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I BY FREDERICK S. ISHAM.
I Author o "Tho Strollers." "Un-J
t adcr tlio Rose." "Tho Lndv of
thq Mount" Etc.
CoDvrieht.' 1909. bv tho Boobs-
Li Memu uompanv.
CTo started. "Interesting!"
Ho bent n little nearer. Sho swept
back (ho disordered lock. An Instant
the tnnu seemed to lose his wolf pos
session. "Ah," ho began ns If tho
words forced themselves from his lips,
"If only 1 might"
Wlmt ho had been on tho point of
Raying was never finished. Tho girl's
quick glance, sweeping nn Instant
ahead, had lingered on some ono ap
proaching from tho opposite direction.
"Isu't that Lord Honsdaler asked
tho girl, continuing to gaze before her
A black look replaced the sudden
flame lu Steele's gase. The hand hold
Ing tho reins closed on them tightly.
"Rather early for him, I fancy," she
said, regarding the slim figure of tho
approaching rider, "with his devotion
to clubs and late hours, you know.
Do you, Mr. Steele, happen to belong
to any of his clubsV
"Xo." He spoko In n low voice, al
most harshly.
Her brow lifted. Ills face was turned
from her. Had ho been mindful ho
might have noted n touch of displeas
ure ou the proud face that she regard
ed him as from a vague. Indefinite
distance.
He remained silent She frowned.
CENTRAL POINI NEWSLETTER
Tho hotels mid restaurants of Cen
tral Point nro working overtime nnd
tho beauty of it is tlmt n very largo
ptoportiou of tho peoplo who oomo
into town nro homesookers mid In
vestors. Tuesday was roeognirod ns Flag
day by quito n number of our busi
ness men, ami "Old Glory" fluttered
from ninny of tho stores nnd house
tops. Noxt yonr everyone will hnvo
caught tho idea nnd tho display of
our National colors will bo gonornl.
Evangelist Johnson speaks this
(Tuesday) evening on "Boozo", nnd
if thoro is nti uninvited man in Cent
ral Point todny, it is not tho fault of
those who nro advertising tho meet
ing. No women will bo admitted uu-
I till eight o'clock, and then if thoro
is any room, they will bo welcome.
Evangelist Johnson stated frankly
when making announcements of tho
meeting, that ho hopod thoro would
then turned to tho nobleman with a i bo no room, ns ho wanted to talk to
smile. Lord Ronsdalo found that her , tho men nnd ho wanted them nil th.
greeting left nothing to bo desired. Sho Mrs Blu0 pleasant is assisting at
who had been somewhat unmindful of , (1 Q m otoro durin . tho Jimo
him lately on n sudden seemed really i , e, t in i..n...wi
rinrt to sw him. ,u. out' uahuuiu K i "
"So good of you," sho murmured con
ventionally as Steele dropped slightly
back among tho others who had by
J during tho mid-summer season to
trim at the wholesale milliuors hous
es and in tho lnator part of August
this time drawn near "to arrive at . return with n largo stock of millinery
such nn unfashionable hour, I mean." ' K00ls for uer fa oponing.
Civic Improvement
(Contlnuod.)
"No. Ho has lived la tho colonies
Tasmania, and so on. nut by birth
lie's An American."
"Ab American, eh 7 And practicing
at tha British bar?"
"Not tho first caso of tho kind. Ex
ceptions have been niada before and
aliens 'called,' as wo express it.
Steele's hobby of criminology brought
latin to London, and his earnestness
and ability in that line procured for
aim the privilege ho sought As mem
cr of tho incorporated society that
passes upon the qualifications of can
didates it was my pleasure to sit In
judgment on htm. We raked him fore
and Aft; but, bless you, he stood
squarely on his feet and refused to be
tripped."
"So ho came to England to pursue a
certala line?" said Lord Ronsdalo half
to himself.
"A man with a partiality for crimi
nal work would naturally look to tho
aaodern Babylon. Steele apparently
works more to gratify that predilec
tion than for any reward In pounds
and pence. Must have private means;
save known him to spend a deal of
ttae and money on cases there couldn't
kaTe been a sixpence in."
