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ft FXrrKBTJO pif J'lL'JlB.'.Ul l"- 1. WEYERHAUSERS TO REFUSE TO PAY A t WOMAN QVI'FS tiOCIKTY AM) I'lXDS puiAsniN ;.v siu.uxa miliankhy RTRDvonn UTTrn TnmtnTTi:, mnFonn, onrcnotf, Wednesday, MATtrn n, mm. ' 1 ''.'.- ' f - '.-! I' ') '."'H'"!!!11 riisi.x.; v j.' MVMpv SPECIAL ROAD TAX Tho Weyerbouser limber Interest have, served nottco on tho couutr courl that they will refuse to pay tho special road tax voted by resi dents of tho several road districts In which they own timber, claiming that the tax as levied is unlawful. They cito a rata In Lane county In uhlch the apeelal levy was knocked out In tho supreme court. A bill Introduced In tho recent log Intaturo and passed Is said to validate tho levying of such a tax. The coun ty wilt tight the case. Tho timber company claims that tho special road tax shall bo fixed at a meeting called by tho road su pervisor and not by the taxpayers, aa was done Two statutes cover tbo caao, and as tho objection of the timber company Is basod on techni calities, tho case will probably bo fought through tho courts. Tho company took the same course In Klamath county. FIT UP OFFICES BLUE SKY IM SALEM, Or., March 5 Offices are today being fitted up tor the new corporation department which will havo charge of the enforcement of the "blue sky" Uw passed by the ses sion of tho legislature Just adjourned. Tho "blue sky" law was Introduced by Representative Mitchell. It is modelled after the famous Kansas law and provides that no cor poration or stock broker shall sell or negotiate for tho sale of stocks, bunds or other securities without se curing a permit from tho corporation department of the state. Defore such a permit can be obtained the corporation or stock broker Is re quired to file in the corporation de partment comprehensive Information and data regarding lis financial con dition and Its proposed plan of busi ness, together with copies of Its con tracts, bonds and other Instruments. Mrs. Newton Ail a an, leader la Newport's younger set, ha glveu up hex social activities there aud Is now holding dally receptloui tu the mlllluery de partment of the John Waaamaker store in New York city. The tall, handsome and distinguished young matron, who was one of the most popular hostesses of the summer colony, U helping to flit the family pun because of financial losses which came recently to her and her husband. Mrs. Adams' brother, Francis n. Potter, nephew of Ulthop Totter and formerly Secretary of the American Legation lu Madrid, Spain, U another em ploye of the same house. SPECIAL ELECTION OFFERS MS FOR BE T SLOGAN For tho best Mogan to encourage Mcdfonl people to patronize home merchants, the Medford Merchants' Association has offered three casli prizes, $T, :i, and $2. The contest closes Saturday, March 8, and con tfhtants are asked to mail slogans to John II. CarUn, secretary, Medford. Each slogan must contain (be word "Medford" and must be limited io ten wonltf. An ad. elsewhere in this paper contains blank to fill out and further information. TAFT REMOVES OFFICE IE WASHINGTON, March C Presi dent Wilson awoke at 7 o'clock this t morning, greatly refreshed by his first night's sleep in the White House. Ho shaved and after break fast went to his private office and iaw Joseph Tumulty of New Jersey sworn in as his private secretary. Examination of tbo private office showed former President Taft bad removed the office chair ho bad used during his administration. It was Taft's personal property, and ho sent It to New Haven, whore ho will uso it when as a professor of law ho takes up his duties at Yale college. RATES FOR EXCURSION ARE HOT YET ANNOUNCED Tlie Seeing Medford company have received notice from tho Southern Pacific that the following round trip rates, good for ten days will be given for their excursion April 9: From Tacoma 115,00, and from Seattle f 17.40. No rate was given from Portland, but as the round trip rute from there Is 119.80, parties from Portland will buy Tncoma Tick ets for 115.70 round trip and save 14.10. Arrangements are being made for a big time. The roads will be im proved and visitors will be able to visit Table nock, scan tho heights or Jloxey Ann and make many other trips In autos, Legal blanks loi sale a( th Mali Tribune offtea. tx TO BE HELD LATER The matter of a special election to consider $20,000 bonds for an armory and for an amendment to the charter limiting tho removal power or the mayor, is more muddled than ever today following tho postpone ment of the election tor the third tlmo by tho city council Tuesday eventng. Tho council wltl straighten mat ters out at a special meeting this af ternoon. It Is believed that the elec tion will be set for March 22. Tbo matter of tho legality of the amendment effecting tho mayor's powers is tho chief bone of conten tion, and a resolution will be passed by the council today authorising the holding of an election March 22 to vote upon It, and tho armory bonds. City Attorney Hoggs was instructed to