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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-24
CONDITIONS VERY
MUCH IMPROVED

Oakland, April GA rain began
this maruing, drenching the refugees
and ma aging tie soldiers Oh duty miser
able. The rain continued tll daylight
and quenched the fires, thas provipe
a blessing, unless az cpl emic of pneu-
monia results. Ii will Law the dust,
which had been carrying disease over
San Francisco and Oakland.
Along the water front last night
several 6res broke out afresh, but as
there was little fuel they raused small
additional loss and not much danger.
Today will mark the end of the con.
fiagration unless some uptoward cir
cunstances start it again in the west
end Of the esijeuce district.
The fear OF uilemlc is lesseniug.
The rain this morning flushed the
sewers and cleaned the streets of the
camps. Major Frank keesllnc, COM
mandlng the troops, reports to the gov
ernor that there i: not case of seri-
Gus sickness III the entire camp.
Hartman arrival is expected to
stimulate and make mora effective the
efforts Of the ralroa d people to pro.
vile for tine departure OF all wishing
to leave oy rail. Hartman already
HIS Issued orders to provide free trans.
portati]n TO all wishing TO leave by
rail. Hartman arleady las Issued or
ders to provide free system foi all re
tugee., and for atle bodied men the
rates are reduced to s25 to Chicago
ana corresponding reduction is made
TO other eastern points both on the
the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe.
Washington, n. c., April 23-The
surgeon general and the Red Cross an
nounce there no need TOR adGi ;onai
nurses or physicians al San Francisco. :.
Upton, Wyo,. April 23.-An express
car belonging TO the govern ment relief
train was burned at Creston, Wyoming
at 1 'clock this morning. The efforts
OF two engine crews ana section gangs
failed to save it. 1t contaiue
tents and canvass. The loss is un-
known. The fire was caused by sparks
under the root.
Chicago. April 23.-S acterarv
Shaw arrived in this city this morning
on private business. lie sad there
will be no limit on tie amouut of
money that conld be Borrowed from
the government for the reiief Of San
Francisco.
Zen million dollars is placed at the
disposal Of western banks and has been
founo inadequate. Shaw says he
may go to San Francisco later.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-24
Try Central Market for good meats

Try Central Market for good meats
and quick delivery. 4lbin Meat Go.
A tennis club has been formed 10
Wenatchee with eight members. A
fine court has been made at the cor
ner of King and First streets and the
members are doing stunts each morn
Ing and evening.
First class tabl, board at % Cnelan
Ave. North.
Miss Eioise Vaughn has rerianed her
position as copyist fcr the Colum pia
Valley Abstract company.
April 27th that's the night the the
atre, that's the place, proceeds 60 GO
library fund, free reading room.
VIM. Fl. Scott and wife of Badger
Mountain are il the city toaay laying
III store of supplies.
chi namel for .loors ana furniture
at Russell's.
April 2ith. that's the night, the the.
atre, that's the place, proceeds so TO
library fand, free reading room
Mrs. Minnie Smart of Malaga is Wis,
iting il the city.
We will give ) cents pee bottle for
each citrate OF magnesia hottie re.
/ turned 20 u Wepatchee Drug Co.
Mrs. s. >. Piper leaves fer Delphos,
Ohio tomorrow for six weeks visit
with relatives. MIR. Piper expects to
join his wife il a few weeks and make
a short visit in Delphos.
The expert Banjo player, Harley
Smith has been secured for the high
school entertainment at The theatre
Friday evening", April p. Come and
enjoy a musical treat.
First class table board at % Chelan
Ave. North
Guy Boyington of the comissary
department of the Great Northern
construction camps is in Wenatchee
today.
Money 70 loan OF farms or chattels.
John A. Gellatly.
Miss Nell Fling, instructor in oil
painting. Private lessons or in class.
5l5 Orondo avenue. Farmers phore 1873.
Wanted -competeDt gil to do gen
eral housewoEk, call at 434 Orondo
Ave If
We bave 10 acres ! l-2 mile from
town 600 trees planted; good soil :;
good water right. Wilt sell for $4,000,
$3.50 casn and balance on easy terms,
or will take city property as part pay.
ment. This the cheapest buy in the
valley. Bower and Noulln
The A @. Z. ". lodge meets Friday
night for special work in the second
degree. All visiting members ID the
city are extended cordial invitation
to be present. After lodge refreshments
will be served.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-24
Personal Mention and
City Nercs IL, Brief
For longtime fam loans apply 50 j

