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OF THE
Air Lanes
A ROMANCE OP
FLYING
By
"HERBERT QUICK
Copyright by Bobbs - Merrill
Company.
SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I Theodoro Carson,
Inventor of an airship, rescues from
a fnfritiva flyinfC machine called a
kelicoptor, a beautiful younR girl.
II and HI Carson is infatuated
by hor and takes her where she can
communicate with her friends.
IV Carson visits the Roc, a giant
airship owned by Shayne, uncle of
Virginia Suarez, the girl ho resoued,
and, being coldly received, leaps
from the Hoc, at a great height, in a
cam chute.
V, VI and VII He lands in the
grounds of the Slattery Institute for
Inebriates, where he makes a mend
of one Craighead, who plans to raise
capital to manufacture, the new style
airship Carson has invented. Thus
they hope to rival Shayne, wljo con
trols the airship industry.
VIII Mr. Waddy decides condi
tionally to capitalize the Carson
Craighead project
IX Carson goes to Florida to
complete a sample airship to exhibit
to Mr1. Waddy, and ho finds Virginia
there.
X He is in love with Virginia.
Wizner, a rival inventor, conspires to
kill Carson.
XT, XH, XHI and XIV Wizner
with a submarino in a sensational
Bianner almost accomplishes the
death of Carson and Virginia and
the destruction of the airship, a case
of "dovilfish versus bird." Virginia
flees from Carson in the Roc.
XV. XVI and XVII Carson and
Craighead pursue the Roc northward
in tho Carson airship, the Virginia.
They land at the Shayne home,
Shayne's Hold, in tho Catskill moun
tains, at night. Carson talks with
Virginia and is forced to flee. A big
lawsuit is brought by Craighead to
Eain exclusive dimonion in the aid
based on tho rights to their air he
has acquired from hundreds of land
owners. Craighead argues in court.
"cralghead," said Carson, "I want
you to run an errand, and be serious.
Run for a doctor, Craighead. I be
Ucve she loves me."
Pacing up and down the veranda,
Carson was in a delicious disturbance
or spirits. He forgot Shayne and his
wife, but ran down to seq the Virginia
and found in charge the village constable.
"I know the rules of these cases,"
eaid he to Carson. "When you give
this to the papers say something abont
the way the police end of It was han
dled." Thank you." said Carson, having
made sure that the Virginia was in
tact "I shan't see any reporters."
"Sure you will," said the thoughtful
constable. "I've sent fr them!"
The doctor, a nervous little man
with no voice, whispered to Carson
that his wife, meaning Virginia, was
uninjured and urging him to go in and
quiet her by his presence.
"Neurology my specialty," said he
slyly in Carson's ear. "Left big prac
tice in' Philadelphia on account of
nervous prostration. Acutcneuropath-
iffij 11 i, .;
Jim
"BUT ACCIDENT I NOTHINC1 TO IT."
Jc symptoms In your very beautiful
joung' wife, sir but accident! Noth
ing to it!"
Carson explained, with some neuro
pathic symptoms of his own. that tho
young lady was not his wife.
"Ifixcuso mo!" whispered the doctor,
on tiptoe. "As to whose the mistuko
Is, yours or mine, omission or couuuls
blou, can't say, but pardon me, just tho
same. Must g uov, Other patients,
yujj know.. Mr "ir1l".. -
And,' Flipping his card to Theodora
with tho a!" "t a mnn seeking to e
tabllsh n connection in tho castaway
trade, ho whispered himself out, being
replaced almost Immediately by two
local representatives of the metropoli
tan press, to whom Theodore resolute
ly refused to say n word beyond the
statement that the Hoc was wrecked
and that tho passengers were saved.
This, however, did not prevent them
from sending Itt highly colored ac
counts of the wreck and of tho sensa
tlonal assistance accorded her by the
Virginia aeronef which were expand-
) ed iu the city otllces Into v sensation
I of the day. Shayne of Aerostatic
Power had violated tho Craighead In
junction in the Hoc! Craighead. Car
son and the Shayues were together In
a New Jersey village! Humors and
canards on 'change and the curb! ex
tras and red typo on yellow tlrst page!
But the real sensation wns not known
until afterward.
