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MTDFORT) MATf. THTTUR MttDFOKP, OlflXION, TCKSHAV, FEnfiTAHV 2fl. 10N. i.a. t !' J ; ..iUUH.Hl J.l'i'.'1'L.l 1MJM SMAN HELD IA8HLAND PLAYS II FOR DOUBLE CR AT WLD ERIE GRANTS PASS, Feb. 29 - Rev I.tithor Jlrynnt Akcrs mid his wife, Klslo, un HRod couple, were shot anil killed from ambush Snnday while driving by their neighbor, M. D. lloiiBiimn, noar their farm homo ou Hull creek, n tributary of tho Apnle gato, four tnllcm nbovo Wlldorvlllo. Tho tonni thoy ware driving was also shot. Tho bodlos woro found Sunday evening by J. 11. Ilolnognr, an em ploye of a nonrby unwnilll, who noti fied the coronor and officials. Tho boillos were brought to GrnntH 1'asti for tho Inquest nud Housman wns nr rostcd nt his home for tho double murder, which ho confossod. KcHUlt or Old Qiimrt'l. Tho shooting Is tho result of nu old quarrel botweon Akors and lions- ninii over boundary llnoa and live stock trespass. Dousmnn has fre quently tnreatonod to kill his neigh bors and had been hold under bonds to keep tho peace tho sheriff having recently sont him warning been use of renewed throats. This notice bo en raged Dousmnn that ho determined to murder his nolghborH. Ho used n 25-35 Winchester, firing soven shots. Mrs. Akors wns shot through tho heart. Mr. Akors received four bullets, throe through his right arm, one of them through tho hood, enter ing tho loft eye and tearing oft tho to,i of the skull. , Returning homo Housman sn' ho attempted stilclilo by tuking lauda num, lie took too much, It proved un emetic and loft him deathly sick, lie told the following story of tho ci I me: Story of Tiitgedy. "I put seven shells In my rifle and went down the road to within about a hundred yards of tho Akur house, "There I hid In the brush by the road sldo, knowing that Akors and his wife would soon come along on their way to Sunday school. I lay In tho brush for Home time, and I know when tho Akors woro ready to start. Thon m heart seemed to fall mo, and I thought to mysolf, 'I can't tako tho llvos of those old people,' and I started down tho road. Then tho Akors camo driving toward mo, and the first thing I knew I was shooting. "First I fired a shot at one of the hot'Hos. Then I shot tho woman. At that Akors got out of tho wagon, though I hadwoundod hi in before ho got out, and camo at mo with a piece of board to fight mo. I kept shooting, and the first thing I knew I had fired all soven shots. Then I wont homo." Tho Inquubt hold Monday resulted In a vordlct holding that Mr. and Mrs. Akors camo to their deaths from gunshot woundB Inflicted by M. IX Ho'.iwimii, Sr., and holding tho latter reiponslblo for the killing. VI tints .Mil ill Respected. Mr. and Mrs. Akors had lived In tho Wlldorvlllo neighborhood for eh von yoars and woro hold In high esteem. Mr. Akors was u former minister of tho Methodist church, co ulng to Oregon from Minnesota and Wisconsin, whoro he had been on tho circuit. Since coining to this Mate hi had proachod ou many area slmx, often occupying tho pulpit at Wildervllle. He was 61 years of uso mid Has a native of Illinois. Mrs. Al ors was CI years old and a nn the of Wisconsin. Shq has three hiothors In Grants Pass, William, lli-njamln H. and Frauds J. Spalding. SI e also has two sisters at llond, Ore- g'U. noiisman, aged G3, is a widower who liss lived alone the most of the tlmo during the past eleven yoars since removing to tho Applegate dis trict. He hits been a prospector and ti minor. Ho had the reputation of h mg iuairt-lhome, and had had trou ble with other beside tho Akers, warn FOR