlmers Detroits.
Phone 1801, Vnlley Auto Company,
Medford, Or.
Quick Service. Ensy Riding.
Prices Right.
PARRY AUTO LIVERY
PHONE MAIN 3141.
Agency for tho Parry Cars. Rogue
River Auto Co., Frank II. Hull, Prop.,
Medford, Or.
9war4
People who suffer from sour stom
ch, fermentation of food, distress alt
er eating and Indigestion, and cook
relief in largo chunks of artificial
dlgestors, are killing thou stomachs
by inaction Just as surely as tho vic
tim of morphine is deadonlng and
Injuring beyond repair every nervo in
his body.
"What tho stomach of every suffer
er from indigestion needs is a good
prescription that will build up his
stomach, put strength, energy and
elasticity Into St, and make it sturdy
enough to digest a hearty meal with
out artificial aid.
Tho best prescription for Indiges
tion over written is sold by druggists
ovorywhoro and by Chns. Strang and
Is rigidly guaranteed to build up tho
Etomach and euro lndlgection, or mon
ey back.
This prescjrtption Is named Ml-o-nn,
and is sold in small tablet form
In largo boxes for only 60 cents. Re
member tho name, Ml-o-na stomach
tablets. They never fall. They con
tain ingredients that give quick re
llof (other than strong digesters),
but they aro compounded for the pur
pose of making the stomach strong
and energetic enough to do its work
without tbo aid ot harmful drugs.
Canton
RESTAURANT
SAM LOCK, Prop.
The former famous chef at the
Nnsh Grill, Mr. Sam Lock, has
opened a first-class restaurant
above Kennedy's saloon, No. S3
South Front street. Entrance at
both sides. Only first-clans meals
served, and just tho nnmo of the
proprietor is the best guarantee.
OPEN EVERY DAY AND NIGHT.
NOODLES, CHOP SUEY.
This is the only place where will
bo served chop auoy and China nood
les. Come and see me and you and
I aro both sure you will como back.
Remember, I am willing nnd I preach
what I promise. Yours truly,
SAM LOCK.
Charlnff Cross, but .only ' Woodville. Or.
Jersey Cow.
Wanted First class fresh Jersey
giving not less than 12 quarts per
day at least. Address Oak Vale Or
chards, Larkin Roynolds, supt.,1
72
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MINERAL
WATER
Siskiyou Natural Mineral Water,
bottled at tho spring by J. M.
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TRY US
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CORNER MAIN AND CENTRAL AVENUES.
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E. E. TROWBRIDGE, Propriotor.
FOUNDRY AND MACHINIST
All kinds of Engines, Spraying Outfits, Pump3,
Boilers and Machinery. Agonts in Southern Ore
gon for FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO.
J. E. ENYART, Presidont
JOHN S. ORTn, Cashier.
J. A. PERRY, Vico-Prosident.
W. B. JACKSON, Ass't Cnshicr.
The Medford National Bank
Capital, $50,000
Surplus, 910,000
SAFETY BOXES FOR RENT. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
- TRANSACTED. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE.
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All Work Guaranteed Prices Reasonable
COFFEEN . PRICE
11 North D St.. Medford. Ore.
Phone 303
Buy Where Yo . Get
Your Moneys Worth
When wanting high-grade Ice Orcam or Sherbets in
any quantity we are at your service. QUALITY is
our -vyatchword.
You remember the QUALITY long after the price
is forgotten.
We have our own delivery and can supply you with
milk, cream and buttermilk.
Ask your grocer for our Creamory Butter.
Rogue River Creamery
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V. O. IIANtbcN TOM MOFFAT J
Wo niako any kind and stylo of Windows.
Wo carry GIobs of any sizo on hand.
MEDFORD SASH & DOOR CO., Medford, Oregon,
- -
For Sale
Land that will out six crops of alfalfa a year. U.
S. Govornmont irrigation. If you aro interested,
address
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c-f - c iMrlr
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Roanoke
Roanoke
One of the Most Beauti
ful Resident Sections
of Medford
Roanoke Addition is just far enough out to elim
inate all noise and bustle of the business section and
yet it is just right for the man who is in business.
Only ten minutes' walk from the railroad. This is
becoming one of the most finished residence districts
of Medford. Tho lots all faco on Main street and
Roso avenue. Cement sidewalk all in. Sewer and
water mains laid The lots are high and sightly,
which gives them a great advantage. Building re
strictions $2000. There aro already several fine now
cottages on tho property. These lots aro quite largo,
boing 50x137, which gives plonty of room for garden
and garage and othor necessary buildings.'
Come and make your selections early.' Prices $735
to $750 for cast and west front lots.
J. W. DRESSLER AGENCY
Selling Agents
Roanoke
Roanoke
PHONE NO 2681
134 N. RIVERSIDE AVENUE
Special Rates
for tho
GOLD RAY GRANITE CO.
Office: 209 West Mnin St., Mcdfoid, Ore.
Operating Quarry at Cold Ray, Oregon
DEALERS IN
BUILDING, MONUMENTAL AND
CRUSHED- GRANITE
Portland Rose Festival
JUNE 6TH TO 11TH
on tho
Southern Pacific Comp'y
(Linos in Oregon)
ONE and ONE-THIRD FARE
PROM ALL POINTS IN OREGON
Sale Dates From Roseburg and all stations north
thereof, including all branches, Juno Gth, 8th and
10th. From all stations south of Roseburg, Juno
5th 6th and 8th. Pinal return limit .Tune 15th.
For further particulars as to rates, etc., apply to
any S. P. Agent or to
WM. MoMURRAY,
Genoral Passenger Agent. Portland, Oregon.