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Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Army Camps In Hawaii.

Honolulu.-The federal government
is believed to be investigating sites
here suitable for garrisoning large
bodies of troops, either for the purpose
OF acclimating them to camp life In the
tropics. or to be nearer the Orient In
anticipation of trouble with China.
Reports. which cannot be verified
here. say that $1,000 or 10000 men
hay be garrlsoned here If an available
tamping ground can be found.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

A New York lawyer has explained
his challenge of juror on the ground
that he doesn't like newspaper men
on juries. Well, newspaper men gen.
orally are intelligent.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

A man is dead who had read 5000
novels and for month after month
"ali the leading magazines" There
is no dispute but that he died from
natural causes.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

II you want to go to Athens this
gear. 1t is suggested that you try for
q place on the American team at the
Olympic games. Somebody will go
on It; why not you. you narrow-chest-
ed, spindle-shanked. string-arm? Why
not?
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

It seems that there are 676 EN-.
ployes in the departments at Wash.
ihston who have reached the age Of
70. but experience has shown that
some men are younger at 10 than
others are at 32.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

From Tacoma, Wash, comes the
story OF rat two feet in length. OF
course. a community that can sustain
a rodent of that size is an excellent
place for the growth Of anything.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

A patent medicine firm prints a pic.
ture of man saving wood as Grand
pas Cure" Nonsense, grandpa never
sawed the wood. He made his be-
loved grandson saw it.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

intercollegiate football reform is
getting somewhat involved and com.
plicated. 1t might be well to issue
a blue book on the subject to show
the wayfarer about how far it has
progressed.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

The value of New Yorks real es.
tate has increased s40,000,000 in the
past year. That is what comes of be-
ing an island entirely surrounded with
water.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Yes. Rollo; you are right in sup.
posing that martial law" and mar
ital law" are not the same thing. They
are spelled differently.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Persia is threatened with rebel.
lion. Perhaps the boy got the cards
mixed on the Christmas presents
which the shah bought for the harem.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Gertrude Atherton says there is no
place in this country quiet enough for
her to write in. Gertie writes very
noisy stuff, you know.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Belgium and Holland can hardly be
blamed for feeling little nervous,
considering how their big neighbors
on both sides are carrying on.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Zadkiel. the London astrologer,
gives these instructions for to-day:
Keep quiet. Do not quarrel" Even
an astrologer says sensible things
sometimes.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

However. we can testify that a man
doesn't have to be czar in order to
have his bills larger than his in
come.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

The girls are getting pretty siren.
uous when twelve Chicago men have
to form an organization and take an
oath to keep from getting married.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Now DR.. Wiley announces that dan
ger turks in the average barber shop.
Well, some of us have had mighty
close slaves there, that's a fact.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

1t develops that Pittsburg's heiress
servant girl is no heiress. Perhaps
she just tried to figure out relation
ship to Jacob Schiff's cook.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Sir Thomas Upton feels sure he
can win the Americas cup this time.
Sir Thomas should take something
for that sure feeling or it will break
him yet.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

AS if it wasn't hard enough to reach
the north pole by the ordinary route
this man Wellman proposes to go
there in an airship.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Once more the doughty Fitz is find
ing married life sweet song ana
time will tell how long it will be.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

The papers are printing story
about a man in Massachusetts who
has lived for forty years on nuts.
Doughnuts?
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

There are three things which No
woman can hope to understand-basc-
ball, time tables and husbands.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

DR.. Emil Reich says "the American
woman is not woman" Right you
are, doc. She's an angel.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

II France has any idea that war
is picnic it should consult its ally,
Russia, on the subject.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

The worlds output of gold last year
was $375,O00, though we do not say
SO of our own personal knowledge.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

When Suspicion goes a-hunting It
will always find Insincerity lurking In
the bushes.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