CHAMPIONSHIP iH I H. ilKVKIUIKIi:. Moclfurd will i1hv A'lilaml for lltn rhnrnpionxhtp of wilhrnt Oregon, n wricH of four -Willi's, with a fifth if needed to decide tho title. Two guinea will bo jilujed in this eitv on Muruli .1-10. mid two At Ann land on Mtu-eli 1-1 1. Tho place of the fifth game nud tho date will bo decided, if it i needed, though it will be on n neutral floor. The pitmen here nro not mire to go to .Med fold by liny odd, mid the one sure way for the local boys to lose tlie chnmpiouii) is to labor under tile deliiMon tiint tlie Medfonl giimcs are ours nud that wc need only to win one nt Ashland to secure tho title. The two tennis nre .. noiirlv bal anced nnd their records so uniform that nu unbiased fan will not predict the outcome. Ashland is heavier, fnller nnd have more years of experience nnd cettnin ly nre ns speedy. We excel in team work, which will bo under a handicap on the opposite floor. They excel nt long range bankets nud nru always dangerous. , HenidcH tliis, tlicv linvo hud n year's couching under Khun, with the nd vnntngo of an additional yenr to practice n defense to meet that style of nluy. ( Comimriiig the scores of gnme. with visiting teams, n slight iiilvnn tngc lies with Aslilnnd ou (he total score they have made iigiiinol tho piuno opponent, while .Medfonl Iiiik an nihautago in keeping tho score of the opponents lower. The Hont'luiix gninw nt Ashlnnd and on tlie former's home floor dem onstrated that we have n good chance to win on our floor, while in their gymnasium, n '2vt sardine box, luck nud size will be seicuco nud sliced. "Frnley nnd Orit.cz are two of tho lianlest men to guard we huvo yet met," said nu (). A. ('. man when here. Their basket ry on their min iature field is phenomenal." As to the possibility of n doublo victory over Ashland, thnt ltns gono glimmering, for tho girls' team, hav ing won a number of games ovor third and fourth class village tenuis, hnve become so bloated with the iden of their own importance and cham pionship caliber and supciiority over coach and teams, (hat. they have de cided to quit practicing, to loaf nud bask in I he sunshine of former ic tories. This Iihk cnuod ' them I" lose the confidence of their school in their chiinee of victory. In the last game tho forwards wero so slow, so inaccurate, so ovor-zenlous to tho grandstand that they succeeded in making two points after n score of chances, the center doing nil the point-making when given the ball. More sleep, more practice, butter team work, with the thoughts of school rather than individual glory may give Mcdfiird a chance for u champion girlV team. POWER CMP SECURES FimDSFDR NEW CONSTRUCTION I BOBBY BROWN, WINS E KATTI.K, Feb. 29. Tho postnl authorities have authorized rewards of $1000 each for the capture of tho two men who robbed tho mull car of the N'orth Const Limited train on the Northern Psclflc railroad near Covington, Wash., last Thursday night. The robbers obtained 13000 in cu bank currency was not taken. Flfty-soou plecos of registered mall wero stolon. Twonty-fivo of theso eamo from Ta coma. Mot of the others Here from the orient and can not be checked for several weeks. In order to mm nre 1'iiiuN for need ed construction work, the completion of Ik gtrl power project nt 1'hnmj. ou the Klftmnth river, the doubling of the power enmeity of the Pros, peel p'nut, nnd the extension of isiwer lines to mining find timber regions, the stockholders of tho California Oregon Power company linvo assess ed thctnselvec $i!..10 n share on the outstanding stock, while the bond holders Imvo co-operated by