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New-York tribune., 1905-11-12

post, he was wishing himself mile back the
road where he could think all out again and brace
up
tossing his gloves on the veranda. But the touch
of her hand set him trembling and he turned to
the inevitable brush, the brush that, till the pave
ments stretched into the suburbs, hung at every
door-post high or humble much to the incoming
the door-mat. Il suppose you've scold on
ice for me, Tige for not coming this morning as
[ wrote" he added And | wish you'd serve it
quick so that we can get down to Com1non-sense
1--WE might begin with commons sense at once, by
my reminding you that my name is Lillian, or
better Miss Baxter she said, standing with
handkerchief in hand, smiling at the bent, busy
figure.
Glad to hear you haven't changed it, Jack
looked over his shoulder. Il had it right, hadn't
1, on the letter l sent you week ago?"
That week ago. By the way you spoke,
/ thought you might have forgotten"
Jack had resumed the brushing, and said irreg-
ularly: Miss Lillian Baxter has helpful qualities
for a benghted postman who goes by idotc bap-
tisnal records; but Lily doesn't fit those cheeks
and eyes of yours, those pretty white grinders.
1t did and it's worse than ever now, with that
stunning bang. By Jove, Tige, but it is stunningl
When did you think it out?" Jack paused to admire,
with the brush in a position suggesting that 1t
was flag about to be waved. 1.-The only lily you
resemble is tger-iily and Tige fits you better than
ever. say, are you opening up this way just be-
cause ] am 1ate?"
Indeed l am not, Jack. | knew very well that
you would not be here this morning. when L read
of the hod-up last evening on the tram 1t is
only an effort to remind you that out OF
baby frocks, and that if Harvard and Boston have
failed to imbue you with a sense of propriety,
why"
Dear me, I learned lots of things at Harvard,
Tige that I've no intention of remembering, and
l left there week ago. But l say, what made
you think that / wasn't the evening train when
you read of the hold-up?"
Because if you'd been there there wouldn't
have been any The girl dropped into the arm
chair again, giving the toe of one slipper sug-
New-York tribune., 1905-11-12

Californian, l detest cowardice.''
Il should think it question of expediency
than courage Jack said, reluctantly hanging up
the brush. He sat down the top step, the side
away from the armchair, and leaned against the
post. He could not get his eyes above the vague
prophecy of future crack the toe of his
riding boot. He wondering how he came to
feel SO satisfied with everything, just outside the
gate
That sounded beautifully Bostonish, Jack"
the girl said; but you're not in Boston now, my
boy. And you know very well that if you had been
on the train last evening you would never in all the
world have"
Il was there" Jack said looking into her eyes.
lack Witon For shame! 1 don't be"
81 there, Tge."
81 don't believe it, Jack.
you'll have to, Tige. for the fellows got the
ring | wrote you about
Did you hold up your hands, like this, and let
There was only one, near me, Tge. l let him
empty my pockets, and among other things take
the diamond ring l was bringing to you And
dash it all l hadn't stopped to have it engraved.
The slipper-toe gave different toss. 1t IS
quite immaterial," she said I've no fancy Tor
lions after they've been turned into lambs in
Eastern universities
'Tige"
We'll 1 might as well say it right out, Jack.
There's no use waiting for euphony. L mean IT.
A pretty protector such a would make! If
had been with you l suppose you would have
delivered me UP too, if they chose to take me, all
as a matter of expediency.
"What? With all that pretty pink chiffon and
those stunning bangs, Tiger"
Some one is coming up the drive. 1t is Count
Zorotti Spanish nobleman. He has taken quite
a fancy to us and has been here no end of late. L
beg of YOU to remember that am Miss Baxter
lack remembered, and yet he found time tor a
certain amused satisfaction the surprise IN the
Spaniard's eyes and quiver of his lips when
continually startled his mustache, indicating that
the warmth of consideration he receiving was
something new and unexpected. He was not bur-
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for the fellow who ordered the beer and cheese
sandwiches had disappeared without paying his
check.
Beyond the broad boulevard, engulfed in perennial
green the way into the foothills from Los Angeles
was decidedly dusty Dust is the trademark of the
Land of Flower" )" in the dry season. The horse
man took the hill leisurely. The sun was only
beginning to draw his pink gauzes about him. He
was by no means ready for plunge ebath in the dis
tant ocean. The rider drew long breaths as his
eyes swept the widening horizon, with the peculiar
exultation which thrills only to the manner
born, on his return from exile to earths Eden.
As they skirted the cliff, he looked down into
San Gabriel Valley, with its sweetly solemn thought
of two centuries ago-the old, gray mission, the
Silverplated river and protecting mountains gradu-
ating from green to misty blue With the next turn
1t was the fiower-set city, stretching toward the
sea- till there too the view grew lndlSt1nct IN tinted
haze. The sea- breeze was bringing from the ocean
the canvas upon which the would soon be
painting a glorious setting. The next turn was
through arched gate and up concrete drive,
toward an ideal California villa
In a wicker armchair on the inset veranda sat
the beauty of the Pacific composited and vtaized.
Nature has way of bringing the girls of California
up to her standards when she has the oppor-
tunty; and California girls used to have the COM
nonsense to leave it to Nature
When the horse appeared, the girl dropped her
book balanced herself half the top step and
stood waving her handkerchief.
The rider almost dropped his hat in a wild swing,
and bungled in dismcunting-a frightful fdnk pas
for Californian; but the grand calm had forsaken
him. He had been loving that girl for only she
knew how long. For years he had been living for
the moment which at last had come. His love-
talk heretofore elected only peremptory nstruc-
tons to wait till his education in the East was COM
uleted.
Until he reached the gate, he had thought of it
as foregone conclusion. requiring at most only
touch If commonplace sentiment, by way of
ratification But the girl seemed changed, Older,
more grown-up She infinitely prettier even
than he had ever dared think her; and before he
safely his feet and the horse at the htching
New-York tribune., 1905-11-12