There is one form Of swearing OF
that is never broken, and that's
swearing off taxes.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

praise which broke from the squires
around him.
Il am much beholden to you, SIR" said
Tranter, though in no very friendly voice.
"Certes, ! should have been in the river
now but for you"
II ask no thanks" Alleyne answered
shortly. Give me your hand to rise,
Ford"
1.-The river has been my enemy" said
Tranter, but it hath been a good friend
to you, for it hath saved your life this
day."
THAT is as it may be-" returned AL
leyne;
ALAS, for my poor sword, which lies
at the bottom Of the Garonne" said
Trantor.
Here is your Rourpoint, Edricson."
shoulders, that you may have at least
one dry garment"
..And now away back to the abbey"
said several.
Zone moment, sirs ~ cried Alleyne.
who was leaning on Ford's shoulder, with
the broken sword, which he had picked
up, still clutched in his right hand. my
water, but l have not yet heard this
gentleman crave pardon for the insult
which he put upon me in the hall"
what! do you still pursue the quar-
rel? asked Tranter.
And why not, sir? 1 am slow to take
up, such things, but once afoot I shall
follow it while have life or breath"
either, for you are as white as MARBLE"
said Harcomb bluntly. 'Let it drop, sir
for you have come very well out Of it."
NAY" said Alleyne, "this quarrel is
none of my making, but, now 1 am here,
l swear that | shall never leave this spot
until 1 have that which have come for /:
SO ask my pardon, sir, or choose another
glaive and to it again."
The young squire was deadly white
from his eXertions, both on the land and
in the water. Soaking and stained, with
a smear of blood on his white shoulder
and another on his brow, there was still
in his whole pose and set face the stamp
of an inflexible resolution. His oppon-
ent's duller and more material mind
quailed before the fire and intensity of a
higher spiritual nature.
Il had not thought that you had taken
it SO amiss," said he awkwardly. at
was but such jest as we play upon each
sorry for it,
"Then I am sorry too,' quoth Alleyne
warmly, "and here is my hand upon it."
"And the none-meat horn has blown
three times" quoth Harcomb. By my
troth! Master Ford, your friend here is
in need of a cup of wine, for he hath
drunk deeply of Garonne water. 1 had
not thought from his fair face that he
had stood to this matter so shrewdly."
Faith" said Ford, "this air of Bor-
deaux hath turned our turtle-dove into
game-cock. A milder or more courteous
youth never came out of Hampshire"
His master also, as I understand, is
very gentle and courteous gentleman"
remarked Harcomb; yet do not think
that they are either of them men with
whom it is very safe to trife."
TO be Continued Neat Weekly
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

Close to the bank of the Garonne there
lay a little tract of green-sward. The
river ran deep and swift up to the steep
bank. Here the two combatants drew
their swords. In such combats, as well
as in the formal sports of the tilting-yard,
Tranter had won a name for strength
and dexterity. On the other hand, Al
leyne had used his weapons in constant
exercise and practice for every day for
many months, and being by nature quick
of eye and prompt of hand, he might
pass now as no mean swordsman. An
unequal fight it seemed to most but
there were a few, and they the most
experienced, who saw something in the
youths steady gray eye and wary step
which left the issue open.
Hold, Sirs, hold!' cried Norbury, ere
blow had been struck. "This gentleman
hath a two-handed sword. a good foot
longer than that of our friend"
'Take mine, Alleyner" said Ford.
Nay. friends" he answered. I under
stand the weight and balance of mine
own; To work, sir, for our lords may
need usw
Tranter's great sword was indeed a
mighty vantage in his favor The weapon
he held straight up in front of him
with blade erect. so that he might either
bring it down with a swinging blow. or
nv a turn of the heavy blade ne might
| guard his own head and body. A further
protection lay in the broad and nowerful
guard which crossed the hilt. and which
was furnished with a deep and narrow
notch, in which an expert swordsman
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

found himself in an instant eight feet
deep in the ice cold stream. Once and
twice his gasping face and clutching
fingers broke up through the green water,
sweeping outward in the swirl of the
current. Alleyne had dropped his shat
tered sword and was standing, trembling
in every limb, with his rage all changed
in an instant to pity. For the third
face, his eyes turned in despair to the
in the Garonne, striking out with power
full strokes for his late foeman.
Yet the current was swift and strong,
and, good swimmer as he was, it was no
easy task which Alleyne had set himself
To clutch at Tranter and to seize him by
the hair was the work of a few seconds,
but to hold his head above water and to
make their way out of the current was
another matter. Then at last, amid a
shout of joy and praise from the bank.
they slowly drew clear into more stag
nant water, at the instant that a rope,
made of a dozen swordbelts linked to-
gether by the buckles, was thrown by
Ford into their hands. Three pulls from
eager arms, and the two combatants,
dripping and pale, were dragged up the
bank, and lay painting upon the grass.
John Tranter was the first to come to
himself for. he had done nothing during
the fierce battle with the current He
staggered to his feet and looked down uD-
on his rescuer, who had raised himself
upon his elbow. and was smiling family
at the buzz of congratulations and of
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