"How'd he happen to get down in
JTmsmanla? Odd place for a Yankee."
"That's one of the questions bo
wasn't asked," laughingly. "Perhaps
"wbat oar Teutonic friends would call
-the wanderlust took him there." Bis
lag; "My compliments to Sir Charles
when you see him."
Tvnl T?nn1n!n rprifllnwl lnntr nt thf
dab and the card table that night one, became resUvo. eyed wlthl n Mondny evening nnd nature and
naally summoning a cab, he got In. obvious disapproval a gayly bedecked f K d , rojoicin accordingly. Al
Btas he found himself rattilmr home- dy of men swinging smartly along lumM,m '" ".joh-hij. .itLunuiiMJ. ""
at as ne lounu nimbcu raiiung uome- rf .. 'though we have had an exceedingly
trard to the chambers he had taken in , iwnra mem. , . " . ... i 1
fashionable part of town he was I And at tho sight and sound tho girl's I dry spring, the Horry crop is nbund
aware that any emotions of annoyance I horse, unaccustomed to tho pomp and nnt and of splendid quality. .Inst
mad discontent experienced earlier ' pr'de of martial display, began to I now tho loganberries, blackberries
that night had suffered no abatement 1 Plunge and rear. She spoko sharply, ! and tho red nnd black raspberries
Ha went up to his rooms. On the ' tried to control it but found she could nrc being gathered and the supply,
table in an Inner apartment, his study, not Lord Ronsdalo saw her predlca- j thoii"h large, docs not meet the de
something bright white, met his gaze , ment. but was powerless to lend as- , , rundilv navin- 10 cents
-a Bote in Jocelyn Wray'a handwrlt- ! sistance. being at the moment engaged , a' .VC0V n,aauf P?V Ju.c,e"u'
S. Quickly he reached for It and ' la a vigorous effort to prevent hht own a bolo,r hcra' Jnd not bcinF ab,c to
His pleased but rather suspicious
eyes studied her. He answered light
ly. Behind them now, ho who had
been riding with my lady could hear
their gay laughter.
"Good looking beggar, Isn't ho?" ob
served the nobleman Bnddcnly, his
gaze sharpened on her.
"Who?" asked the girl.
"That chap Steele," he answered In
sinuatingly.
"Is ho?" Her voice was flutellko.
"What Is that noise?" abruptly.
"Noise?" Lord Ronsdale listened.
goo
Tho Ladies'
club holds its regular semi-monthly
meeting on Friday afternoon, and
not merely members, but all nro will
ing to lend their assistance at tho
Flower Show aro earnestly invited
to attend.
Mr. nud ifrs. W. A. Qravin, the
parents of Osa Gravin, oxpect to
lenvc on Wednesday evening for an
extended visit intho North. They will
visit a daughter .in Portland, still
consult an oculist in hehalf of tho
little one, who is suftoring with a
tumor on tho eyeball. This is thoir
second visit to tho oculist, who in
forms them that no opOraton can ho
performed nt present, though ho
liolda out hopo that lator on tho tu
mor can bo successfully removed.
Dr. liny of Motlford iimdo Central
Point a short business visit on Tuos
day. Mrs. Emil Hrophy of Ashland vis
ited hor mother and brother huro on
Wednesday.
I. C. Kohnott took in tho annual
"high jinks" of the Shriuors at Ash
land Saturday evening.
Mrs. A. M. Thomas and Mrs. A. (J.
Hewlett of Eaglo Point transacted
business with our tnorchanta ou
Tuesday.
A. J. Daily of Eaglo Point was in
town Tuesday for n fow hours on his
way to Ashland to invest in Ford
automobile.
Mrs. M.'E. Worrell of Medford
wns in town for a short time on i
Tuesday.
A.L. VROMAN
PLUMBING Ss HEATING
CONTRACTOR
No job too snuill, nono too
largo. Twonty-fivo yours'
practical oxporionco.
Offico 1 13 South Front Street.
Phono 2751.
EDEN PRECINCT ITEMS.
That's music, or suDDosed to be: un- another in Spokane, and from there
less I am mistaken The Campbells I will go to Superior Montana, where
Are Coming,' " ho drawled. they will spond a good part of tho
'The Campbells? Oh, I understand! summer with other relatives.