gestive toss. DO you
suppose l think you would
sit dangling your hands
in the air, for a stranger
to empty your pockets?
" Why not?"
" Well, silly, because it
would be cowardly; and
| don't believe that even
an Eastern education
could make a coward out
of you"
I" Would it have been
coward1y, Tiger" Jack
began brushing again, as
though he had found
some more dust.
Would it? If that
is a proposition from Har-
ward, Jack, it is one thing
you would better have
forgotten before the first
week was out, especially
if you spent that week in
coming back to California.
Think of a carfu1 of peo-
pie sitting like this, for
two men to help them
selves!" Her pretty hands
went up, handkerchief and
all, and a merry laugh
drifted between them.
L never carry a revol-
yer, Tige. What could |
ave done? And suppose
That a fellow was armed
md ready to take chances.
Wouldn't it have been
rash to set a lot of bullets
lying about a crowded
carr"
Maybe, in scholastic
sophistry, Jack; but all
the same to give up and
be pocket-emptied was
cowardly; and, being a
New-York tribune., 1905-11-12

press twisted itself
like a serpent in the
wilderness through the
great sand-hole of scintil-
lating, red-brown, blister
ing and quivering mirages
by dav and shimmering,
shadowy mysteries at
night; and SO up into the
orange-groves of the Pa
Ciiic Coast.
The sun had set on
ahead for the last time;
and the passengers in the
rear car had disposed
themselves for the last
restless hours of the
journey across the con-
tinent. One young fellow
with unmistakable mark
ings of a college athlete,
was meditatively MUNICH
ing cheese sandwiches and
drinking beer-when the
front and rear doors open
ed, with a sharp: Hands
up, ALL" from both ends
at once.
There were two men,
with handkerchiefs over
their faces, and revolvers.
The porter had not yet
collected his tips, SO they
simply locked him in the
buffet and went about
profitabiy. They were ex-
Derts. Precious little es-
capped them. The express
slowed down at the noun
tain freight switch. When
it dashed on, the men
were gone, and another
Western incident was his
tory. Even the porter had
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
END OF IT
So Callel Through Ship
 ments Are Off