~. IF my land is not hard, it is ready
hem of my la train"
Ready to chastise insolence. sir!
cried Alleyne with flashing ewes.
'Sweet little coz" answered the burly
squire. "Such a dainty colori Such a
mellow voice! Eyes of bashful maid
and hair like a three years babe! Viola y
He passed his thick fingers roughly
through the youths crisp golden curls.
"You seek to force quarrel, SIR" said
Alleyne white with anger.
"Ard what then?"
why, you do it like country boor
and not like a gentle squire. Hast been
i'll bred and as ill taught? 1 serve a
master who could show you how such
things should be done"
squires?
He would neither be loud nor would
he be unmannerly, but rather more
gentle than is his wont. He would say,
Sir, should take it as an honor to do
some small deed of arms against you, not
for mine own glory or advancement, but
rather for the fame of my lady and for
the unfolding of chivalry.' Then he would
draw his glove, thus, and throw it on the
ground; or, if he had cause to think that
he had to deal with a churl, he might
throw it in his face-as l do nowt'
A buzz of excitement went up from the
knot of squires as Alleyne, his gentle ma
ture turned by this causeless attack into
fiery resolution, dashed his glove with all
his strength into the sneering face of his
antagonist.
with a face which was distorted with
rage.
IF you can take it," returned Alleyne.
"Good ladi" whispered Ford, 'Stick
to it close as wax"
81 shall see justice !" cried Norbury,
Sir divers silent attendant.
you brought it upon yourself, John
Tranter," said the tall squire, who had
been addressed as Roger Harcomb. ''You
We're a shame if this went further. The
lad hath shown proper spirit"
But a blow! blow !" cried several of
the squires. 'There must be finish to
this"
Nay Tranter first laid hand upon his
head" said Harcomb. "How say you,
Tranter? The matter may rest where it
stands?'
My name is known in these parts
said Tranter proudly. 81 can let pass
what might leave a stain upon another.
Let him pick up his glove and say that
he has done amiss."
81 would see him in the claws of the
devil first" whispered Ford.
"You hear, young STRIP said the peace
maker. Our friend will overlook the
matter if you do but say that you have
acted in heat and haste"
q came here at the beck of my mas
ter" answered Alleyne, "and looked or
every man here as an Englishman and a
friend. This gentleman hath shown me a
rough welcome, and if l have answered
him in the same spirit he has but himself
to thank. l will pick the glove up, but,
certes, l shall abide by what have done
unless he first crave my pardon for what
he hath said and done.'
Tranter shrugged his shoulders. "You
have done what you could to save him,
Harcomb," he said. "We had best settle
at once"
$50 say l." cried Alleyne.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10
that perchance there is little less noise !

that perchance there is little less noise
there
"And why less noise, young Solomon?'
Ah, that is for your wit to discover"
Pardieu! here is paladin come over,
with the Hampshire mud still sticking to
his shoes. lie means that the noise is
less for our being out of the country"
How re we to take this, sir?" asked
the ruffliAg squire.
'You may take it as it comes" said
Ford carelessly.
stint it, Humphrey" said tall
squire, with burst of laughter. You will
have little credit from this gentleman, I
perceive. Tongues are sharp in Hamp-
shire, sir"
"And swords?"
'Hum! we may prove that. In two
days time is he vepres du tournoi when
we may see if your lance is as quick as
your wit"
"All very we'll. Roger Harcomb," cried
burly, bull-necked young man, whose
square shoulders and massive I;r,h~ told
of exceptional personal strength. "You
pass too lightly over the matter We are
not to he so easily overcrowed. The Lord
Loring hath given his proofs; but we know
nothing of his snuires save that one of
them hath a railing tongue And Low Of
you. young sir?" bringing his heavy hand
down on Allevne's shoulder.
And what of me. yonng sir?"
MA foii this is my lady's maze come
over. Your check will be browner and
your hand harder ere you see your
mother again."
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