Craighead was a long time gone, re
turning with a perspiring man carry
ing a notary's seal In one hand, u huge
volume under one arm and a tlat book
like an exaggerated check book under
the other. Following them were n
tall, angular, serious looking gentle
man in wadlug boots, his eyes covered
with immense blue goggles a French
chauffeur if one might judge by cer
tain strong proofs in garments and
feature; a life saving crew from up
the coast who had Just arrived after
a long distance view of the wreck and
several water side characters belong
ing in a New Jersey way to the Cap
tain Harrod class. The man with the
books seemed tired with his burden
and was using occasional stroug words.
"Set down, set down your honorable
load," said Craighead,' "If honor may
be harried with a curse. Fellow citi
zens, we are delighted with what wo
have seen of your little city. The cli
mate Is lovely, the air fresh and the
water warm. Wc like It. What do
you call it?"
Carson drew Craighead aside and
suggested dry clothes.
"Be silent, sirrah," cried Craighead.
"and do as you are bid! Friends, the
performance in the big tent is about
to open. This, Mr. Van Brunt, Is one
of the principals,"
"Of age. I see." said Mr. Van Bntnt,
looking at Carson. "I guess it's nil
right. An' Where's the other party V
A maid who bad devoted herself to
Virginia replied that Miss Suarez was
quite able to see people.
"Come. Mr. Van Brunt," said Craig
head, "and view the precious remains."
Craighead entered at Virginia's "Come
in," but Mr. Van Brunt went no far
ther thnn to insert half his body and
all his head in the room and look
searehlngly at Miss Suarez.
"Of course," said he, "you're ovor
eighteen?"
"Considerably." said Virginia, "bar
Mr. Van Brunt had vanished. Craig
head gazed solemnly at Virginia and
spoke sepulchrally.
"These." said he. "are some of the
local forms of the Initiation. Be obe
dient and thou sbalt prosper. Don't
do notbln' that you ain't told to see?"
"What does this foolery mean?" ask
ed Cnrson as Craighead emerged Into
the parlor, where Mr. Van Brunt was
engaged In filling up blanks and tear
ing them out of the big check book.
"Foolery?" said Craighead. "Pro
fane not the sacred mysteries of Eleu
sis! Don't get cynical or funny. You
are not a very Important person here.
Friends, fellow citizens, . Jerseymen.
lend me your ears. We have met for
certain reasons connected with the vi
tal statistics of our common country
to originate an epithet. Two problems
look the American peoplo in tho face
land gnash their problematical teeth
and snort. What are they? My friend
the doctor, who has returned with"
healing In his tins, and our reverend
friend In the waders can bear wit
ness from their reduced perquisites
that I speak sooth when I say that
these porteutous national dangers lie
in celibacy. I have made a speciality
of it."
"Hooray!' shouted the captalh of
the life saving crew,
"My honorable and gallant friend."
said Craighead, Indicating the captain,
"hath a Smith college pin on his serv
ice shirt. It's uot to thee, O potential
benedict, that Ispeal:! Wo are hen
to call not the Inoculated, but tho hith
erto Immune, to repentance. Fellow
reformers, at the request of my friend
Mr. Carson General Theodo' Cahson.
M. A, I sent a motorcar for Mr. Van
Brunt, and the county seat of this
county, mi far as the marriage records
aro concerned, Is here. The Rev. Mr,
Coryell has kindly agreed to perforin
the ceremony. I will assume the chair
If there aro no objections. I will en
tertain a motion ordering the uuptials
to proceed. I assume a motion for tho
1 regular order. Heading of the minutes
i dispensed with. All In faVor of the
mnrrlago of Theodoro Carson and Vir
ginia Suarez say. 'Aye!'"
There was n swelling roar of "ayes"
that startled Virginia Into a belief that
a political convention was In session in
Hie parlor. Craighead called for tho
"nays," with no response.
"It is a vote," said ho "unanimous
ly! I congratulato you In this har
mony! It augurs well for a successful
campaign and u triumphant election.
Will koimo one volunteer to piny the
wedding march? Thank you, Rlr."
This to the cnptuln of tho lifo savers,
who seated himself on a piano stool
and ran his hands over the keys.
"And now, general." said Cnilghead
to Carson, "all Is ready. The statutes
In such case mado and provided are
all fulfilled. Bring out tho bride and
let tho rapture culminate!"
"Craighead," said Carson, "come out
s!do and I'll break every bone in your
body!"
No ono heard this but Craighead, and
he received tho announcement wlt tho
suurcst of bows and a withdrawal
with Carson on his arm.
(To Bo Continued.)