For longtime fam loans apply 50 j.
s. Mooney
Philip Miller and wife left on the
afternoon tain yesterday for Spokane.
It's good thing push it along.
Every body Gelp by going to the high
school Oratoricai Contest at the the
arre Friday evening April 81 proceeds
go to library fund, free reading room.
Mr. Give of Seattle is in the city
en- business.
Trimme wall paper. 10 cepts doub-
ie roll at Russall's.
L. n Wilcox of Cashmere made a
business tlip to Wenatchee yesterday.
The best bread and pastry in the
City Palace Bakery.
Good speaking 10 good cause, Mt
good place. Friday evening, April
81, at the theatre. High school Ora
torical Contest, p:cceeds go to library
fund, free reading room.
s1.15 buys ton Of clean full
weight Ruslyn coal. Catchall store,
SO Wenatchee Ave North. Farmers
Phone 424
During the past eight days S. ins.
truments have been filed with tie
county auditor. most CT them deeds.
This is ar a verage CT over ten day.
For Sale-c cheap. small refrigerator
apI ly, Franks Place. ca p.
Invitations are nut for dance to ne
given by the Eastern Star in the Bow,
er hall on Tuesday night. May /.
Good speaking, in a good cause, at a
goou place, Friday evening, APRIL 81,
at the theatre. High school Oratorical
Contest, proceeds go to library fand,
free reading room.
Real estate men sire not catching all
the suck ars. several fishermen have
caught large strings from the Column
bia river daring the past few days.
OTHER 6sh are biting good and many
OF the boys are dangling lines off the
c. aud o. wharf these days
lis good thing, push it along.
Every body help by going &c The high
school Oratorical. Contest at the the.
atre Friiay evening April p. proceeds
go TO library fund, free reading room
A billiard table has been installed
in the rooms of the Commercial olub.
The table is the property of Guy
Browne and others.
Hear EN- shout at the high sch Iol
Oratorical Contest at the theatre, Fri
day night, April 27. proceeds TO 20 to
library fund, free reading room.
Ice cream served with dinner at Pal
ace Cafe Sunday.
As Automobiles are becoming as
popular in the Wenatchee valley de.
mand has been created for a suitable
Iiact 10 repair anu store them. MessIs.
Frank France and Bert Fairman, com.
petent maehinists and automobile
and bicycle men have opened up
garage apd repair shopIn the building
formerly occupied by Scheble RIOS.
on the corner of Orondo and Mission
streets, where they will repair all
kinds of machinery and carry line of
automobiles, bicycles, gasoline ep.
gines, and electrical supplies.
Hear EN- shout at the "igh school
Oratorical Contest at tie theatre, FIJI
Gay night. April q. proceeds to go to
library fund. free reaGi1g room.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-24

The last contribution to the San
Francisco relief fund from Wenatchee
is carload of potatoes which was
shipped out this morning. The po-
tatoes were purchased in the valley
and cleaned up about all of the supply
lett over from last year.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-24
OUR
SPRING
MEDICINE

Is blood purifier which has been
tried and proved by people who
have been restored to health by il.
You are safe in buying it: in using
it: in recommending it.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-24

That is the story of so many who
take medicines of which they know
nothing except what is said Of them
in testimonials.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-24
MAKES LIFE MIS-
ERABLE

A happy home is the most valuable
possession that is within the reacn of
mankind, but you cannot enjoy its
comforts it you are suffering from
rheumatism Yon throw aside bust.
ness cares When you enter your home
and you can be relieved from those
rheumatic pains also by applying
Chamberlain Pain Balm. One ap-
piication will give yon relief and its
continued use for short time will
bring about permanent cure. For
sale by all druggists.
It's good thing for the average
man that he has more sense than / is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01
By H. B. MARRIOTT WATSON