that Gascony is too small a cock to crow
so Justify"
"The smaller cock, my Lord Audley,
CAPITAL de Buch.
MAY have it's comb clipped if it
makes over-much noise," broke in an
Englishman.
by Our Lady of Rocamdour!" cried
the Lord of incident, this is more than
can abide. Sir John Charnell,. you
shall answer to me for those words !"
Freely, my lord, and when you will, -
returned the Englishman carelessly.
my Lord de Clisson!' cried Lord
Audley, you look somewhat fxedly in
my direction. By st. Stephen, should
be right glad. to go further into the mat
ter with you"
"And you, my Lord of Pommers," said
81 Sir Nigel, pushing his way to the front,
lance in gentle and honorable debate over
the question"
For a moment a dozen challenges
flashed backward and forward at this
sudden bursting of the cloud which had
lowered so long between the knights of
the two nations. Furious and gesticu-
lating the Gascons; white and cold and
sneering the English, while the prince
with half-smile glanced from one party
to the other, like man who loved to
dwell upon fiery scene, and yet dreaded
lest the mischief go so far that he might
find it beyond his control.
Friends, friends!" he cried at last,
"this quarrel must go no further. The
man shall answer to me, be he Gascon or
English, who carries it beyond this ROOM
I have overmuch need for your swords
that you should turn them upon each
other. Sir John Charnell, Lord Audley,
you do not doubt the courage of our
friends of Gascony-"
mot l, SIRE" Lord Audley answered
81 have seen them fight too often not to
know that they are very hardy and va
liant gentlemen"
"And SO say l." quoth the other Eng
lishman; "but, certes, there is no fear of
our forgetting it while they have tongue
in their heads"
NAY, Sir john" said the prince, re-
provingly. But you hear, my lords of
Gascony, that these gentlemen had no
thought to throw a slur upon your honor
or your valor, so let all anger fade from
your mind. Gibson, CAPITAL, De Pom
ners, have your word?'
I'VE are subjects, sire" said the Gas
con barons, though with no very good
grace. "Your words are our laws
'Then shall we bury all cause of I'M
kindness in a fiagon of malvoisie," said
the prince cheerily. "Ho, there! the
doors of the banquet-hall! I have. been
over-long from my sweet spouse, but
shall be back with you anon"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10
DIPLOMATS WIFE MEDDLING.
Ambitious American Woman Inter.
fered in Affairs of State.

The ambitions of Mrs. Bellamy
Storer for the promotion of her hus-
Dand, formerly United Ste ties ambas-
sador to Austria-HuEgary, are now
blamed for his removal from the diplo-
matte service of the United States.
IL Is claimed that Mrs. Storer's ambi-
tlon was so intense that she not only
trled TO bring pressure to bear on the
PRESIDENT for the advancement of her
husband, but that her personal desire
to have another American cardinal be-
came Objectionable. She advocated
Archbishop Ireland for the position.
and asked President Roosevelt to use
his influence in the archbishop's behalf
In Rome.
President Roosevelt wrote in reply
that he would like to see the arch
bishop Of st. Paul a cardinal and
spoke very highly of the archbishop's
public services and breadth Of view,
but he declared he could not become
involved in any matter Of church poll
tics, and he pointed out to Mrs. Storer
how improper it would be for him to
advocate the selection by the Pope Of
any person for any place.
Mrs. Storer, it is averred, made use
OF the expression Of the President
that he would like to see the arch
bishop made cardinal, and caused it
to come to the attention of high digni-
taries in such way that it appeared
to be the wish Of the President that
the action should be taken.
President Roosevelt wrote to Vienna
e1postulating, and calling attention to
his original note, in which he said he
would like to have Archbishop Ire
land elevated, but could not NEEDLE in
such affairs, and he pointed out that
the qualification had not been made
use of in connection with the apparent
Endorsement Of the proposed new cardi-
nal. Other questions arose, and the
administration found itself embar-
raised in other ways, and the final re-
suit was that the connection of Mr..
storer with the diplomatic service
ceased.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10
CHAPTER XIV