From this time until the end Of the season the W. P. X Y. R and connect ing steamship lines will not bind them selves, when accepting freight beyond the rail lines of the w. P. X Y. R., to wait for the freight charges until the good shall have teen delivered to the cousignee. The right is also reserved to store the goods at the point on the railroad nearest the place to which the goods are consigned or. at any place be- tween that point aud the place of desti- nation at the expense of the owner of the goods. This is in accordance with the August I5 clause at Sec. 2S of the shipping receipts issued.
 This does not mean that through ship meuts will not be accepted or that there are any guarantees of delivery in re- csipts issued before August l5 that are not now operative. It simply means that the transportation companies will expect freight charges to be paid this season whether the freight is delivered beyond the line of the railroad or not The charges will be for that portion of the carriage that shall have been com pleted.
 The Section 2S of the shipping re- ceipt which is operative after August l5 is as follows:
 Carriage of the said goods by the car rier to the point on the line of ra lwsy of the carrier nearest to the point of destination shown in this instrument shall constitute delivery hereunder, and fulfllment and performance of the terms thereof and if any carrier does forward or carry the said goods or any portion thereof beyond such point on the said line of railway, it is agreed
 that the carrier shall be at lib- erty at any time or place during the transit to store or warehouse the said goods, or any part thereof at the sole and entire risk and costs of the owner or consiguee, and that the said goods shall be at all times at the entire risk of the owner or consignee, and DO car rier shall be liable for any loss thereof or damage thereto, wheresoever occur ring and howsoever occasioued." " .
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
UNcANNY EYES.
Some of the Queer rhinss BrsuGk'
 Up ta Deep Sen SoundiaEs.

some of Che Queer ThinEs Brought
 Up t1 Deep Sen SoundiaEs.
 They caught one fish far down In the Caribbean that had no eyes at an nor any places for eyes. but bong auteunae ran out from lts uosc by which it felt its way and found lts fol In the next haul was fish with two convex lenses In place of eyes. These lenses were highly polished og buruished. They were of a golden hu,, aul they g,camcd in tho sunlight Ike Jewels An other fish. a big fellow. had eyes which grew on stems or stalks that str .k out six inches from lts head Then came one with au eye that grew on a long stem like a lily stem. q Iite shtcen Inches from the nose. and the pr nfessor said that it was an eye made Tor pok ing itself Into other Gsh.g b- iucss. Tho stem was flexible and wave back ward and forward or bent with its own weight. and sometimes thc lsI t'Iveled with the eve doubled under it about the middle of lts body or trailing To the sand or mud
 Some of ure eyes when put Into sea water Iu the dark sho1e Ike lIl'erns. Others O. thc fishes h1l brilliant spots along their sides that om't'cl a rhostly radiance. and they seemed Co have lighted porth,lcs or windows Ike a slender steamer rushing through the seas after nlcht.-St Nicholas
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
PEws IN CHURCHES.

N First They Were Allowed onIy a-
 Personal Fnvor-.
 Private pcws. first allowed as person al favors, appeared in churches In the reign of Henry VIII. lu spite oi the stout opposition of Sir Thomas Morc and others they gained ground under Elizabeth and Charles I. and after tho restoration came Into Increasei favor and use among well Co do citizens wh' claimed and enjoyed
 sss ths Sunday due
 or sluuberinE in an upper rev.
 Swift huuorously described how one was appropriately made out of large wooden bcdstcal, and lu carly Geor Cian times pews were Co bc found fur nishcd with sofas and tables and pro. vided widh iirtFiICcs.
 Bishop Eden states that iu one case a livery servant cnt rCd the pew of his master between prayers and sermon with sherry and light refreshments.
 Thl,kly curtaincd or highly partition. ed box pcws were SO numerous in some churches at one time that the poor were practically eNcludeu or thrust back Into comfortloSs sittInCs In the coldost and darkest parts Of the church, where they could hear little of the service.-Lon. don Telegraph
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
GOV. MEAD IS RIGHT

In discussing the Chinese immigra- tlou problem at the meeting of the TrAnsmlssissippi congress st Portland last week, Gov. Mead, of Washington, bit the nail on the head when he said:
 i've are interested, as other states are interested, In pursuing a policy that will enlarge our markets in the Orient. We want the benefit of h. creased and increasing trade in the far East, If 1t can be purchased at fair price. In opening wider the gates to Chinese immigration and thereby de- basing our American citizenship we are paying too great price. Among those of alien countries who desire to follow the fortunes of the American flag we are entitled to the best; we will not have the worst"
 There Is DO section of the United States so greatly interested in the growth and development of trade with the Orient as the Pacific Coast states, and DO part of the Pacific coast is greater interested than the state of Washington, yet there can be no doubt that Gov. Mead spoke for the best in IereslS of his state. It were far better that A country not grow so fast than that it develop along wrong lines. There are purposes in life of more im- por,Ance than dollar chasing. A hsr- monIous, we'll balanced and happy American citizenship Is of more value to the country than a few millions of dollars in trade. If the price of mak- Ing the American Pacific coast white mans country shall be the sacrifice of every dollars worth of Chinese trade the price should be paid.
 It will be freely conceded that the contention of thUse who would permit Chinese immigration to the United States that the prosperity of the eoun- try depends upon the expansion of for eign trade Is we'll founde !, but it is not necessary to further pollute our citi- Eenship to secure that end. To fud foreign markets it will only be neces- Eary to tear down some of the unnatural tArlh barriers We have far more to fear from the boycott of Europe and Canada than we have from that of China.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
END or CONSIDERATION ABOUT
 DUE