I put the question for which had come and in response was saluted with stare of astonishment.
 Any assistance, Mir. Greatorex ?' be echoed, surveying me, with his mouth open. Any. assistance? Well, I SUD- pose you can be of some assistance" 1" And he chuckled heartily, as if invit- ing me to join in his joke.
 told him that was leaving the dis trict that same day and would like to know in what way I might aid him. seeing that it was improbable that I should revisit the neighborhood. . Then you do not intend to reside at the castle:'' he asked.
 There was a certain tone of condem- nation in his voice which, though I was at loss to account for, could not but recognize.
 Why, ceNainly not"' said I. ''Why in the name of fortune should I: My only idea was. for Mr. Kesteyen's sake, to smooth his affairs for his success sors."
 The little man started to his feet, and his mouth widened in broader smile than ever. Then is it possible that you are ignorant, Mir. Greatorex:' said be. And looking at my interrogating face he positively beamed. Why, yes, it must be so,' he said excitedly. ''Mr. kesteven, sir, by will under date of Aug. 16, has made you his sole heir
 It was now my turn for amazement The unexpectedness of the news left me agape. and then, after the first moment of silence, felt my ears slow ly growing warm. and I knew that I was pushing red as peony in my confusion and astonishment.
 The greedy little lawyer enjoyed the effects of his surprise
 But the natural heirs"- I began, stammering.
 There are none" said he promptly. 1.-The late MT. Eesteven had no near relatives
 The will l protested feebIy.
 Was made three days ago. I, sf course. assumed that you were wei acquainted with its contenrs-a few legacies to his housekeeper and the servants, and yourself the residuary legatee In order. however. not to raise your expectations too high, Mir. Greatorex." he proceeded, now more coolly and quite officially, T may say that there is little beyond the castle itself-a bare competence and no more"
 waved my hand. Good heavensw said I. But what right have r.
 Tt is scarcely question that re- quires an answer" he replied dryly. 50 long as Mr. kesteven had the right. But by the way. I may say-and it is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01

2 curious coinciience''-and here he
 rummaged among his papers-''if you
 are anxious 10 get rid of the castle, I
 dare say II can be managed. oddly enough. only this morning had let ter from a firm of solicitors in London, assuming fl was for sale and inquiring the terms. Let ne see. An. here it isT He handed me the letter. which was directed from the offices of a firm in Parioe street. Lincoln's Inn Fields.
 "Quick work commented.
 The little solicitor assented- It is a beautiful uei-hborhood." he replied. rather proudly. and the castle is fine building Very antique. remark ably antique"
 The adfectives were hardly chosen t1 ny taste but I could find 10 fault with the sentiment Yet it seemed strange that 9 purchaser should have been 9 instant: I had understood that -le experience was UncommOn in the property market AsI sat contemplat- 5n- he letter Slr Greenstreer inter- posed,
 Well, sir. said he. smiling, am to entertain the oTeT:'
 No" I answered. though I could hardly have said -hy.
 You will live gn the proPe-r:- iu- 91trei the law-e-.
 Yes replied. adding for the present.
 But in truth. vas in no state of mind to determine UpgB any particular course with sleauIrLga. 3 involved wers my emotions I1 the face ot the eztrzg-- dinary news had heard IL was an amazing stroEe If god Igcz which by z signature of Gpzen letters convert , lyi a comparatively iEnrecunielGs and '--.efnss barr1zrnr into the proprietor 0f . an ancient estate Thasa tEgoEzEIts and ] feelings moved ne ss r9sfs baok b . -he e1stIe. quite oblfTi98s oE ny earlier i. 7es2lut591 ts Fe z1ne fr8u Rzymg1I ! and the see1e sf that disaster II seemed now that EaS definitely Es5u1d E Ep uith tbe fg-zuBes ef the rlsee u8- lsss I accepted tsrsezs-reet-s ozer b sale 0f ths p-0<se-TF fo- ne < Id fallen Ea-8 a reTeF@18- an q ssizmei ts e8zfess ttsf n wzs a rery pleasant reTer-EEaa I rezched tts tgD sf the hlI UV11 uhea the ezs1Be srss1 Tat ka-TseI dire zh5e1 Mr- Kesteven end ! tzd u1i4r1zkea t1ree days FreF5oszsIT hssf s5F5szsIF bee7 fE -zs puTsss 1f ezsElfi1z the VII II -gE sskei mT@e7f tiR ussfTe Eh5e5 szi EnIssrzi kz ss ts fzxs- . ezsHzI tz1 I eazd E1d zo a. srsr szTe ia 1be xzerzi errezudu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01