draw up a resolution to this ef fect. Thrco times the council has called the election, each time being postponed. SHDIS EXCHANGED ACHES DE DOUGLAS, Ariz., March 5. "My men are ordered to return nny fire and hboot to kill." Colonel Gitil foyle, commanding Fifth Cavalry. "Yesterday's firing nenm tho border was done without sanction. I shall executo the guilty Holdiers when their identity in determined." General Ojcdn, commanding Mexi can garrison nt Ajrun l'rictn. The.se were the statements today of Aracrienn and Mexican officers whose men exchanged 100 shots on the international border jehtcrday, durincr which two Mexican rcgulun are believed to hae been killed or desperately wounded. The American border patrol has been doubled and additional machine guns placed in commanding situations. ' ' -i BRITISH PRESS DOUBTS PRESIDENT WILSON'S ABILITY LONDON, March 6. Tho English press pays a tribute to Wilson but doubts his ability to translate his speech Info practical politics. Tho Telegraph bays: "If congress Joins in the work of reform it will probably bo In response to an irresist ible movement Jn the nation itself." The Post says: "Wilson's address has statesmanlike qualities but re mains to bo seen whether Wilson Is a statesman. , The Graphic says: "Tho echoes of his noblo address bring this old world of ours to welcome a reminder of better things." Piles Cured In O To 14 Days. Your druggist will refund money If PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure any case of Itching, Dllnd, Bleeding or Protruding piles In'c to 14 days. SO cents. m ORDINANCES A PROPOSED Two new ordinances were proposed at Tuesday night's session of tho city council, one to license and regu late pawnbrokers and the other to govern plumbing work. Tho first ordinance was introduced at tho in stance of the chief of police and tho second by the plumbing Inspector. The ordinance governing the pan broking business provides for a license of 25 a quarter and the fil ing of a report with tho police of all goods purchased by thorn. It also extonds to second hand dealers but does not place a license on them. It Is aimed directly at disreputable dealers who buy goods they know, or should know, have been stolen. The plumbing ordinance Is a most comprehensive document and was prepared by Harry Plerco, plumbing Inspector. Its provisions will tend to Increase the healthfulness of tho city. The ordinances nro to bo consid ered before their passage by a com mittee of thu wboln. BIG FRONTIER PICTURE ON STAR THEATRE BILL "The nurnlng Drand," a western frontier Indian war picture Is on the order of the famous "Custer's Iast Fight," and "Tho Dead Pay." Tho film depicts an Interesting tale wbero a telltale birthmark proving his In dian parcntago snatches a bride from Lieut. Cole at the altar. The enraged man Joins the Indians, becomes a chief, and drills them. In a terrific battlo with tho soldiers ho Is victor ious, and marches to the post. Th danger of death to the woman ho loves sweeps aside his hatred and de slro for vengeance and he attempts to savo her, meeting death at the hands of his own followers. The post Is saved from annihilation by the timely arrival of troops from a dis tant fort, who defeat tho Indians Ina big battle. At tho Star today and tomorrow. DEADLOCK OVER BRITISH Y T: IESPARLIAMEN T OTTAWA, Out., March B. Hat Ming for Its official life, tho govern ment of Premier Kir Robert llorrien still held form today, the third day of a continuous session of tho domin ion parliament In which tho Liberal oposltlon, led by Sir Wilfrid l.nurler, necks to forco a general election on tbo qucstton of whether nld to tho llrltlsh navy shall be In Canadian built and manned ships or In- cash. Premier llorden's plans for Impe rial aid are, briefly, the contribu tion of $35,000,000 In cash, Lau der's plan Is for Canada to supply ship and meu which really would he the nucleus or a Canadian navy. Rarely n quorum or the house of commons was present today nml most or those members were steep ing at their desks. It is admitted that tho house will bo In continuous Besslon nt least until midnight Saturday. Y L IM I Am m$ Jm wnm i fflU wB MANN'S CENTRAL AVENUE, NEAR POST OFFICE Easter Comes Early f ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Wo aro ready for it with a complete lino of oxoliisivo Suits ana Coats at pricos to suit tho purao of ovoryono. "LaVoguo" Suil.s in tho very lato.st ideas, ovory Kiinnont uanintood to fjivo. Hatisfnotion, woiulorftil vuIuoh at ouch $15, $18, $22.50, $25, and $35 "LaVorno" Coats in throiwumi'lor and full longth stylos, made of whipenrdH, ratino.s, diagonals ami sorgo.s at oaoli $10, $15, $20, and $25 MEXICAN BORDER PATROL STRAIN STILL UNBROKEN MEXICO CITY, March C A.i ojc- pected a dellrato turn In tho negotia tions or the government and northern rebola developed today. Jote Cordora, General Oroico'a representative, de manded .the government pay Gcnoral Orozco 2,500,000 pesos and the In corporation or two-thirds of his army In the regulars and Oroico bo named commander in chief In Chihuahua. To this Balaxar declines Jo consent contending ho Is moro powerful than Oroico and should be named th. commander. MEXICO CITY. Match 5.