While the princes council was sitting,
Alleyne and Ford had remained in the
outer hall, where they were soon sur
rounded by noisy group of young Eng
lishmen of their own rank, all eager to
hear the latest news from England.
"How is it with the old man at Wind
sor" asked one.
"And how with the good Queen Phil
ippa?
How of England, my lads of Loring?"
said squire named Humphrey.
81 take it." said Ford. "that it is much
as it was when you were there last, save
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Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

of the story laid in the 14th century
Horde John, Of the Cistercian Monastery, fees
from the Abbey Of Beauien guilty of certain SERIOUS
monks. Another OF the lay-brethren, Alleyne Ed
ricson, takes his departure in accordance with his
fathers will, designating that he should, when he
beeame a. go forth foro year to choose for him
SELF his future calling In sadness he goes to visit his
brother, the Socman of Minstead, whose reputation
is unsavory. At night Aneyneseeks roadside inn,
where he meets Horde John, and Samkin Awkward,
an English archer just back from the French wars.
Alleyne finds his brother in Mnstead woods quarrel
ing with beautiful damsel. He rescues her, thereby
gaining the Socman's enmty. The maiden, learning
that he intends to Join his companions at Christ.
church, where dwels Sir Nigel leaves him laughingy
without telling him her name. Herejoins his COM
panions and they Journey to Sir Ngels home On see
ing the renowned knight, Horde John is much vexed
at his apparent bodily weakness butquickly changes
his mind when they have an adventure with huge
bear. Here Alleyene meets his companion Of the
woods, whom he learns is the daughter of Sir Nigel
The White Company leaves Twynham Castle. AL.
leyne tells the Lady Maude of his love for her. She
gives him no promise, but leaves him green veil
to carry with him to the wars as love token. The
White Company and Sir Oliver Buttesthorn embark
for theFrench coast and fall In with two Spanish
pirate ships which they overcome. The knights
reach the French shore in safety and prepare for
audience with the Black Prince Of ENGLAND.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

A strong decoction Of common poke
root, mixed with an equal quantity Of
black molasses, boiled to syrup, and
spread upon bread, is sure and sudden
death to cockroaches. They eat 1t
greedily and die.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

The Emperor of the British Empire
has 81, 100000 white subjects. The re-
mainder are black. brown and yellow.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10

The paving blocks Of some Of the
streets Of Warsaw are made Of COM
pressed straw.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1906-08-10
Synopsis of preceding chapters at end of this instmen
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St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-02
Ladies' White Lawn Shirt waists trimmed 4 90
with lace and embroidery button back sale price

sole and heel and toe, 20c quality at Sc.
LADIES' WAISTS.
Extra Ordinary values La1ies' White
Waists OF sheer Lawn. Prices from
$l.25 to % 30.
LADIES PARASOLS.
26-lnch Pnrasols, with fancy and plain
handles. steel rods. Prices range from
SOC to $3.50.
l lot OF Gents Undershirts In colQrs,
at 23c, worth SOC. i.
We have n our Millinery Department
a fine lot Of ready trimmed Hats made
up by one Of the best Experienced MIL
liners In the South ut our Store.
4. SHOES.
{ Agents for the j. r. Budd's Baby
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Misses and Childrens' shoes, Lace also
Oxford ties and Blucher Oxford all
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Boys Patent Leather Shoes, Fine
Lace Shoes aud Low Shoes, worth 1926
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Ladies' Misses and ChildreDs' White
Canvas Shoes, all sizes, from SOC. 70
$l.0. 4 Il.
Agents for the Cnsmo Shoes, every
pair guaranteed, $3.50 to 81 30.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-02

stripes and over-plaids, in three-button
sacks, are ready for inspection, prices
range from sc to $l5.
YOUTHS SUITS.
For young men "A to 10 years. We
are showing the newest styles in all
the new, smart patterns. These suits
cut in the latest styles. Prices from
"a to $40.
NEW STYLES IN SPRING HATS.
For young men, the smartest styles.
Pearls and Fawn and the Leading COLI
ors In our New York and Broadway.
Prices range from % 10 So so.
just received fine line OF Straw and.
Panama Hats, from 81 80 to $8,.
SPECIAL SALE OF MEMS NEGLI.
GEE SHIRTS. Y - = =
We have Just bought the entire line
Of Drummers oxmples-No two alike
slightly soiled, made OF best Madras.
Prices Range 25c to 81. Every shirt in
this sale 10 worth double the price.
i, MEMS UNDERWEAR.
Just received ., full line os Gauze.
Lisle Thread and BalbIiggan Shirts and
drawers, colored, hite and unbleached.
Prices range from 25c to 81 30 each.
Special Black and Tan Socks, double