Let us wait!" j Central Point nnd vicinity was
xuey urew in tneir norses. Tno I trent,,,! to n most volmmio shower
tag. Quickly
tor It open.
"A party of us ride in the park to
toorrow morning. Will yon Join us?'
Lord Ronsdalo frowned. , the moment it seemed that Jocelyn
"A party r That would include John j would either bo thrown or that tho af-
SteeJe perhaps. frighted animal would far. over on
her. when a man SDrane forwnrd and
CHAPTER VIL a hand reached up. He stood almost
m the rARK. beneath tho horse. As It came down a
NTO a scene of rural tranquil- hoof struck his shoulder n glancing
llty In Hyde park rode briskly blow, grazed hard his arm, tearing tho
about the middle of the morn- cloth. But before the animal could
lng Jocelyn Wray and others, continue his rebellious tactics a band
Hie glow on the girl's cheeks bar- like Iron had reached for, grasped the
aaonlzed with the redness of her bridle. Thoso who watched could real
Ups. The sparkling blue eyes mocked 1 lze great strength In the restraining
at all neutral hues. Her gown and an J fingers, the unusual power of Steele's
dd ribbon or two waved, as It were, ' muscles. The black horse, trembling,
Mr. nnd Mrs Dr. Hoborts of Med
ford and Mrs. Roberts' sister. Miss
N. Caruontor. latelv from California,
came uu on Saturday's afternoon
train to visit friends in North Tal
ent. 0. C. McClnin has iust finished
uu n neat fence around Dr. Malm
cren's ulnco in Phoenix. Also a nice
lnttico summer hoiwe. all of which
add n trreat deal to th auponrnneo
of his urnncrtv.
Mrs. S. E. Howlett of Eagle Point!
was ud in North Talent engairiiig
berries to can for their hotel nt Enclo
Point. Mrs. Howlett reports busi
ness in their line i:ood and times
lively in that Dart of tho countv.
Miss Seott of California is visiting
her friend. Mrs. Louie Colver. of
Phoenix this week.
Sewing
Machines
Ladies' we want you to
iiow that wo carry a
complete line of Sowing
Machines, White and
Now Home and othor
makes; also second hand
machines of all makos.
"We repair and rent ma
chines and keep the
parts for all machines
made. Old machines
traded in on now ones.
Cash or EASY PAY
j CENTS.
LAWTON BUILDING,
No. 32 Bartlett St.
C. S .LUPTON, Mgr.
Phone Main 1711.
All Work Guaranteed.
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horse from boltimr. K nil tncy want at Hint price
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The bagpipes came directly opposite. . " " -orcross nntl ins daughter, i
The black horse reared viciously. For Miss Eva, now. in Portland, are ex
pected homo Friday evening.
W. J. Houston nnd wife, of Trail,
were in town on Tuesday with their
little 3-year-old daughter. They
were on thoir way to Grants Pass to
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Attention. Elks!
All members of Medford Lodge.
No. 11G8. B. P. 0. E.. nnd visiting
Elks residing in Medford. nro rc
auestcd to mail their address (street
and number) fbythe secretary.
HOBT. W. TELFEIt.
Secretary Medford Lodn-e. No. 11GS.
B. P. O. E. 73
Subdivision Snap.
About fivo acres, nearly all in
bearing orchard, good soil, houso and
bnrn, fine building site with oak
trees; will cut 25 fint-dnss lots or
has fruit eiiough to pay good interest
on investment; ehcnp for cash if sold
within next few days. Seo owner on
place at 522 Peach street south. 71
Hnsldns for ITcr.lth.
light defiance to motionless things
till leaves and branches, dowers and
feuds, drowsy and sleeping. Some
limes at her side, again Just behind,
galloped tho horse bearing John Steele,
and as they went at a fair pace, pre
ceded and followed by others of a gay
yarty, the eyes of many passersby
terned to regard them.
"By Jove, they're stunning! It Isn't
aften you see a man put up like that"
"Or a girl more the picture of
Iwalthl"
And beauty!"