- Assert ing ho has 11,000 men under him, Carranxa has telegraphed the Amer ican ambassador tbo terms on which ho will restore peace. Ho demands that Huerta resign and Pellx Dlai leavo the country by tho first steamer. A CHILD'S WASTE CLOGGED BOWELS Makc Tlwm CWhw, PeevUb, !tctlca and Feerih Sec if Tongiio In Coated. 200 Lingerie W a i s t s nicely trimmed, well made, up to $2.00 values, Sale price each 69c Sensational Sale of Spring Waists 200 Women's Shirts and tailored Waists, values up to $1.00, sale prteo eaeh 98c 200 beautiful now Lin gerie Waists something different, speeial suit' price eaeh $1.28 The New Silks and Dress Goods are here JL i t X r f r r t t r t t f ? ? r X llotony Wool Mills Press floods in series, whip cords mid fancy weaves, speeial this sale, a yard Cheney's Spot-proof Foulards in the new dainty patterns, specially priced for this sale, a yard "All silk" Messalines in the new spring shades, Toe grade, specially priced for this sale at, a yard 98c 98c 48c Just received a new line of shadow laves, Persian all overs with bands to match. See them if you need trimmings. VAL LACE SALE f000 yards val laces and insertion, up to 20c values, speeial, yard OLUNYLAOESALE All linen eluiiy lace aud insertion, 23c values Ol special sale, a yard 12' l ? ? T ? T ? ? T t T V . t V ? T f ? ? y f t ? r v T r V t f ? ? Y Y Y Y Y Y M$MfrJ"fr Your child Isn't naturally cross, Ir rltable and pcovlsh, mother! Exam ine the tonguo; It coated, It means the little one's stomach Is disordered, liver Inactive and Its thirty feet or bowels clogged with foul decaying was to. Every mother realizes alter giving delicious "Syrup or Pigs" that this is tho Ideal laxative and physic for chil dren. Nothing elso regulates tho lit tle one's tender stouiarli, liver and bowels so etrccttvely, besides they dearly lovo Its delightful fig tnule. For constipated IiohvIs, sluggish liver, biliousness, or sour, disordered stomach, feverlshness, diarrhoea, som throat, bad breath or to break a cold, give one-half to a tcaspnonful or "Syrup or Pigs,'' and In a row hours all tho clogged up waste, sour bile, undigested food and constipated matter will geutly movo on and out of the system without griping or nau sea, and you will surely havo a uell, happy and mulling child again shortly. With Syrup of Figs you nro not drugging your children, being com posed entirely of luscious glfs, tenna and aromatlcs It cannot bo harmful. Full directions for children of all ages aud for grown-ups plainly print ed on tho package. Ask your druggist for tho full name, "Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna," prepared by tho California Fig Syrup Co. This Is tho delicious tasting, genuine old reliable, Refuso anything else offered. IF " $4.00 to $4.50 A fair prlco to pay for shoes. "JOHN KELLY" Bhoes for women aro shoes of character; smurt, snappy styles, special features that insure comfort and fit and workmanship and materials that tell In tho wear. Qray Nubuck, J 4.50. Tan Russian Calf, $4.00. White Nubuck, 4.00. Our Slogan, "OojMl SIioch" tit "Right Prices" mid "A Pit or No 8ale' &xrffrrciett5tL 'Good Shoes" Opposite Post Office j A. ? Medford Merchant's Contest Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y t Y J Y Y Y Y Y X Y Y J Y Y The Arcdford rerehants' Association offers thrco cash prizes for tho best slogan to encourage the people of Medford to patronize homo merchants, as follews: FIRST PRIZE, $5; SECOND, $3; THIRD, $2. CONDITIONS OF CONTEST: it Contest onons Mondav. March H. and closes Saturday. March 8. All slo gans limited to not over ten words and must contain tho word "Medford. Contest open to residents of Medford only. Clip couppn below and mail to John TI. Oarlcin, secretary, Medford. Name t......v Address : Slogan Suggested Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y v. t Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y y ?. ify A. A. A. :M :: T 'J -M. Y rt T Y Y Y Y J r Y Y Y J Y T Y Y. s TREE It is now time to get busy planting trees. when you patronize the nryjlIDMIBZM . Eden Valley Nurseries You havo the best stock or goods In tho valloy from which to chooso. You aru dealing with tbo loading nursery or Southern Orogon. You encourage a worthy und wtdo-a-wuko homo Industry. You get nursery goods that huvo been proporly handled. You aro dealing with a nurseryman, not a treo agent, You got rollablo stock and rollablo ndvlco, You will bo pleased with tho goods, tho prlco will bo rlgbt. What more do you want? I havo In stock a splondld lino or shado trcoH, berry buuhoH, rhuburb. flowory tihniMiory, vinos, crcopers, etc,, for city trade. Call and sea my stock, you aro ulwuyu welcome whether you buy or not. Delivery yards one block oast of tho new coucrcto biidgo, PHONE 0801 MEDFORD, OREGON ( $ Y Y Y Y Y Y t Y T Y Y Y f Y Y t Y T Y Y ? Y Y t ? j N. S, I1ENNETT. fit.