waiving interest ou bonds outstanding for five years. This method of financing construction work was deemed pref erable to a new bond issue, which Would iucronso the interest charges ou the company. A committee of bondholders hits the power to make a settlement with the company, either for cash or stock covering interest in default. "In ad dition to bonds deposited to secure hollowed money, there nre .ftl,'200,000 first nnd refunding bonds outstand ing. The company is pnying inter est on .?l,',0n,n0() undo lying bonds and on its floating debt and is earn, iug enough to pay upon the first nud refunding bonds, but necessary con struction is under way for which the money is needed. These financial nrrangemcnls have been accompanied lu- n reorganiza tion of the company with some of the strongest financiers in California ns executives. .1. 1). (Irant of San Francisco, the new president, is u director of many banks with wide spread commercial interests; John I). XeKec, vice-president, is president of the Mercantile N'otionnl bank and a director in other financial insti tutions. J, P. Churchill of Vrckn, former president, is now a vice-president and Alex Itosborough, former secretary, is also vico-preidont in charge of operation. Stocks nud bonds of the company aro largely hold in San Francisco, northern Cali fornia nnd southern Oregon. Power and light is. supplied from Gleudnle, Or., to Diinsniitir, Cal., and cast throughout the Klamath country. FRENCH AUXILIARY CRUISER SUNK IN MEDITERRANEAN PAWS. Feb. 20, via London. 'flic auxiliaiv Fiench cruiser Piov ence "was sunk in the Mediterranean last Saturday, it was announced of ficially today. At Malta 290 survivor'- have been landed. The ministry of marines estimates the number of survivors at H70. (T THE MAY CO. SPECIAL WASH GOODS OFFER, TRIMMINGS FREE With any dress pattern (-I1 yards or more) seleeted from our new stock of ginghmns or percales, entitles you to your choice of colors, of stiekeri braid sufficient to trim these wash dresses. These wash goods make excellent children's dresses; also for la dies' house wear and bungalow aprons. GINGHAMS, 10?, 13K., 15.PER('ALKS, 10t?, 2 15M For This Week Onlv. THE MAY CO. BIG LOT OF EMBROIDERY EDGES, COME IN 3y2 TO 4y2 YARD LENGTHS AND WORTH DOUBLE THE MARKED PRICE WHEN SOLD IN THE REGULAR WAY. PRICED: 10c 12c 15c 20c 29c 35c . i lie roniiors oiitsined aooo irrency. shipped by a Tacoinal . Auothor Kick.igu of $2000 In' .siiiritixc; and sritrnutY can be avoided by using vmrv ti..i l.-.i. nn ti iwtill, iiwii, i un. .is. - imri'i li. nulled dog" in 10 teunus contested yesterday in the "Big Moose" race to Solomon, ii index oxer tho snow, e.ieli driter carrying a woman on his weigh, under the terms of tho race. Hobby Brown won tho ratio and A trophy eup. Tiie, 2 bourn and SI minutes. William Webb was second, II. Corbiu third. The west her wan i .eclleut, although the temperature was 15 below aero. How's This? W Hr Oh Huadrrd ItolUn Rurd (or iu r.a ef CtUrrS thit uwl U cid l UtlTl Cilttlk Cur I. J. CIIKSEV i. CO. Tul4. O. VT., the 4rlMl. k. known ' J. Chntj tot tk U.l 16 rr tad bfUwrt hln Fwrfwily bounhl U all WIwm UMHttkM lid laaaclallr .M ! r.rrr Mt aaf mhUgtOam Mk4t Sx SI Srw. KJ1T. BANK OF roUVKNCB JUU't CttoMk CM h) UkM latantJly. MttM pnrur ipa n. am turn a HB raU par katll Sold br all PnlfUH ( (r HrilM Of rnn n Tit H.ll'i Imlir rm '' i'.urtioa. TMAUt wan I'li.i: uiaiKDY Itelleve yourself ot this allmont at homo. Kasy to uso and thoroughly dependable. Sold ouly by us 50c and $1.00. DO YOU WANT I'L'HK TOIMiT I'UM'AKATIOXK? We Insure that our Marlnollo preparations contain no harmful In gredionts. You will find the best al ways the most economical and bene flclal. Marinello toilet preparation ean only bo purchased here. THE MABINELLfr IIAIII SHOI' ' CORA K. I'TLKY Itooni 107 Ganiett.Corey Illds. Medford, Oregon. Phone 6W-R, Hoio To Make the Quickest, Simplest Cough Remedy Slurli rtrllrr (ban (hf Ilrai!?