The old maH's body lay stretched upO s
 the c0rDet.
 oaken pannells adjOin the stone Here ye will perceive a spring. the which pushing a doorway shall open behind. giving entry 10 an interior chambs-. A flight of stairway leadeth thence--
 Here the parchment had suffered s, grossly at the hands Of time or from he assaults of ittnarural enemies that .he characters became unreadable and finally ceased.
 IL was plain that tlis sheet had some ,onnectiOu with the disclosure Mr. KeS- gwen had Intended Co make to me. but seyOnd this conclusion co1ld ngt go And SO after a desulrcry study Of the lncient chararrers I pur it aside. Iock- -lg it more by habit rhan of Intentional prudence in uy private letter case
 I now stood hongrablv charged -v-h he last ofices 10 my dead friend An ngue-r WIS in-vi-shig in tho ctr----- stance. buf f was 1g more than a fnr- 1allty. and mv e-i,Ioucs. with that 1f ba bC1-e EeeVsr. Mrs. Main and -ha loctor from IlauelIan. was sul7ciea- 10 sI1Sa the f1re-- t-aricn. It was not u-- tiI tha=e epreu1nieS rarp o~rr that sXpeT5alrri my secold surprise. a sur pr.se wlieh. aIth9uzl Lad Ier0-s s0Devhs+ aeV11iltel vita The ecen- irieitiss 0f tLe man fefI uran ne Ike a ihunGeri1it- Uron rhe naming after the fJnHral [ role into Rsy-r1ni 10 rzT a visit 70 tle lawyer Gree1streel ET rzue- Uh1. H1der=tssi. aeiei ca ITr- | kesfevel-s behalf rezzr7ei this zs the lat of ny me-zur-lgiy ,zutias. v-lzeh [ dischsrzzd- r-as ire a-ee ucre te re- < sun1e the four uhfeh had been ssi sfrsn-sly tuterTgT-es1- sIr- Gren=treez- | fke Ttzle fe-- towing s5Ecz-or vb0n I | had slrezIv Eee1. reeerei ne uith To 1 lie eere11-y- Ills fare ugre min Cie1 e1vr=ssi1a of soEe7ruIs and sz7f- fseti1a zs Ihe fssSed E1 a nerroas man ne- with his plaeS-
 A ECt Ee,znssalr ed Wr GVa-s- -1- Szsa be. skzsia- hss t-s5- % sD5isL and szrE1z bo7gElse nza- ~r Vel ve must all @ ss1e dzy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01
CHAPTER ".
.HE events of that day, together
 with the two surprising se- quels, to which I shall come

"HE events of that day, together
 with the two surprising se-
 quels, to which I shall come
 presently, set me for the whole of week upon the horns of doubt and DerpleXity. I was embarrassed by so strange sequence of accidents. Some where behind and still aloof, but self confessed, as it were, by the conduct and department of my unfortunate aost, hung the shadows of q mystery to which had no clew. It was plain that he had secret which he kept very private and to which I should have been admitted On the very eve of his unhappy death. That death, So to say, had robbed me of my opportunity, and I could see no means to regain it. My dim suspicion. that he had come by bis end through violence was dissipat- cd soon enough The doctor certified to heart disease, from which he told me that Mir. kesteven had long sui fered.
 He might have gone of any mo- ment, Mir Greatorex," he explained. "A shock, violent exertion, even a strong emotion-this would suffice to determine the climax of the disease"
 A shock. The word fingered some how in my thoughts without particular reason. The cries I had heard might well enough have been drawn from the old man in his last pains, and yet I had the impression that such deaths were usually instant, if not painless. These shrieks had been prolonged and reiterated.
 . And here it was that had my first surprise. Under the stress of the pain ful emotions of that time I had for gotten the leaf of paper which I had taken from the dead fingers. But while was revolving the circum- stances of the mystery the recollection of it flashed suddenly upon me, and feeling in my pockets I discovered it where it had remained since the en- trance of the housekeeper It was broad daylight. and the doctor from ,Ilanellan had just gone from the house I laid the paper upon my bed room table and studied it carefully. It was of stiff parchment and stained yellow with the dust and dirt of years, much worn in parts and its margin gnawed as if by mice or rats. The characters were faded and well nigh illegible, but I made out, with some difhculty. the faint and ancient letters. This was rag tii5se s!ccnmelt ran:
 Turning this corner. it is necessary to proceed upon the passage for the space of some thirty footsteps and at the close thereof to pause and survey the walls. If ye will then duly deter mine height of five feet from the 'ootway' thereupon will he disclosed a mall knobbe. the which revolving will rive access to a large cupboard within re wall. Observe carefully upon the 1ack of the cupboard and where the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT MONDAY. JANUARY | 1906
usually willing to pay high price for

 usually willing to pay high price for sentiment"
 "Ah, no, Mr, Greatorex," said he promptly, shaking his head, and here there was real touch of gutturals, you mistake. My client is not rich man, but he hankers after the place of his fathers. It would mean much to him."
 Tt means good deal to me-" said I. How much" said Barnett suddenly. "Srpposing said f20. .OOOr' He held up his hands. My dear sir, my dear sir" he repeated and stared at me as if my audacity had plucked away his wits.
 Why not| asked.
 Mir. Barnett was thoroughly enjoying himself
 Do you know what landed property is selling at MT. Greatorex?" he asked con6dentially. Tt is practically drug in the market sir, just now" Then" said I. will you kindly ex- plain, Mir. Barnett, how it comes that I have had two offers within week of my inheritanceT
 An" he said meditatively, rubbing his chin.
 Tt looks as if this particular proper ty was not drug in the market, doesn't it?" I asked
 ITO be sure," he remarked vaguely. and then, recovering himself, resumed his gentle smile. But let us come back to business. Mir. Greatorex. Shall we say f5,OO0:'
 He cooed at me enticingly His as- sumption that we had wandered into
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01
The Fashion T. puei,nr Gloves.