"Unconscious of these and other com
ents from the usual curious contin
gent of Idlers filling the benches or
trolling along the paths, the girl now
et a yet swifter gait, glancing quickly
erer her shoulder at her companion.
""Do you like a hard gallop? Shall we
let them outr
His brightening gaze answered.
They touched their horses and for
some distance raced madly on, passed
those In front and left them far be
hind. Now Steele's eyes rested on the
playing muscles of her superb horse,
then lifted to tho lltlio form of Jocelyn
"Wray, tho straight shoulders, a bit of
a tress, disordered, floating rebellious
ly to tho wind.
As abruptly as she bad pressed her
horse to that Inspiring speed she drew
him in to a walk.
"Wasn't that worth coming to the
Bark for?" she said gayly.
"Moro than worth it"
"You see what you missed in tho
past." she observed In a tone slightly
nocking.
"You were not here to suggest It"
he returned quietly, with gaze only for
hi ae eyes.
Sho Buffered them to linger. "I sup
pose I should feel flattered that a sug
gestion from llttlo me"
A suggestion from little you would,
I fancy, go a long way with many
people." A spark shone now In the
man's steady look. The girl seemed
ot afraid of It.
"I am fortuuuto," Hbo laughed "a
compliment from Mr, John Steele!"
Ho started as If to speak, but his an
swer remained unuttered. Tho man's
Jlps closed tighter,
, He offered no comment The horses
moved on. Suddenly sho looked at
him.
"Do you know," she laughingly re
marked, "you are not very interest-toT
1 soon stood still, the bagpipes passed
on, and Steele looked up at the girl.
"Few riders could have kept their
seats so well," ho answered, with ill
concealed admiration.
"I have always been accustomed to
horses. In Australia we ride a great
deal."
"For the Instant" his face slightly
paler, "I thought something would
happen."
(To Be Continued)
ANY WOMAN CAN HAVE
BEAUTIFUL HAIR
Many women do not realize tho at
tractions they possess becauso they
do not givo proper attention to the
hair.
The women of Paris nro famed for
their beauty, not because their fa
cial features aro suporior to those
of other women, but because they
know how to keep young by supply
ing vigor, luster and strength to the
hair.
Three jcnrs ago Parisian Sage
could hardly bo obtained in Amer
ica. But now this delightful hair
tonic and drossing can bo had in
every town in America. Charles
Strang sells it for 50 cents a large
bottle, and ho guarantees it to grow
beautiful, luxuriant hair; to turn dull,
lifeless hair into lustrous hair; to
stop falling hair; to stop itching of
tho scalp. Ask for Parisian Sago. "
Land for Sale
i
I havo a few choice tracts of good orchard laud for
sale. Tracts from twenty (20) to ono hundred and
sixty (160) acres. Tho land is situated in tho famous
apple belt, near the world-famed Tronson & Guthrie
orchard, near Eaglo Point, Or. Some of the land u
improved and somo unimproved.
I also have property in tho town of Eaglo Point for
snlo. ThoBe intending to purchasa ploaso givo me a call
in person or call Eagle Point central by phono.
PIANOS
Wo will dolivcr to your homo
on 30 days' frco trial ono of
our celebrated pianos. Uso it,
try it nnd then buy it, if it's to
your satisfaction. Wo nro go
ing to givo nwny frco one $450
piupo in September. Any ono
buying a piano from us during
this time, should you hnvo tho
piano awarded you wo will
givo you a bill of snlo and will
refund nil money paid by you.
Tho nbovo will bo dono from
n publicity standpoint. Wo rent
pianos. Wo tune pinnos. Wo
storo pinnos. Wo buy pinnos.
Wo do tho piano business,
DEAL AT HALE'S
It Means Satisfaction
HALE'S
Piano House
Unckins for IToalth.
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A BARGAIN
3-R00M HOUSE, CHICK
EN HOUSE AND YARD,
WOODSHED, ETC.; LOT 50
xlOO, 6 FRUIT TREES, 6
BLOCKS FROM DEPOT,
STREET TO BE PAVED; IF
TAKEN AT ONCE, $750
CASH. CALL ON OR AD
DRESS OWNER, 528 SOUTH
FIR STREET.