- Mlr Kind anil Yu Sac 12. I'ully Uuaran(rrd 4"2X!)S2)(Si2J) This lioine-iimdo rniifh Hvrup Is now iisin! in more lionic Hum mi utlirr coiikIi remedy. Its proiiiptni'M, enw and rer tiiinty in eiiiiiiirriiii diftreHMiiic coiiuIin, client nnd tliront rnliU, nt rrullv nmnrk nblr. otl can hWiihIIn (eel it take liuld. A dii s hm v ill naiinllj ocrcinie the ordinary coiikIi relieve ccn whonpine couuli (iiickl. bplviiUKl, tiMi, fur hroii. ilutU, kmiiiimIc croup, bronchial tutliiua and winter counlis. Oct fiom uny drtiiSKit -xh ounces i( J'lnvx (30 cents worth), xur it lu a pint iMiltlo umi till the bottle with pluin crnim luted HiiKsr syrup. '1 hi jie you at i coatnf tmlv ! ctntM a full pint of belltif iuiikIi fevrup tlmti ou could Imv for $tiJ). JuUeg but it few uiilltltes to ifuue. l'ull directiuim with l'iuex. Xiutux ood utul never SkiU. You will bo pleasniitlv mrprliicd Jio (lUivUv it Ioommim dry. hoare or tlelit couch. iiikI IiohIh (Iih i nriu mill iiiini. brunH In n iKilnfiil coukIi. It alo ktnp the formation of pbhiim in tlw throut huh uroncuitu mitm, iuu viwing i lie per clfrtfMit loono eoueli. 1'inex is n iwwt al liable eoucfntratnl eoiniKJiind f j;pniiiiie N'nrwav pine e tract, rich in uunincol, wlmli U so heab iiijr to tlie iin'intiiaiwd. To avoiil Ii"aiMjintiMtiit. lie sure and k jour driiKKut for "24 ounce I'inex," and don't swept amtliint; elM. A Kiurantee of uUiihite Mitiafactiwn, or money promptly rrfundrd, oe with this preparation. The l'inex Co., I't. IllljUl', IUU. I NEW COLORED LACES in Silk Coino in siith sIukU-s ns Alico bine, old rose, navy, plum and gold; also a big lot of white, eream and ecru. Prieed, yard $1.35 to ?2.50 SHEARS OF EVERY KIND, 25c TO $1.00 K you have had trouble in getting that particular kind or size that best suits you, whether it bo for fancy work or the larger kind, wo have them at popular prices. NEW STREET SKIRTS .lust in, a big lot of the more popu lar styles and colors, some are drap ed, while others are cut circular and some plaited. Black, navy, stripes, checks and mixtures, at ?3.50 to $13.50 SILK PETTICOATS $2.95, $3.50, $4.75. Shown in a good range of colors, to be worn with your early spring garments, such as blues and greens in plain colors or changeable. CURTAIN SCRIMS, 15c, 19c, 25c AND 40c Just received, a big lot of these cur tain materials in both plain mesh or finished with laco edges, in white, cream or ecru. ROYAL SOCIETY THREADS ARE HERE "Whether it bo crochet or embroid ery, in colors and white. Just re ceived a lot of ecru and white in crochet thread at the popular price of 10 SHEPPARD CHECKS, 25c TO $1.95 YD. AVe do not know when wc have ex perienced a season that has made these checks so popular as this season, due largely to the dye scarcity for colors. Wo have them all grades and sizes. NEW RIBBONS, 15c, 19c, 25c A big lot of fancy floral patterns, especially good for hair nows, at 15. Others in checks and stripes, also plain colors, at 25 to 35 SPRING WOOLENS, $1.50 TO $2.50 YD. Neat stripes and small broken checks, go to make up the showing, in tans and light mixtures, suitable for either skirts or dresses. n DON'T NEGLECT YOUR SPRING SUIT OR COAT MAKE YOUR SELECTION EARLY AND GET THE FULL SEASON'S WEAR, WHETHER