h trying to discuss the question of territorial government for Alaska, in It's editorial column the Juneau Record Miner says:
 "The writer has never advocated ter rltoriAl government nor has he spoken against it. Sooner or later the question Is sure to come up, and sooner or later Alaska will have a territorial form of government.
 "The Record. Miner aims to stand for what Is best for Alaska and whenever it can be shown that q territorial form of government will benefit Alaska and her citizens the Record-Miner will shout for lt as loudly ss any. But let us consider; are we ready?"
 It would seem that a man who is cap able of running 6 newspaper has had a sufficient time in which to make up his mind on this question. It has been prominently before the people for a long time. It was iAvorsbly recom- meLded by Gov. SEinsfOrd in an official report in the sos. It was debated in the non-partizsn territorial convention which convened at Juneau in October, 1899. It was demanded in both the re- publican and democratic conventions of 1900 It was the point at issue in two non-partizAn conventions held at Ju' neau in October, 1903. Two republi- can district conYentlonS held in Novem- Der, 1903, asked for 1t. It was favored by the democratic convention of May, 1904. Innumerable conventions at Nome have asked for 1t. It has been discussed by newspapers, by all the leading people of the district and by senators and members of congress for years Most people have considered the question pretty thoroughly.
 lent 1t about time the Record Miner man arrived at a conclusion in the premises?. Is it possible that it is try ing to kick up a dust so he cannot be seen astride the fence?
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
rHe TOMBSTONE CENSOR.
Re Sees That No Upsecniy Inscrip
 ttaa Mars ste Cemetery.

Re Sees That No Upsecrniy Inscrip-
 tioa Mars tte Cemetery.
 A tombstone cCusJr is employed hy most large cemeteries. It is the duty of this man to see that r,t''nr u1s --u- ly in the way of a tombstone i pCt rn.
 A young engineer in a N5gTstorn Q mlu was Killed by the explosion Of a boiler. and the family of tlls young man. believing that the min owners had known on along hat the boiler was defective. actually Mad carved on the tombstone the sentence. Murdered by his masters" The tombstone cen sor. of course. refused Co sanction such on epitaph.
 On Che death of a certain noted prize fighter the surviving brother of the man wanted Go put in a glass case be- side the grave a championship belt four medals, pair of gloves anl other trophies ot the ring But the ccnsor's negative was firm.
 A widow who believed that the phy- siclan was responsible for her bus bands death wished Co put on the tomb, "Hc employed a cheap doctor, but the tombstone censor showed her that such an inscription would lay her open Co heavy damages for Hhel
 Atheists sometimes direct in theif wills that shocking hlGsphem'es be cnrved on their monuments The cen sor. however. sees Go it that these bias phcmlcs do not dishgure the cemetery. Philadelphia Bulletin.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
nnr,rr cnmhs,. n.rrnnt.

Perhaps the ncatcst reproof Co a long wlndcd preacher was that given by Harvey Combe when lord mayor Of London to Dr parr. As they were com ing out of church together Parr was a foolish as to ask the other how he liked his sermon. Well, doctor. to speak frankly. there were four things in C that did not like tc hear. They were the quarters of the church clock which struck before you had finished"
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25

OuSrtermsSler Othce, Fort William b seward, Alaska Iuly a, I9lS.-SCaled proposals, tn trtpliCate, win be received here until eleven o'clock a. m August 2lth, and then opened for the construction of one field officers 4uafters chants quarlers. two double n. e. > quarters sno an addition Co quartermuSter StOtchouse as per plans and specifications on tilC in this ohlce. The U. :. reserves the right Co accept or relet' aEy or all proposals or psr.S thereof luiorma' ton furnished upon application. Envelopes containing proposals should be endorsed Pho poSals for Construction cf Quarters and ad' dressed tO the Quartermastcr, Fora W. h, sew ard, Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
( Way Out

Mrs. Hiram Ohen-See here. Maria, the dishes you have put on the table oi late have been positively dirty. Some. things got to be done about it Maria True for ye. ma'am. If ye only had dark colored ones. ma'am. they wouil not show the dirt at aIl-rhiladelphls Press
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
Easy Co Remember.