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It la Hnrl nnnnrrh frt ltn alL nf am., 4-Im
'A of tho yoar, but to bo bundled up In bod during tho
m summer Is unbearable. An Eloctrlc fan allovlatos
vA part of tho troublo by kooplng tho patient oool and
m moro contontod. Tho fan can bo so ptacod that
fi thoro Is no draught, Just a gontlo clearing broozo
A in tho room. An Electric fan makos sickness loss
w formidable both for tho sufforor and tho nurso and
f A adds materially to tho comfort of convalosconco.
m Evory houso should havo at least ono fan
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Single rooms or on snito
iiIho rooms with hath
Tho finest
Samplo Rooms
m the oily.
Hotel Moore
Flro Proof
Rau-Mohr Company
Propria tors.
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Cleanliness and
Pol it o Treatment
Our Motto.
P
ERFECTION
WE strive for perfection and attain it by giving
our patrons tho most perfectly compounded
drugs, the most scientifically correct prescriptions,
the best values in evory lino of sundries, the most
courteous treatment and tho assurance that ovory
order entrusted to us will bo given our most careful
attention.
All Night Phone Service.Tel 3641
MEDFORD PHARMACY
Near Post Office
611 N. Central Ave. Ml
A. B. Zimmerman J&smSsh.
fi ZZ&(m?$k S lvffiJ -m for sale by all grocers. ILi
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Sacramento Valley Lands
Where Land Values Aro Incrcaslnn Dally and Where- You Have a
Sound Basis for tho Values.
Never Failing Crops
CHEAP LANDS ARE GETTING SCARCE THE TIME TO BUY
THEM IS NOW.
320 ncrcH, adjoining tho Orlaud irrigation project and adjoining
tho mnin lino of tlio Soutltoni Pncifio rnilroiul; 210 noroH of tliiu
land will bo irrigated liy tlio Kovonuncnt Hyslom within two years
and will command ti prico of ir0 por aero; landn not ho f;ood nn tliiH
now under tho 'Htoin mo Bellint: ut from .flfiO por noro and up; I
can deliver thin nt $25 par noro, and it in it buy; cutty tonnu.
100 acrcH of tho finest land in Solano county, noar tho town
of Dixon, all lovol land, adapted to tho urowth of nlfnlfn; nil ad
joining landH hold at $100 jior aero and up; thix placo Iwih no waste,
i'h frco from hardpnii, alkali, adobo nud grnvol nnd in ono of tho
finout ranches in Solano county; ensily worth $100 por aero nt tho
mimito, but I can deliver it at $00 por noro, with oaxy tormn, and
it !h n buy. Hottor hoo thin ono if you want n hwcII ranch for your
wolf. .'100 aeroH of tho finest laud in Sutter county, nil fino land for
alfalfa, nlmondH, ponchoH, prunon, almondx or any crop you want
to trow; onsily worth $150 per noro; I enn dolivor it to you for
$75 por noro, and it's worth doublo; tonus. TIiIh is n buy.
08 ucroH, nenr tho Stuto University fnrm nt Daviavillu, on Putah
crook, tho finest land in tho htnto of California; all in nlfnlfn, now
under irriKntion, thnt will cut 12 tons to tho noro ovory yonr; fino
barn, cost $3000, houso not much, but thoro is u world of stock nnd
implements that po with the placo; cIoho to San Francisco and Sac
ramento, nnd nn ideal ranch in ovory respect; just largo enough;
will innko n swell fanoy stock rnnch. Tho prico is $25,000, with
terms; tho land nlono is easily worth tho money; think of it, nlmost
adjoins tho stnto farm and is nil In nlfnlfn; this is u snnp if you
want something nice,
BUY A RANCH IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY AND BE SURE
OF HEALTH, WEALTH AND COMFORT IN YOUR OLD AGE;
LAND WILL NEVER BE CHEAPER. THE BEST-POSTED MAN
IN CALIFORNIA ON SACRAMENTO VALLEY LANDS.
GEORG X. FLEMING
505 JAY STIIBET, SACRAMENTO, CAL.
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