The latest edict of fashion concern dueling gloves. with which every de cent member of society keeps by an- cient usage his left hand covered while with his night he insinuates his rapier in the ribs of his adversary, says . Paris cable dispatch to the New York World. The glove used to be white and normal in length It Is now decreed that it must harmonize with the color of the coat. have only two buttons and be distinctly longer than normal 90 that when the left hand Is raised in guard no unseemly skin may be shown. At the same time a ban is illuminated against the habit. borrowed from fashy Italian dueIists. of wearing on the left wrist a jeweIed bracelet which is deftly iicked down over the glove al the exact moment when the steel en ters an opponents anatomy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01

.Oh. l thought some one had been disputing your title" he said. that is all. hope you fooled himY' related my victory with some satis- faction, and Sercombe chuckled. Well, you're going to keep your cas.
 tlew he resumed Patriotic mani Though should judge f2O,OO0 to be |
 good market price for the property"
 Tt Is not worth half as much" said l.
 Then why not, in the name of good
 ness, take your proftT demanded tho
 captain, opening his eyes in astonish-
 ment
 I'm in no hurry" said I, smiling.
 "Humph!" calculated the captain.
 picking his teeth thoughtfully. well,
 you may be right, though I don't sec
 your reasons. A landed estate Is mere
 ly nuisance, so far as my experience goes. It's all payment and no returns. It takes wealthy man to keep an e. tate. If had your place, MT. Great orex, should be disposed to let it, at any rate. and enjoy the proceeds while might You'd find no dificulty in do- ing that, I should think-
 T dare say not" was my reply.
 Why" continued the captain, as if smiling at his own thought, 'I would take it off your hands for a month or so for the fishing alone that is, if you were reasonable
 For some reason or other this semi. jocose offer irritated me, possibly be- cause of previous experiences.
 Between you, you are bound to have me out" I said, rather dryly. But assure you I will not budge"
 I was not looking at him as I spoke, but out of the tail of my eye 1t seem. cd to me that I caught a quick ex. change of glances between the cap tain and the innkeeper, and to my imagination for such it may have been the face of the man Hood wore an unmistakable frown But as I turned sharply he was merely refilling the captains glass and using delft napkin upon the soda water bottle
 Sercombe burst out laughing in his comfortable fashion
 My dear sir" said he, fit is long since was in position to pose as 6 country gentleman. and for my own part I sincerely hope you will occupy the castle as long as I occupy the inn. After that I fear shall have no fur. ther interest in the matter"
 I felt distinctly snubbed by the re- joinder. for all that it was delivered in so hearty manner But I got out of the inn creditably enough and with a neat stroke in return. all very good All the same. upon my home ward journey I was troubled by that mutual signal which had seemed to discover between these two incongru- JUS people. As for Sercombe's offer, was plainly intended for jest, and
 thought no more of it. Yet I was till exercised in my mind, vaguely un- ,asy and distrustful And in this mood I settled down to consider my ituation that evening and to review he events which have here narrated. The puzzle was to determine a cause or all the remarkable transactions. some one waAted to acquire the castle, md went about it very persistently. Why? And some one had made raids ipon the house to secure something of which was in possession. What?
 Suddenly. and as If revealed by lash of illumination. the reason was t up and stood bare and bright be- ore me It was hidden treasure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01
Athletic Dr. scudder of Jersey City
 Will Do His own sleuthing.


 Will Do FIis own sleathing.
 The Rev. John L. Scudder. pastor of the First Congregational church in Jer- sey City. has veen vested with special police powers by the police board, says the New York Times. His official num- Der is 23s He may not wear a uniform or carry a club. but if he does he must furnish his own equipments.
 .'I sought the appointment" said Dr. Scudder. in order that may be able to cope with any emergency that may arise at the Peoples palace. Of course I can do a good deal without being . policeman. but with the majesty of the law behind me I would be more for. midable.
 There have been several petty thefts at our gymnasium in the palace. and I hope to unearth the guilty person. and when I do have only to exhibit my badge and arrest him. If any one un- dertakes to dispute my authority I think shall be able to cope with him under ordinary circumstances"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-01
PASTOR ALSO A POLICEMAN.

ITO BE cosrrsuED.I