Hostess My dear count. you must pardon me, but have such a very poor memory for names. It's a real afilctiou. have forgotten yours The Count You shoult g5nzult a specialist on mcndal diseases, my tear madam; you really shoub Ny name Is Kas kowowskichnifhngloskL - London An
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
RECORD TIME UP
 THE YUKON

The Sarah, which arrived last week at Dawson, made the run from St, Michael in II days, and made many stops, CD route. This is extra good time. She was delayed by the tide 30 hours at the mouth of the river.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
Ice cream at Muir's.

A little iorethought may save you DO end of trouble. Anyone who makes ita rule to keep Chamberlain's Colic, Cbol- era and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be fact For sale by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
cn.h and rhnrrc..

Qulziness- Which do you prefer, Co sell for cash or charge thingsl Busl. ness-Cash. Of course But if they don, pay promptly, then prefer charges - Baltimore American.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
Best 25 Cont Ms als

Railroad Restaurant has the best 25 cent meals in town, equal to 50 cent meals other places, Second Ave. and Broadway, opposite depot. Private rooms for l'dies.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
Generous.

Nephew - To you know, uncle, dreamed last night you had lent me SlO, Uncle (generously)-ls thst sol An, well. you may keep it ottO-Per' roQuet.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices, All the old brands always on hand. -l-tt.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25

Ths place to get good growler meas ure ie at the Totem saloon. You get your moneys worth.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
Position Wanted

Wanted, position by young lady, eS- perienced bookkeer and cashier from East. Good references. Anxious to come to Alaska. Address: "D. &" Daily Alaskan, s l3 At
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25
COldest in Town

The coldest beer in town is at the Sc attle saloon. blt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25

Gov. Cummings, of Iowa, said at the reciprocity conference in Chicago last week that those who stand pat" for the Dingley tariff law are not protec- tiouists but eXcluslonists.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25

II you are out of kindling see E McC Wesie. have 1t by the sack or cord. Phones 90-S4. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25

There's bargain at Harrisous' for you.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25

August Deleauator and French fash ion journals at Harrisons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-25

wanted-woman 10 do general work. Inouire at the Pullen house. S7u
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-09-27
Great Fortunes for Gems.

According to the compilation of the
government officials diamonds and
other precious stones of value ex
ceeding $50, 100000 were brought into
the United States last year. This is
taken as an indication of the industrial
prosperity Of our country. The best
indication of the popularity of the ia.
nous Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
the fact that more people are taking
it today than ever before. Its great
curative properties are being recog-
nized more and more every day by
people who have been persuaded to try
it, and As result thousands have been
restored to perfect health, many OF
them willingly testifying to the fact.
If you suffer from insomnia, poor appe-
tite, indigestion, dyspepsia, liver or
kidney ills, or malaria, fever and ague,
the Bitters will surely cure you. Try
it and see for yourself.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-09-27
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.
The BalsZ Cold Storage Market to
Add a Fruit and Vegetable
Department.
YUMA BAKERY PRODUCTS
Also 10 be Handled.

Beginning October 1st, the Balsz
Cold Storage Market will add a fruit
and vegetable market to the business
and will also handle the delicious bread,
pies and cakes from the famous Yuma
Bakery. In all Arizona there is no
bakery better equipped for turning out
the finest quality of bread and pastry.
Mr.. Ingram has employed first-class
baker, and takes pardonable pride in
the excellence of his work.
This convenience will be appreciated
by the public and will tend to still
further popularize the Yuma Bakery
products. The cold storage equipment
of the Balsz market is frst-clasS in ev-
cry particular, making it easily posi-
BILE to keep everything handled fresh,
sweet and clean. This market will be
one of the main distributing points for
Yuma Bakery bread after October LIST.
Call up Phone 30.