IT BE SILK OR WOOL, WE HAVE THEM. WHAT ABOUT YOUR NEW CORSET? I'o be properlv corseted is as important as being properly shod, for tho day is past when a woman is satisfied with just any stylo and it's poor economy to buy in that way. Wo think wo have grouped the best and most popular makes to be found anywhere, and pride ourselves in having a correct corset for every figure, no difference what tho size or proportion, and we fit them to your figure as they should bo fitted. You will find your corset here. GOSSARD FRONT LACE $2.00 TO $7.50 This well-known corset is be coming more popular every da)', duo largely to tho big range of styles shown, both for tho girls, misses and ladies. Make an appointment with our corsotiere for a fitting and you will never Oossard. regret buying a Sahlin Waists No stays, no strings, no hooks. $1.00 to $1.60. ROYAL WORCESTER CORSETS $1.00 TO $2.50 For the woman who would buy a corset at moderate prices we know of no better make, and come in a big lot of styles that make choosing easy. Many new styles now in stock. MRS. DODGE WITH THE MAY CO. Mrs. Dodge, who has had a number of years' experience with the retail trade and has been associated with II. M. Aloe & Co. of this city for several years, has accepted a position with this store. SELF-HELD NEMO WONDERLIFT $5.00 A now innovation in corsets. It renders an entirely now kind of eorsot service that will bring health to millions of wo men. It creates and maintains an up-to-date, fashionable fig ure for short full figures, for taller full figures or slender to medium figures. BON-TON CORSETS $3.50 TO $8.50 For the woman who wears a back lace corset of the bettor grade, a corset for comfort and durability, one that will not rust, and built on Hues that give with every movement of the body. All That Is NEW IN MILLINERY New Pattern Hats, most every day, besides lots that are turned out from our own workrooms by experienced hat makers, or perhaps wo can ar range any particular stylo that you may wish made up for you. THE MAY CO. Klein SllltS Klein TO ORDER $25.00 UP Also Clcanlny, Prcsslnu and Altering. 128 E. MAIN, UPSTAIRS Medford House Movers NIV l'llt.M MOVKIIH Ol' JIOl'SKS, IlOIMtll.H,! IIIUVV MiU'lllNKItV, KTC. SATISFACTORY 8UHVICI3' riiouo IHK-.M MOIM'ICT .V" lH'ltKIIAltOT (111! K. Nowlmui, 7:i7 W. Mill St. ". , .? '" m.' . t- .. a k CHIC HATS We have all the 1ett rhmilos stylos and shapes ond ou way choose with perfect confidence in tl.elr c( rectnoss. Alices reasonable. Miss Lounsbury Milliner M. At M. IW-t. lnrn& Start the Day Hight ACORN BRAND BACON FOR BREAKFAST End a successful day with our succulent, spicy HAM. 'All the leading stores in the valley carry our products. We Pay Highest Prices for Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. CENTRAL POINT PACKING CO. Property Owners Have buyers for city and country property We wunt your listings Right Now CLARK REALTY CO. 206 Phipps Bldg. Phone 233 your TJBT'f'iy white! -shoes JwLrmM TAN BBwslftiiii -iiTlftN IIIIIIIIIII.1IM ill! II rtram mil iiiTli -, tV.icrra Ilia leather and malia aur thoet Uit finftr. Tiaa j J poM-'icMlxiinit J nj v., irol i..itlt ll'Ol'"W. Ih'ir HaHm S com, iiuuia d n. ,-, . .H'' form,aiui w. vcCfMUu cfit(C ftouca a ti.l!iat, U.Iiuji huie. aaal f. Tta F.F.DaU.y Co., UJ., Buffalo, H.Y. H Notice to Public ON AND AFTER MARCH 1 ALL BUSINESS MUST BE STRICTLY CASH. TELEPHONE OR DERS WILL BE SENT C. O. D., THUS ENABL INGr US TO GIVE YOU THE BEST VALUES FOR YOUR MONEY OFFERED IN THE CITY The Independent Market 0 TYRRELL & LAWTON. WE GIVE S. & H. GREEN TRADING STAMPS 1 ""iy" "I a 1