FIRE VICTIMS TO
RECEIVE RELIEF
Portland Chamber of Commerco In
augurates Campaign for $5000 for
Aid of Those Who Lost Their All
In Forest Fires.
PORTLAND, Or., Sept. 1. Tho
Portland chamber of commerce to
day inaugurated an rctlvc campaign
to raise JBOOvt for tho re lef of tho
forest firo sufferers of the northwest,
especially thoce who lost by fires
wltkln a hundred miles radius of
Portland. This would Include thoso
who woro burned out In southern
Washington and in tho Mount Hood
district.
Coincident with tho chamber of
commerce's campaign, Miss Valentino
Prltchnrd of the People's. Institute Is
actively engaged in preparing con-i
trlbutions of clothing and provisions
for victims of the late conflagrations.
According to Miss Pritchard, 200 i
children in southern Washington
alono aro In Imperative need of
clothes '
President Knapp of tho chamber
of commerco said that ho "would ap
point a committee today to canvass
tho Portland business houses for con
tributions to tho relief fund.
According to Knapp, fully 600 fam
ilies aro penniless and without homos
or shelter in tho Yncolt district north
of Vancouver, Wash., and scores in
various other districts aro likewiso
destitute on account of the fires.
nUDIiKV WATSON MOOlt.
JNO. V. K1INI.
Moor, Ehni Company
213 FRUITGROWERS' BANK BUILDING
TELEPHONE MAIN 2592
PINE GRIFFIN CREEK LAND
240 ncios on MUFFIN ORK12K, a miles from Medford; excel
lent for subdividing; nil frco soil; 15 ncros fruit, part bearing; 2B
acres alfalfa, 125 tons thin year; good buildings; four running springs;
$10,000 will carry It; ten years on balance, G per cant.
BEAR CREEK BOTTOM LAND
30 acros BEAU CREEK BOTTOM
pear land In tho vnlloy.
FINE NEW BUNGALOW
land, all In pears; no bettor
5-ROOM BUNGALOW, modern; party le:.vlng city; must soil;
lot 59x163; 19 npplo trees, bearing; $2750 if taken at onco; half
cash; uow paying 10 per cont on 3G00.
LIVE ON THE OREGON TRUNK LINE
Excluslvo ngonts fcr townslto lots at CRESCENT and WAKE
FIELD on Oregon Trunk railway (now Hill lino).
AGENCY NEW YORK UNDERWRITERS
SURPLUS OVER EIGHT MILLIONS
SAN FRANCISCO LOSSES PAID IN FULL
Mt. Angel College
mt. Angel, or. s
In clmrgo of tho Bonodictino Authors. For young
moil uud boya. Torm opoiiB September 6th. Pre
paratory, commercial, scientific and classical courses.
Write for catalogue.
P. O. HANSEN
TOM MOFFAT
We make any kind and stylo of indowa.
f We carry Glass of any aizo on hand.
MEDFORD SASH & DOOR CO., Medford, Oregon, t
MANY LABORERS ARE
COMING BACK WITH COIN
SEATTLE. Wash., Sept. 1. J. A.
McGill, a prominent labor agent,
stated today that more than 1000 '
laborers have returned to tho stntei
through Seattle during the pnst fort
night, each one bringing' from $750
to $3000 earned in railroad construe-'
tion work in Alaska during the pnst
year or two. Thesc men cash their
checks in Scnttlo for gold coin und
deposit the latter in safo deposit
vaults, preferring to handle the ac
tual gold after the long days of
hardship iu the north.
PAY-AS-YOU-ENTER
CARS FOR FRISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1. In
the near future streetcar passen
gers in Snn Francisco will not only
have to pay their fares, but they
will have to personally put the
mone3 in the company's strong box.
New "pas-as-you-enter" cars have
been ordered nnd will be installed in
n short time.
Besides ample space for the con
ductor on the rear platform and an
aisle carefully guarded by iron rail
ings for the pnfesenger to wnlk
through as he enters, there is a big
box on the back plntform where the
pnsscnger will have to dron his own
nickel. The duties of the conductor
will be confined to issuing transfers
and making chnngc.
TTnnlcins for health
t J. E. ENYART. Prcsidont. J A. PERRY. Vice-Prosidont.
1 JOHN S. ORTII, Cashier. V. B. JACKSON, Ass't Cashier.
THE MEDFORD .NATIONAL BANK
CAPITAL $100,000.00
SURPLUS 20,000.00
. UNDIVIDED PROFITS 15,000.00
:: SAFETY BOXES FOR RENT. A GENERAL BANKING BUSI-
i: HESS TRANSACTED. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. I
Single rooms or on suito
also rooms with bath
Cho finest
Sample Rooms
in tho city.
Hotel Moore
Fire Proof
Rau-Mohr Company
Proprietors.
European Plan
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:
Plant) nnd Specifications for the nix atoricn above ground cf
Hotel Medford will bo ready to figuro upon September 3 at tho of
fico of Messrs. Clark & Foorater.
I
' THE TIME IS HERE
H. B. PATTERSON
THE QUAKER NURSERYMAN
is booking orders now for early fall plant
ing. Don't dolay in placing your order,
all stock guaranteed.
Office 116 Main Street
U. S. HOTEL
BUTTE FALLS, Or.
Re-opened and will cater to the
public. Auto and hunting party din
ners a specialty. Patronaco respect
fully solicited,
MR. AND MKS. A. DUPItAY,
Prop, and Mgr. Itesjectlvely.
i The Jackson County Bank
Offers its services and twenty-two years' experience
of successful banking to the people of Medford and
those in the vicinity thereof.
It solicits the accounts of merchants, farmers,
fruitgrowers and all others requiring the services of
an old, conservative banking institution.
CAPITAL ....; $100,000.00
SURPLUS $ 50,000.00
W. I. VAWTER, Pres. C. W. M 'DONALD, Cashier.
G. R. LLNDLEY, Vice-President.
Medford Iron Works
E. O. Trowbridgde, Prop.
FOUNDRY AND MACHINIST
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All kinds of Engines, Spraying Outfits, Pumps,
Boilers and Machinery. Agents in So. Oregon for
FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO.
Excursion Ratesto the East
DURUTa 1910
FROM ALL POINTS ON THE
I
Robert P Maguire
Late special agent U. S.
General Land Office,
announces that he has
opened law offices in
the Medford National
Bank Building, for gen
eral practice before
state and federal courts
and the Department of
the Interior.
JusSt
Published
Mining Maps of Southwest
ern Oregon and Northwestern
California, showing tho forest
resorves, surveyed nnd unsur
vovpil land, Sold hv
W.P. Wright
Grants Pass, Or,
Prico of Wall Maps, $2;,
Pookot Maps, $1.50.
FOR SALE
$2600 will buy 160 acres in fine locality; 5 acres of
bearing orchard, good buildings. It will pay you to in
vestigate this.
70 ACRES 35 acres in fruit trees 1 year old; 60
inches of water; l1 miles from town; all farming im
plements, tools, etc., together with team of horses, go
with place; good buildings. A bargain if handled by
September 15.
Al STOCK RANCH 160 acres; Clear creek runs
through place; good outside range; easy terms.
Let us show you the Nickell Addition, where the
fine homes are being built.
428 ACRES Rogue River bottom land, suitable
for fruit and general farming purposes.
300 ACRES Alfalfa land, covered with iwifrntion
ditch and perpetual water right; has- coal outcrop
ping; at a bargain on long time, easy payments.
GOLD RAY REALTY CO.
216 WEST MAIN STREET.
J. B. Wood, W. D. Foster, Sales Agents. Phone 1081.
Southern Pacific
(LINES IN OREGON)
TO RATES
Chicago $72.50
Council Bluffs $60.00
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Ivans as City ..................ipoi).iHJ
St. Joseph ................... $60.00
St. Paul via Council Bluffs $63.90
Minneapolis direct $60.00
Minneapolis, via Council Bluffs $63.90
Duluth, direct $66.90
Duluth, via Council Bluffs $67.50
St. Louis $67.50
Tickets will bo on sale May 2d and 9th; Juno 2d, 17th
and 24th; July 5th and 22d; August 3d; September 8th.
The above rates apply from Portland only. From points
south of Portland, add ONE WAY local rate to Port
land, to make through rate via Portland. One way
through California, add $15.00 to above rates. Except
that fares to St. Paul and Minneapolis one way via Cal
ifornia will be $2175 higher, and fare to Duluth $24.75
higher than fares via direct routes.
1 A
going trip.
Ten days provided for tho
Stop-overs within limits in either direc
tion. Pinal return limit three months
from date of sale, but not later than Oc
tober 31st.
Inquire of any S. P. Agent for complete information, or
WM. MoMURRAY
General Passenger Agent,
Portland, Oregon
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